: Distal triceps brachii tendon rupture (DTTR) is a relatively rare injury that is common in bodybuilding and high-intensity contact sports and can lead to significant functional impairment of the elbow joint. This study was conducted to evaluate clinical outcomes and the rate of return to sports among competitive bodybuilders and high-demand strength athletes after surgical repair of DTTR. : This retrospective case series was performed in an institutional setting in tertiary health care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReverse total shoulder arthroplasty presents itself sometimes as challenging when it comes to addressing massive bone loss, either in primary or revision settings. Custom components recently have made their way into shoulder prosthetics and are meant to help in the case of extensive glenoid bone destruction. Because of strict indication and the fairly recent introduction of these implants, the usage of custom-made glenoid implants is not very common yet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Data on the effects of weight training on joint morphology are mostly restricted to muscle gain. However, in many circumstances, it is not stated if there are negative consequences for the joints and their surrounding components. This study was conducted to explore whether long-term excessive resistance training (RT) causes hidden pathological alterations in the shoulder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Glenoid wear is a common complication of anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) with a metal-backed glenoid (MBG), and the clinical and radiological results of historical implants are poor. The aim of this work was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of 25 participants as well as the longevity after implantation of an anatomic shoulder prosthesis with a recent, modular cementless flat metal-backed glenoid component after a mean follow-up of 5.7 years.
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February 2022
Objectives: Reconstruction of the superior capsule for treatment of irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears.
Indications: Irreparable supraspinatus tendon tear; centered humeral head; largely intact cartilage; largely intact transversal "force-couple".
Contraindications: Decentered humeral head; osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint/cuff tear arthropathy; irreparable anterosuperior and posterosuperior cuff tears.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
December 2018
Despite progress in recent years, a definitive diagnosis of PPI is not yet possible. Due to new diagnostic possibilities and the further development of already existing diagnostic tools, a more accurate diagnostic clarification of uncertain cases should be possible. The following article includes an overview of common existing diagnostic tools and instruments, which will likely gain importance in the future.
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February 2017
Background: Amputations in general and amputations of upper extremities, in particular, have a major impact on patients' lives. There are only a few long-term follow-up reports of patients after macro-replantation. We present our findings in contrast with the existing literature.
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