Complications and revisions in metal-backed anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a comparative study of revision rates between stemless and stemmed humeral components.

Background: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the incidence of complications and revision surgeries between in 2 of convertible metal-back glenoid systems in total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) groups over a follow-up period of up to 5 years.

Methods: A retrospective analysis included 69 shoulders from 65 patients with primary aTSA. Patients were divided into group 1 (n = 31), receiving convertible cementless stemmed aTSA (Lima SMR) and group 2 (n = 38), receiving humeral head replacement aTSA (Arthrex, Eclipse) both with metal-back glenoid components.

Age-Independent Clinical Outcome in Proximal Humeral Fractures: 2-Year Results Using the Example of a Precontoured Locking Plate.

Introduction: The optimal treatment strategy for the proximal humeral fracture (PHF) remains controversial. The debate is centered around the correct treatment strategy in the elderly patient population. The present study investigated whether age predicts the functional outcome of locking plate osteosynthesis for this fracture entity.

Gender differences in acute myocardial infarction-A nationwide German real-life analysis from 2014 to 2017.

Background: Female sex was reported to be associated with an unfavorable outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In this nationwide analysis we assessed sex differences in acute outcomes of AMI and recent trends in patient healthcare.

Methods: We analyzed 875 735 German cases hospitalized with a main diagnosis of ST- (STEMI) and non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) between January 01 2014 and December 31 2017 regarding morbidity, in-hospital mortality and treatments.

Sex related differences in therapy and outcome of patients with intermittent claudication in a real-world cohort.

Background And Aims: The prevalence of lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) is increasing worldwide and sex-related differences are a current matter of debate.

Methods: We analysed claims data on unselected patients with in-patient treatment for LEAD with intermittent claudication (IC; Rutherford grade 1-3) from 01.01.

Stenting of modified Blalock-Taussig shunt in adult with palliated pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect: a case report.

Background: Adults with complex congenital heart disease palliated with systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunts have become rare and represent a particularly challenging patient group for the cardiologist. One of the complications and causes of severe clinical deterioration during long-term follow-up are progressive obstruction or total occlusion of the shunt. The risk for surgical intervention is frequently high and catheter intervention may be complicated by complex anatomy and shunt calcification.