Publications by authors named "L Amsallem"

Background: Radial head prostheses are used in comminuted radial head fractures for elbow stabilisation when reduction and internal fixation is not possible. Several implant designs exist, but no large series exist about a short-cemented and bipolar implant.

Hypothesis: The hypothesis was that this prosthesis design shows good clinical, functional, and radiological results, with acceptable rate of complications.

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Introduction: Calcific tendinopathy of the pectoralis major at its humeral insertion is extremely rare. Few cases have been reported in the literature. We reported a unique case of calcification of the pectoralis major insertion site and conducted a review of the existing literature to propose standardized management.

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Lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH) is a rare benign tumor affecting the peripheral nerves, particularly the median nerve. It is characterized by fatty tissue infiltrating the nerve. We report the case of a patient with LFH of the median nerve, recurrent branch and ulnar proper palmar digital nerve of the thumb associated with macrodactyly.

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Background: It remains unclear whether results differ between a Latarjet procedure performed after a failed arthroscopic Bankart repair and one performed as the primary operation.

Purpose: To compare the postoperative outcomes of the Latarjet procedure when performed as primary surgery and as revision for a failed arthroscopic Bankart repair.

Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

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