Fracture of the radial head is a common injury. Over the last decades, the radial head is increasingly recognized as an important stabilizer of the elbow. In order to maintain stability of the injured elbow, goals of ...Fracture of the radial head is a common injury. Over the last decades, the radial head is increasingly recognized as an important stabilizer of the elbow. In order to maintain stability of the injured elbow, goals of treatment of radial head fractures have become more and more towards restoring function and stability of the elbow. As treatment strategies have changed over the years, with an increasing amount of literature on this subject, the purpose of this article was to provide an overview of current concepts of the management of radial head fractures.展开更多
The preferred treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures is by operative repair. However, the best approach for repair(single vs double incision) is still subject of debate. Grewal and colleagues recently presented th...The preferred treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures is by operative repair. However, the best approach for repair(single vs double incision) is still subject of debate. Grewal and colleagues recently presented the results of a randomized clinical trial evaluating two different surgical approaches for the repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures. Despite the fact that this article currently presents the highest level of evidence for the surgical repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures, we have some comments on the study that might be interesting to discuss. We think that some of the results and conclusions presented in this study need to be interpreted in the light of these comments.展开更多
AIM To evaluate the effect of introducing a structured online follow-up system on the response rate.METHODS Since June 2015 we have set up an electronic followup system for prosthesis in orthopedic patients. This syst...AIM To evaluate the effect of introducing a structured online follow-up system on the response rate.METHODS Since June 2015 we have set up an electronic followup system for prosthesis in orthopedic patients. This system allows prospective data gathering using both online and paper questionnaires. In the past all patients received questionnaires on paper. This study includes only patients who received elbow arthroplasty. Response rates before and after introduction of the online database were compared. After the implementation,completeness of the questionnaires was compared between paper and digital versions. For both comparisons Fisher's Exact tests were used.RESULTS A total of 233 patients were included in the study. With the introduction of this online follow-up system,the overall response rate increased from 49.8% to 91.6%(P < 0.01). The response rate of 92.0% in the paper group was comparable to 90.7% in the online group(P > 0.05).Paper questionnaires had a completeness of 54.4%,which was lower compared to the online questionnaires where we reached full completeness(P < 0.01). Furthermore,non-responders proved to be younger with a mean age of 52 years compared to a mean age 62 years of responders(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION The use of a structured online follow-up system increased the response rate. Moreover,online questionnaires are more complete than paper questionnaires.展开更多
文摘Fracture of the radial head is a common injury. Over the last decades, the radial head is increasingly recognized as an important stabilizer of the elbow. In order to maintain stability of the injured elbow, goals of treatment of radial head fractures have become more and more towards restoring function and stability of the elbow. As treatment strategies have changed over the years, with an increasing amount of literature on this subject, the purpose of this article was to provide an overview of current concepts of the management of radial head fractures.
文摘The preferred treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures is by operative repair. However, the best approach for repair(single vs double incision) is still subject of debate. Grewal and colleagues recently presented the results of a randomized clinical trial evaluating two different surgical approaches for the repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures. Despite the fact that this article currently presents the highest level of evidence for the surgical repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures, we have some comments on the study that might be interesting to discuss. We think that some of the results and conclusions presented in this study need to be interpreted in the light of these comments.
文摘AIM To evaluate the effect of introducing a structured online follow-up system on the response rate.METHODS Since June 2015 we have set up an electronic followup system for prosthesis in orthopedic patients. This system allows prospective data gathering using both online and paper questionnaires. In the past all patients received questionnaires on paper. This study includes only patients who received elbow arthroplasty. Response rates before and after introduction of the online database were compared. After the implementation,completeness of the questionnaires was compared between paper and digital versions. For both comparisons Fisher's Exact tests were used.RESULTS A total of 233 patients were included in the study. With the introduction of this online follow-up system,the overall response rate increased from 49.8% to 91.6%(P < 0.01). The response rate of 92.0% in the paper group was comparable to 90.7% in the online group(P > 0.05).Paper questionnaires had a completeness of 54.4%,which was lower compared to the online questionnaires where we reached full completeness(P < 0.01). Furthermore,non-responders proved to be younger with a mean age of 52 years compared to a mean age 62 years of responders(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION The use of a structured online follow-up system increased the response rate. Moreover,online questionnaires are more complete than paper questionnaires.
