Publications by authors named "Peter J Eggen"
Background: Since years a discussion is held on the best approach to perform total hip replacement (THR). Risk of dislocation, abductor weakness and a possible difference in rehabilitation are mentioned. We performed this study to objectify that the use of the direct anterior approach (DAA) results in a faster rehabilitation after THR compared to the non-DAA (posterolateral and anterolateral) approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate a consecutive series of proximally porous-coated hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of severe proximal humeral fractures with special emphasis on aseptic loosening and functional outcome.
Design: Observational cohort of a consecutive series of a single prosthetic design.
Setting: Orthopaedic clinic, nonacademic institutional hospital.
Hypothesis: We hypothesize that the sling technique provides better long term tuberosity fixation in hemiarthroplasty for severe fractures of the proximal humerus.
Background: After hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures, problems exist with deterioration of shoulder function by secondary displacement of the initially fixated humeral tuberosities. This study evaluated a new technique for fixation of the greater and lesser tuberosities in uncemented hemiarthroplasties in severely displaced 3- or 4-part proximal humeral fractures.
Background: Many procedures, both nonoperative and operative, have been described for treatment of complete acromioclavicular dislocations. The best primary treatment, however, still remains unclear.
Purpose: We present a new surgical technique in which the clavicle is reduced to an anatomic position, the coracoacromial ligament is transferred to the clavicle, and acromioclavicular joint fixation is accomplished with the use of absorbable, braided suture cord.