Publications by authors named "H M Horstmann"
Background: Symptomatic herniated discs are not compatible with physical activity due to severe pain and possible neurological deficits in the acute phase. Once this phase has subsided, it is important to plan an individualized load build-up. The influencing factors are structural damage, the type of sport previously practiced and training status, as well as pain and neurological deficits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Supracondylar osteotomies are a frequently and successfully used technique in the treatment of coronal plane deformities and unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee. While lateral open wedge techniques are common for valgus deformities, the data about medial open wedge techniques for varus deformities is sparse. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of medial and lateral open wedge osteotomies using a locking Tomofix® plate (DePuy Synthes, Oberdorf, Switzerland).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Current treatment concepts of the lateral clavicle and the acromioclavicular joint].
Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * ACJ injuries are classified using the Rockwood classification, while lateral clavicle fractures are classified according to the Neer, Jäger, and Breitner classifications, and now the new Cho classification.
- * Treatment options vary based on injury patterns and instability, involving both conservative and surgical strategies.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to understand the immune cell composition in human atherosclerotic plaques, which differs significantly from what is observed in mouse models, often used for research.
- Single-cell RNA sequencing was employed to reveal a diverse immune cell landscape in human plaques, primarily consisting of T-cells, highlighting activation and memory formation that aren't adequately represented in mice.
- The findings suggest that traditional mouse models may not effectively translate to human atherosclerosis, particularly regarding activated T-cell responses, posing questions about their relevance in studying adaptive immune cell behavior.
Background: One of complications of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty is acromion fractures, and its therapy is controversial. The aim of the study was to investigate the double-plate osteosynthesis for these fractures.
Methods: An acromion type III fracture according to classification of Levy was simulated in 16 human shoulder cadavers, and the specimens were randomly divided into two groups.