Comparison of Superior Capsular Reconstruction and Partial Infraspinatus Repair: A Matched-Pair Analysis of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.

Background: Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) represents a new option for the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Purpose/hypothesis: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of SCR and compare them with the outcomes of partial repair (PR) of the infraspinatus tendon. The hypothesis was that there would be no significant differences between the clinical and radiologic outcome parameters of SCR and PR after a minimum follow-up of 2 years.

3D-Analysis of the Proximal Humeral Anatomy Before and After Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty-A Prospective Case Series Study.

Background: Stemless shoulder arthroplasty (SSA) is used to anatomically reconstruct proximal humerus geometry and preserve proximal humerus bone stock. The current literature lacks 3D-analysis of pre- and postoperative proximal humeral anatomy after SSA. The aim of this study was to prospectively analyze the humeral head anatomy using a computer-assisted topography mapping technique after SSA in relation to the preoperative status and the contralateral (not affected) side.

Surgical treatment of two-part fractures of the proximal humerus: comparison of fixed-angle plate osteosynthesis and Zifko nails.

Introduction: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning using Zifko nails offer the advantage of a minimal soft-tissue dissection but have been criticised for limited stability and secondary fracture dislocation. Angular stable plate osteosynthesis enables anatomic reduction, but carries the risk of soft tissue traumatisation and consecutive humeral head necrosis. The present study compares the clinical and radiological outcome of patients with dislocated two-part fractures of the proximal humerus, who were treated with either Zifko nails or angular stable plate fixation.

Mild cervical spine trauma showing symptomatic calcified cervical disc herniation in a child: a case report.

Study Design: A case study was conducted.

Objective: A child with a previously unknown calcified cervical disc herniation experienced acute myelopathy after minor cervical trauma.

Summary And Background Data: Calcified cervical intervertebral disc herniations are rare in children.