[Rupture of the pectoralis major tendon and other extra-articular tendons of the shoulder : Recognition and treatment]. / Ruptur der Pectoralis-major-Sehne und anderer extraartikulärer Sehnen an der Schulter : Wie erkennen und behandeln?

Ruptures of the pectoralis major (PM) tendon are rare but have increased in recent years, especially during fitness exercising, such as bench pressing. The pathomechanism is an eccentric load under pretension of the PM (falling onto the outstretched arm, injuries during ground combat, boxing and during downward movement when bench pressing). The rupture sequence starts from superior to inferior at the insertion site with initial rupture of the most inferior muscle parts, followed by the sternal part and the clavicular part. Most classifications are based on rupture location, extent and time of injury. In addition to clinical presentation and sonography, magnetic resonance imaging is now established as the gold standard in diagnosing PM pathologies. Surgical management is indicated for all lateral PM ruptures with relevant strength deficits. Treatment in the acute interval (<3 weeks) is the primary goal; however, even in chronic cases or after failed conservative management a secondary operative approach enables notable clinical improvement. Conservative therapy mostly affects patients who have muscular injuries close to the anatomic origin and smaller partial tears. Surgical management aims for anatomic reconstruction of the PM unit with restoration of the original tension to enable optimal strength transmission. Surgical refixation or reconstruction (with autograft/allograft) of acute and chronic PM ruptures shows excellent clinical results with high patient satisfaction. Latissimus dorsi (LD) and teres major (TM) tendon ruptures are rare injuries but can lead to significant impairments in high-performance athletes. In contrast to PM ruptures, LD and TM injuries are primarily treated conservatively with very satisfactory results.

Arthroscopic transtibial pullout repair for posterior meniscus root tears.

OBJECTIVE: Anatomic repair of the torn meniscal root using transosseous sutures through the proximal tibia. INDICATIONS: Nontraumatic meniscal root tears without severe degenerative changes (Kellgren-Lawrence grade ≤ 2), good quality meniscal tissue, traumatic root tears with or without concomitant anterior cruciate ligament tears or multiligament injuries. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Uncorrected varus or valgus malalignment (>3°), osteoarthritis Kellgren-Lawrence grades III and IV, and diffuse articular cartilage changes International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) grades III and IV of the effected compartment, noncompliance. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Root tear confirmed by probing; location for the planned root refixation on the tibial plateau is identified. A tibial socket or full transtibial tunnel created with an aiming drill guide. Using a self-retrieving suture passing device or a curved suture passer, the torn meniscus root sutured with no. 0 non-absorbable braided suture. Meniscal sutures passed through the tibial tunnel and the meniscus root reduced into the socket or tunnel by tensioning the free ends of the sutures, followed by fixation on the tibial cortex. FOLLOW-UP: Toe touch weight-bearing for 6 weeks, restricted range of motion (0-60° of flexion) for 6 weeks, no axial loading at flexion angles >90° until 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS: For medial root tears, pullout repair significantly improves functional outcome scores and seems to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis in the short-term. Complete healing observed in only 60% of patients. Negative prognostic factors: varus malalignment > 5°, cartilage degeneration Outerbridge grade III and IV, and older age. Outcomes after lateral root repair are encouraging with apparent prevention of progression of osteoarthritis.

Erratum to: Anatomic stabilization of chronic lateral instability of the ankle : Gold technique.

Erratum to: Oper Orthop Traumatol 2017 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00064-017-0513-9 The article was wrongly published under the article type "Review". Please note that the article is an "Original Paper".The publisher apologizes to the authors and ….

[Paresis of the brachial plexus after anterior shoulder luxation : Traumatic damage or compression due to hematoma?] / Parese des Plexus brachialis nach vorderer Schulterluxation : Traumatische Schädigung oder hämatombedingte Kompression?

After traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation and self-reduction, the patient initially showed an inconspicuous clinical course. At the time of presentation in the emergency room the upper limb neurological status was reported to be normal. After discharge, paresis of the brachial plexus of the left arm occurred within 8 h. A subsequently performed computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a hematoma close to the brachial plexus, which was treated by surgical decompression and resulted in symptom relief. This case report describes a rare but significant complication after anterior shoulder dislocation, which should not be underestimated in the setting of a surgical emergency admission.

