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Conservative therapy of the shoulder and elbow
Many shoulder and elbow conditions do not require surgery. The aim of the current study was to map the current practice in conservative treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions in the German, Austrian, and S...
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Open AccessComprehensive analysis and classification of retrocondylar ulnar groove morphology using CT imaging in an average population of adults
Anatomical variations of the concave shaped retrocondylar ulnar groove (RUG) can contribute to ulnar nerve instability. However, there are currently limited available standardized data describing the anatomy o...
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Open AccessLessons learned? Increasing injury severity of electric-scooter accidents over a period of one year: a monocentric follow-up study at a level 1 trauma center
After major COVID-19 lockdown measures were suspended in 2021, E-scooter mobility regrew rapidly. In the meantime, multiple studies were published on the potential risks for e-scooter drivers and the necessity...
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Open AccessMorphometrics of the coronoid process and the radial notch of the ulna: implications for fracture assessment
A comprehensive analysis of the morphology of fractures of the coronoid process (CP) can aid diagnosis and guide treatment. The involvement of the radial notch of the ulna (RN)—e.g., in anterolateral facet fra...
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Open AccessThe impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic-related lockdowns on orthopedic trauma emergencies at a level-one trauma center
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and its associated lockdowns had a profound effect on orthopedic trauma emergencies. This study aimed to investigate the patient volume and injury patterns at a level-one trauma center ...
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Open AccessPostoperative swelling after elbow surgery: influence of a negative pressure application in comparison to manual lymphatic drainage—a randomized controlled trial
Postoperative soft tissue swelling is a significant factor influencing outcomes after elbow surgery. It can crucially affect important parameters such as postoperative mobilization, pain, and subsequently the ...
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Monteggia-like-Verletzungen
Unter dem Begriff der Monteggia-like-Verletzungen oder auch Monteggia-Äquivalent-Verletzungen werden Frakturen der proximalen Ulna mit Luxation oder Luxationsfraktur des Radiuskopfes aus dem proximalen Radioul...
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Open AccessKlinische Ergebnisse der Ellenbogentotalendoprothetik nach Therapieversagen bei Monteggia-like-Verletzungen
Monteggia-like-Frakturen (MLF) sind komplexe Verletzungen mit hohen Komplikationsraten und häufig unbefriedigenden funktionellen Ergebnissen. Bei posttraumatischer Gelenkdestruktion nach MLF stellt die Implant...
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Nachbehandlungskonzepte bei Ellenbogenverletzungen
Für die Nachbehandlung von Ellenbogenverletzungen gibt es noch immer keine eindeutigen Empfehlungen, und häufig wird ein individualisiertes Konzept gewählt. Aufgrund der Anfälligkeit des Ellenbogengelenks für ...
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Open AccessThe simulation of terrible triad injuries in fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens with intact soft tissue envelope
The aim of the present study was to develop a technical process to reproducibly generate terrible triad injuries (TTI) in fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens, while leaving the skin intact. Such “pre-fractu...
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Open AccessScrew placement in arthroscopically assisted osteosynthesis of radial head fractures using a reference k-wire in the radiocapitellar joint: a cadaveric study
The optimal screw placement in arthroscopically assisted fixation of radial head fractures is still an issue and no guiding methods have been evaluated in the recent literature. The study hypothesis was that u...
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Open AccessInfluence of rotator cuff preload on fracture configuration in proximal humerus fractures: a proof of concept for fracture simulation
In regard of surgical training, the reproducible simulation of life-like proximal humerus fractures in human cadaveric specimens is desirable. The aim of the present study was to develop a technique that allow...
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Open AccessTrans-fracture approach for ORIF of coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of comminuted coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus is challenging. When a concomitant lateral condyle fracture is present, it may be used for a trans-fractu...
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Open AccessComputed tomography-based angle measurements of the sagittal capitulum and trochlea position in relation to the humeral shaft
The radiologic evaluation of the sagittal angulation of the distal humerus is commonly based on standard lateral radiographs. However, lateral radiographs do not allow to examine the lateral angulation of the ...
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Open AccessSurgical arthrolysis of the stiff elbow: a systematic review
Stiffness after elbow injuries can severely limit daily life. If adequate conservative treatment does not result in satisfactory improvement of elbow function, surgical intervention should be considered. Wheth...
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Open AccessLocking suture repair versus ligament augmentation—a biomechanical study regarding the treatment of acute lateral collateral ligament injuries of the elbow
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tears are frequently observed in fractures and dislocations of the elbow. Recent biomechanical evidence suggests that additional ligament augmentation may improve repair stabi...
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Schlagsportarten
Tennis erfreut sich uneingeschränkt großer Popularität, sowohl bezogen auf den Breiten- wie auch auf den Leistungssport. Allein im Deutschen Tennisbund (DTB) sind in 17 Landesverbänden über 1,3 Millionen Mitgl...
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Open AccessInterposition arthroplasty for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the elbow: a systematic review
Interposition arthroplasty for the post-traumatic osteoarthritic elbow is a salvage procedure used in young and active patients and remains a rare and unexplored therapeutic option.
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Subakromiale Infiltrationstechnik am Schultergelenk
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Open AccessWhat to expect? Injury patterns of Electric-Scooter accidents over a period of one year - A prospective monocentric study at a Level 1 Trauma Center
E-scooters are a new type of urban transportation utilized in Germany since June 2019, primarily in larger cities in the context of sharing offers. Such electrically operated standing scooters can be driven at...
