syndrome. One of the earliest studies on the treatment, outcomes, and complications of tibial plateau fractures was by Schatzker et al. in 1979, which showed a 27% complication rate ( 3 ). In 1987, Moore and Patzakis reported poor functional
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( 6 ). Hospital readmissions after TJA represent a massive economic burden on healthcare systems. Almost half of the readmissions are due to medical complications unrelated to the TJA ( 7 ). Osteoarthritis is an age-related disease; patients
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tibial shaft fractures are associated with high rates of complications including malunion, non-union and infection ( 5 , 6 ). The severity of the soft tissue injury associated with open fractures has been considered significant for many years. In 1976
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humerus fractures, an overall complication rate up to 35% has been reported. 3 , 7 – 9 In elderly patients, the presence of osteoporosis, metaphyseal comminution and poor soft-tissue conditions have resulted in less predictable outcomes. 3 , 10
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showing sustained increases beyond 2030. 1 , 2 Associated complications will subsequently increase in conjunction with this demand. 2 Persistent wound drainage (PWD) is a post-operative wound complication following TJA. It is reported to occur in between
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. 12 Since RSA is commonly used to salvage complex conditions, not surprisingly the reported complication rate is relatively high. 13 Most published studies on RSA have reported on either a so-called Grammont-style RSA (medialised centre of
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component implantation. Several modifications were made throughout its lifespan to address early complications associated with the original pin-based calibration system, 21 , 23 which required insertion into the femur. 24 , 25 In 2004, the holding
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and intra-operative complications led to a cessation of their use. 9 , 14 , 22 , 23 Mako The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted System (Stryker, Mako Surgical Corp., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) was officially launched for primary TKA in 2017. This
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complications (up to 75%), such as symptomatic hardware, skin irritation and possible wound breakdown, infection, pain, delayed union, nonunion, heterotopic ossification, nerve and even vascular injuries. 7 – 15 The incidence of olecranon fractures in the
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dislocation rate reported have tempted many surgeons and patients to switch to the anterior approach. This has not been without criticism, however, focusing on the steep learning curve, high rate of perioperative complications, early revision rate and limited