To find out if there is an association between ligament laxity measured intraoperatively and functional outcome 1 year after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Medial lateral laxities were in extension 90° of flexion 108 patients [122 knees; median age 70 (range 42-83) years]. Mechanical axes preoperatively at 1-year follow-up. Outcome measures the Knee Injury Osteoarthritis Score (KOOS), Society Clinical Rating System, Oxford patient satisfaction. The relationships scores examined by regression...

BackgroundMinimally invasive fusion of the sacroiliac joint as treatment for low back pain may reduce and improve function compared to non-operative treatment, although clear evidence is lacking. The aim this trial was evaluate effect minimally sham surgery on reduction.MethodsIn double-blind randomized surgery-controlled patients with clinical diagnosis confirmed injection were included at two university hospitals in Sweden Norway. Patients by operating surgeon each site or surgery. primary...

Early diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis allows for observation and timely initiation brace treatment in order to halt progression. School screening programs were abolished Norway 1994 lack evidence that the improved outcome costs involved. The consequences this decision are discussed. To describe detection, patient characteristics, referral patterns at a clinic during period 2003–2011, when there was no compare modalities 1976–1988 performed. Patient demographics, age family history,...

Background and purpose — Recent research on outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has raised the question of ability traditional outcome measures to distinguish between treatments. We compared functional in patients undergoing TKA with without patellar resurfacing, using injury osteoarthritis score (KOOS) as primary 3 secondary outcomes.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected registry data. Objective: To examine the subsequent pattern surgeries and outcome sacroiliac joint fusions (SJF) in patients previously operated lumbar spine as well those scheduled for primary SJF. Summary Background Data: Patients with SI pain often have a history previous back surgery, but it is unclear how require surgery after SI-joint fusion. Methods: We obtained data from national Swedish on all who underwent SJF...

Ligament balancing is considered a prerequisite for good function and survival in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, there no consensus on how to measure ligament balance intra-operatively the degree of stability obtained after different techniques not clarified.This study presents new method TKA reports results try-out this its inter-observer reliability.After implantation prosthesis, spatulas thickness were used medial lateral condylar lift-off flexion extension 70 ligament-balanced...

Different techniques have been used to quantify the movement of sacroiliac (SI) joints. These include radiostereometric analysis (RSA), but accuracy and precision this method not properly evaluated it is unclear how many markers are required where they should be placed achieve proper precision.The purpose study was test RSA, applied SI joint, in a phantom model patients.We plastic attached micrometer obtain true value joint compared with measured obtained by RSA; difference represented...

Abstract The sacroiliac joint ( SIJ ) is a well‐known source of low back and pelvic pain, increasing interest for both conservative surgical treatment. Alterations in the kinematics pelvis have been hypothesized as major cause ‐related pain. However, definitions range extent physiological movement are controversial, there no clear baseline data pathological alterations. present study combined novel biomechanical setup allowing motion lumbosacral transition without restricting vitro , with...

Background and purpose: There is conflicting evidence regarding treatment outcomes after minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion for long-lasting severe pain. The primary aim of our cohort study was to investigate change in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) surgery daily practice the Swedish Spine Registry. Secondary aims were explore proportion patients reaching a patient acceptable symptom score (PASS) minimal clinically important difference (MCID) pain scores, physical...

The fusion of the pelvic joints in patients with severe girdle pain (PGP) is a controversial and insufficiently studied procedure. aims this study were to evaluate physical function after sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion. A single-subject research design repeated measurements was conducted; pre-operatively at 3, 6 12 months post-operatively. outcome measures considered Oswestry disability index (ODI), visual analogue scale (VAS), SF-36. Eight PGP received open-accessed unilateral anterior SIJ...

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of scoliosis and rate progression in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) at GMFCS levels III–V. Methods Two hundred six (86 girls, 120 boys), born 2002–2008, were recruited from The Norwegian Quality Surveillance Registry for Cerebral Palsy (NorCP). Inclusion criteria bilateral CP Scoliosis was evaluated annually by examination spine a physiotherapist. Radiographic performed moderate or clinical evaluation. Cobb angle used as measure curve...

The Early-Onset Scoliosis 24-item Questionnaire (EOSQ-24) reflects issues important for patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS) and their parents. aim of this study was to translate the original EOSQ-24 into Norwegian evaluate resulting questionnaire's reliability construct validity.The translated using a forward-backward translation method, followed by an expert review. One hundred parents heterogenic group EOS answered scored Numeric Rating Scales (NRSs) children's general health, pain,...

Abstract Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion has become increasingly prevalent and is described to reduce pain improve function. In some patients, can recur several months after primary surgery. Lack of early implant osseointegration might be a cause hence an indication for revision Triangular titanium implants are the most documented minimally fusion. There is, however, no knowledge how triangular osseointegrate in humans whether induced over joint. During planned surgery due...

Background and purpose: The relationship between hip displacement (HD), pelvic obliquity (PO), scoliosis in nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) has not been clearly elucidated. aims of this population-based study were to examine the prevalence temporal sequence these deformities CP evaluate how probable it is that severe unilateral HD contributes development scoliosis.Patients methods: This longitudinal comprised 106 children, enrolled a surveillance program. Pelvic radiographs...

Percutaneous physiodesis in the knee region is a well-established method for treating leg-length inequality. Longitudinal growth physis believed to stop almost immediately after operation. The extent of ablation required has never been investigated by any kind tomography humans. Using radiostereometric analysis (RSA), we determined when definite arrest occurred surgery. We also studied correlation between and postoperative growth. Finally, assessed bone bridging across physis.6, 12, 30 weeks...

Background and purpose - The sacroiliac joint is increasingly recognized as a cause of pain in 15-30% patients with low back pain. Nonoperative management not always successful surgical treatment fusion the recommended. According to literature, minimally invasive reduces improves function compared nonoperative treatment. It is, however, unclear what extent placebo effect influences these results. Patients methods trial designed prospective multi-center, double-blind, randomized shamsurgery...

PgP is most commonly reported in pregnancy, but some patients also develop after minor trauma or without any specific reason.The prevalence of during pregnancy has been estimated to be approximately 20% (vleeming et