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Results of a monocentric field study: value of histology compared to sonication method and conventional tissue culture in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
To confirm the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) have defined criteria that include histology as...
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Therapy aspects of peri-implant femoral fractures—a retrospective analysis of 64 patients
The incidence of peri-implant femoral fractures (PIFF) is increasing. Information regarding outcomes, timing of surgery, risk factors, and a clinically applicable treatment algorithm are lacking. The aim of th...
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Locking plate for periprosthetic femoral fractures according to Vancouver C: Outcome and radiological subanalysis of 40 patients
Periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFF) according to type Vancouver C are less common and outcome is limited reported. Therefore, we conducted this retrospective single center study.
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Surgical treatment of proximal femoral fractures in centenarians: prevalence and outcomes based on a German multicenter study
This study aimed to estimate the survival rate after proximal femoral fracture insult and identify the subgroup of centenarians with a high risk.
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Überlebenszeit proximaler Femurfrakturen vs. mittlere Lebenserwartung der Allgemeinbevölkerung
Die operative Versorgung proximaler Femurfrakturen (PF) geht bei geriatrischen Patienten mit einer hohen Sterblichkeitsrate im 1. postoperativen Jahr einher. Nachuntersuchungen mindestens 10 Jahre postoperati...
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Two-thousand hip fractures treated within 12 h and > 12–24 h after admission: Are survival and adverse events affected?
The effects of immediate operation on hip fracture (HF) are unclear. Therefore, we investigated the influence of time to operation within 12 h vs. > 12–24 h on survival and adverse events.
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Factors associated with infection recurrence after two-stage exchange for periprosthetic hip infection
Two-stage exchange is the treatment of choice for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Factors and outcomes associated with infection recurrence for hip PJI are limited. The primary aim of this study was to d...
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Erratum zu: Weiterbildung unter der Lupe (Teil 2) – Wie bereiten sich Weiterbildungsassistenten auf Notfalloperationen vor?
Ein Erratum zu dieser Publikation wurde veröffentlicht: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00104-020-01286-5
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Subcutaneous Anterior Pelvic Fixation
Recently, anterior pelvic ring fixation was described by using subcutaneous fixation techniques. These “new” techniques of subcutaneous fixation using an external fixation construct and the option of subcutane...
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Fragility Fractures
Fragility fractures of the pelvic ring are frequently treated in daily practice. A short overview of these specific fracture types including the present fracture classification and an accepted treatment concep...
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Emergency Stabilization: Pelvic Binder
Mechanical stabilization of the pelvic ring is the first modality of treatment in hemodynamically unstable patients with additional mechanical instability of the ring structure. Circumferential stabilization m...
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Morel-Lavallée Lesions
Closed degloving injuries are uncommon and often overlooked. Correct treatment is essential to avoid relevant morbidity. The definition of this injury combination, pathophysiological basics resulting in an acc...
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Retrograde Pubic Rami Screw
Displaced upper pubic rami fractures can be stabilized by retrograde superior ramus screws. After focusing on the special anatomy, the percutaneous technique of screw stabilization is described step-by-step wi...
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Ilio-Iliacal Osteosynthesis
Unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries can be treated by reduced invasive techniques. The additional options include transiliacal internal fixator (TIFI), ilio-iliacal plate osteosynthesis, posterior sacral b...
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Biomechanics of the Pelvis
The basic biomechanical understanding of the ring structure of the pelvis is described and the relevance of surrounding structures including the value of ligaments, myofascial structures, the pubic symphysis, ...
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PFNA and DHS for AO/OTA 31-A2 fractures: radiographic measurements, morbidity and mortality
For this retrospective cohort study, we assessed pertrochanteric fracture types AO/OTA 31-A2. PFNA and DHS were the devices used. We determined both devices in relation to peri-operative variables, postoperati...
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Parkinson’s disease and hip fractures: Are complications and mortality rates increased?
The aim of this study was to assess patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in comparison with patients without PD for the treatment of hip fractures. Therefore, we performed a mono-centre study including 145 p...
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Internal fixation and revision arthroplasty for interprosthetic femoral fractures: a case series of fifty patients
The aim of this study was to assess patients treated for interprosthetic femoral fractures (IFFs).
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Die PHILOS-Platte – auch an der distalen Tibia eine Indikation zur Osteosynthese?
Die Anwendung einer PHILOS-Platte beschränkt sich nach Herstellerangaben auf Humerusfrakturen. Eine Ausweitung der Indikation auf andere Körperregionen hierfür ist offiziell nicht vorgesehen. Aufgrund des Plat...
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Comparative analysis of non-simultaneous bilateral fractures of the proximal femur
We performed a monocenter cohort study to determine surgical revision and mortality after sustaining an initial and a non-simultaneous contralateral proximal femoral fracture.
