-
Article
Open AccessHow useful are indirect radiographic measurements of hip instability in borderline hip dysplasia? An MRI-based comparison to a healthy cohort
Symptomatic hips with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD) morphology pose a challenge in differentiating stable from unstable hips. The current study aims to compare indirect radiographic signs of instability in a ...
-
Article
Open AccessCandida spondylodiscitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of seventy two studies
Knowledge of Candida spondylodiscitis is limited to case reports and smaller case series. Controversy remains on the most effective diagnostical and therapeutical steps once Candida is suspected. This systematic ...
-
Article
Outcomes of surgical management for tarsal coalitions: a systematic review
To analyze the outcome of surgical treatment of tarsal coalition, assess the role of the surgical technique, as well as of coalition size and type on outcomes.
-
Article
Open AccessNo clinical consequence of liner malseating in dual-mobility THAs at short term: a systematic review
Liner malseating is well described in ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasties (THAs). However, limited information is known on this complication among dual-mobility articulations. As such, this systematic ...
-
Article
Open AccessPopliteal tendon im**ement as a cause of pain following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Popliteal tendon im**ement (PTI) is an under-recognized cause of persistent pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of the systematic review was to summarize and outline successful strategi...
-
Article
A decreased tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance is associated with lateral patellofemoral joint degeneration after implantation of medial fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty — a minimum five year follow-up
The influence of lateral patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is controversial. Our aim was to identify radiographic factors that may lead to progressive PFOA...
-
Article
Femoral head and neck autograft in arthroplasty for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review of long-term outcomes
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) with an acetabular component and an autogenous femoral head graft for acetabular reconstruction in developmental dysplasia of the hip was first described by Harris et al. in 1977. ...
-
Article
Open AccessSerratia marcescens prosthetic joint infection: two case reports and a review of the literature
Despite some studies on Gram-negative bacteria as difficult to treat pathogens in periprosthetic joint infections, there are no detailed analyses on Serratia periprosthetic joint infections. As such, we present t...
-
Article
Open AccessExtent of posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fracture correlates with anterolateral complex injury and has an impact on functional outcome after ACL reconstruction
The impact of posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fractures (TPIF) on posttraumatic knee stability in the setting of primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is unknown. The main objective was to dete...
-
Article
Open AccessNo evidence exists on outcomes of non-operative management in patients with femoroacetabular im**ement and concomitant Tönnis Grade 2 or more hip osteoarthritis: a sco** review
The purpose of this sco** review was to assess the outcomes of all the non-operative modalities of management for femoroacetabular im**ement (FAI) and concomitant osteoarthritis (OA) Tönnis Grade 2 or more.
-
Article
Open AccessIs a preoperative pathogen detection a prerequisite before undergoing one-stage exchange for prosthetic joint infection of the hip?
A preoperative pathogen detection is considered a prerequisite before undergoing one-stage exchange for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) according to most guidelines. This study compares patients with and with...
-
Article
Open AccessUlcer occurrence on adjacent toes and hallux valgus deformity after amputation of the second toe in diabetic patients
Amputation of the second toe is associated with destabilization of the first toe. Possible consequences are hallux valgus deformity and subsequent pressure ulcers on the lateral side of the first or on the med...
-
Article
Open AccessExternal snap** hip syndrome is associated with an increased femoral offset
External snap** hip syndrome (ESH) is postulated to be one of the causes of greater trochanteric pain syndrome, which also includes greater trochanteric bursitis and tendinopathy or tears of the hip abductor...
-
Article
Open AccessPrecision of the Wilson corrective osteotomy of the first metacarpal base using specific planning and instruments for treatment of basal thumb arthritis
Arthritis of the basal thumb is a relatively common condition also affecting younger patients. Wilson et al. described a 20°–30° closing wedge osteotomy of the first metacarpal bone to unload the trapeziometac...
-
Article
Skin biomarkers associated with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Type I: a systematic review
Despite increasing research, the pathophysiology of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) remains poorly understood. Due to its easy accessibility, the skin represents an ideal approach to gain a better unders...
-
Article
Open AccessCandida periprosthetic joint infections — risk factors and outcome between albicans and non-albicans strains
Despite its scarcity, fungal periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is of great clinical relevance as diagnosis and treatment are highly challenging. Previous analyses focused on the treatment rather than the ro...
-
Article
Open AccessFlexor hallucis longus hypertrophy secondary to Achilles tendon tendinopathy: an MRI-based case–control study
The purpose of this study was to outline an indirect sign of advanced Achilles tendinopathy on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), based on the hypothesis that these patients would present with secondary hypertr...
-
Article
Open AccessWhat are the outcomes of core decompression without augmentation in patients with nontraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head?
Core decompression (CD) of the femoral head is performed to preserve the hip in avascular necrosis (AVN). The outcome following this procedure differs based on the medical centre and the technique. Also, the t...
-
Article
Open AccessFactors affecting outcome in the treatment of streptococcal periprosthetic joint infections: results from a single-centre retrospective cohort study
To report and analyse factors affecting the outcome of streptococcal periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs).
-
Article
Open AccessMal-angulation of femoral rotational osteotomies causes more postoperative sagittal mechanical leg axis deviation in supracondylar than in subtrochanteric procedures
Alteration of the postoperative frontal mechanical leg axis is a known problem in femoral rotational osteotomies. However, the maintenance of the sagittal mechanical leg axis seems also important. Goal of this...
