An evaluation of subtalar titanium screw arthroereisis for the treatment of symptomatic paediatric flatfeet - early results.

Background: Idiopathic flexible flatfoot is a common condition in children which typically improves with age and remains asymptomatic. However, the condition can sometimes be more severe, and cause mechanical impairment or pain. The aim of the study was to perform a prospective clinical, radiological, podoscopic and pedobarographic assessment (static and dynamic) of subtalar titanium screw arthroereisis for the treatment of symptomatic, idiopathic, flexible flatfeet.

Clinical and radiological evaluation of radial neck factures in children and adolescents treated by percutaneous leverage reduction with Kirschner wire stabilization.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of surgical treatment of radial neck fractures in children and adolescents by percutaneous leverage with Kirschner wire stabilization.

Methods: A retrospective clinical and radiographical evaluation was performed on a cohort of 61 patients (mean age 9.7 years; range 3 to 15) with isolated, unilateral radial neck fractures treated between 2009 and 2019.

Functional assessment and evaluation of health problems with the cervical spine among dental assistants and hygienists.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the mobility of the cervical spine, pain and function according to Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores among dental assistants and hygienists. Comparison between dental professionals and a control group was also performed.

Methods: In the study, 338 dental assistants and hygienists with a mean age of 35.

Clinical and radiological evaluation of surgical treatment of medial epicondyle fractures of humerus in children. A two-centre study.

The present study analyses the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of humerus medial epicondyle fracture with the use of Kirschner (K) wires, and determine the effect of elbow dislocation. The study included 112 patients operated on in 2005-2016. Of these, 81presented with an isolated medial epicondyle fracture (mean age 11.

An assessment of the return to professional activity of patients aged ≤30 years after hip replacement surgery.

Objectives: The study evaluated the professional activity of patients after a total cementless hip replacement surgery performed at the age of ≤30 years.

Material And Methods: The study group comprised 87 patients, with 95 total cementless hip replacements. The mean age was 25.

The return to professional activity patients treated surgically due to advanced gonarthrosis.

Objectives: The goal of this work is to analyze the issue of return to professional activity by working-age patients who have been treated surgically with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to gonarthrosis.

Material And Methods: Overall, 88 working-age patients were examined, with a total of 91 TKA procedures performed due to advanced gonarthrosis. The average age of the patients was 54.

Efficacy of intravenous tranexamic acid administration in revision hip arthroplasty.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of constant dose intravenous administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing postoperative blood loss, hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, and the number of transfusions in revision hip arthroplasty (RHA).

Methods: The study included 145 consecutive patients who had undergone RHA: a TXA group (75 patients) who received two doses of TXA (1.0 g 15 min before skin incision and 1.

Retraction Note: An evaluation of the potential consequences of drilling titanium and tantalum implants during surgery - a pilot study.

The authors have retracted this article [1] because it constitutes redundant publication [2].

Success Rates of Revision Knee Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Rheumatoid and Non-Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.

This study evaluated the success and failure rates as well as the final results following 2-stage revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Particular emphasis was placed on comparing patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and non-RA patients. A total of 140 knees that required 2-stage revision for PJI after TKA were analyzed.

Supervised physiotherapy leads to a better return to physical activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Background: The main goal of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to return to functional and sports activity at a preinjury level. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of supervised (SU) versus non-supervised (NS) rehabilitation protocols after ACLR on the return to sports activity and quality of life of amateur athletes.

Methods: The study included a total of 50 patients after ACLR, with 25 in the SU group and 25 in the NS group.

The Influence of Implant Position on Final Clinical Outcome and Gait Analysis after Total Knee Arthroplasty.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of implant component alignment on objective and subjective outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The rotation of the femoral component and its influence on the final results were also examined. After exclusion, the study examined 102 patients (mean age, 66.

Unrecoverable bi-products of drilling titanium alloy and tantalum metal implants: a pilot study.

Background: Trabecular metal implants with a porous architecture that allows for the incorporation of bone into the implant during healing are gaining popularity in alloplastic revision procedures. The bi-products of drilling titanium alloy (Ti) and tantalum (Ta) implants have not been previously assessed.

Methods: Four holes were drilled in each of 2 spatially porous trabecular implants, one Ta and the other Ti alloy (Ti-6Al-7Nb), for this pilot in vitro study.

