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Piotrowski M, Schellhorn M, Spindler G, Medina MA, Müller CW, Bigotta S, Hildenbrand-Dhollande A. Polarisation compensation in non-planar image-rotating OPO ring resonators. Opt Express 2023; 31:13226-13242. [PMID: 37157464 DOI: 10.1364/oe.487887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Non-planar image-rotating OPO ring resonators necessitate polarisation compensation in contrast to their planar counterparts. This is essential for maintaining phase matching conditions for non-linear optical conversion in the resonator during each cavity round trip. In this study, we examine the polarisation compensation and its impact on the performance of two types of non-planar resonators: RISTRA with a π2 image rotation and FIRE with a fractional image rotation (π2 fraction). The RISTRA is insensitive to mirror phase shifts, while the FIRE has a more complex dependence of polarisation rotation on mirror phase shifts. There has been debate over whether a single birefringent element can provide adequate polarisation compensation for non-planar resonators beyond RISTRA-type. Our results show that under certain experimentally feasible conditions, even FIRE resonators can achieve adequate polarisation compensation with a single half-wave plate. We validate our theoretical analysis through numerical simulations and experimental studies of OPO output beam polarisation using ZnGeP2 non-linear crystals.
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Ullrich BW, Schnake KJ, Spiegl UJA, Schenk P, Mendel T, Behr L, Bula P, Flücht LB, Franck A, Gercek E, Grüninger S, Hartung P, Jacobs C, Katscher S, Klauke F, Liepold K, Müller CW, Müller M, Osterhoff G, Partenheimer A, Piltz S, Riehle M, Sauer D, Scheyerer MJ, Schleicher P, Schmeiser G, Schmidt R, Scholz M, Siekmann H, Sprengel K, Stoevesandt D, Verheyden A, Zimmermann V. OF-Pelvis classification of osteoporotic sacral and pelvic ring fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:992. [PMID: 34844577 PMCID: PMC8630873 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04882-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objectives Osteoporotic fractures of the pelvis (OFP) are an increasing issue in orthopedics. Current classification systems (CS) are mostly CT-based and complex and offer only moderate to substantial inter-rater reliability (interRR) and intra-rater reliability (intraRR). MRI is thus gaining importance as a complement. This study aimed to develop a simple and reliable CT- and MRI-based CS for OFP. Methods A structured iterative procedure was conducted to reach a consensus among German-speaking spinal and pelvic trauma experts over 5 years. As a result, the proposed OF-Pelvis CS was developed. To assess its reliability, 28 experienced trauma and orthopedic surgeons categorized 25 anonymized cases using X-ray, CT, and MRI scans twice via online surveys. A period of 4 weeks separated the completion of the first from the second survey, and the cases were presented in an altered order. While 13 of the raters were also involved in developing the CS (developing raters (DR)), 15 user raters (UR) were not deeply involved in the development process. To assess the interRR of the OF-Pelvis categories, Fleiss’ kappa (κF) was calculated for each survey. The intraRR for both surveys was calculated for each rater using Kendall’s tau (τK). The presence of a modifier was calculated with κF for interRR and Cohen’s kappa (κC) for intraRR. Results The OF-Pelvis consists of five subgroups and three modifiers. Instability increases from subgroups 1 (OF1) to 5 (OF5) and by a given modifier. The three modifiers can be assigned alone or in combination. In both surveys, the interRR for subgroups was substantial: κF = 0.764 (Survey 1) and κF = 0.790 (Survey 2). The interRR of the DR and UR was nearly on par (κF Survey 1/Survey 2: DR 0.776/0.813; UR 0.748/0.766). The agreement for each of the five subgroups was also strong (κF min.–max. Survey 1/Survey 2: 0.708–0.827/0.747–0.852). The existence of at least one modifier was rated with substantial agreement (κF Survey 1/Survey 2: 0.646/0.629). The intraRR for subgroups showed almost perfect agreement (τK = 0.894, DR: τK = 0.901, UR: τK = 0.889). The modifier had an intraRR of κC = 0.684 (DR: κC = 0.723, UR: κC = 0.651), which is also considered substantial. Conclusion The OF-Pelvis is a reliable tool to categorize OFP with substantial interRR and almost perfect intraRR. The similar reliabilities between experienced DRs and URs demonstrate that the training status of the user is not important. However, it may be a reliable basis for an indication of the treatment score.
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- Bernhard W Ullrich
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07747, Jena, Germany. .,Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Germany.
