Implementation and Evaluation of a Gait Training Assistant for the Use of Crutches: Usability Study.

Background: Surgical procedures on the lower extremities often require weight-bearing on crutches as part of the rehabilitation process. Orthopedic elective procedures enable patients to learn the correct use of crutches in a controlled preoperative setting. Digital assistance systems can safely circumvent a shortage of skilled staff and any contact restrictions that may be necessary.

Ultrasound-guided determination demonstrates influence of age, sex and type of sport on medial femoral condyle cartilage thickness in children and adolescents.

Purpose: To analyse the reliability of ultrasound-guided measurement of the cartilage thickness at the medial femoral condyle in athletically active children and adolescents before and after mechanical load in relation to age, sex and type of sport.

Methods: Three successive measurements were performed in 157 participants (median/min-max age: 13.1/6.

Comparison of the scientific performance in hip and knee arthroplasty between the leading continents.

Background: Scientific progress in the field of knee and hip arthroplasty has enabled the preservation of mobility and quality of life in the case of patients with many primary degenerative and (post-) traumatic joint diseases. This comparative study aims to investigate differences in scientific performance between the leading continents in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty.

Methods: Using specific search terms all studies published by the scientific leading continents Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania listed in the Web of Science databases were included.

Subgroup analysis of scientific performance in the field of arthroplasty.

Introduction: Arthroplasty is the final treatment option for maintaining mobility and quality of life in many primary degenerative and (post-) traumatic joint diseases. Identification of research output and potential deficits for specific subspecialties may be an important measure to achieve long-term improvement of patient care in this field.

Methods: Using specific search terms and Boolean operators, all studies published since 1945 to the subgroups of arthroplasty listed in the Web of Science Core Collection were included.

[Digital tools in musculoskeletal rehabilitation].

The demographic transition in combination with the increasing demands of society and a growing shortage of skilled workers are leading to a shortage of care in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, especially in times of the pandemic. Digital interventions represent an opportunity to reintegrate patients with musculoskeletal dysfunctions into everyday life. The changes to the legal basis enable physicians and therapists to support the rehabilitation of their patients with reimbursable apps and digital applications and to permanently integrate learned skills into their daily lives.

COVID-19: a catalyst for the digitization of surgical teaching at a German University Hospital.

Background: The summer semester 2020, had to be restructured due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the associated contact restrictions. Here, for the first time, the established lectures in lecture halls and small group seminars could not be conducted in presence as usual. A possible tool for the implementation of medical teaching, offers the use of eLearning, online webinars and learning platforms.

Renal Denervation: Is It Ready for Prime Time?

Purpose Of Review: Interventional cardiology and in particular the field of renal denervation is subject to constant change. This review provides an up to date overview of renal denervation trials and an outlook on what to expect in the future.

Recent Findings: After the sham-controlled SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial dampened the euphoria following early renal denervation trials, the recently published results of the sham-controlled SPYRAL HTN and RADIANCE HTN trials provided proof-of-principle for the blood pressure-lowering efficacy of renal denervation.