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Browsing Orthopaedic Surgery by Type "Postprint Article"

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The anatomical relationship of the common peroneal nerve to the proximal fibula and its clinical significance when performing fibular-based posterolateral reconstructions

Hohmann, Erik; Van Zyl, Reinette; Glatt, Vaida; Tetsworth, Kevin; Keough, Natalie (Springer, 2021-03)

PURPOSE : The common peroneal nerve (CPN) can be injured during fibular-based posterolateral reconstructions due to its close relationship to the neck of the fibula. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to observe the ...
Anterior and coracoid base tunnel location combined with single -or double clavicular tunnel techniques using double-button fixation for coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction both restore horizontal stability. A biomechanical cadaver study

Molepo, Maketo; Keough, Natalie; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Hohmann, Erik (Elsevier, 2024-12)

BACKGROUND : The placement of clavicle tunnels in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is well established, but the optimal position of the coracoid tunnel remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how the ...
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for degenerative meniscus lesions: how robust is the current evidence? A critical systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Hohmann, Erik; Glatt, Vaida; Tetsworth, Kevin; Cote, Mark (Elsevier, 2018-09)

PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate study quality and risk of bias for randomized trials comparing partial meniscectomy with physical therapy in middle-aged patients with degenerative meniscus ...
Arthroscopic treatment and subacromial decompression of calcific tendinitis without removal of the calcific deposit results in rapid resolution of symptoms and excellent clinical outcomes in commercial airline pilots and cabin crew

Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin (Springer, 2023-02)

PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to report the results of subacromial arthroscopic decompression (SAD) without removal of the calcific deposits in patients with calcifying tendinitis. METHODS : All patients between ...
Author reply to"Consensus statement for shoulder impingement : to operate or not? Who to ask for the consensus panel"

Hohmann, Erik; Shea, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida; Tetsworth, Kevin (Elsevier, 2022-05)

No abstract available.
Biomechanical studies for glenoid based labral repairs with suture anchors do not use consistent testing methods : a critical systematic review

Hohmann, Erik; Glatt, Vaida; Tetsworth, Kevin; Paschos, Nikolaos (Elsevier, 2022-03)

PURPOSE : The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate variability in biomechanical testing protocols for laboratory-based studies using suture anchors for glenohumeral shoulder instability and SLAP lesion ...
A biomechanical study on the effect of long head of biceps tenotomy on supraspinatus load and humeral head position during shoulder abduction

Shavana, Govender; Cronje, Jessica Y.; Mcduling, Chris; Verbeek, Reinder B.; Nkwenika, Tshifhiwa; Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie (Elsevier, 2022-06)

INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of biceps tendon tenotomy on the load of the supraspinatus tendon/muscle complex during abduction of the arm from 0° to 15°. METHODS : Eleven fresh ...
Cadaveric biomechanical laboratory research can be quantitatively scored for quality with the biomechanics objective basic science quality assessment tool: the BOBQAT score

Hohmann, Erik; Paschos, Nikolaos; Keough, Natalie; Erbulut, Deniz; Oberholster, Abraham Johannes (Abrie); Glatt, Vaida; Molepo, Maketo; Tetsworth, Kevin (Elsevier, 2024)

PURPOSE : To develop a quality appraisal tool for the assessment of cadaveric biomechanical laboratory and other basic science biomechanical studies. METHODS : For item identification and development, a systematic ...
Civilian gunshot injuries in orthopaedics : a narrative review of ballistics, current concepts, and the South African experience

Laubscher, Maritz; Ferreira, Nando; Birkholtz, Franz Friedrich; Graham, Simon Matthew; Maqungo, Sithombo; Held, Michael (Springer, 2021-07)

The incidence of civilian gunshot injuries is on the rise worldwide.Unfortunately, there is a lack of high-level evidence guiding management. The treatment of orthopaedic injuries from gunshots is complex and requires ...
Corticosteroid injections for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis are superior to platelet-rich plasma at 1 month but platelet-rich plasma is more effective at 6 months : an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of level 1 and 2 studies

Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida (Elsevier, 2023-09)

BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing local injections of either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or corticosteroid for the treatment of lateral elbow ...
The determination of safe zones for arthroscopic portal placement into the posterior knee by mapping the courses of neurovascular structures in relation to bony landmarks

Greenwood, Kelsi; Van Zyl, Reinette; Keough, Natalie; Hohmann, Erik (Springer, 2021-08)

