Publications by authors named "P Minzlaff"
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- Osteochondral defects in the knee can cause early arthritis and are more common in young, active people with misaligned bones (called varus malalignment).
- A study looked at how well a combination treatment called Osteochondral Autologous Transfer (OAT) and Valgus High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) worked for these issues over a long time.
- The researchers found that the treatment had good results, with many patients feeling better and only a small number needing more surgeries after many years.
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- The survey aimed to assess current practices and challenges in postoperative care following joint-preserving knee surgery, focusing on various rehabilitation methods and devices.
- A total of 528 experienced orthopedic specialists participated, revealing a high usage of standardized treatment protocols and a general belief in the effectiveness of digital health applications and prehabilitation to improve outcomes.
- Despite a strong framework for rehabilitation, many professionals indicated a need for more advanced strategies to address persistent muscle deficits and highlighted infrequent communication with physiotherapists as a concern.
Background/aim: Common surgical treatment options for large focal chondral defects (FCDs) in the knee include microfracturing (MFX) and microdrilling (DRL). Despite numerous studies addressing MFX and DRL of FDCs, no in vivo study has focused on biomechanical analysis of repair cartilage tissue in critical size FCDs with different amounts of holes and penetration depths.
Materials And Methods: Two round FCDs (d=6 mm) were created on the medial femoral condyle in 33 adult merino sheep.
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate patient satisfaction and fulfilment of expectations after osteotomy around the knee at one year postoperatively, using patient-related outcome measures.
Materials And Methods: From the initial sample of 264 patients, a total of 132 patients (age 48y ± 11) were enrolled in this prospective study (response rate 49.3%).
In winter sports, skiers, snowboarders and ice hockey players have the highest risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In skiing/snowboarding severe TBIs are of concern; in ice hockey, repetitive minor TBIs are frequent. The main causes of TBI in recreational skiing are collisions with trees; in professionals falls due to technical or tactical mistakes are the main causes.
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