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- A study was conducted to test a new method for stabilizing the acromioclavicular joint using two types of grafts: the pectoralis minor (Pm) and the coracoacromial ligament (CAL).
- Ten shoulder cadaver specimens were dissected to measure the grafts, which were then prepared for use in surgical fixation techniques.
- The results showed that both grafts were successfully prepared and fixed, demonstrating that the proposed technique is feasible for restoring joint stability.
Patients aged 55 or older undergoing around the knee osteotomy have a higher rate of deep vein thrombosis but not overall early post-operative complications.
J Exp Orthop
July 2024
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Knee Unit, Hospital del Trabajador - ACHS Santiago Chile.
Purpose: Osteotomies around the knee have been established as an effective method for treating varus or valgus malalignment associated with other knee pathologies in young and middle-aged patients. There is limited literature regarding the risks and complications based on patient age. The purpose of this study is to determine whether age influences as a risk factor for developing intraoperative and early post-operative complications in patients undergoing osteotomies around the knee.
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