Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "Orthopedics"
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Autologous (non-vascularised) fibular grafting with recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-7 for the treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis
(2014)This preliminary study evaluates a combination of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-7 and non-vascularised autologous fibular grafting (AFG) for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. BMP-7/AFG combination was ... -
Ballet Injuries: Injury Incidence and Severity Over 1 Year
(2012)STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, descriptive single-cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence and severity of injuries to a professional ballet company over 1 year. METHODS: Data for an elite-level ballet company of 52 ... -
A "biologic technique" for the treatment of a disruption of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty: a case report
(2008)A modified technique for the reconstruction of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty, is described. A medial gastrocnemius flap, in combination with in situ use of semitendinosus tendon autograft ... -
Biomechanics of sit-to-stand transition after muscle damage
(2013)The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of exercise-induced muscle damage on the biomechanics of the sit-to-stand transition (STST). Seventeen volunteers participated in an intense, eccentric based, muscle ... -
Brucella spondylitis complicated by an infected abdominal aortic aneurysm and deep venous thrombosis: case report and review of the literature
(2008)Brucellosis is a common zoonosis, which still remains as a major health problem in certain parts of the world. Spondylodiscitis is the most frequent osteoarticular complication of brucellosis. Herein is reported an uncommon ... -
A capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis
(2006)Purpose: To evaluate the clinical results of the application of a capsular-based dorsal distal radius vascularized bone graft in scaphoid proximal pole nonunions. Methods: Thirteen patients with symptomatic nonunion at the ... -
The Catabolic Role of Toll-Like Receptor 2 (TLR-2) Mediated by the NF-kappa B Pathway in Septic Arthritis
(2011)Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are involved in mediating cell activation on stimulation with microbial components. Our objective was to investigate the role of 'PLR-2 mediated by the NF-kappa B pathway in septic arthritic ... -
Changes of meniscal interhorn distances: An in vivo magnetic resonance imaging study
(2005)The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of the internal (IID) and external meniscal interhorn distance (EID) of the medial and the lateral meniscus under loading. Sagittal magnetic resonance images of 15 knees ... -
Chordomas of the upper cervical spine: radiographic evaluation. Study of two cases and review of the literature
(2008)Chordomas are rare bony tumors, usually involving the skull base and sacrococcygeal spine, while least presented in cervical and thoracic spine. Chordomas of the cervical spine may cause variable neurological symptoms. ... -
Clinical Outcome Study and Radiological Findings of Zweymuller Metal on Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty. A Follow-up of 6 to 15 Years
(2009)We report the clinical and radiological outcome of 99 Zweymuller metal on metal total hip arthroplasties in 84 patients followed up prospectively for a mean period of 9.5 (range, 6-15) years. There were 29 (34.5%) male and ... -
The clinical performance of a small diameter tibial nailing system with a mechanical distal aiming device
(2000)We present the clinical and radiographic results of a prospective study with the Orthofix tibial nailing system. The ease and safety of distal locking with the use of an improved targeting system was also evaluated. Sixty ... -
A comparison of early versus delayed repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears
(2011)Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results between early and delayed operative treatment in patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCT). Methods Thirty-five ... -
Comparison of Functional Gains After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Patients Over 70 Years of Age Versus Patients Under 50 Years of Age: A Prospective Multicenter Study
(2015)Purpose: To assess rotator cuff rupture characteristics and evaluate healing and the functional outcome after arthroscopic repair in patients older than 70 years versus patients younger than 50 years. Methods: We conducted ... -
Comparison of MR-arthrography and MDCT-arthrography for detection of labral and articular cartilage hip pathology
(2011)Objective To compare the diagnostic ability of MR arthrography (MRa) and MDCT arthrography (CTa) in depicting surgically proven hip labral tears and articular cartilage degradation. Materials and methods Labral pathology ... -
Complex regional pain syndrome type I as a consequence of trauma or surgery to upper extremity: management with intravenous regional anaesthesia, using lidocaine and methyloprednisolone
(2011)Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I) is a known complication after surgery or trauma to the upper extremity and is difficult to treat. A simple and easily tolerated method of treatment that includes intravenous ... -
Congenital hip disease in adults TERMINOLOGY, CLASSIFICATION, PRE-OPERATIVE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2010)This paper reviews the current knowledge relating to the management of adult patients with congenital hip disease. Orthopaedic surgeons who treat these patients with a total hip replacement should be familiar with the ... -
Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire for English- and Greek-Speaking Individuals
(2015)STUDY DESIGN: Clinical measurement. OBJECTIVES: To translate the German version of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire (EILP-G) to Greek and English and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Greek version. ... -
Daniel Molliere (1848-1890): the French anatomist-surgeon who introduced Robin's pioneering osteoclast for the genu valgum observed in adolescents
(2015)Inside the pages of the French medical treatises of the 19th century a forgotten osteoclast apparatus for the genu valgum observed in adolescents remained hidden waiting to be unearthed. It was Victor Robin's osteoclast, ...