[Associated Injuries in Radial Head Fractures].

Radial head fractures, particularly Mason I and II, are considered "harmless" injuries, and their severity is underestimated. In recent years, associated injuries to ligaments, cartilage, and adjacent bones have been studied in more detail. This meta-analysis collects the data on their incidence from the current literature.

Union Rate and Complications in Spine Fusion with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objective The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the current best evidence to assess effectiveness and safety of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7) as a biological stimulant in spine fusion. Methods Studies were included if they reported on outcomes after spine fusion with rhBMP-7.

Absorbable and non-absorbable suture fixation results in similar outcomes for tibial eminence fractures in children and adolescents.

Purpose: To evaluate efficacy and safety of extraphyseal tibial eminence avulsion fracture repair with absorbable sutures and a distal bone bridge fixation in comparison to previously described technique with non-absorbable sutures and distal screw fixation.

Methods: In a physeal-sparing technique, tibial eminence fractures (n = 25; McKeever type II/III n = 11/14) were either treated in group A (n = 15, follow-up 28.1 months) using an absorbable suture fixed over a bone bridge or in group B (n = 10, follow-up 47.

Platelet concentrates in spine fusion: meta-analysis of union rates and complications in controlled trials.

Purpose: Platelet concentrates in spine fusion gained increasing popularity among spine surgeons. They avoid morbidity of bone harvest and promise good union rates without additional device-related adverse events. Therefore, they seem to be a safe and effective alternative to common bone substitutes.

Complications and cancer rates in spine fusion with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2).

Purpose: To quantitatively synthesize the available best evidence for general complications, heterotopic ossification (HO), retrograde ejaculation, cervical swelling, and cancer rates with the use of rhBMP-2 in lumbar and cervical spine fusion.

Methods: We conducted an online search for relevant controlled trials and extracted data on the abovementioned endpoints. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they reported on spinal fusion with rhBMP-2 in humans.

Benefit of intraoperative navigation on glenoid component positioning during total shoulder arthroplasty.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to review and synthesize the current best evidence for the use of intraoperative navigation in the implantation of glenoid components in total shoulder prostheses.

Methods: We conducted a systematic, online search using PubMed, EMBASE, CCTR, and CINAHL using "Arthroplasty, Replacement"(Mesh) AND (shoulder) AND (navi* OR computer). Data on study design and quality as well as accuracy of positioning and complications were extracted independently and in duplicate.