Publications by authors named "R Meffert"
Background: The surgical treatment of radial head fractures like Mason type III comminuted radial head fractures is challenging and controversial. Whether to use open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or radial head arthroplasty (RHA) as treatment methods is under constant debate.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed clinical and radiographic mid- to long-term results of 42 patients with a mean follow-up time of 4.
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- This study investigates the types and causes of injuries among CrossFit athletes in Germany, using a questionnaire completed by participants from various gyms.
- Out of 308 participants aged predominantly 20-40, 28.6% reported injuries, with most occurring during workouts, particularly from barbell exercises and box jumps.
- The findings highlight that shoulder and knee injuries were most common, and many injured participants opted for training adjustments post-injury, emphasizing the need for awareness in exercise safety.
Purpose: The role of transobturator-cable-fixation (TOCF) in traumatic symphyseal rupture of the pelvic ring remains unclear. This case series aims to evaluate TOCF in complex and revision cases in pelvic surgery.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of a chronological case series was conducted, studying pelvic fractures stabilized using TOCF between January 2006 and December 2022.
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of anterior plate fixation alone (SP fixation) versus anterior plate fixation combined with posterior sacroiliac screws (SP+SIS fixation) for treating specific pelvic ring injuries.
- A systematic literature review identified 40 studies from an initial screening of 1861, including surveys, biomechanical research, and clinical outcomes, with a focus on key outcomes like implant failure and quality of life.
- The findings indicated that while complications were lower in the SP+SIS group (3.5%) compared to the SP group (30%), the overall evidence was inconclusive and highlighted a significant risk of bias in the studies reviewed.
Purpose: While injuries among elite tennis athletes are extensively documented, a notable research gap exists regarding tennis injuries among club-level players. This study examines tennis injuries in German league players, with a particular emphasis on the impact of racquet properties and court surfaces, distinguishing between chronic and acute injuries.
Patients And Methods: Retrospectively analyzing data from 600 tennis players over a 1.