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- Center for Spinal and Scoliosis Surgery, Waldkrankenhaus Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Private Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Science, Research and Education, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07747, Jena, Germany.,Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Germany
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- Sana Klinikum Borna, Department of Spine Surgery and Neurotraumatology, Borna, Germany
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- Departement for Trauma- and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedics, Hand- and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital Gütersloh, Reckenberger Straße 19, 33332, Gütersloh, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Regiomed Clinical Center Coburg, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, 96450, Coburg, Germany
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- Center for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, University Witten/Herdecke, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Private Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Spine Center, St. Josefs-Hospital Wiesbaden GmbH, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Center for Spine Surgery, St. Remigius Hospital Leverkusen, Leverkusen, Germany
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- Sana Klinikum Borna, Department of Spine Surgery and Neurotraumatology, Borna, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07747, Jena, Germany.,Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Thuringia Clinic "Georgius Agricola" Saalfeld, Teaching Hospital of the University of Jena, Saalfeld, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Hamburg and Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Spine & Sport - Trauma / Ortopaedics / Sports Medicine, Herrenhäuser Kirchweg 38, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Regiomed Clinical Center Coburg, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, 96450, Coburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedics, RKH Krankenhaus Bietigheim, Bietigheim, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Schoen-Clinic München Harlaching, Harlachingerstrasse, 51, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Joseph-Stelzmann-Straße 24, 50931, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Spinal Surgery and Neurotraumatology, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main gGmbH, DE-60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Schoen-Clinic Hamburg Eilbek, Dehnhaide 120, 22081, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Alb Fils Hospital Eichertstr, 3 73035, Göppingen, Germany
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- Center for Spinal Surgery and Neurotraumatology, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main gGmbH, DE-60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Clinic of Trauma-, Hand- and Reconstruction Surgery, AMEOS-Clinic Halberstadt, Gleimstr. 5, 38820, Halberstadt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma und Interdisciplinary Spine Center, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), University of Zurich (UZH), Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Clinic and Poliklinik of Radiology, Martin-Luther-University, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Clinic for Trauma, Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Ortenauklinikum Lahr-Ettenheim, 77933, Lahr, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Traunstein, Germany
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Müller CW. [Minimally invasive stabilization of spinal fractures]. Unfallchirurg 2020; 123:751. [PMID: 32968832 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-020-00862-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Christian W Müller
- Abteilung Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Alterstraumatologie, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstraße 14, 22043, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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Decker S, Meyer M, Müller CW, Krettek C, Ferle M. Cement augmentation as revision strategy for loosened thick-diameter non-fenestrated iliac screws - A biomechanical analysis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019; 65:41-44. [PMID: 30959349 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Loosened/pulled-out iliac screws can be a challenging complication, as revision opportunities are limited because more distal anchorage is impossible. Insertion of thick-diameter screws is an option in cases with loosened thin-diameter screws. However, this is occasionally infeasible in patients with loosened thick-diameter screws. Therefore, this study aimed to biomechanically analyze whether loosened/pulled-out thick iliac screws regain strong anchorage following cement augmentation. METHODS Six human pelvis specimens were dissected to isolate 12 hemipelves, and 9 × 80 mm iliac screws were implanted. The pullout maneuver was performed followed by cement augmentation of the same screw within the same screw hole. After cement hardening, pullout was performed again. Forces needed for pullout and the insertion torque were measured for the 12 iliac screws. FINDINGS Cement augmentation significantly increased stability, with the pullout forces required being as high as 953.23 N (standard deviation [SD] 1070.46 N; median 306.30 N) for the uncemented screws and 2897.53 N (SD 585.83 N; median 2907.81 N) after cement augmentation (p < 0.001). No correlation was found between insertion torques and pullout forces. INTERPRETATION While revision of loosened iliac screws can often be achieved using higher diameters, this method is limited by the thickness of the screws already in place. We demonstrated that cement augmentation significantly increases stability even in thick-diameter screws, achieving more pullout stability than before the initial pullout. This method may be a cost-effective and rapid option for revision, even with significant defects and with no thicker-diameter iliac screw being available.
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- Sebastian Decker
- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany.
