Application of Bench-Mounted Saws for Precision Replacement Arthroplasty of the Arthritic Knee — The Questor Systems

Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the location, timing, and frequency of glove perforation during hip replacement arthroplasty. Methods. Gloves worn by surgical team members in 19 primary hip replacement arthroplasties were assessed. The study was of a single gloving system. All the used gloves were collected at the end of the surgery and assessed visually and by using water inflation technique. Relevant data were collected at the time of surgery. Results. A total of one hundred and ninety-one surgical gloves were evaluated. Twenty-three glove perforations were noted in nineteen of the operations. Of these perforations 14 belonged to gloves worn by surgeon and first assistant (60.1%). Glove perforation in thumb, index finger, and palm was more common. More perforation occurred in the gloves worn in nondominant hand (52%) but was insignificant. Conclusion. Glove perforation in surgeries such as total hip arthroplasty is not uncommon. In this study of single gloving system glove perforation rate was 12.04%, whereas literature reports of glove perforation rate as low as 3.3% in elective orthopedic surgeries with double gloving system. As such emphasis should be given to wear double pair of gloves wherever this practice is uncommon.

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Primary total knee arthroplasty with condylar allograft and MCL reconstruction for a comminuted medial condyle fracture in an arthritic knee—a case report

The Knee ◽

10.1016/j.knee.2006.06.006 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 400-403 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Varatharaj Mounasamy ◽

Shen-Ying Ma ◽

Robert J. Schoderbek ◽

William M. Mihalko ◽

Khaled J. Saleh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Case Report ◽

Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Medial Condyle ◽

Medial Condyle Fracture ◽

Total Knee ◽

Condyle Fracture ◽

Primary Total Knee ◽

Arthritic Knee

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Outcomes of Surface Replacement Arthroplasty in Metacarpophalangeal Joints Affected by Noninflammatory Arthritis

Hand ◽

10.1177/15589447211028917 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 155894472110289

Author(s):

Matthew R. Claxton ◽

Eric R. Wagner ◽

Marco Rizzo

Keyword(s):

Reoperation Rate ◽

Surface Replacement ◽

Free Survival ◽

Metacarpophalangeal Joints ◽

Surface Replacement Arthroplasty ◽

Replacement Arthroplasty ◽

Pain Ratings ◽

The Mean ◽

Revision Operations

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes of surface replacement arthroplasty (SRA) for noninflammatory arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. Methods Records from 20 SRAs performed between 1995 and 2017 in 17 patients with noninflammatory arthritis affecting the MCP joint were retrospectively reviewed. The mean follow up was 6.6 years. Results Three arthroplasties (15%) underwent 4 revision operations. The 2-, 5-, 10-, and 15-year rates of survival from surface replacement implant revision were 90%, 90%, 79%, and 79%, respectively. Major complications occurring in revised joints included arthrodesis (n = 1) and amputation (n = 1). The overall reoperation rate was 35%. The 2-, 5-, 10-, and 15-year rates of overall reoperation-free survival were 75%, 69%, 60%, and 60%, respectively. Conclusions Pain ratings and MCP arc of motion significantly improved following arthroplasty. Metacarpophalangeal SRA for noninflammatory arthritis can improve arc of motion and pain. Revision is uncommon; however, 1 in 3 joints requires reoperation.

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