Publications by authors named "U Wittig"
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- Research data management (RDM) is crucial for implementing FAIR and Open Science principles, leading to the development of valuable tools and resources for effective data management in scientific research.
- Despite the valuable resources produced by ELIXIR Platforms and Nodes, they are currently scattered, creating challenges in their application and dissemination, highlighting the need for coordinated RDM efforts.
- The proposed ELIXIR RDM Community aims to unify RDM experts, enhance knowledge exchange, provide training, and develop best practices, thereby strengthening RDM skills and addressing the evolving needs within the scientific community.
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- The study investigates the Broström procedure enhanced by the InternalBrace™ device in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability, focusing on the healing of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and patient outcomes.
- A total of 32 patients underwent the augmented procedure, with postoperative assessments conducted between 12 and 18 months, revealing high AOFAS and FAOS scores indicative of good recovery.
- MRI results showed proper remodeling of the ATFL, with clear differentiation from the augmentation device in most cases, although no significant correlation was found between bone marrow edema and device tension.
Comparison of revision rates and epidemiological data of a single total knee arthroplasty system of different designs (cruciate retaining, posterior stabilized, mobile bearing, and fixed bearing): a meta-analysis and systematic review of clinical trials and national arthroplasty registries.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Analyzed data showed the average patient age was 67.8 years, predominantly female, with a pooled revision rate of 0.5 per 100 observed cases; revision rates varied significantly between countries, with Switzerland showing the highest rates.
- * The findings indicated no significant difference in revision rates between mobile and fixed bearing designs, or between cruciate retaining and posterior stabilized designs, within the first 5 years post-implantation, based on 41,200 and 123,361 cases, respectively.
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- * In a study with 50 TKA patients, individuals were categorized into high-risk and low-risk groups to evaluate differences in postoperative outcomes using various pain and functioning measures.
- * Results showed significant improvements in both groups after six months, but the high-risk group had worse scores in stiffness and pain, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological factors for better recovery.
(1) Background: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate measurement software in comparison with manual measurements using inter-observer and intra-observer variability on radiographs in the preoperative planning of total knee arthroplasty. (2) Methods: Two independent observers retrospectively measured the mechanical lateral proximal femoral angle (mLPFA), the mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), the joint line convergence angle (JLCA), the mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA), the mechanical lateral distal tibial angle (mLDTA), the hip-knee angle or mechanical tibial-femoral axis angle (HKA), and the anatomical-mechanical angle (AMA) on 55 long-leg anteroposterior radiographs manually twice, followed by measurements using dedicated software. Variability between manual and computer-aided planning was assessed, and all measurements were performed a second time after 14 days in order to assess intra-observer variability.
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