Surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures.

Intramedullary nail fixation is a routine procedure for treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Aseptic technique is vital for reducing postoperative complications, as intraoperative glove perforations increase the risk of surgical site infections. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures and to identify surgery-specific steps at risk.

Clinical Evaluation of an Electronic Guidance System for Optimizing the Ultrasound Screening for Developmental Hip Dysplasia in Newborns.

Graf ultrasound screening is considered an established method for early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Although characterized by a high degree of standardization to allow for good reproducibility of results, examination-related factors may still affect sonographic measurements. The relative tilt angle between the hip and the probe is a potential pitfall as it significantly influences sonographic measurements and consequently classification of DDH according to Graf.

A Novel Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for Eight-Plate Hemiepiphysiodesis: Description and Evaluation.

Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis with tension band plates or eight-plates is a common surgical procedure to treat malalignment of the lower limb axis in skeletally immature patients. The objective of this study was to compare a new minimally invasive surgical procedure with the conventional procedure and evaluate its safety and effectiveness in order to reduce the risk of hypertrophic scarring, which may cause functional impairment as well as cosmetic issues. Sixty-five growth plates of either the femur or the tibia were evaluated in 33 patients treated for genu valgum or varum between 2010 and 2017.

Inconsistency in the Reporting Terminology of Adverse Events and Complications in Hallux Valgus Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Surgical complications are inevitable in any surgical subspecialty. Throughout the years, many classification systems have been developed to better understand and report such complications. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the variability and frequency of reporting terms used to describe adverse events and complications in hallux valgus reconstruction.

Outcomes of paediatric septic arthritis patients: rates of re-admission, re-operation, and unplanned emergency room visits after discharge.

Purpose: This study is aimed at determining the rates and predictors of re-operation and re-admission in children with septic arthritis treated at an institution without routine clinical practice guidelines.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of patients less than 18 years old who underwent surgery for septic arthritis between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2019, at a single tertiary-care paediatric institution. Uni- and multivariate analysis was performed to identify any risk factors associated with re-operation or unplanned visits to the emergency department after hospital admission compared to patients who had an uncomplicated post-operative course.

Arthroscopic accessibility of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for osteochondral defects of the metatarsal head by two-portal technique - comparing joint distraction and plantarflexion.

Background: Several techniques and approaches for first metatarsophalangeal (MTP1) joint arthroscopy have been reported, where joint accessibility plays a key role. This study aimed to evaluate differences in arthroscopic accessibility of the first metatarsal head (MTH1) comparing non-invasive distraction and maximum plantarflexion in a two-portal approach.

Methods: Forty fresh-frozen lower leg specimens were included and divided into a distraction group (D-group) and a plantarflexion group (PF-group).

The top fifty most influential articles on hip fractures.

Purpose: Hip fractures are one of the most common disabling fractures in elderly people and peri-operative management has advanced considerably over the past decades. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change of scientific focus by creating a top 50 list of the most influential papers on this topic.

Methods: The Clarivate Web of Science Search was used to identify the most cited articles.

Biomechanical evaluation of the proximal chevron osteotomy in comparison to the Lapidus arthrodesis for the correction of hallux valgus deformities.

Purpose: The proximal chevron osteotomy and the modified Lapidus arthrodesis are both procedures utilized for deformity correction in patients with severe symptomatic hallux valgus. The aim of the current study was to compare their biomechanical stability when using locking plate fixation.

Methods: Twelve matched pairs of human anatomical lower leg specimens underwent on one side a proximal chevron osteotomy with a medial locking plate and on the other side a modified Lapidus arthrodesis with a plantar locking plate utilizing an interfragmentary compression screw.

[Epiphysiodesis and hemiepiphysiodesis : Physeal arrest and guided growth for the lower extremity].

The principals of growth arrest by epiphysiodesis and growth guidance by hemiepiphysiodesis are effective and powerful surgical techniques in pediatric orthopedics. These procedures can be used to correct leg length discrepancies as well as sagittal, coronal and oblique deformities. A differentiation is made between temporary and permanent techniques.

Diagnosis and staging of malignant bone tumours in children: what is due and what is new?

Purpose: Although malignant bone tumours in children are infrequent, it is important to know how to properly diagnose and stage them, in order to establish an adequate treatment.

