The Treatment of the Proximal Humeral Fracture with the Use of the PHN Nailing System: the Importance of ReductionOriginal papers

S. Tsitsilonis, K.-D. Schaser, H. Kiefer, F. Wichlas

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):250-255 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/042  

PURPOSE OF THE STUDYIntramedullary nailing is a minimally invasive technique that respects humeral head. However, limited surgical approach does not permit an anatomical reduction. The significance of the reduction on the functional outcome has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of the study was to examine the functional and radiological postoperative outcome in patients with proximal humeral fractures treated with intramedullary nailing and the significance of reduction.MATERIALS AND METHODSThe study population consisted of 43 patients with proximal humeral fractures that were treated with the Proximal Humerus Nail System (Targon,...

Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes in Tuberculosis of Knee and Hip Joints in 2005-2012Original papers

D. Chocholáč, B. Kala, J. Gallo, M. Netval, R. Chaloupka

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):256-262 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/043  

PURPOSE OF THE STUDYTuberculosis (TB) in a joint region presents high risk of damage to the joint. Consequences of a late diagnosis and inadequate therapy may be serious particularly in the large joints of lower extremities. Tuberculosis of knee and hip joints accounts for about 25% to 35% of osteoarticular tuberculosis (OAT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the objective and subjective results of tuberculosis treatment in knee and hip joints.MATERIAL AND METHODSOf 258 OAT patients treated at the Specialised Treatment Centre Jevíčko between January 2005 and September 2012, tuberculosis of the hip joint was diagnosed in 31 patients...

Arthroscopic Transcapsular Iliopsoas Tenotomy from the Peripheral versus the Central Compartment in Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome. Short-Term Results of a Prospective Randomised StudyOriginal papers

P. Zeman, J. Cibulková, S. Kormunda, K. Koudela Jr., P. Nepraš, J. Matějka

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):263-272 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/044  

PURPOSE OF THE STUDYIn this prospective randomised study, the short-term results of arthroscopic transcapsular iliopsoas tenotomy approached from the peripheral versus the central compartment for internal snapping hip syndrome are presented.MATERIAL AND METHODSA group of 19 patients (15 women and four men; mean age, 24.3 years) who underwent arthroscopic transcapsular iliopsoas tenotomy for internal snapping hip syndrome in the period between September 2010 and December 2011 were prospectively evaluated. No injury, hip surgery or feeling of hip instability was recorded in their personal histories. Radiographs did not show any dysplasia,...

Accuracy of Proximal Femur Correction Achieved with LCP Paediatric Hip PlatesOriginal papers

K. Ročák, J. Poul, K. Urbášek

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):273-277 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/045  

PURPOSE OF THE STUDYThe aim of the study was to evaluate, in comparison with the pre-operative planning, the accuracy of proximal femur correction achieved with the use of locking compression paediatric hip plates (LCP) in children and adolescents and to assess pre- and post-operative complications.MATERIAL AND METHODSA group of 52 patients in whom proximal femoral osteotomy using the LCP was performed on a total of 55 hips between September 2009 and February 2013 were retrospectively evaluated. The following diagnoses were treated: unstable hip in cerebral palsy, 18 operations; Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, 10 operations; coxa vara of aetiology...

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Is More Effective than Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Knee OsteoarthritisOriginal papers

F. Say, D. Gürler, K. Yener, M. Bülbül, M. Malkoç

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):278-283 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/046  

Purpose of the studyThere is increasing use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in orthopaedics as it is a simple, cheap and minimally invasive technique. This study aimed to compare the effects of the use of PRP and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in the knee of patients diagnosed with and being followed-up for degenerative arthritis.Materials and MethodsThis prospective study included 90 patients with complaints of knee pain with findings of mild or moderate degenerative arthritis. In the PRP group (n = 45), one intra-articular injection was applied and in the HA group (n = 45), three doses of intra-articular injection were applied. Clinical...

Scapular Fracture Related to Polytrauma Severity in Patients with Serious Brachial Plexus PalsyOriginal papers

R. Kaiser, P. Waldauf, P. Haninec

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):284-286 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/047  

PURPOSE OF THE STUDYBrachial plexus palsy is often accompanied by other injuries. Scapular fracture is thought to be a marker of polytrauma severity. The aim of this study was to evaluate associated injuries in patients with serious brachial plexus involvement and to determine whether there is a relationship between scapular fracture and severity of polytrauma in such patients.MATERIAL AND METHODSWe retrospectively evaluated 84 surgical patients who underwent brachial plexus reconstruction at our department between 2008 and 2011. In all of them, data on scapular fracture and major associated injuries were recorded.RESULTSOf the...

Acetabular Component Position of the Noncemented Total Hip Endoprosthesis after Previous Chiari Pelvic OsteotomyOriginal papers

N. Slavković, Z. Vukašinović, I. Šešlija, Z. Bukumirić, Z. Baščarević, D. Spasovski

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):287-294 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/048  

INTRODUCTIONThe aim of the study was to determine the validity of acetabular component position of the noncemented total hip endoprosthesis after Chiari pelvic osteotomy.MATERIAL AND METHODSThe study involved 75 patients operated on at the Institute of Orthopedic Surgery "Banjica" in the period from 1990-2009. The first group consisted of 39 patients (46 hips) who underwent Chiari pelvic osteotomy and also later the implantation of a noncemented total hip endoprosthesis. A control group consisted of 36 patients (47 hips) who underwent total hip arthroplasty due to degenerative hip dysplasia.RESULTSIn the previously operated patients...

Pelvic Ring Injuries in Children. Part II: Treatment and Results. A Review of the LiteratureCurrent concepts review

A. Gänsslen, F. Hildebrand, N. Heidari, A. M. Weinberg

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(4):241-249 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/041  

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