Publications by authors named "V R Steiger"

Introduction: The reduction of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (SyTFd) is a crucial factor in the functional prognosis following a suprasyndesmotic ankle fracture. Few studies have compared, using computed tomography (CT), the quality of SyTFd reduction in Weber C ankle fractures (WebC) and Equivalent Weber C (EqWebC) fractures, where there is a medial ligament injury instead of a bony malleolar lesion. This CT-based study aimed to answer the following questions: (1) Do Weber C fractures allow for better reduction of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis compared to Equivalent Weber C fractures? (2) Are the functional outcomes one year postoperatively better for Weber C fractures compared to Equivalent Weber C fractures?

Hypothesis: The hypothesis was that WebC fractures would present better reduction of the SyTFd than EqWebC fractures due to the restoration of bone anatomy, considering the bony nature of the medial ligament involvement.

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  • Rising healthcare costs have prompted the exploration of single-use ancillaries (SUA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA), with the study aiming to evaluate the accuracy of 2D templating in determining implant sizes.
  • The research analyzed 512 primary THA cases, finding that the accuracy of templating was 96.9% for acetabular and 98.5% for femoral implants, with lower accuracy noted in younger and older patients as well as those with a higher BMI.
  • The study concludes that using reduced-size SUA can be effective in most THA procedures, supporting the move towards compact, single-use equipment in surgery.
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Khufu's Pyramid is one of the largest archaeological monument all over the world, which still holds many mysteries. In 2016 and 2017, the ScanPyramids team reported on several discoveries of previously unknown voids by cosmic-ray muon radiography that is a non-destructive technique ideal for the investigation of large-scale structures. Among these discoveries, a corridor-shaped structure has been observed behind the so-called Chevron zone on the North face, with a length of at least 5 meters.

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Introduction: Talar fractures are rare and surgical treatment has not been standardized. The literature is rather poor on preserving talar vascularization in single or dual approaches. A dual approach allows better exposure and should limit devascularization.

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Total hip arthroplasty uses commercial devices that combine different types of biomaterials. Among them, metals, ceramics and metal oxides can be used either in the prosthesis itself or in the cement used to anchor them in the bone. Over time, all of these materials can wear out and release particles that accumulate in the periprosthetic tissues or can migrate away.

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