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany; Department for Orthopaedics and Trauma, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstr. 14, 22043 Hamburg, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Hannover Medical School, Anna-von Borries-Str. 1-7, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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Decker S, Herden J, Krettek C, Müller CW. A new minimally invasive U-shaped lumbopelvic stabilization technique. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2019; 29:1223-1230. [PMID: 30911816 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02421-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Lumbopelvic stabilization is a surgical technique used frequently to treat lumbosacral fractures; however, it can also be used in revision cases, infections, or during deformity correction. However, the related soft tissue complication rates associated with open lumbopelvic stabilization are high. Different authors have recently reported minimally invasive surgical techniques. We developed a rigid minimally invasive technique for lumbopelvic stabilization. We present our technique and also present preliminary results from 10 cases. We did not observe soft tissue-related complications in any patient. Implant removal was performed twice, to release healthy disks and because of implant prominence. One patient required revision surgery because of implant loosening due to osteoporosis, and one patient required revision surgery due to screw cap loosening. Postsurgical mobilization was good in all patients without further injuries; however, polytraumatized patients were limited by additional injuries. Thus, minimally invasive U-shaped lumbopelvic stabilization is a useful technique combining the soft tissue-related advantages of minimally invasive surgical techniques as well as a theoretically very rigid construct caused by strong implants.
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- Sebastian Decker
- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.,Department for Orthopaedics and Trauma, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstr. 14, 22043, Hamburg, Germany
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Schleicher P, Scholz M, Kandziora F, Badke A, Dreimann M, Gebhard HW, Gercek E, Gonschorek O, Hartensuer R, Jarvers JSG, Katscher S, Kobbe P, Koepp H, Matschke S, Mörk S, Müller CW, Osterhoff G, Pécsi F, Pishnamaz M, Reinhold M, Schmeiser G, Schnake KJ, Schneider K, Spiegl UJA, Ullrich B. Recommendations for the Diagnostic Testing and Therapy of Atlas Fractures. Z Orthop Unfall 2019; 157:566-573. [DOI: 10.1055/a-0809-5765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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ZusammenfassungIm Jahr 2017 erstellten die Mitglieder der AG „obere HWS“ der Sektion „Wirbelsäule“ der DGOU in einem Konsensusprozess mit 4 Sitzungen Empfehlungen zur Diagnostik und Therapie oberer Halswirbelsäulenverletzungen unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Literatur. Der folgende Artikel beschreibt die Empfehlung für Frakturen des Atlasrings. Etwa 10% aller HWS-Verletzungen betreffen den Atlas. Die Diagnostik zielt im Wesentlichen auf die Detektion der Verletzung sowie die Beurteilung der Gelenkflächen hinsichtlich einer Lateralisationstendenz der Atlasmassive. Zur Klassifikation haben sich die Gehweiler-Klassifikation und ergänzend die Dickman-Klassifikation bewährt. Zum primären klinischen Screening hat sich die Canadian C-Spine Rule bewährt. Bildgebendes Verfahren der Wahl bei klinischem Verdacht auf eine Atlasverletzung ist die CT. Die MRT dient der Beurteilung der Integrität des Lig. transversum atlantis bei vorderer und hinterer Bogenfraktur. Die Indikation zur Gefäßdarstellung sollte großzügig gestellt werden. Viele Atlasfrakturen können konservativ in einer Zervikalorthese behandelt werden. Eine OP-Indikation ist gegeben bei bestehender oder drohender massiver Gelenkinkongruenz oder -instabilität, die am häufigsten bei Gehweiler-IIIB-Frakturen oder bei Gehweiler-IV-Frakturen vorliegt. Operative Standardtherapie ist die dorsale atlantoaxiale Fixation, entweder in transartikulärer Technik oder mittels Fixateur interne. Insbesondere bei jüngeren Patienten sollte die Möglichkeit einer isolierten Atlasosteosynthese geprüft werden. Dislozierte Gehweiler-IV-Frakturen mit sagittaler Spaltbildung können auch probatorisch im Halofixateur unter Ausnutzung der Ligamentotaxis behandelt werden; eine engmaschige Dislokationskontrolle ist obligat. Im Falle einer sekundären Dislokation ist auch hier eine operative Stabilisierung indiziert. Bei Mitbeteiligung des okzipitozervikalen Gelenks ist eine Einbeziehung des Okziputs in die Instrumentierung notwendig.
