13 Result(s)
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Perioperative complications in osteotomies around the knee: a study in 858 cases
Eight hundred and fifty-eight consecutive osteotomies around the knee joint were analyzed retrospectively to detect intra- and early postoperative complications in a period of 4 weeks postoperative. Indication...
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Medial open wedge vs. lateral closed wedge high tibial osteotomy - Indications based on the findings of patellar height, leg length, torsional correction and clinical outcome in one hundred cases
Medial open wedge (MOW) and lateral closed wedge (LCW) osteotomies are established methods to treat medial gonarthritis. Advantages and differences in the outcome of the two techniques have been discussed cont...
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Corrective osteotomies of the lower limb show a low intra- and perioperative complication rate—an analysis of 1003 patients
The purpose of corrective osteotomies in posttraumatic and congenital deformities is anatomic limb reconstruction and joint preservation. The aim of the present study was to analyse intra- and perioperative co...
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Patellofemoral dysbalance and genua valga: outcome after femoral varisation osteotomies
Patellofemoral dysbalance may be caused by trochlear dysplasia, an elevated TTTG distance, femoral or tibial torsional deformities, patella alta, or a genu valgum. The surgical procedure for the treatment of a...
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Torsional osteotomies of the tibia in patellofemoral dysbalance
Anterior knee pain or patellofemoral instability is common symptom of patellofemoral dysbalance or maltracking. Tibial torsional deformities can be the reason of this pathology. After appropriate diagnostic in...
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Correlation of the tibial tuberosity–trochlear groove distance with the Q-angle
The Q-angle has been used for years to quantify lateralization of the patella. The tibial tuberosity–trochlea groove distance (TT–TG distance) was introduced to analyse patellar tracking. Does a significant c...
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Operative treatment of patellofemoral maltracking with torsional osteotomy
A femoropatellar syndrome may be caused by a deformity in the torsional axis of the femur or the tibia. The two cardinal symptoms are anterior knee pain and patellar instability.
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A simple and effective implant for displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity: the “Bamberg” plate
Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity are common findings in trauma surgical patients. Nevertheless, osteosynthesis of these fractures impairs the risk of secondary dislocation or secondary im**ement...
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Maßnahmen bei fehlgeschlagenen Osteosynthesen am proximalen Femur
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) – an Early Marker of Chest Trauma
Background and Objective: Although in recent years methods in emergency medicine have been remarkably improved, thoracic trauma remains associated with high mortality. To select adequate treatmen...
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Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh with Sciatic Nerve Palsy after Femoral Fractures
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The step cut subtrochanteric lengthening osteotomy of the femur
One stage femoral lengthening of approximately 3 cm. Simultaneous correction of rotation up to 20° or axial correction in the frontal or sagittal plane by 5°.
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Clinical experience with PDS II augmentation for operative treatment of acute proximal ACL ruptures – 2-year follow-up
The results of prospective anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) refixation in 33 patients with high proximal rupture is reported at 20– 28 months’ follow-up: mean age was 31.1 ± 12.5 years. The surgical technique...
