Data Trace Editor – Discussion: – once femoral and acetabular components have been removed, residual cement can be removed from the femoral canal; – it is better to move onto to the acetabular revision prior to cement removal since the cement will prevent blood loss from the canal; – … Read more
– See: Addition of Antibiotics to Cement – Discussion: – full discussion of technique for cementing femoral stems – mixing under vacuum reduces retained air & incr cement strength; – typically 2 bags are needed; – slower mixing of cement over a shorter time decreases air voids within cement and … Read more
– Discussion: (see thrombocytopenia) – antibody mediated reaction: PF4–heparin antibodies. – incidence is approximately 3 to 5 percent; – mild thrombocytopenia: – occurs 2-15 days after initiation of full dose heparin therapy; – platlet count usually is > … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1996 Jun;17(6):340-342 Crosby LA, Yee TC, Formanek TS, Fitzgibbons TC ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/METHODS: Forty-two patients underwent an arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis utilizing a bi-framed distraction technique and demineralized bone matrix-bone marrow slurry as a graft substitute. The average follow-up was 27 months (range, 12-64 months). RESULTS: The overall complication rate … Read more
The Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) teaches the “Combat Extremity Surgical Course” (CESC) to military surgeons prior to deployment. The SOMOS Core Curriculum and Critical Skills List are derived from the CESC objectives and are presented as part of the Orthopaedic Disaster Preparedness and Trauma Care Tool Box initiative. Core Curriculum I. Combat/Disaster Injuries A. Define … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Aug;18(8):489-99. Haddad SL, Myerson MS, Pell RF 4th, Schon LC. ABSTRACT Between 1987 and 1994, we treated 33 patients with surgical revision for failed triple arthrodesis, 28 (29 feet) of whom returned for final examination (mean, 4.4 years; range, 2-7 years). The average age of these 16 women and 12 men … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1994 Feb;15(2):64-67 Cobb TK, Gabrielsen TA, Campbell DC 2nd, Wallrichs SL, Ilstrup DM ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The relative risk of nonunion in smokers versus nonsmokers after ankle arthrodesis was determined in a case control study. METHODS: Twenty-two patients were matched to 22 controls by age, sex, surgeon, surgical technique, … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2004 Apr;25(4):225-230 Kopp FJ, Banks MA, Marcus RE ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Tibiotalar arthrodesis remains the gold standard reconstructive procedure for the treatment of disabling ankle arthritis. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical results of tibiotalar arthrodesis utilizing the chevron fusion technique. METHODS: The results of … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Apr;20(4):227-231 Monroe MT, Beals TC, Manoli A 2nd ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/METHODS: Thirty consecutive patients underwent arthrodesis of the ankle using rigid internal fixation with cancellous screws between 1992 and 1996. RESULTS: One patient died of causes unrelated to the surgery before bony union. Primary fusion occurred in 27 … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2000 Jul;21(7):546-550 Wood PLR, Clough TM, Jari S ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: We compared the outcome of the cemented Thompson Parkridge Richards (TPR) ankle prosthesis with that of the cementless Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) ankle prosthesis in a demographically similar group of patients. METHODS: These were 14 consecutive arthroplasties in … Read more