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Purpose: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis is a surgical challenge due to muscle weakness, bone deformities or post-polio syndrome (PPS). Few data exist to determine the factors contributing to poor functional results. This study aimed: (1) to describe a cohort of patients with poliomyelitis sequelae who underwent TKA; (2) to examine risk factors for poor functional outcome.

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The Gradual Correction of Rigid Pes Cavus Using Midfoot Osteotomy Combined with Ilizarov Methods.

Orthop Surg

September 2024

Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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  • The study examined midfoot osteotomy combined with Ilizarov methods as a treatment for severe rigid pes cavus, focusing on both clinical and radiological outcomes in 12 patients over a follow-up period of about 33 months.
  • Results showed that all patients achieved plantigrade feet, experienced pain relief, and reported significant improvements in functional scores, with a 100% bony union rate and minimal complications.
  • Key radiological measurements, such as the Meary angle and calcaneal varus angle, improved significantly post-surgery, indicating successful correction of foot alignment.
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Introduction: The survival of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with poliomyelitis remains a debated topic due to the high recurrence of postoperative genu recurvatum. This study aims to report the long-term survival of TKA in patients with poliomyelitis, using data from the Italian Register of Prosthetic Implantology.

Materials And Methods: A registry-based population study was conducted, utilizing data from the Emilia Romagna orthopedic arthroplasty implants registry (RIPO - Registro Implantologia Protesica Ortopedica).

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Introduction: The results of primary total knee replacement (TKR) using hinge implants performed in the Indian population with post-polio residual paresis (PPRP) are unknown. The purpose of this study was to report the outcome of primary rotating hinge TKR in Indian patients with PPRP at a minimum follow-up of 12 months.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiological records of six patients treated with primary rotating hinge TKR.

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BACKGROUND Hoffa fractures are an uncommon form of coronal fracture that impact the femoral condyle. As a result, they are not very prevalent. It is necessary to perform anatomical reduction and rigorous fixation on these fractures; however, there is no consensus among medical professionals on the surgical procedure and implant that would be the most successful in treating these fractures.

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