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- Philipp Schleicher
- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main
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- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main
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- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Tübingen
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- Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
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- Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Gemeinschaftsklinikum Mittelrhein, Koblenz
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- Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau
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- Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster
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- Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Sana Kliniken Leipziger Land GmbH, Borna
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- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
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- Wirbelsäulenzentrum, St. Josefs-Hospital, Wiesbaden
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- Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, St. Anna Krankenhaus, Sulzbach-Rosenberg
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- Abteilung Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Hamburg
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- Klinik für Traumatologie, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Schweiz
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- Wirbelsäulenchirurgie/Skoliosezentrum, Schön Klinik Neustadt, Neustadt in Holstein
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- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
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- Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Handchirurgie, Klinikum Südstadt Rostock
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- Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle (Saale)
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Müller CW. [The thoracolumbar vertebral fracture of the elderly]. MMW Fortschr Med 2018; 160:56-57. [PMID: 30350063 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-018-1029-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Christian W Müller
- Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstraße 14, D-22043, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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Schnake KJ, Blattert TR, Hahn P, Franck A, Hartmann F, Ullrich B, Verheyden A, Mörk S, Zimmermann V, Gonschorek O, Müller M, Katscher S, Saman AE, Pajenda G, Morrison R, Schinkel C, Piltz S, Partenheimer A, Müller CW, Gercek E, Scherer M, Bouzraki N, Kandziora F. Classification of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: Recommendations of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma (DGOU). Global Spine J 2018; 8:46S-49S. [PMID: 30210960 PMCID: PMC6130101 DOI: 10.1177/2192568217717972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Expert opinion. OBJECTIVES Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are of increasing medical importance. For an adequate treatment strategy, an easy and reliable classification is needed. METHODS The working group "Osteoporotic Fractures" of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma (DGOU) has developed a classification system (OF classification) for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures. The consensus decision followed an established pathway including review of the current literature. RESULTS The OF classification consists of 5 groups: OF 1, no vertebral deformation (vertebral edema); OF 2, deformation with no or minor (<1/5) involvement of the posterior wall; OF 3, deformation with distinct involvement (>1/5) of the posterior wall; OF 4, loss of integrity of the vertebral frame or vertebral body collapse or pincer-type fracture; OF 5, injuries with distraction or rotation. The interobserver reliability was substantial (κ = .63). CONCLUSIONS The proposed OF classification is easy to use and provides superior clinical differentiation of the typical osteoporotic fracture morphologies.
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany
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- Zentrum für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Koblenz, Germany
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- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, BG Hospital Bergmannstrost, Halle, Germany
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- Klinik für Unfall, Orthopädische und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Ortenauklinikum, Lahr, Germany
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- St. Anna Krankenhaus Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Suzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
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- Zentrum für Hand- und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Klinikum Traunstein, Traunstein, Germany
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Interdisziplinäres Wirbelsäulenzentrum, Sana Klinikum Borna, Borna, Germany
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- Univesitätsklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Austria
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum Ingolstadt, Ingolstadt, Germany
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Handchirurgie und Orthopädie, Klinikum Memmingen, Memmingen, Germany
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum Coburg, Coburg, Germany
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- Zentrum für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Gemeinschaftsklinikum Mittelrhein, Koblenz, Germany
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, HELIOS Amper Klinikum Dachau, Dachau, Germany
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Verheyden AP, Spiegl UJ, Ekkerlein H, Gercek E, Hauck S, Josten C, Kandziora F, Katscher S, Kobbe P, Knop C, Lehmann W, Meffert RH, Müller CW, Partenheimer A, Schinkel C, Schleicher P, Scholz M, Ulrich C, Hoelzl A. Treatment of Fractures of the Thoracolumbar Spine: Recommendations of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma (DGOU). Global Spine J 2018; 8:34S-45S. [PMID: 30210959 PMCID: PMC6130107 DOI: 10.1177/2192568218771668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN consensus paper with systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to establish recommendations for treatment of thoracolumbar spine fractures based on systematic review of current literature and consensus of several spine surgery experts. METHODS The project was initiated in September 2008 and published in Germany in 2011. It was redone in 2017 based on systematic literature review, including new AOSpine classification. Members of the expert group were recruited from all over Germany working in hospitals of all levels of care. In total, the consensus process included 9 meetings and 20 hours of video conferences. RESULTS As regards existing studies with highest level of evidence, a clear recommendation regarding treatment (operative vs conservative) or regarding type of surgery (posterior vs anterior vs combined anterior-posterior) cannot be given. Treatment has to be indicated individually based on clinical presentation, general condition of the patient, and radiological parameters. The following specific parameters have to be regarded and are proposed as morphological modifiers in addition to AOSpine classification: sagittal and coronal alignment of spine, degree of vertebral body destruction, stenosis of spinal canal, and intervertebral disc lesion. Meanwhile, the recommendations are used as standard algorithm in many German spine clinics and trauma centers. CONCLUSION Clinical presentation and general condition of the patient are basic requirements for decision making. Additionally, treatment recommendations offer the physician a standardized, reproducible, and in Germany commonly accepted algorithm based on AOSpine classification and 4 morphological modifiers.
