Purpose: Although sciatic nerve (SN) injury is relatively rare, it is a devastating complication after primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, precise localization of the SN is essential for arthroplasty surgeons.
Methods: We dissected 50 hemipelves from formalin-fixed cadavers.
Introduction: The age of patients requiring surgery for spinal metastasis, primarily those over 65, has risen due to improved cancer treatments. Surgical intervention targets acute neurological deficits and instability. Anticoagulants are increasingly used, especially in the elderly, but pose challenges in managing bleeding complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Femoral nerve (FN) injury is noted as a serious neurological complication following total hip arthroplasty performed via a direct anterior approach (DAA). Therefore, we aimed to clarify the anatomical course of the FN around the acetabular rim and in relation to retractor placement during DAA.
Methods: According to standard protocol, a DAA for total hip arthroplasty was performed on 69 hemipelves from formalin-preserved full-body donors.
Background: Iatrogenic vascular injury during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is rare, reported at rates of 0.05 to 0.3%, but a potentially limb-threatening and life-threatening complication.
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November 2020
With additive manufacturing (AM) on the rise in industrial production, different industries are looking for a way to benefit from the advantages over conventional manufacturing methods like milling or casting. The layer by layer approach allows the parallel construction of different complex structures with simultaneous customization of the parts, while waste material is significantly reduced. This is especially interesting for the processing of advanced ceramic materials, where often customized and single parts are required.
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