Tenoplasty in suspension with or without tendon interposition: A prospective randomized study in the treatment of advanced thumb carpometacarpal arthritis.

Introduction: The aim of this prospective and randomized study is to analyze and compare the outcomes of two surgical techniques for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (Eaton-Littler grade III and IV).

Materials And Methods: 52 consecutive patients underwent surgical intervention by two different surgical techniques and checked for subjective outcomes (DASH, NPRS), objective outcomes (ROM, opposition test, grinding test, pulp pinch, hand grip) and radiographic outcomes. Surgical time was calculated.

Continuous wound infusion and local infiltration analgesia for postoperative pain and rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty.

Background: Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most common procedures in orthopedic surgery. We hypothesized that local infiltration of analgesia and continuous wound infusion of anesthetics in the first 72 hours after surgery could provide more effective postoperative analgesia with better rehabilitation.

Methods: A double-blind, randomized, controlled study was conducted with 96 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty.

The use of hook plate in type III and V acromio-clavicular Rockwood dislocations: clinical and radiological midterm results and MRI evaluation in 42 patients.

Background: Acromio-clavicular (AC) joint dislocations are very common following falls on the shoulder or an overstretched hand. The best treatment for such lesions remains a matter of debate. Several studies have, however, lent support to the surgical role of the hook plate in Rockwood type III and V AC dislocations.

Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy compared with surgery for hypertrophic long-bone nonunions.

Background: The authors of several studies have recommended extracorporeal shock-wave therapy as an alternative to surgical treatment for long-bone nonunions. This study was performed to compare the results of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy produced by two different devices with those of surgical treatment in the management of long-bone nonunions.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-six patients with a long-bone nonunion were randomly assigned to receive either extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (Groups 1 and 2) or surgical treatment (Group 3).