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Holoprosencephaly*

PURPOSE: We wanted to evalulate the clinical results of pectoris major tendon transfer for a neglected winged scapula that was caused by paralysis of the serratus anterior due to injury to the long thoracic nerve. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A patient had neglected winged scapula that followed an arthroscopic operation for multi-directional instability of the shoulder joint, which was caused by traumatic dislocation. The patient was treated with pectoralis major tendon transfer using the modified Eden-Lange procedure. The range of a motion was improved from forward flexion 90degrees and external rotation 70degrees to 170degrees and 150degrees respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There were no complications or recurrence and the patient's psychological satisfaction was also high. If the shoulder girdle muscles are intact, except for the serratus anterior, then pectoralis tendon transfer is a satisfactory method that can provide normal scapulo-thoracic motion.
Dislocations ; Humans ; Muscles ; Paralysis ; Recurrence ; Scapula ; Shoulder ; Shoulder Joint ; Tendon Transfer ; Tendons

Background: This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of research articles and research trends in computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) by conducting bibliometric analyses. Methods: CAOS-related research articles published in international journals from 2002 to 2021 were collected using the PubMed database and analyzed using the bibliometric method. Their publication year, journal name, corresponding author’s country name, and the number of citations of all collected articles were noted. Contents of the articles were analyzed to evaluate the time point and anatomical site at which the digital technique was applied. Further, the 20-year period was divided into two halves of 10 years each to analyze the research trends. Results: A total of 639 CAOS-related articles were identified. An average of 32.0 CAOS-related articles were published annually, with an average of 20.6 and 43.3 published in the first half and second half, respectively. Of all articles, 47.6% were published in the top 10 journals, and 81.2% were written in the top 10 countries. The total numbers of citations were 11.7 and 6.3 in the first and second halves, respectively, but the average annual number of citations was higher in the second half than in the first one.Articles on application of digital techniques during surgery were 62.3% and those on pre-surgery application were 36.9%. Further, articles in the knee (39.0%), spine (28.5%), and hip and pelvis (21.5%) fields accounted for 89.0% of the total publications. But the increase in publications in the said period was highest in the fields of the hand and wrist (+1,300.0%), ankle (+466.7%), and shoulder (+366.7%). Conclusions Over the last 20 years, the publication of CAOS-related research articles in international journals has grown steadily. Although the knee, spine, hip, and pelvis fields account for most CAOS-related research, research in new fields is also increasing. This study analyzed the types of articles and trends in CAOS-related research and provided useful information for future research in the field of CAOS.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to clinically evaluate the usefulness of all arthroscopic repair with biceps incorporation in massive sized full thickness rotator cuff tears. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective comparative outcome study evaluating a series of all arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs with biceps incorporation on massive (range: 5~6 cm sized) from March 2003 to May 2006. Group I was twenty two cases of arthroscopically repaired with biceps incorporation, twenty cases of group II without biceps incorporation were analyzed. The average age of the patients was 58 years (range, 41~74 years), and mean follow-up was 24 months (range, 12~36 months). Results were statistically compared by Mann-Whitney test. Results: Average VAS for pain, ADL, UCLA score were not significantly different between group I and group II (P>0.05 for each). Forward elevation strength was 4.3 in group I, 3.5 in group II (P<0.05). On postoperative follow up ultrasound, retear was 10 cases in the middle of 19 cases at group I, 15 cases in the middle of 17 cases at group II (P<0.05). Conclusion: This study reveals that all arthroscopic repairs with biceps incorporation in massive sized full thickness rotator cuff tears is an effective surgical method and reduced retear and enhanced strength.
Activities of Daily Living ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Outcome Assessment (Health Care) ; Prospective Studies ; Rotator Cuff* ; Ultrasonography

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of bioabsorbable knotless suture anchoring for isolated type II SLAP. Materials and Methods: Fourteen patients with isolated type II SLAP underwent a surgical repair with bioabsorbable knotless anchor arthroscopically. Instability, rotator cuff tears or simple subacromial decompression were excluded. The UCLA and pain of VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), ADL (Activity of Daily Living, from the American Shoulder and Elbow Society) were evaluated and patients underwent a thorough shoulder examination at a minimum follow-up period of 2 years postoperatively. Results: At a mean of 27.1 months follow-up. The mean UCLA score improved from 14.4 pre-operatively to 31.2 on last follow-up. The mean VAS for pain was 4.9 and on last follow-up 1.0. The mean VAS for instability was 2.6 and on last follow-up 0.5. The mean ADL was 10.4 and on last follow-up 25.0. 12 patients reported their satisfaction as good to excellent and 10 of the 14 patients returned to their pre-injury level of activity (athletics) (P<0.05). Conclusion: Arthroscopic repair with bioabsorbable knotless suture anchors is an effective surgical technique for the treatment of an isolated unstable type II SLAP lesion. Overall satisfaction was only 85.7%. 1 patient had severe stiffness and 1 patient had shoulder pain.
Activities of Daily Living ; Decompression ; Elbow ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Rotator Cuff ; Shoulder ; Shoulder Pain ; Suture Anchors* ; Sutures*