PURPOSE : Minimally invasive surgery in the posterior knee is high risk for iatrogenic injury to popliteal neurovascular neurovasculature structures. This study aimed to use reliable landmarks to define safe zones for ...
Development and validation of a simplified thoracolumbar spine fracture classification system

Chhabra, Harvinder Singh; Yelamarthy, P.K. Karthik; Moolya, Srinivasan Narayan; Erli, Hans Josef; Theron, Francois; Abel, Rainer; Haak, Michael; Tuli, Sagun; Yadav, S.L.; Hoque, Md Fazlul (Springer, 2021-12)

STUDY DESIGN : Development and validation of fracture classification system. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a Simplified Classification System (SCS) for Thoraco-Lumbar (TL) fractures (SCS – TL fractures). SETTING : ...
Functional outcomes of the failed plate fixation in distal tibial fractures salvaged by hexapod external fixator

Molepo, Maketo; Barnard, Annette-Christi; Birkholtz, Franz Friedrich; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida; Hohmann, Erik (Springer, 2018-12)

PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of failed plate fixation in distal tibia fractures salvaged with hexapod circular fixators. MATERIALS AND METHODS : The database of ...
The hamstring/quadriceps ratio is an indicator of function in ACL-deficient, but not in ACL-reconstructed knees

Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida (Springer, 2019-01)

PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to investigate the isokinetic, eccentric and isometric hamstring/quadriceps (HQ) ratios in patients before and after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using bone–patellar tendon grafts and ...
Increased posterior slope of the medial and lateral meniscus posterior horn is associated with anterior cruciate ligament injuries

Hohmann, Erik; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida; Ngcelwane, Mthunzi Victor; Keough, Natalie; Keough, Natalie (Elsevier, 2022-01)

PURPOSE : To measure the slope of the medial and lateral posterior horn of the meniscus and its contribution to the overall resulting posterior tibial slope (bone and meniscus combined slope) in anterior cruciate ligament–intact ...
Inter- and intraclass correlations for three standard foot radiographic measurements for plantar surface angles. Which measure is most reliable?

Hohmann, Erik; Myburgh, Jolandie; Keough, Natalie; Tetsworth, Kevin; Glatt, Vaida (Elsevier, 2019-10)

BACKGROUND : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of three commonly used radiographic measures for plantar surface angles. METHODS : The calcaneal angle (CA), calcaneal pitch angle ...
The knee anterolateral ligament is present in 82% of North Americans and 65% of Europeans but only in 46% of Asian studies : a systematic review of frequency and anatomy

Hohmann, Erik; Keough, Natalie; Molepo, Maketo; Arciero, Robert; Imhoff, Andreas (Elsevier, 2025)

PURPOSE : To perform an updated systematic review on the prevalence and morphological characteristics of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) in human cadaveric specimens. METHODS : Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar ...
Management and prognosis of acute traumatic cervical central cord syndrome: systematic review and Spinal Cord Society—Spine Trauma Study Group position statement

Yelamarthy, P.K. Karthik; Chhabra, H.S.; Vaccaro, Alex; Vishwakarma, Gayatri; Kluger, Patrick; Nanda, Ankur; Abel, Rainer; Tan, Wee Fu; Gardner, Brian; Chandra, P. Sarat; Chatterjee, Sandip; Kahraman, Serdar; Naderi, Sait; Basu, Saumyajit; Theron, Francois (Springer, 2019-10)

PURPOSE : Spinal Cord Society (SCS) and Spine Trauma Study Group (STSG) established a panel tasked with reviewing management and prognosis of acute traumatic cervical central cord syndrome (ATCCS) and recommend a consensus ...
Management of infected nonunion of long bones : the last decade (1996-2006)

Motsitsi, Nkosana Silas (Elsevier, 2008-02)

Infected nonunion is one of the most challenging orthopaedic complications to manage. There is considerable morbidity associated with infected nonunion. There is significant impact on the life of the patient; social, ...
Management of segmental bone defects of the upper limb : a scoping review with data synthesis to inform decision making

Ferreira, Nando; Saini, Aaron Kumar; Birkholtz, Franz Friedrich; Laubscher, Maritz (Springer, 2021-07)

PURPOSE : Injuries to the long bones of the upper limb resulting in bone defects are rare but potentially devastating. Literature on the management of these injuries is limited to case reports and small case series. The ...

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