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- Akhil P. Verheyden
- Clinic for Trauma, Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, Lahr, Germany,These authors contributed equally to this article.,Akhil P. Verheyden, Clinic for Trauma, Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, Lahr, 77933, Germany.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und plastische Chirurgie, Leipzig, Germany,These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Zentrum für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Koblenz, Germany
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- Clinic for Trauma, Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, Lahr, Germany
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und plastische Chirurgie, Leipzig, Germany
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- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Leitender Arzt Orthopädie / Unfallchirurgie, Sana Klinikum Borna, Borna, Germany
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- Sektion Becken- und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Klinikum Stuttgart, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Goettingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand-, Plastische- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinik Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Handchirurgie und Orthopädie, Klinikum Memmingen, Memmingen, Germany
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- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Schleicher P, Kobbe P, Kandziora F, Scholz M, Badke A, Brakopp F, Ekkerlein H, Gercek E, Hartensuer R, Hartung P, Jarvers JS, Matschke S, Morrison R, Müller CW, Pishnamaz M, Reinhold M, Schmeiser G, Schnake KJ, Stein G, Ullrich B, Weiss T, Zimmermann V. Treatment of Injuries to the Subaxial Cervical Spine: Recommendations of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma (DGOU). Global Spine J 2018; 8:25S-33S. [PMID: 30210958 PMCID: PMC6130109 DOI: 10.1177/2192568217745062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Expert consensus. OBJECTIVES To establish treatment recommendations for subaxial cervical spine injuries based on current literature and the knowledge of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma. METHODS This recommendation summarizes the knowledge of the Spine Section of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma. RESULTS Therapeutic goals are a stable, painless cervical spine and protection against secondary neurologic damage while retaining maximum possible motion and spinal profile. The AOSpine classification for subaxial cervical injuries is recommended. The Canadian C-Spine Rule is recommended to decide on the need for imaging. Computed tomography is the favoured modality. Conventional x-ray is preserved for cases lacking a "dangerous mechanism of injury." Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended in case of unexplained neurologic deficit, prior to closed reduction and to exclude disco-ligamentous injuries. Computed tomography angiography is recommended in high-grade facet joint injuries or in the presence of vertebra-basilar symptoms. A0-, A1- and A2-injuries are treated conservatively, but have to be monitored for progressive kyphosis. A3 injuries are operated in the majority of cases. A4- and B- and C-type injuries are treated surgically. Most injuries can be treated with anterior plate stabilization and interbody support; A4 fractures need vertebral body replacement. In certain cases, additive or pure posterior instrumentation is needed. Usually, lateral mass screws suffice. A navigation system is advised for pedicle screws from C3 to C6. CONCLUSIONS These recommendations provide a framework for the treatment of subaxial cervical spine Injuries. They give advice about diagnostic measures and the therapeutic strategy.
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- Philipp Schleicher
- Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany,Philipp Schleicher, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt, Friedberger Landstraße 430, DE-60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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- Gemeinschaftsklinikum Mittelrhein, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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- Universitatsklinikum Munster, Munster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- BG Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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- Universitatsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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Uhlemann T, Seidel S, Müller CW. Laser desorption single-conformation UV and IR spectroscopy of the sulfonamide drug sulfanilamide, the sulfanilamide-water complex, and the sulfanilamide dimer. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 19:14625-14640. [PMID: 28537284 DOI: 10.1039/c7cp01464c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We have studied the conformational preferences of the sulfonamide drug sulfanilamide, its dimer, and its monohydrated complex through laser desorption single-conformation UV and IR spectroscopy in a molecular beam. Based on potential energy curves for the inversion of the anilinic and the sulfonamide NH2 groups calculated at DFT level, we suggest that the zero-point level wave function of the sulfanilamide monomer is appreciably delocalized over all four conformer wells. The sulfanilamide dimer, and the monohydrated complex each exhibit a single isomer in the molecular beam. The isomeric structures of the sulfanilamide dimer and the monohydrated sulfanilamide complex were assigned based on their conformer-specific IR spectra in the NH and OH stretch region. Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM) analysis of the calculated electron density in the water complex suggests that the water molecule is bound side-on in a hydrogen bonding pocket, donating one O-HO[double bond, length as m-dash]S hydrogen bond and accepting two hydrogen bonds, a NHO and a CHO hydrogen bond. QTAIM analysis of the dimer electron density suggests that the Ci symmetry dimer structure exhibits two dominating N-HO[double bond, length as m-dash]S hydrogen bonds, and three weaker types of interactions: two CHO bonds, two CHN bonds, and a chalcogen OO interaction. Most interestingly, the molecular beam dimer structure closely resembles the R dimer unit - the dimer unit with the greatest interaction energy - of the α, γ, and δ crystal polymorphs. Interacting Quantum Atoms analysis provides evidence that the total intermolecular interaction in the dimer is dominated by the short-range exchange-correlation contribution.
