An anatomical study of the fetal superior capsule of the glenohumeral joint.

Introduction: The superior part of the glenohumeral joint capsule has an intimate relationship with the tendons of the rotator cuff and the tendon of the long head of the biceps. One of the strategies currently proposed in the event of a massive cuff rupture is to reconstruct this superior capsule. The main objective of this anatomical study was to describe the superior joint capsule of the embryonic glenohumeral joint and its relationship to the tendons of the rotator cuff.

Superior capsular reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears: Autografts versus allografts.

Aims: Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) is a treatment option for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Different types of grafts from various donor sites have been described. There are no clinical studies comparing the different grafts available.

Aneurysmal extension to the iliac bifurcation increases the risk of complications and secondary procedures after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Background: To compare the outcome of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in patients with and without associated common iliac artery aneurysm (CIAA) extending to the iliac bifurcation.

Methods: Review of 157 patients who underwent endovascular aneurysm repair between 1999 and 2007. Group 1 included 133 patients with and without CIAA and suitable distal common iliac neck (type A, B, C, or D).

[Femorotomy and cleaning for infected hip prostheses: report of 30 cases].

Purpose: We report infected hip prostheses treated by an original technique: frontal femorotomy after trochanterotomy.

Material And Methods: This extensive technique enables perfect cleaning of the femur and truly effective freshening of the endomedullar canal. We report 30 cases operated since 1991 use of femorotomy has been systematic from 1995.