Background: It is well known that a computed tomography (CT) scan improves the classification of tibial plateau fractures (TPF) compared with radiographs. However, it is less clear how this translates into clinical practice. The aim of this study is to establish to what extent a pre-operative CT scan alters the approach, setup and fixation choice in TPF compared to radiographs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCement-in-cement femoral component revision is a useful and commonly practised technique. Onerous and hazardous re-shaping of the original cement mantle is required if the new stem does not seat easily. Furthermore, without removing the entirety of the original cement mantle, the freedom to alter anteversion or leg length is difficult to predict preoperatively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Design: Retrospective longitudinal cohort.
Objective: To evaluate the different patterns of stenosis with lateral subluxation in degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).
Summary Of Background Data: Lateral subluxation of the vertebra is commonly seen in DLS.