Hip osteonecroses treated with calcium sulfate-calcium phosphate bone graft substitute have different results according to the cause of osteonecrosis: alcohol abuse or corticosteroid-induced.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the factors influencing the final results of treatment of the femoral head osteonecrosis (ONFH) with core decompression and bone substitute grafting. The special interest was focused on comparison between alcohol- and steroid-induced ONFHs.

Material And Methods: In this prospective study, a total of 53 patients (58 hips) in the mean age of 35.

Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement with a Mini-open Direct Anterior Approach.

Background: The opinion about best methods of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) treatment are not consistent. Operative treatment of this condition may be arthroscopic, but open procedures with osteotomy of the greater trochanter and hip dislocation has been used. The present study evaluates the benefits of the mini-open direct anterior approach (DAA) in treating patients with FAI, with is a procedure available for most orthopedic surgeons.

An evaluation of the potential consequences of drilling titanium and tantalum implants during surgery - a pilot study.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential consequences of drilling titanium alloy (Ti) and tantalum (Ta) implants.

Methods: During an in vitro study, four holes were made in each of two spatially porous trabecular implants: one Ta and the other Ti alloy (Ti-6Al-7Nb). The weight and the volume of particles produced during the drilling were then measured using a Radwag XA 110/2X (USA) laboratory balance.

Return to Work after Surgical Treatment of Coxarthrosis by Total Cementless Hip Arthroplasty.

Background: Total hip arthroplasty is currently commonly used in surgical treatment of advanced hip osteoarthritis of various aetiologies. Studies show that the number of these procedures has been growing every year, which is associated with global population ageing. The aim of the study was to assess return to work in patients after surgical treatment by arthroplasty due to hip osteoarthritis.

Comparison of hamstring and patellar tendon grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective randomized study.

Objective This prospective randomized study was performed to compare the outcomes of two operative methods of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction based on either bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) grafts or hamstring tendon (HT) grafts. Methods Among 100 patients, 96 completed the full follow-up period and were included in the final analysis (48 in the BTB group and 48 in the HT group). The patients were evaluated preoperatively and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after ACL reconstruction.

Short and mid term results of revision total knee arthroplasty with Global Modular Replacement System.

Background: The original knee megaprostheses with fixed or rotating hinge articulation were custom made and only used for reconstruction of the knee following distal femoral or proximal tibial tumor resections. The aim of the study was to analyze the short- and mid-term results of revision total knee arthroplasty with Global Modular Replacement System (GMRS) used in difficult situations not amenable to reconstruction with standard total knee replacement implants.

Materials And Methods: Nine patients (9 knees) were treated with this comprehensive modular implant system, with a mean age of 73.

Two stage revision hip arthroplasty in periprosthetic joint infection. Comparison study: with or without the use of a spacer.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare two methods of two-stage surgery for PJI (periprosthetic joint infection) after THA (total hip arthroplasty): one with and one without the use of an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer.

Methods: This retrospective study was performed on 99 consecutive patients (99 hips) with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Patients were divided into two groups: (1) in whom the operation was performed using a spacer, and (2) for whom a spacer was not used.

Evaluation of Outcomes of Total Knee Replacement with and without a Navigation System.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the results of TKA performed with the use of a navigation system vs. conventional knee arthroplasty and to evaluate the effectiveness of navigation system support in TKA.

Material And Methods: We evaluated patients undergoing TKA for osteoarthritis in the years 2011-2013.

Comparison Analysis of Autologous Conditioned Plasma.

Background: Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) has a wide range of potential uses in modern orthopaedics. The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of proprietary ACP and compare them with those of ACP produced using a commercially available kit.

Material And Methods: In the hospital laboratory, 20 samples of ACP taken from patients and prepared according to the commercially available kit protocol with a double syringe system were compared with 40 ACP preparations made using disposable sterile equipment available in the hospital.

Results of Total Cementless Hip Joint Arthroplasty with Taperloc Stem.

Background: The aim of this paper is to present the results of hip joint arthroplasty with the use of the Taperloc stem.

Material And Methods: The study group consisted of 117 patients (75 women and 42 men) who underwent 121 hip joint arthroplasties with Taperloc stems. Mean age of the patients at surgery was 53.