[Recurrent instability and instability arthropathy]. / Rezidivinstabilität und Instabilitätsarthropathie.

Capsulolabral reconstruction (Bankart repair) is recommended as the first line treatment in young and functionally demanding active patients with anteroinferior shoulder instability, due to the high tendency to recurrent dislocation. This has become established both for arthroscopic and open primary shoulder stabilization with good clinical outcome; nevertheless, recurrence of dislocation is reported in up to 25% of patients. Risk factors for failed surgery are patient (e.g. young age, male gender and contact sports) and surgery (e.g. primarily underestimated glenoid bone loss, Hill-Sachs lesion, non-treatment of bipolar defects or malpositioned anchors) related. In the management of recurrent instability, it is necessary to carry out a thorough clinical investigation in addition to extended diagnostics with X­ray and computed tomography. A second Bankart repair is only indicated in patients with low demands and without any glenoid bone loss. In the majority of patients, bony augmentation of the glenoid is necessary and realized by coracoid or iliac crest bone block transfer. The Latarjet procedure is biomechanically advantageous due to the additional sling effect of the conjoined tendons and both techniques show good clinical outcomes and a low recurrence rate. Furthermore, engaging Hill-Sachs lesions also require additional treatment. Remplissage of the infraspinatus muscle, iliac crest bone block transfer and partial joint replacement are viable options. A final consensus for treatment of Hill-Sachs lesions has yet to be defined. Dislocation arthropathy is an underestimated complication as a result of frequent recurrent dislocations. After development of dislocation arthropathy, patients reported a painful restriction of range of motion rather than instability. Arthroscopic arthrolysis and comprehensive arthroscopic management (CAM procedure) are possible joint-preserving treatment options.

[Anatomic stabilization of chronic lateral instability of the ankle : Gold technique]. / Anatomische Stabilisierung bei chronischer lateraler Instabilität am Sprunggelenk : Die Gold-Plastik.

OBJECTIVES: Anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligament complex in the ankle. INDICATIONS: Chronic lateral ankle instability. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Severe osteoarthritis, obesity, hindfoot varus, general contraindications (infection, circulatory disorders, diabetic foot syndrome). SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Anatomical V­shaped reconstruction of the lateral ligament complex with half of the peroneus brevis tendon and additional retinaculum stabilization. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: Lower leg orthesis (e. g. protect.CAT Walker, medi GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany) for 6 weeks. Week 1-2, no weight bearing, no active pro- and supination. Starting in week 3-4, begin with partial weight bearing, pain adapted. Starting in week 7, free range of motion, begin with progressive training. RESULTS: Between March 2014 and June 2016, 16 patients (6 female, 10 male) were treated with the above-named technique. Average age was 32.8 years (range 17.9-57.1 years). Ten patients completed the 6­ and 12-month follow-ups. None of these 10 patients reported a feeling of instability. In the clinical examination, the lateral ligament complex was stable. Patients showed a free range of motion at the 12-month follow-up.

[A case of coexisting stomach adenocarcinoma and granulomatosis located below the diaphragm]. / Przypadek wspólistnienia gruczolaka zoladka i ziarnicy zlosliewj umiejscowionej ponizej przepony.

A case of the adenocarcinoma of the stomach coexisting with malignant granulomatosis is being presented. Clinical stage of the latter was defined, using also a specimen collected during laparotomy, as 11B below diaphragm. Cytostatics (MOPP/ABV hybrid.), started after gastrectomy, enabled complete remission within 6 months; no recurrence of the granulomatosis was noted. Relationship between these two neoplastic processes has been discussed.

[Evaluation of ambulatory treatment of advanced forms of Hodgkin's disease with special reference to psychological, social and economic aspects]. / Ocena ambulatoryjnego leczenia zaawansowanych postaci ziarnicy zlosliwej z uwzglednieniem aspektów psychologicznych, socjologicznych i ekonomicznych.

Patients with advanced lymphogranulomatosis were divided into two subgroups. One, including 9 patients was treated in the hospital, and the second, including 21 patients, was treated at out-patient department. Results of the treatment and its adverse reactions were not significantly different in patients treated on out-patient basis and in hospital. However, unfavourable effect of therapy on patient's psychological status (anxiety) was less expressed in out-patient conditions. Such a way of treatment enables also considerable savings related to the repeated hospitalizations.