Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block with different volumes of Ropivacaine: a randomized trial in healthy volunteers.

Background: Nerve block of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is a predominantly sensory block. It reduces pain following total hip arthroplasty (THA), but the non-responder rate is high. We hypothesized, that an increased volume of ropivacaine, would result in greater coverage of incisions used for THA.

Patient-reported outcome after total hip arthroplasty: comparison between lateral and posterior approach.

Background and purpose - Criticism of the lateral approach (LA) for hip arthroplasty is mainly based on the risk of poor patient-reported outcomes compared to the posterior approach (PA). However, there have been no controlled studies comparing patient-reported outcomes between them. In this randomized controlled trial, we tested the hypothesis that patient-reported outcomes are better in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA) with PA than in those who have undergone THA with LA, 12 months postoperatively.

[Deep infection from colorectum to femur with a massive gas development in a chronic multimorbid male].

A serious complication to colorectal carcinoma is perforation and abscess. In this case report of a 75-year-old male an unusual case of deep infection in the femur secondary to colorectal perforation is described. Sepsis, leg pain and swelling may be the only symptom of intraabdominal disease without abdominalia.

The efficacy of modified direct lateral versus posterior approach on gait function and hip muscle strength after primary total hip arthroplasty at 12months follow-up. An explorative randomised controlled trial.

Background: The lateral and the posterior approach are the most commonly used procedures for total hip arthroplasty. Due to the detachment of the hip abductors, lateral approach is claimed to cause reduced hip muscle strength and altered gait pattern. However, this has not been investigated in a randomised controlled trial.

The effect of posterior and lateral approach on patient-reported outcome measures and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis, undergoing total hip replacement: a randomised controlled trial protocol.

Background: Total hip replacement provides pain relief and improves physical function and quality of life in patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis. The incidence of hip replacement operations is expected to increase due to the growing elderly population. Overall, the posterior approach and lateral approach are the two most commonly used approaches for hip replacement operations.

[Tuberculous coxitis in the hips 55 years after primary tuberculosis].

We describe a case concerning tuberculous coxitis 55 years after primary tuberculosis. A 76-year old man developed hip pain, weight loss and a gluteal tumor. After three months he was diagnosed with tuberculous coxitis by ultrasound assisted aspiration from the joint.

Knee arthrodesis with the Sheffield external ring fixator: fusion in 6 of 10 consecutive patients.

Background: Knee arthrodesis with external fixation (XF) is a possible salvage procedure for infected total knee arthroplasties (TKA). We report the outcome in 10 patients who underwent arthrodesis with the Sheffield Ring Fixator.

Patients And Methods: The patients had primary arthrosis in 8 cases; 2 cases were due to rheumatoid arthritis and sclerodermia.