Publications by authors named "Gordon A Higgins"

Article Synopsis
  • A study analyzed data from 589 patients who underwent lower-limb surgeries, focusing on age, BMI, and other health issues.
  • Results showed that higher BMI and older age are linked to longer hospital stays and increased surgery time, with specific percentages calculated for each factor.
  • The findings highlight that the current reimbursement system does not adequately cover the financial impact of these variables, leading to the creation of a predictive chart for hospital stay lengths based on BMI and age.
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For hip resurfacing, this is the first biomechanical study to assess anterior and posterior femoral neck notching and femur flexion and extension. Forty-seven artificial femurs were implanted with the Birmingham hip resurfacing (BHR) using a range of notch sizes (0, 2, and 5 mm), notch locations (superior, anterior, and posterior), and femur orientations (neutral stance, flexion, and extension). Implant preparation was done using imageless computer navigation, and mechanical tests measured stiffness and strength.

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Sagittal alignment of tibial components using computer navigation was compared with conventional methods. A radiologic study was performed using 110 total knee arthroplasties from 3 groups: computer navigation, cutting block with extramedullary guide, and manual tilt of extramedullary guide. Posterior tibial slopes were measured from radiographs and compared using statistical methods.

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Paediatric fractured neck of femur injuries is rare and historically has high complication rates postoperatively. We present results from the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Fifteen displaced femoral neck fractures were identified in 14 children over a 10-year period (1997-2006).

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Closing wedge high tibial osteotomy is a common, effective and well-established procedure to treat unicompartment osteoarthrosis of the knee. It is, however, not without its complications. This article will discuss some of these complications and present an overview of the current literature.

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We present the functional and radiological results after implantation of thirty five uncemented Buechel Pappas total ankle replacements by an independent surgeon. All consecutive uncemented Buechel Pappas total ankle replacements were performed by the senior author (MSA) between 1990 and 2005. All ankle replacements were performed for osteoarthritis.

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