Orthopedic Research and Reviews, 2014 Farikou Ibrahima,1,2 Pius Fokam,2 Félicien Faustin Mouafo Tambo11Department of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, 2Department of Surgery, Douala General Hospital ...
Ibrahima F, Fokam P, Mouafo Tambo FF
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A role for ultrasound in limb lengthening
British Journal of Radiology, 1992 Abstract The distraction gap at eight sites in six patients undergoing limb lengthening was monitored by both standard radiographs and ultrasound. Using the measurements obtained we were able to assess the rate and quality of callus formation at the distraction site, something that radiographs alone do not enable one to do.
Alastair Hamish Rw W Simpson
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Radiographs of 366 removed limb-lengthening nails reveal differences in bone abnormalities between different nail types [PDF]
Bone and Joint Journal, 2021 Markus Winther Frost +2 more
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Immunological evaluation of patients with orthopedic infections: taking the Cierny–Mader classification to the next level [PDF]
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2021 Introduction: Cierny–Mader osteomyelitis classification is used to label A, B, or C hosts based on comorbidities. This study's purpose was to define the “true” host status of patients with orthopedic infection using serologic markers to quantify the ...
J. D. Conway +5 more
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Use of Propeller Flaps for the Reconstruction of Defects around the Ankle
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, 2023 Background This article describes the clinical results of the use of propeller flaps during reconstruction of coverage defects around the ankle. Methods A retrospective study of all patients with bone and soft tissue defects around the ankle ...
Fernando Benedetti +5 more
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Prophylaxis and treatment of infection in long bones using an antibiotic-loaded ceramic coating with interlocking intramedullary nails [PDF]
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2022 Background: The study was done (1) to report on our recent experience with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate-coated interlocking intramedullary nails (CS-IMN) for infection prevention or infection eradication and (2) to compare the efficacy of CS-IMN ...
E.-A. Downey +6 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 Background When lengthening the tibia segment using motorized internal lengthening nails (MILN), undesired distal migration of the proximal fibula segment is prevented by tibiofibular stabilization, traditionally using a screw.
Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana +5 more
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Staged Extra-Articular Deformity Correction in the Setting of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty Today, 2023 Background: Extra-articular lower-leg deformities mandate unique considerations when planning total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Poor limb alignment may increase perioperative complications and cause early implant failure.
Stephen J. Wallace, MD +4 more
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Novel Approach to Improving Knee Range of Motion in Arthrogryposis with a New Working Classification
Children, 2021 Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a rare condition defined as contrac-tures in multiple joints. Surgical interventions for severe knee flexion contractures have included posterior release, distraction and extension with external fixation and ...
David S. Feldman +2 more
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Tobramycin Blood Levels after Local Antibiotic Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Infection
Antibiotics, 2022 Local antibiotic delivery using different carriers plays an important role in both infection prophylaxis and treatment. Besides dead space management, these carriers have the advantage of providing a high concentration of local antibiotics with a lower ...
Carlos D. Pargas +4 more
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