Publications by authors named "G Osterhoff"
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- - Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition that often requires total hip replacement, especially in aging populations, leading to anticipated increased demand for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) among those over 80 years old.
- - A systematic review analyzed data from eight studies, encompassing 494,144 patients, and found that perioperative mortality rates for octogenarians ranged from 0.33% to 1.96%, with extended hospital stays but similar surgical complication rates compared to younger patients.
- - The review concluded that age should not be the sole factor preventing octogenarians from undergoing THA, emphasizing that decisions should be based on overall health and comorbidities instead.
Background: The German hospital landscape is undergoing comprehensive changes due to the increasing aging population and staff shortages in the healthcare sector. These changes are driven by the current hospital reform and the guidelines of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures.
Objective: To investigate the effects of the hospital reform and the implementation of the G‑BA guidelines for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures in Saxony.
Background: The aim of this study was to identify the most responsive foot position for detection of isolated unstable syndesmotic injury.
Methods: Fourteen paired human cadaveric lower legs were positioned in a pressure-controlled radiolucent frame and loaded under 700 N. Computed tomography scans were performed in neutral position, 15° internal / external rotation, and 20° dorsal / plantar flexion of the foot before and after cutting all syndesmotic ligaments.
Background: The significance of computed tomography (CT)-based volume measurement of the inferior vena cava (IVC) in the treatment and prognosis of trauma patients is not yet fully understood. The conflicting results that have been reported may be attributable to differences in injury severity and the use of different measurement methods, including IVC index and volumetry. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between IVC volume and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and mortality in intubated trauma patients who were stable enough for initial CT imaging.
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- The study focused on periprosthetic femur fractures (PPF) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) to assess mortality rates and risk factors associated with these fractures.
- Findings revealed a one-year mortality rate of 23.4% and a two-year rate of 29.2%, with significant risk factors including age, gender, type of treatment, and time of surgery.
- Surgery during normal working hours greatly reduced mortality rates, while revision arthroplasty resulted in lower mortality compared to conservative treatment or plate fixation.