Background We present an unusual technique for reconstruction of a postoperative tissue defect following hallux rigidus surgery.

Methods A complicated course after left big toe arthrodesis resulted in a soft tissue defect with bone exposure of the first ray. Amputation of the big toe was categorically rejected by the patient. There was advanced arteriosclerosis with single-vessel supply to the foot via the posterior tibial artery.

Outcome To preserve the big toe, the defect was covered by a fasciocut...

Die Patellainstabilität ist für die PatientenInnen eine belastende Erkrankung mit einer in der orthopädischen Praxis häufig auftretenden Problemstellung. Die Anomalien des patellofemoralen Gelenks, die die Stabilität des Kniescheibenlaufs beeinträchtigen können, sind vielfältig, sodass für eine erfolgreiche Therapie eine strukturierte Analyse essenziell ist. Dieser Beitrag zeigt den Aufbau einer differenzierten Diagnostik und Therapie sowie Beispiele aus der Praxis.

Objective Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in childhood and adolescence is a serious injury. It is now known that conservative therapy of an unstable knee joint in childhood or adolescence under can lead to poor subjective and objective results. The aim of this study is to record long-term results after transepiphyseal ACL reconstruction using autologous hamstring tendons and extracortical fixation in childhood and adolescence with open physes – at least 15 years after surgery.

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Background When using mobile 3D C-arms, impairments in image quality occur due to artefacts caused by metal implants as well as to the limited field of view. To avoid these restrictions, special computed tomography devices were designed, in order to improve image quality and to meet requirements for intraoperative usage.

Objectives To analyse practicability and benefits of a mobile intraoperative CT device (Airo, Brainlab, Munich, Germany) on the basis of several parameters that were obtained durin...