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- Thomas Uhlemann
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie, D-44780 Bochum, Germany.
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Uhlemann T, Seidel S, Müller CW. Site-specific binding of a water molecule to the sulfa drugs sulfamethoxazole and sulfisoxazole: a laser-desorption isomer-specific UV and IR study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 20:6891-6904. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp08579f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Using isomer-specific IR spectroscopy, we show that sulfamethoxazole and sulfisoxazole exhibit distinct site specificities for binding a water molecule.
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- Thomas Uhlemann
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie
- D-44780 Bochum
- Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie
- D-44780 Bochum
- Germany
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- Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie
- D-44780 Bochum
- Germany
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Krämer M, Müller CW, Hermann M, Decker S, Springer A, Overmeyer L, Hurschler C, Pfeifer R. Design considerations for a novel shape-memory-plate osteosynthesis allowing for non-invasive alteration of bending stiffness. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 75:558-566. [PMID: 28858665 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Biomechanical stimuli play a major role in fracture healing. Changing the fixation stiffness through the course of healing might accelerate bone healing and prevent healing complications. Shape memory alloy (SMA) based implants were developed to allow for non-invasive stiffness alteration during the fracture healing process. To gain a deeper understanding of the implant functionality based on the alloy characteristics and geometric design, the mechanical properties of different shape memory alloys where mechanically characterized. SMA bone plates were manufactured and the structural bending stiffness of the implants was determined at different temperatures and configurations. The temperature required for complete recovery of shape after deformation increased continuously with increasing pseudo-plastic deformation in SMA probes. Full recovery was observed at temperatures ranging from 38°C to 52°C after pseudo-plastic deformations ranging from 0.2% to 1.0% outer fibre strain, respectively. The small fragment inverse-dynamisation implants revealed bending stiffnesses ranging from 0.09Nm2 to 0.34Nm2 in the initial state and from 0.16Nm2 to 0.46Nm2 after shape alteration. Dependent on the design, a relative gain of the implant stiffness ranging from 18.8% to 115.0% could be observed. The large inverse-dynamisation implants revealed bending stiffnesses from 3.7Nm2 to 7.1Nm2 before and 4.1Nm2 to 12.6Nm2 after triggering the shape memory effect. Dependent on the design a gain in stiffness from 11.8% to 117.2% was observed. Warming the SMA implant to 40°C for a short period of time, leads to a moderate increase in implant stiffness of up to 64.5%, while triggering the implant with 50°C leads to a maximum increase in stiffness of up to 127.3%. The Nitinol shape memory bone plates have a huge potential for improving the treatment of long shaft fractures by allowing for the increase, decrease or incremental change of implant stiffness in fracture stabilization. However, the interaction between design, material properties, and manufacturing processes need to be carefully considered for each specific application to achieve optimum function of SMA-based, stiffness altering, fracture-fixation implants.
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- Manuel Krämer
- Orthopaedic Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Anna-von Borries-Str. 1-7, 30625 Hannover, Germany.
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Anna-von Borries-Str. 1-7, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Hollerithallee 8, 30419 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Transport and Automation Technology, Leibniz University Hannover, An der Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Anna-von Borries-Str. 1-7, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Hollerithallee 8, 30419 Hannover, Germany
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Müller CW, Krettek C, Decker S, Hankemeier S, Hawi N. [Limb salvage or amputation after severe trauma to the lower extremities : Evidence from the LEAP Study]. Unfallchirurg 2017; 119:400-7. [PMID: 27169849 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-016-0180-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Deciding between reconstruction and primary amputation after severe high-energy trauma to the lower extremities is difficult and consequential. The Lower Extremity Assessment Project (LEAP) prospectively included and investigated patients with severe, limb-threatening injuries below the femur, with third-grade open fractures, defined soft-tissue damage and amputation wounds. This paper aims to review the key results of the LEAP study, which were published in several parts, in due consideration of the newer relevant literature, and to deduce the consequences for clinical practice. The main results are as follows: No score is sufficiently reliable to predict the success of reconstruction. Loss of muscle seems to be more momentous than loss of bone. Any accompanying injuries that should be taken into account in the individual treatment concepts are crucial to the results, in addition to comorbidities and other individual patient-related factors, such as alcoholism, smoking, insurance, and social background. Psychological impairment is frequent after these injuries and should therefore be addressed regularly with regard to rehabilitation.
