Is Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement a Safe Approach for Patients with Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis? A Prospective Case-control Study.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the standard treatment for terminal knee osteoarthritis. Simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (STKA) can be a cost-effective and practical option for patients with degenerative joint disease affecting both knees. The purpose of this study was to assess complication rates and functional outcomes following simultaneous versus staged bilateral total knee replacement.

Biplanar Posterior Pelvic Fixator for Unstable Sacral Fractures: A New Fixation Technique.

Fixation of comminuted vertically unstable sacral fractures continues to be a surgical dilemma. Although triangular osteosynthesis is a good construct and resists vertical translation, complications still occur. Herein, we introduce a new biplanar fixation technique, using segmental spinal instrumentation as an alternative to triangular osteosynthesis.

Short-segment fixation through a limited ilioinguinal approach for treating anterior acetabular fractures: a historical-control study.

Purpose: We evaluated the potential advantages of short-segment fixation of certain anterior acetabular fracture patterns through a limited ilioinguinal approach.

Methods: Two patient groups were studied. The first group comprised 22 patients (20 men, two women; average age 36 years) treated using the short-segment fixation protocol through a limited ilioinguinal approach.