Background:Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps(LHB)is commonly undertaken during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.We assessed the clinical and structural outcomes after high arthroscopic tenodesis(HAT)or mini-ope...Background:Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps(LHB)is commonly undertaken during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.We assessed the clinical and structural outcomes after high arthroscopic tenodesis(HAT)or mini-open subpectoral tenodesis(ST).We hypothesized that the clinical and structural results after HAT and ST are similar.Methods:We included 40 patients with rotator cuff tear and LHB tendinopathy.Twenty patients(7 women and 13 men;mean age:57.9 years;range:56-63 years)were treated using HAT,and 20 patients(8 women and 12 men;mean age:58.5 years;range:55-64 years)were treated using ST.Functional evaluation was performed preoperatively and at 6 weeks,6 months,and 1 year after surgery,using the Constant Murley Score and Simple Shoulder Test scores;the LHB was evaluated using the LHB score.A Visual Analogue Scale was administered to all patients preoperatively and 2 days after surgery.Results:The postoperative total and pain subscale’s Constant scores were significantly higher in the ST group.Moreover,2 LHB score values were significantly different between the groups.The postoperative LHB total score in the ST and HAT groups averaged 86.9±4.1(mean±SD)points and 73.3±6.4 points,respectively.The Pain/Cramps subscale in the ST and HAT groups averaged 47.1±5.9 and 33.2±4.6 points,respectively.The 2 groups showed no difference in Visual Analogue Scale values(5.5 in the HAT group;5.8 in the ST group)postoperatively.One patient in the HAT group reported a secondary onset of Popeye deformity.Conclusion:Both high arthroscopic and mini-open ST of the LHB tendon produced reliably good functional results,but the ST group was associated with better postoperative clinical outcomes.展开更多
Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by sur...Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by surgeons who have trained specifically in this technique.Preoperative planning is essential for hip resurfacing in order to execute a successful operation and preview any technical problems.The authors present a case of a man who underwent a resurfacing arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the left hip that was complicated by mismatched implant components that were revised three days afterwards for severe pain and leg length discrepancy.Such mistakes,although rare,can be prevented by educating operating room staff in the size and colour code tables provided by the companies on their prostheses or implant boxes.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)-printed titanium cups used in primary total hip arthroplasty(THA)were developed to combine the benefits of a low elastic modulus with a highly porous surface.The aim was to improve local vascular...Three-dimensional(3D)-printed titanium cups used in primary total hip arthroplasty(THA)were developed to combine the benefits of a low elastic modulus with a highly porous surface.The aim was to improve local vascularization and bony ingrowth,and at the same time to reduce periprosthetic stress shielding.Additive manufacturing,starting with a titanium alloy powder,allows serial production of devices with large interconnected pores(trabecular titanium),overcoming the drawbacks of tantalum and conventional manufacturing techniques.To date,3D-printed cups have achieved dependable clinical and radiological outcomes with results not inferior to conventional sockets and with good rates of osseointegration.No mechanical failures and no abnormal ion release and biocompatibility warnings have been reported.In this review,we focused on the manufacturing technique,cup features,clinical outcomes,open questions and future developments of off-the-shelf 3D-printed titanium shells in THA.展开更多
文摘Background:Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps(LHB)is commonly undertaken during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.We assessed the clinical and structural outcomes after high arthroscopic tenodesis(HAT)or mini-open subpectoral tenodesis(ST).We hypothesized that the clinical and structural results after HAT and ST are similar.Methods:We included 40 patients with rotator cuff tear and LHB tendinopathy.Twenty patients(7 women and 13 men;mean age:57.9 years;range:56-63 years)were treated using HAT,and 20 patients(8 women and 12 men;mean age:58.5 years;range:55-64 years)were treated using ST.Functional evaluation was performed preoperatively and at 6 weeks,6 months,and 1 year after surgery,using the Constant Murley Score and Simple Shoulder Test scores;the LHB was evaluated using the LHB score.A Visual Analogue Scale was administered to all patients preoperatively and 2 days after surgery.Results:The postoperative total and pain subscale’s Constant scores were significantly higher in the ST group.Moreover,2 LHB score values were significantly different between the groups.The postoperative LHB total score in the ST and HAT groups averaged 86.9±4.1(mean±SD)points and 73.3±6.4 points,respectively.The Pain/Cramps subscale in the ST and HAT groups averaged 47.1±5.9 and 33.2±4.6 points,respectively.The 2 groups showed no difference in Visual Analogue Scale values(5.5 in the HAT group;5.8 in the ST group)postoperatively.One patient in the HAT group reported a secondary onset of Popeye deformity.Conclusion:Both high arthroscopic and mini-open ST of the LHB tendon produced reliably good functional results,but the ST group was associated with better postoperative clinical outcomes.
文摘Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has gained popularity as a feasible treatment option for young and active patients with hip osteoarthritis and high functional expectations.This procedure should only be performed by surgeons who have trained specifically in this technique.Preoperative planning is essential for hip resurfacing in order to execute a successful operation and preview any technical problems.The authors present a case of a man who underwent a resurfacing arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the left hip that was complicated by mismatched implant components that were revised three days afterwards for severe pain and leg length discrepancy.Such mistakes,although rare,can be prevented by educating operating room staff in the size and colour code tables provided by the companies on their prostheses or implant boxes.
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)-printed titanium cups used in primary total hip arthroplasty(THA)were developed to combine the benefits of a low elastic modulus with a highly porous surface.The aim was to improve local vascularization and bony ingrowth,and at the same time to reduce periprosthetic stress shielding.Additive manufacturing,starting with a titanium alloy powder,allows serial production of devices with large interconnected pores(trabecular titanium),overcoming the drawbacks of tantalum and conventional manufacturing techniques.To date,3D-printed cups have achieved dependable clinical and radiological outcomes with results not inferior to conventional sockets and with good rates of osseointegration.No mechanical failures and no abnormal ion release and biocompatibility warnings have been reported.In this review,we focused on the manufacturing technique,cup features,clinical outcomes,open questions and future developments of off-the-shelf 3D-printed titanium shells in THA.
