Publications by authors named "Richard Von Bormann"
Unlabelled: Orthopaedic training in Southern Africa is largely focused on trauma, although elective procedures, such as knee arthroscopy, are increasing. This is especially true in the private sector where most trainees will practice. The primary aim of this study was to assess the arthroscopic competency of orthopaedic trainees in a setting of limited resources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Knee dislocations (KDs) are complex injuries defined as incongruity of the tibiofemoral joint, which leads to tears of two or more of the main stabilising knee ligaments, and they are often associated with damage to surrounding soft tissue or neurovascular structures. A classification system for these injuries should be simple and reproducible and allow communication among surgeons for surgical planning and outcome prediction. The aim of this study was to formulate a list of factors, prioritised by high-volume knee surgeons, that should be included in a KD classification system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Great variety and controversies surround the management strategies of acute multiligament knee injuries (aMKLIs) and no established guidelines exist for resource-limited practices. The aim of this study was to compare the management approach of acute knee dislocations (AKDs) by orthopedic surgeons from nations with different economic status.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional scenario-based survey compares different management strategies for aMLKIs of surgeons in developed economic nations (DEN) and emerging markets and developing nations (EMDN).
Introduction: Arthroscopic surgery is the gold standard for cruciate ligament reconstruction in multi-ligament knee injuries. However, hospitals in limited-resource settings often lack arthroscopic-trained surgeons or equipment. Open approaches for treating knee dislocations can overcome many of these limitations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study aimed to create guidelines for diagnosing, classifying, treating, and rehabilitating posterior medial corner (PMC) knee injuries using input from experts through a modified Delphi technique.
- A group of 35 specialized surgeons participated in three rounds of surveys to reach a consensus on various statements, resulting in 53 items achieving over 75% agreement, and a high overall consensus of 82.8%.
- While there was strong consensus on anatomy, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, there is still uncertainty about treating isolated PMC injuries, highlighting the need for better classification methods.*
Purpose: To develop a statement on the diagnosis, classification, treatment, and rehabilitation concepts of posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries of the knee using a modified Delphi technique.
Methods: A working group of three individuals generated a list of statements relating to the diagnosis, classification, treatment, and rehabilitation of PLC injuries to form the basis of an initial survey for rating by an international group of experts. The PLC expert group (composed of 27 experts throughout the world) was surveyed on three occasions to establish consensus on the inclusion/exclusion of each item.