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- C W Müller
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Sana Klinikum Hameln-Pyrmont, Hameln, Deutschland
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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The clinical decision-making process for patients with severe trauma of the extremities for primary amputation or to initiate extensive reconstructive measures for limb salvage in the best interests of the patient can be complex and difficult. The many factors influencing the decision-making process, such as local anatomical, pathomechanical, physiological, psychosocial and general factors are demonstrated and discussed. In the past, the role of scores supporting the decision-making process for amputation or limb salvage has been overestimated. In the LEAP study it could clearly be demonstrated that none of the sometimes highly complex scores could fulfill the expectations to predict successful limb salvage or the need for amputation. In this article it is shown that initiators and authors of scores achieved much higher sensitivity and specificity in the inaugural studies compared to the standardized and controlled conditions used in the LEAP study. For a long time, a lack of feeling in the feet was considered a safe and reliable criterion for amputation but the LEAP study has made a substantial contribution to demythologizing this as a lead symptom. Patients with severe trauma of the ankle or foot requiring a free flap or ankle arthrodesis have a significantly worse outcome compared to patients with a below knee amputation. Taking all these influencing factors into consideration, a comprehensive algorithm is presented that facilitates, strengthens and standardizes decision-making for amputation or limb salvage. This algorithm consists of four modules: 1) decision-making, 2) emergency treatment, 3) definitive treatment and 4) fine tuning. In the decision-making module not only local and general injury severity are addressed but the expected result, the general condition, comorbidities, compliance and the will of the patient are also included.
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- C Krettek
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ziv Medical Center, Rambam st. Zefat, 13100, Zefat, Israel
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Abteilung Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septisch-Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin, Scharnhorststr. 13, 10115, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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Hawi N, Krettek C, Müller CW. [Limb salvage versus amputation after severe lower extremity injury : Cases from clinical practice]. Unfallchirurg 2016; 119:414-20. [PMID: 27146807 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-016-0183-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Following severe lower extremity injury, the potential outcome of a salvage procedure might often be questionable. Objective criteria should help in decision-making. From the clinical practice of a level I trauma center, we demonstrate three case reports and approaches following severe lower extremity injury.
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- N Hawi
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik,Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik,Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik,Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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Decker S, Müller CW, Omar M, Krettek C, Schwab F, Trobisch PD. [Sagittal Balance of the Spine--Clinical Importance and Radiographic Assessment]. Z Orthop Unfall 2015; 154:128-33. [PMID: 26670303 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-109327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Sagittal deformities of the spine frequently result in back pain, as patients have to expend much energy in compensation. The sagittal alignment of the spine is defined by its curvatures (lordosis and kyphosis) relative to the position of the pelvis. Diagnostic assessment is based on full spine a. p. and lateral X-rays. The sagittal balance is primarily described by different angles that can be measured, e.g. lumbar lordosis, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt and thoracic kyphosis. The quality of life can best be estimated by subtracting lumbar lordosis from the pelvic incidence. However, initial evaluation of the sagittal balance can also be based on the sagittal vertical axis. The severity of imbalance can be described by the sagittal vertical axis and the pelvic tilt, but surgical therapy necessitates a more profound analysis, which can be based on the SRS-Schwab classification.
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- S Decker
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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- Langone Medical Center, New York University, United States
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- Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath
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Decker S, Gottlieb J, Cruz DL, Müller CW, Wilhelmi M, Krettek C, Wilhelmi M. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in trauma patients: a safe procedure. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2015; 42:605-610. [PMID: 26438088 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-015-0578-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 09/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a standard procedure routinely performed on intensive care units. While complication rates and long-term outcomes have been studied in different patient populations, there are few studies known to these authors involving PDT in trauma patients and the complications which may result. METHODS Between March 2007 and August 2013, all instances and peri-procedural complications during PDT occurring on the trauma intensive care unit, a unit specialized in the care of injured patients and especially polytrauma patients, were documented. PDTs were performed by a surgeon with the assistance and supervision of another, using bronchoscopic guidance performed by the respiratory medicine department. RESULTS 289 patients were included in the study, 225 men and 64 women with a mean age of 49 ± 21 years. Complications occurred in 37.4 % of cases. The most common complication, bleeding, occurred in 26.3 % of patients ranging from little to severe bleeding. Fracture of tracheal cartilage occurred in 6 % of PDT cases. Additional complications such as dislocation of the guidewire, hypotension, and oxygen desaturation were observed. Most complications did not require treatment. The second tracheal intercartilaginous space was successfully intubated in 82 % of cases. CONCLUSIONS PDT is a safe procedure in trauma patients. When considering the severity of complications such as major blood loss, pneumothorax, or death, this evidence suggests that PDT is safer in trauma patients compared to other patient cohorts.
