Venous thromboembolism prevention with fondaparinux 1.5 mg in renally impaired patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery. A real-world, prospective, multicentre, cohort study.

Despite the need for effective and safe thromboprophylactic drugs for patients with renal impairment, clinical trial data on anticoagulant agents are limited in this population. The study aim was to assess in the real-world setting the use of the once-daily 1.5 mg reduced dosage regimen of fondaparinux available for this context.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a cadaver study.

Objective: To assess the feasibility of ultrasound-guided surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Method: We first studied the ultrasound and anatomic findings in 30 cadaver wrists to determine the best surgical approach and the best plane for releasing the flexor retinaculum. We then used 104 cadaver wrists to assess the feasibility of our technique by performing the surgical procedure then extensively dissecting each wrist and hand.

The dual mobility socket concept: experience with 668 cases.

Long-term results of a retrospective series of primary arthroplasty with the original cementless dual mobility socket (A) and the midterm results with the second generation (B) are reported. In series A (follow-up 16.5 years) 437 total hip arthroplasties (THA) were included and in series B (follow-up five years) 231 hips.

Short versus extended thromboprophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized comparison.

Introduction: The optimal duration of thromboprophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty remains uncertain.

Material And Methods: We performed a randomized, open trial to determine whether to stop thromboprophylactic therapy at Day 10±2 ('short thromboprophylaxis') was non-inferior to continue thromboprophylactic therapy up to Day 35±5 ('extended thromboprophylaxis') after total knee arthroplasty. At Day 7±2, subjects were screened by ultrasonography for asymptomatic deep-vein thrombosis and randomized.

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft: a minimum 10-year follow-up.

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery and technique have changed over the past decade.

Hypothesis: Modern arthroscopic management of an anterior cruciate ligament tear using patellar tendon autograft offers a high patient satisfaction rate and good clinical results over the long term. However, it may be associated with osteoarthritis changes over time.

Hip pain from impingement and dysplasia in patients aged 20-50 years. Workup and role for reconstruction.

In the 20-50-year age group, hip pain usually indicates dysplasia. Chronic mechanical pain is the usual pattern, although acute pain caused by avulsion or degeneration of the labrum may occur. The morphological characteristics of the dysplastic hip should be evaluated, and the link between the dysplasia and the osteoarthritis should be confirmed.

Medical management of patients over 50 years admitted to orthopedic surgery for low-energy fracture.

Objective: To develop a cost-effective strategy for improving osteoporosis management in patients admitted to an orthopedic surgery department for low-energy fractures.

Methods: From November 2003 to July 2004, all patients over 50 years admitted to the orthopedics department of the Caen Teaching Hospital (France) for low-energy fractures were identified and evaluated by rheumatology department physicians in the same hospital.

Results: During the study period, 313 patients were identified, 257 women (mean age, 79.

Arthroscopic treatment of 105 lateral meniscal cysts with 5-year average follow-up.

Purpose: To evaluate meniscal damage and the midterm clinical outcome, we performed a retrospective review of 105 lateral meniscal cysts that were treated arthroscopically at our institution.

Type Of Study: Retrospective review.

Methods: From a series of 8,100 knee arthroscopies, 122 patients (1.