Percutaneous elevation of radial head fractures without fixation - a promising technique.

The aim of the study is to describe the surgical technique and to report the outcomes of triceps reflecting anconeus pedicle (TRAP) approach for intercondylar fractures of the humerus. Twenty two patients with intercondylar fractures of the humerus were operated on by open reduction via the TRAP approach and internal fixation with dual precontoured locking plates. Data were collected on union time, postoperative complications, range of motion (ROM), triceps power, and objective clinical measurement.

Total hip arthroplasty in acute acetabulum fractures: a systematic review.

Introduction: The incidence of acetabular fractures has increased significantly in recent years due to demographic change. It can be divided into high-energy acetabular fractures primarily seen in adult patients versus geriatric patients mostly suffering from low-energy trauma. Historically, acetabular fractures have been treated either non-operatively or surgically following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), whereas nowadays total hip arthroplasty (THA) provides a true alternative.

Decision-making Algorithm for the Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis of L4/L5.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.

Objective: To report the decision-making process for decompression alone (DA) and decompression and fusion (DF) at a tertiary orthopedic center and compare the operative outcomes between both groups.

Background: Controversy exists around the optimal operative treatment for DLS, either with DF or DA.

Surgeon-Placed Erector Spinae Plane Catheters for Multilevel Lumbar Spine Fusion: Technique and Outcomes Compared With Single-Shot Blocks.

Background: Postoperative pain management of multilevel lumbar fusion remains challenging. There are few reports of opioid-sparing regional analgesia for spine surgery. We present a novel method for surgeon-placed erector spinae plane (ESP) catheters for multilevel lumbar spine fusion and compare pain- and opioid-related outcomes in a matched cohort who received anesthesiologist-placed ESP blocks.

The cervical spine demonstrates less postoperative bone loss than the lumbar spine.

The objective of this study is to determine the bone mineral density (BMD) changes in adjacent vertebra following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Consecutive patients undergoing ACDF with available preoperative and postoperative computed tomography (CT) imaging were included. Quantitative CT measurements of screw-free cervical and first thoracic vertebra were performed.