Publications by authors named "Felix F Hochberger"
Healthcare (Basel)
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Shoulder arthroplasty, particularly reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA), has become increasingly popular in orthopedic surgery due to improvements in prosthesis and surgical techniques, especially for primary osteoarthritis.
- - An analysis of healthcare data from 2012 to 2022 revealed a significant rise in RTSA procedures, jumping from 2,237 in 2012 to 5,415 in 2022—over a two-fold increase, making up 68.6% of all shoulder arthroplasties by 2022.
- - The study highlighted age and sex differences in treatment: RTSA is predominantly used among older women, while younger men are more frequently treated with hemiarthroplasty or
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic compartment syndrome is a severe condition that can cause lifelong disabilities, and a study analyzed German hospital data from 2015 to 2022 to understand its trends and demographics.
- Among 13,305 cases, most affected individuals were males (2.3:1 ratio) with a peak incidence in young adults (22-23 years) and older adults (55 years), primarily occurring in the lower leg (44.4%).
- The study found a notable annual decline in cases, especially among males under 40 and specific body areas, suggesting the need for updated treatment approaches and increased awareness among healthcare professionals.
