Isolated greater tuberosity fractures with displacement require usually open reduction and fixation to prevent poor outcomes, but high levels of morbidity have been reported. Recently, newer techniques describe arthroscopic fixation of greater tuberosity fracture for young patients; however, in elderly patients with comminuted osteoporotic fractures, this entity is more complex. A new arthroscopic technique is described through a minimally invasive approach that allows the evaluation of the glenohumeral joint and the treatment of associated pathology.
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January 2021
Introduction: Anterior labrum periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) is the avulsion of the labrum and of the non-disrupted periosteum with the subsequent healing of the labrum in a medialized nonfunctional position on the glenoid neck.
Obejctive: In this study, a modified technique for arthroscopic repair of ALPSA lesions is presented, along with post operative clinical results and follow up.
Method: 72 patients who underwent this procedure were included in this study.
FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) is an uncommon yet reported pathology of the hip joint, especially in the young athletic population. If left untreated, it predisposes for premature osteoarthritis of the hip. FAI treatment modalities consists of either open or arthroscopic surgery, the latter becoming the most adapted modality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study evaluates outcomes of a consistent arthroscopic stabilization technique for recurrent posterior instability.
Methods: 79 shoulders with symptomatic posterior instability treated with arthroscopic repair and evaluated at a follow-up of 36 months. The mean age was 25.
Introduction: PI is currently used as the gold standard measurement in spinopelvic anatomy. There is a need for a reliable method to calculate sacral anatomic orientation (SAO) independent of posture and to establish its association with PI, which was previously established in a single study (Peleg et al., 2007).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with substantial blood loss in the postoperative course. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a potent antifibrinolytic agent, routinely administered by intravenous (IV) and topical (intra-articular, IA) route, which can possibly interrupt the cascade of events due to hemostatic irregularities close to the source of bleeding. However, scientific evidence of combined administration of TXA in THA secondary to a femoral neck fracture is still meagre.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to investigate the presence of any differences between the normal population and patients with rotator cuff tears in term of glenoid morphological parameters.
Method: For the purpose of this study, 82 shoulder MRIs were evaluated. The individuals included in this study were divided into the patient group (cuff tear group, n = 41) and the control group (control group, n = 41) with respect to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Distal radial artery aneurysms are an uncommon pathological entity in the field of surgery. Moreover, distal radial artery aneurysms of idiopathic etiology are even rarer. Herein, we present a rare case of idiopathic/atraumatic left radial artery aneurysm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Pachydermodactyly is an uncommon or under diagnosed variant of digital fibromatosis. It is a benign disease, described by symmetric proximal interphalangeal (PIP) involvement, progressive swelling, absence of inflammation or pain, and without limitation of function. It has been linked in some cases with psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or repetitive mechanical stimulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNecrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon and potentially fatal infection that can affect the epidermis, dermis, and more commonly the subcutaneous, fascia, and muscle layers. NF is usually caused by toxin-producing bacteria with a relatively fast progression associated with severe surrounding tissue destruction. Early diagnosis and management are crucial factors for survival.
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