Browsing NTNU Open by Journals "Acta Orthopaedica"
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Small and similar amounts of micromotion in an anatomical stem and a customized cementless femoral stem in regularshaped femurs : A 5-year follow-up randomized RSA study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background and purpose — High primary stability is important for long-term survival of uncemented femoral stems. Different stem designs are currently in use. The ABG-I is a well-documented anatomical stem with a press-fit ... -
Surgical approach had minor association with femoral stem migration in total hip arthroplasty: radiostereometric analysis of 61 patients after 5-year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background and purpose: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is usually performed using 1 of 3 surgical approaches: direct lateral (DLA), posterior (PA), or anterior (AA). AA is different from DLA and PA owing to limited intraoperative ... -
Time of admission and mortality after hip fracture – a detailed look at the weekend effect in a nationwide study of 55 211 hip fracture patients in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background and purpose: There are numerous studies on the weekend effect for hip fracture patients, with conflicting results. We analyzed time of admission and discharge, and the association with mortality and length of ... -
Transposition of the apophysis of the greater trochanter for reconstruction of the femoral head after septic hip arthritis in children : 4 children followed for more than 15 years
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Background and purpose Total necrosis of the femoral head after infection in children during their first months of life gives a dislocated hip with severe leg shortening. A new femoral head can be achieved with subtrochanteric ... -
Trochanteric stabilizing plate in the treatment of trochanteric fractures: a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background and purpose — The trochanteric stabilizing plate (TSP) may be used as an adjunct to a sliding hip screw (SHS) in the treatment of trochanteric fractures to increase construct stability. We performed a scoping ... -
Virus transmission during orthopedic surgery on patients with COVID-19 – a brief narrative review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background and purpose — COVID-19 is among the most impactful pandemics that the society has experienced. Orthopedic surgery involves procedures generating droplets and aerosols and there is concern amongst surgeons that ...