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Open AccessTreatment of cartilage defects in the patellofemoral joint with matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation effectively improves pain, function, and radiological outcomes after 5–7 years
The aim of the present study was to evaluate midterm outcomes 5–7 years after matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) in the patellofemoral joint.
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Double level osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis and bifocal varus malalignment has excellent short-term results while maintaining physiologic radiographic joint parameters
The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the clinical and radiological results of double level osteotomy (distal femoral lateral closed wedge and proximal tibial medial open wedge) in medial ost...
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High prevalence of increased posterior tibial slope in ACL revision surgery demands a patient-specific approach
To determine the prevalence of an “increased posterior tibial slope (PTS)” (PTS ≥ 12°) in a population with one, two or ≥ three anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft insufficiencies. Furthermore, to investiga...
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Einstellung zur digitalen Medizin im Schmerzbereich
Digitale Medizin hält unaufhaltsam Einzug in das deutsche Gesundheitssystem. Spätestens die COVID-19-Pandemie hat gezeigt, dass digitale Elemente nicht nur die medizinische Versorgung in Zeiten von Kontaktbesc...
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Zum ESSKA Konsensus zu kniegelenknahen Osteotomien bei Varusgonarthrose
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Open AccessReconstruction of the anatomy of the hip in total hip arthroplasty with two different kinds of stems
The reconstruction of the individual anatomy is important in total hip replacement. The aim of the study was to compare two different kinds of stems with respect to the reconstruction of the individual anatomy...
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Region-based Resource Management and Lexical Exception Handlers in Continuation-Passing Style
Regions are a useful tool for the safe and automatic management of resources. Due to their scarcity, resources are often limited in their lifetime which is associated with a certain scope. When control flow le...
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Biomechanical evaluation of three patellar fixation techniques for MPFL reconstruction: Load to failure did not differ but interference screw stabilization was stiffer than suture anchor and suture-knot fixation
The purpose of this study was to compare the maximum load to failure and stiffness of three medial patella-femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction techniques: (i) suture anchor fixation (SA), (ii) interference ...
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Prior high tibial osteotomy is not a contraindication for medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
To report on the outcome and complications of minimal invasive medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) after failed prior high tibial osteotomy (HTO) as treatment for medial osteoarthritis in the knee. The ...
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Open AccessThe potential of herbal extracts to inhibit SARS-CoV-2: a pilot study
Herbal medicinal products have a long-standing history of use in the therapy of common respiratory infections. We sought to assess the potential of five validated herbal extracts regarding their ability to res...
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Open AccessA highly specific and sensitive serological assay detects SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in COVID-19 patients that correlate with neutralization
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic challenges national health systems and the global economy. Monitoring of infection rates and seroprevalence can guide public health mea...
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Soaking of the graft in vancomycin dramatically reduces the incidence of postoperative septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
To determine and compare the incidence of postoperative septic arthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with and without soaking of the graft in vancomycin solution prior to implant...
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Lower incidence of post-operative septic arthritis following revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon compared to hamstring tendons
To determine and compare the incidence of post-operative septic arthritis following revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (R-ACLR) with autologous quadriceps tendon (with patellar bone block) comp...
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Posterior cruciate ligament lesions are mainly present as combined lesions even in sports injuries
To analyse 1000 consecutive patients, treated with isolated or combined posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction in a single centre according to the epidemiological factors and differences in injury pa...
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Open AccessFinanzwirtschaftliche Anwendungen der Blockchain-Technologie
Die Blockchain-Technologie wurde 2009 als technologische Basis der Kryptowährung Bitcoin erstmals implementiert. Ihr wird das Potential nachgesagt, eine disruptive Technologie zu sein, die zu nachhaltigen Verä...
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Excellent long-term results in combined high tibial osteotomy, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and chondral resurfacing in patients with severe osteoarthritis and varus alignment
To determine survivorship and functional results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and a chondral resurfacing (CR) procedure (abras...
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Soaking of autografts in vancomycin is highly effective in preventing postoperative septic arthritis after revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
To determine and compare the incidence of postoperative septic arthritis following revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (R-ACLR) with and without soaking of the graft in vancomycin solution prior...
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Open AccessC-reactive protein is not a screening tool for late periprosthetic joint infection
Preoperative diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is important because of the therapeutic consequences. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether the serum C-reactive protein (CRP) le...
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Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee with an in situ crosslinking matrix: minimum 4-year clinical results of 15 cases and 1 histological evaluation
To clinically evaluate an arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) technique with an in situ crosslinking matrix for the treatment of full thickness cartilage defects of the knee and to present h...
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Lösungen für häufige Komplikationen bei Beinachsenkorrekturen
In den letzten 10 bis 15 Jahren kam es zu einem vermehrten wissenschaftlichen Interesse an den gelenkerhaltenden Verfahren der Gonarthrosebehandlung, insbesondere in Europa und Asien. Dies ist v. a. auf die Ve...