Methods: We present a review of the diagnostic workflow of malignant bone tumours in children, including history and clinical examination, imaging, laboratory tests and biopsy techniques. Moreover, the two most commonly used staging systems are reviewed.

Long-term outcome in pediatric surgical bypass grafting after traumatic injury and tumor resection: retrospective cohort analysis.

Vascular bypass surgery in children differs significantly from adults. It is a rarely performed procedure in the setting of trauma and tumor surgery. Besides technical challenges to reconstruct the small and spastic vessels, another concern in bypass grafting is the adequate limb length growth over time.

Quality and readability of online resources on chronic ankle instability.

Background: Online resources on medical conditions often provide misleading or outdated information for patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of online patient information on ankle instability.

Methods: The terms "ankle instability", "ankle instability treatment" and "ankle laxity" were entered into the three largest internet search engines.

Specific knowledge and resilience affect short-term outcome in patients following primary total hip arthroplasty.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential associations between specific knowledge, resilience and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Methods: In a cross-sectional prospective study, consecutive patients following primary THA were included at a rehabilitation center. A novel knowledge score and the validated Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were utilized to assess patients' specific knowledge and resilience, respectively.

Higher patient knowledge and resilience improve the functional outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty.

Background: A significant percentage of patients have an unfavorable outcome following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate whether specific knowledge about the implant and resilience can influence the functional outcome following TKA.

Methods: A consecutive series of 163 patients following primary TKA at a mean age of 70 years (SD 9.

Epiphysiodesis for the treatment of tall stature and leg length discrepancy.

Painful orthopedic conditions associated with extreme tall stature and leg length discrepancy (LLD) include back pain and adopting bad posture. After failure of conservative treatment options, blocking of the growth plates (epiphysiodesis) around the knee emerged as gold standard in patients with tall stature and LLD in the growing skeleton. Surgical planning includes growth prediction and evaluation of bone age.

Maximum Ankle Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion Allow for Optimal Arthroscopic Access to the Talar Dome: An Anatomic 3-Dimensional Radiography Study.

Purpose: (1) to improve the comprehension of the topographical position of the talar dome beneath the inferior articular surface of the tibia and, (2) to illustrate the changes of possible access to the articular surface of the talar dome during arthroscopic treatment of talar osteochondral defects in an anatomical model.

Methods: Twenty matched pairs (n = 40) of anatomical ankle specimen were used. All specimens were mounted in a standardized fashion, 3-dimensional radiography was performed in 4 defined positions (maximum dorsiflexion, neutral position, noninvasive distraction, and maximum plantarflexion).

Development of an electronic navigation system for elimination of examiner-dependent factors in the ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in newborns.

To develop an electronic navigation system to increase reliability and comparability in the ultrasound screening of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The impact of the navigation system on transducer positioning and on sonographic measurements according to Graf was analyzed. Twenty hips in newborns were examined sonographically using a new navigation system capable of detecting the transducer and pelvis position in order to calculate the relative tilt in the frontal, axial, and sagittal-plane.

Angiosarcoma of bone: a retrospective study of the European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS).

Angiosarcoma of bone (B-AS) is a rare malignant tumor of vascular origin. The aim of this retrospective study is to report on treatments and prognosis. Data were collected from the EMSOS website.

Arthroscopically Assisted Tape Augmentation for Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair.

In this Technical Note, we describe arthroscopically assisted tape augmentation of a modified Broström repair for chronic lateral ankle instability. Specifically, this technique involves talar anchor placement under direct arthroscopic visualization combined with a minimally invasive approach for anatomic anterior talofibular ligament repair and FiberTape (Arthrex, Naples, FL) augmentation. The primary advantage of our technique compared with open InternalBrace (Arthrex) techniques is that only a 2-cm incision is made and no subcutaneous suture passing and knot tying are required, which bear the danger of superficial peroneal nerve damage.

The tibialis posterior tendon footprint: an anatomical dissection study.

Background: The tibialis posterior tendon (TPT) is the main dynamic stabilizer of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. Especially in adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) the TPT plays a detrimental role. The pathology and function of the tendon have been extensively investigated, but knowledge of its insertional anatomy is paramount for surgical procedures.