Augmented latissimus dorsi transfer: initial results in patients with massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.

Background: The surgical treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears is challenging. The purpose of the present study was to report the initial outcomes after a modified latissimus dorsi transfer (LDT) augmented by acellular dermal allograft (ADA).

Methods: This retrospective study includes 24 patients managed with LDT using ADA augmentation as a bursal-sided onlay between March 2009 and December 2015.

The fulcrum axis: an accurate measure of glenoid version on radiographs and computed tomography.

Background: Proper glenoid position in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is important. However, traditional glenoid version (GV) measurements overestimate retroversion on radiographs (XR) and computed tomography (CT).The fulcrum axis (FA) uses palpable surface landmarks and may be useful as an intra-operative guide.

Clavicle Malunions: Surgical Treatment and Outcome-a Literature Review.

Background: Successful treatment of clavicle malunion represents a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons.

Questions/purposes: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of surgical options for the treatment of clavicle malunions regarding their technical details and clinical results.

Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was performed to retrieve articles and conference abstracts regarding the surgical treatment of clavicle malunions.

Incidence and predisposing factors of periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures: a literature review.

Purpose: The purpose of this review article was to investigate the incidence and predisposing factors for periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures (PFF) following total hip arthroplasty.

Methods: We performed a comprehensive search of the medical literature in MEDLINE and EMBASE databases to review articles related to PFF, their incidence and risk factors.

Results And Conclusions: The incidence of PPF after primary THA was, in general, lower than after revision THA both for intra- and postoperative PFF.

LCP 140° Pediatric Hip Plate for fixation of proximal femoral valgisation osteotomy.

Purpose: Femoral osteotomy is one of the most widely performed reconstructive operations in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Many implants for fixation have been used, but so far there is no literature about the application and outcome of the LCP 140° Pediatric Hip Plate for proximal femoral valgisation in children.

Methods: Data of patients with a valgisation of the proximal femur using the LCP 140° Pediatric Hip Plate between February 2011 and July 2012 were retrospectively collected and analyzed.