Publications by authors named "Virginia Querales"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the outcomes of converting hip arthrodesis (fusion) to total hip arthroplasty (THA) compared to primary THA, focusing on function, pain relief, and patient satisfaction.
- Both groups were matched and followed for a minimum of 10 years, using various scores to assess hip function and quality of life.
- Results indicated that hip function and quality of life scores were similar between the two groups at follow-up, with no significant differences in complications, survival rates, or patient satisfaction.
Article Synopsis
- Porous tantalum is being explored as a viable substitute for bone grafts in tibial tuberosity anteriorization (TTA) for treating degenerative chondral lesions in the patellofemoral joint.
- A study comparing 57 knees using porous tantalum implants to 51 knees with local tibial bone graft showed that functional outcomes, fusion rates, and patient satisfaction were as good or better with the tantalum option, while also simplifying the surgical process.
- Overall, the findings suggest that porous tantalum could be an effective alternative to traditional bone grafts in this surgical procedure.
Efficacy of osteointegration of tantalum porous systems has been demonstrated through animal experimentation. However, there is a lack of studies that evaluate osteointegration of implants retrieved after a period of implantation in humans. For this study, eight rod implants used for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head were retrieved following collapse of the femoral head and conversion to total hip arthroplasty.
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