Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
August 2024
Purpose: Distal femur fractures comprise approximately 4% of all femoral fractures, with lateral plating being a common fixation technique. In recent years, dual plating with an additional medial plate has shown added benefit for Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen C-type fractures, comminuted, osteoporotic distal femur fractures and non-union or malunion complications postsingle lateral plating. However, to our knowledge, there is no commercially available distal femur medial plate for fracture fixation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Studies comparing the use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with conventional implants and hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures (DFNF) have reported better patient satisfaction scores and outcomes in the former, but also significant dislocation rates (6.9-13%).The total hip arthroplasty with dual mobility cup (THA-DMC) design is mechanically proven to increase the hip range of motion and jump distance to dislocation relative to conventional implants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The transosseous suture fixation is a recognised surgical technique for inferior pole patella fractures. However, post-operative range of motion (ROM) is typically restricted to reduce complications of fracture displacement. We present a novel modified surgical technique using a supplemental Ethibond figure-of-eight stitch to reinforce the transosseous suture repair and studied its outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: A successful arteriovenous fistula is essential for effective haemodialysis. We aim to validate the existing failure to maturation equation and to propose a new clinical scoring system by evaluating arteriovenous fistula success predictors.
Methods: Data of end-stage renal disease patients initiated on haemodialysis from January 2010 to December 2012 were retrospectively obtained from medical records with follow-up until 1 January 2014.
Spinal metastasis of neuro-endocrine tumours (NETs) usually arise from a primary in the lung. We encountered such a patient with NET metastasis to T6 vertebra causing severe cord compression. Considering the neurological status, immediate decompression surgery along with T3-T8 posterior stabilization was done.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction:: Hemodialysis is the main modality of renal replacement therapy in Singapore. However, a majority of the patients in Singapore are initiated on hemodialysis via a catheter. This study examines the complication rates and factors predicting catheter-related bloodstream infections and mortality rates in patients who were initiated on hemodialysis at our institution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Vascular access in haemodialysis is critical for effective therapy. We aim to evaluate the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation in incident haemodialysis patients, impact of preoperative vein mapping and predictors of successful AVF maturation in our centre.
Methods: Data of End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients initiated on haemodialysis from January 2010 to December 2012 in our centre were retrospectively obtained from electronic medical records and clinical notes.