Pachydermodactyly is a form of digital dermal fibromatosis of unknown etiology, characterized by asymptomatic soft tissue swelling on the lateral aspects of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the hands. It usually affects young men and often associated with repetitive mechanical trauma. As a rule, it is a benign condition and a specific therapy or extensive investigation is not necessary in most cases. However, pachydermodactyly is not well recognized by physician. So it can be confused with other rheumatic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A prompt diagnosis is crucial for preventing inappropriate or possible toxic treatment. We describe a case of pachydermodactyly in a 20-year-old military man, who had painless swellings of the hand joints.
Arthritis, Juvenile ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; Diagnosis ; Fibroma ; Hand ; Hand Joints ; Humans ; Joints ; Male ; Military Personnel ; Young Adult

Osteoid osteoma can occur in all parts of the skeletal system. More than half occur in lower extremity and rare in wrist.Clinically pain is almost the only symptom worse at night and which is characterized by a rapid improvement by NSAID. We report the cases of osteoid osteoma which shows the characteristic symptoms and got a good results with appropriate imaging work up and surgical treatment.
Lower Extremity ; Osteoma, Osteoid* ; Wrist*

PURPOSE: To investigate the incidence, clinical and radiological courses of the heterotopic ossification following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We investigated the incidence, time of detection, location, symptom and treatment of the heterotopic ossification with retrospective study in 160 cases (111 patients) of primary TKA from Mar. 1997 to Sept. 2001. RESULTS: The incidence of the heterotopoic ossification was 3.8% (5 patients, 6 cases), the mean follow-up period was 20 months (12 months to 42 months). All of preoperative disagnosis was osteoarthritis. The average time of detection was 3.5weeks (2 weeks to 6 weeks) after operation. The sites of the heterotopic ossification were anterior cortex of distal femur in 5 cases, posterior cortex of distal femur in 3 cases, quadriceps expansion in 4 cases, the femoral attachment site of the MCL in 1 case and posterior compartment of knee in 1 case. The symptom was variable painful limitaion of motion. No specific treatment had been done except continuous passive or active motion exercise. The average preoperative range of motion was 20 degree to 110 degree and at last follow-up, the average range of motion was 5 degree to 105 degree with relief of pain. CONCLUSION: Although the heterotopic ossification following TKA is a rare complication, it should be suspected in patients with painful deterioration of motion between the second and sixth postoperative week. The relief of pain and the improvement of range of motion could be achieved with the lapse of time without specific treatment except continuous passive or active motion exercise.
Arthroplasty* ; Femur ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Incidence ; Knee* ; Ossification, Heterotopic* ; Osteoarthritis ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Retrospective Studies

The radiographic findings of an osteolytic lesion in the knee may indicate numerous possible impressions. Furthermore, osteolysis is a possible cause if there is a surgical history of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The authors diagnosed osteolysis of the fibular head after aseptic loosening of the tibial component of a cemented TKA in an 83-year-old female patient who visited with right knee pain and report their treatment with revision TKA along with a literature review.

PURPOSE: To evaluate clinical results of a single percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma in patients with refractory lateral epicondylitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between Jan and Dec 2009, fifteen patients (5 male, 10 female) received a diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis of the elbow and were evaluated in this study. Their average age was 43.5 years. All patients were initially given a variety of non-surgical treatments for more than 1year. All patients were considering surgery. These patients were given a single percutaneous injection of 3cc of platelet-rich plasma. To assess pain, we used a visual analogue scale (VAS) at rest and during work & the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) score. We compared the score before treatment with scores 4 and 12 weeks after treatment. RESULTS: Average VAS scores at rest improved from 4.6 before treatment to 2.5 at week 4, and 1.8 at week 12. The average VAS score while working also improved from 7.8 before treatment to 6.2 at week 4, and 4.25 at week 12. The average PRTEE score improved from 60.13 before treatment to 46.12 at week 4 and 24.6 at week 12. CONCLUSION: Treatment using a single percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma in patients with refractory lateral epicondylitis appears to be an effective treatment modality. Platelet-rich plasma should be considered before surgical intervention.
Elbow ; Humans ; Male ; Platelet-Rich Plasma ; Tennis Elbow