The authors report 8 cases of leg length discrepancy in young adults, treated surgically by shortening or equalization techniques. The ages ranged from 16 to 35 years and the discrepancy from 2.5 to 12 cm. Three techniques were used; subtrochanteric femoral shortening (4 cases), equalization by shortening one femur and lengthening the other at the same operation (2 cases), diaphyseal "Z" osteotomy with shortening (2 cases - one femur, one tibia). The average time to consolidation was 3.4 months. Full weightbearing was allowed at 2 to 6 months depending on the method used. The only complication was one case of mild, transitory weakness of the extensors of the foot. The discrepancy was completely equalized in 2 cases; in the remainder the residual discrepancy was from 0.5 to 2 cm. The average shortening per case was 3.8 cm. There was secondary lumbar scoliosis in 5 cases; this improved by an average of 12 degrees after operation and lumbar pain was always relieved. All the patients declared themselves satisfied with the results.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Pinch-off dynamics of emulsion filaments before and after polymerization of the internal phase.
Soft Matter
January 2025
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA.
The capillary break-up of complex fluid filaments occurs in many scientific and industrial applications, particularly in bio-printing where both liquid and polymerized droplets exist in the fluid. The simultaneous presence of fluid and solid particles within a carrier fluid and their interactions lead to deviations in the filament break-up from the well-established capillary breakup dynamics of single-phase liquids. To examine the significance of the dispersed phase and the internal interactions between liquid droplets and solid particles, we prepare emulsions through photopolymerization and conduct experimental investigations into the pinch-off dynamics of fluid filaments, focusing on the impact of varying concentrations of liquid droplets (before polymerization) and polymerized droplets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeutrophil elastase inhibitor (Sivelestat) in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by COVID-19: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.
Respir Res
January 2025
Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Background: Recent studies suggest that neutrophil elastase inhibitor (Sivelestat) may improve pulmonary function and reduce mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. We examined the association between receipt of sivelestat and improvement in oxygenation among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by COVID-19.
Methods: A large multicentre cohort study of patients with ARDS induced by COVID-19 who had been admitted to intensive care units (ICUs).
Proportion, domains, and risk factors of cognitive impairment in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Lupus
January 2025
Internal Medicine Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.
Objective: Cognitive impairment (CI) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is quite common and is an important prognostic factor due to its severity. The aim of our study was to determine the proportion and type of CI in SLE and to identify associated risk factors.
Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study (January - March 2022).
[Therapeutic effect and mechanism of Jingfang Granules on chronic fatigue syndrome based on intestinal flora and metabolomics].
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi
December 2024
School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ji'nan 250355, China State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Linyi 276005, China.
This study aims to investigate the protective effect and potential mechanism of Jingfang Granules(JF) on the mouse model of chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS). Mice were randomized into normal, model, and low-, medium-, and high-dose(0.9, 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntramedullary Nail Failure in a Subtrochanteric Fracture in a 62-Year-Old Woman.
Cureus
December 2024
Department of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, USA.
Subtrochanteric fractures in older patients are typically due to low-energy falls. The standard of care is intramedullary nailing. The Smith & Nephew Trigen Intertan (Memphis, TN, US) is an intramedullary nail with a novel design that incorporates two integrated compression screws.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!