Publications by authors named "J Dargel"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on evaluating the long-term performance of Vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene (VEPE) monoblock cups in total hip arthroplasty (THA), particularly concerning migration and wear patterns over ten years.
- The research involved 101 patients and assessed clinical outcomes using the Harris Hip Score and pain/satisfaction scales, finding significant improvements and minimal wear and migration of the cups.
- Results showed a 100% survival rate with no need for cup-related revisions, suggesting that VEPE cups could effectively reduce issues like aseptic loosening, but longer follow-up is necessary for validation.
Background: Various fixation methods are available for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: nail, plate, or screws. An intramedullary bone stabilization system within a balloon catheter has not previously been used in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. The aim of this study was to compare the stability of these techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The purpose of the study was to determine if the sphericity of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint influences the joint's rotational axis (RA) and elongation patterns of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).
Methods: Ulnar collateral ligament origins and attachments of 28 fresh-frozen cadaveric thumbs were marked with a radiopaque marker. Lateral radiographs were obtained in neutral and 20°, 40°, and 60° of flexion.
Introduction: Bone preservation and long-term survival are the main challenges in cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). A good bone stock is especially important for adequate anchorage of the cup in revision cases. However, the optimal acetabular cup design for preserving good bone stock is still unclear.
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- * Twenty-four fresh-frozen thumbs were tested to evaluate flexion, extension, and valgus stability before and after four different reconstruction methods were applied.
- * Findings revealed that in flat joints, only the Glickel and modified Fairhurst methods preserved normal stability, whereas in round joints, only the Glickel method was effective.