Publications by authors named "D Saris"
Purpose: Double-level osteotomies (DLOs) have shown promising results for knee joint preservation, however, most ultimately progress in terms of degenerative disease resulting in conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the time to TKA conversion, long-term clinical outcomes and revision rates of patients who have undergone TKA after prior ipsilateral DLO.
Methods: Patients who underwent simultaneous or staged DLO and subsequently underwent conversion to TKA at a single academic institution from 1997 to 2022 were evaluated.
Aims: Distal femoral osteotomies (DFOs) are commonly used for the correction of valgus deformities and lateral compartment osteoarthritis. However, the impact of a DFO on subsequent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) function remains a subject of debate. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a unilateral DFO on subsequent TKA function in patients with bilateral TKAs, using the contralateral knee as a self-matched control group.
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- Traditional treatment for unstable osteochondritis dissecans lesions in the medial femoral condyle involves open surgery with direct visualization.
- This study introduces an arthroscopic method for treating these lesions which includes elevation, cleaning, and fixation without a large incision.
- The new technique preserves surrounding soft tissues and enhances recovery by utilizing specialized instruments for a less invasive approach.
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- The study aimed to determine if there are racial disparities in the receipt of radiation treatment and outcomes for Medicare patients with cervical cancer who were eligible for primary radiation-chemotherapy.
- The analysis included 1,038 patients (mostly White and some Black), comparing their treatment rates and survival outcomes, revealing that Black patients were more likely to receive radiation therapy but had similar survival rates as White patients.
- Ultimately, the findings suggested that while Black Medicare patients received more radiation therapy, both racial groups experienced no significant difference in overall survival or cancer-specific survival rates.
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- - The study investigates "meniscons," cells from the meniscus surrounded by their natural matrix, to determine if they can aid in cartilage repair similarly to chondrons, which are known for their regenerative properties.
- - Researchers isolated and cultured human meniscons from osteoarthritic meniscus tissue and compared their behavior and characteristics to chondrons over a 28-day period, finding similarities in cell growth and production of key cartilage components.
- - The findings highlight the potential of meniscons for future therapies in treating meniscus injuries, as they demonstrate comparable biochemical activity to chondrons while being quickly isolated, which could streamline treatment approaches.