Assessing the Predictive Accuracy of the Eaton-Littler Classification in Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Analysis with the Outerbridge Classification in a Cohort of 51 Cases.

(1) Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate the predictive value of the Eaton-Littler radiologic classification for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) relating to intra-articular cartilage damage assessed by the Outerbridge arthroscopic classification. (2) Methods: A total of 51 thumb CMC OA arthroscopies were performed on patients classified as Eaton stages 1, 2, or 3. Post-arthroscopic evaluations of cartilage damage were categorized using the Outerbridge classification.

Prosthetic Replacement of the Scaphoid Proximal Pole: Should It Be the Future?

Background: Scaphoid proximal pole fractures with avascular necrosis represent a complex surgical problem. Many reconstruction techniques are based on osteosynthesis with a vascularized or nonvascularized bone graft. These procedures do not allow early mobilization and therefore sometimes lead to unsatisfying functional results.

Four-Corner Arthrodesis Using a Dedicated Dorsal Circular Plate.

Background: Scaphoid excision and 4-corner fusion is a standard procedure for advanced carpal collapse. The purpose of this study was to evaluate its effectiveness using a specific designed locking plate of the latest generation.

Methods: Between October 2012 and December 2015, 12 patients underwent this procedure using the Flower (KLS Martin Group, Tuttlingen, Germany) circular locking plate.

The Mako ™ robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty using direct anterior approach: surgical technique, skills and pitfals.

In the last decades many innovations have improved the hip replacement and the hip reconstruction surgery such as the introduction of the robotic-arm assisted surgery associated with the direct anterior approach (DAA). This surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is growing in popularity and its effectiveness has been demonstrated to improve patients' outcomes, especially regarding more accurate implant placement, less post operative pain, faster recovery and lower of prosthesis dislocation risk. The robotic-arm assisted surgery is another really great innovation for the orthopedic surgeons.