contributed to the improvement in satisfaction after TKA; however, the incidence of complications is also increasing as the frequency of TKA increases. 1 More and more patients with symptomatic TKA will require the evaluation of an orthopaedic surgeon. In
Carlos A. Encinas-Ullán and E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán
Joost van Tilburg and Mikkel Rathsach Andersen
arthroplasty independently of obesity. Although there is a high demand for TKA in obese and morbidly obese at present, the demand is expected to increase even further in the future ( 11 ). Several studies have found increased short-term complications in obese
Alexandre Sitnik, Aleksander Beletsky, and Steven Schelkun
Introduction The treatment of fractures of the distal part of the lower leg (particularly with involvement of the distal tibia articular surface) is challenging for orthopaedic surgeons and often leads to serious complications such as
Geovanny Ruiz, Norberto J Torres-Lugo, Pablo Marrero-Ortiz, Humberto Guzmán, Gerardo Olivella, and Norman Ramírez
increased morbidity and mortality compared to adolescent scoliosis ( 20 ). The increased mortality is explained by the structural changes that put constraints on the thoracic cavity leading to restrictive lung disease, cardiovascular complications, and
G. Ulrich Exner, Michael O. Kurrer, Nadja Mamisch-Saupe, and Stephen R. Cannon
are experienced radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons and oncologists will generally have greater accuracy and lower complication rates. 2 This is particularly important with the increasing use of limb-salvage surgery in primary
Khaled M. Sarraf, Ravi Popat, Kathryn L. Kneale, Rajarshi Bhattacharya, Manoj Ramachandran, Pramod Achan, and Sammy A. Hanna
the evidence for the use of THA in patients with end-stage degenerative changes following SCFE. Specifically, we aim to determine the patient-reported functional outcomes, post-operative complications and failure rates. Methods Search
Michael M. Morlock, Robert Hube, Georgi Wassilew, Felix Prange, Gerd Huber, and Carsten Perka
corrosion in all configurations. Taper corrosion is a complication that can occur in any THA, independent of design and head size, as long as stems are made from metallic alloys. 81 Respecting the mentioned measures will further reduce the
Michalis Panteli and Peter V. Giannoudis
associated with pain for distraction > 2 cm - Pin-site complications - Need for specialised equipment - Need for re-interventions Local flaps - Transfer of well-vascularised tissue that aids wound and bone healing - Limited by pedicle length - Donor
Carlos A. Encinas-Ullán, José M. Martínez-Diez, and E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán
intervention (vascular in particular, packing in pelvic fractures, etc.) as well as further complications. Pelvis EF controls the pelvic volume in emergency situations (reduces bleeding) and stabilizes the anterior pelvic ring in anterior and lateral
Maartje Michielsen, Annemieke Van Haver, Matthias Vanhees, Roger van Riet, and Frederik Verstreken
select the most appropriate implants for internal fixation. 8 , 10 – 12 Based on this, patient-specific bone models can be 3D printed, sterilized and used in the operating room. Non-union and malunion are the most common serious complications of