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- S Decker
- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Division for Cardiac, Thoracic, Transplantation, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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Decker S, Krämer M, Marten AK, Pfeifer R, Wesling V, Neunaber C, Hurschler C, Krettek C, Müller CW. A nickel-titanium shape memory alloy plate for contactless inverse dynamization after internal fixation in a sheep tibia fracture model: A pilot study. Technol Health Care 2015; 23:463-74. [DOI: 10.3233/thc-150912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Müller CW, Hildebrandt K, Gerich T, Krettek C, van Griensven M, Rosado Balmayor E. BMP-2-transduced human bone marrow stem cells enhance neo-bone formation in a rat critical-sized femur defect. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2015; 11:1122-1131. [PMID: 25783748 DOI: 10.1002/term.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 01/08/2015] [Accepted: 01/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Synthetic graft materials are considered as possible substitutes for cancellous bone, but lack osteogenic and osteoinductive properties. In this study, we investigated how composite scaffolds of βTCP containing osteogenic human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) and osteoinductive bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) influenced the process of fracture healing. hBMSCs were loaded into βTCP scaffolds 24 h before implantation in a rat critical-sized bone defect. hBMSCs were either stimulated with rhBMP-2 or transduced with BMP-2 by gene transfer. The effect of both protein stimulation and gene transfer was compared for osteogenic outcome. X-rays were conducted at weeks 0, 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 post-operatively. In addition, bone-labelling fluorochromes were applied at 0, 3, 6 and 9 weeks. Histological analysis was performed for the amount of callus tissue and cartilage formation. At 6 weeks, the critical-sized defect in 33% of the rats treated with the Ad-BMP-2-transduced hBMSCs/βTCP scaffolds was radiographically bridged. In contrast, in only 10% of the rats treated with rhBMP2/hBMSCs, 12 weeks post-treatment, the bone defect was closed in all treated rats of the Ad-BMP-2 group except for one. Histology showed significantly higher amounts of callus formation in both Ad-BMP-2- and rhBMP-2-treated rats. The amount of neocartilage was less pronounced in both BMP-2-related groups. In summary, scaffolds with BMP-2-transduced hBMSCs performed better than those with the rhBMP2/hBMSCs protein. These results suggest that combinations of osteoconductive biomaterials with genetically modified MSCs capable of secreting osteoinductive proteins may represent a promising alternative for bone regeneration. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), Luxembourg
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- Department of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Germany
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Decker S, Reifenrath J, Omar M, Krettek C, Müller CW. Non-osteotomy and osteotomy large animal fracture models in orthopedic trauma research. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2014; 6:5575. [PMID: 25568730 PMCID: PMC4274451 DOI: 10.4081/or.2014.5575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Revised: 10/12/2014] [Accepted: 10/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Large animal fracture models are important in the field of orthopedic trauma research. New implants are tested in animals before being implanted into humans. Large animals like sheep or swine often are more properly to simulate conditions in humans, e.g. biomechanical demands, compared to rodents. Cited articles mainly analyze shock or fracture healing. Both osteotomy and non-osteotomy fracture models have been used in the past. However, comparative studies are rare and clear recommendation when to use which model are missing. This review will summarize large animal fracture models putting special emphasis on non-osteotomy fracture models.
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- Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover , Germany
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- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School , Germany
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Müller CW, ElKashef T, Pfeifer R, Decker S, Neunaber C, Meier K, Fehr M, Wesling V, Gösling T, Hurschler C, Krettek C. Transcutaneous electromagnetic induction heating of an intramedullary nickel-titanium shape memory implant. Int Orthop 2014; 38:2551-7. [PMID: 25038974 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2460-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Inadequate mechanical stimuli are a major cause for nonunions following surgery for femoral and tibial shaft fractures. Adapting fixation rigidity during the course of fracture healing requires additional surgery. Nickel-titanium (NiTi) implants can change shape and rigidity by employing a temperature-dependent shape-memory effect. As a first step in the development of advanced intramedullary (IM) NiTi devices for fracture healing, this study aimed to test the feasibility and safety of transcutaneous electromagnetic induction heating of an IM NiTi implant in a rat model. METHODS In 51 rats, NiTi implants were introduced into the left distal femur. Forty-four animals were transferred to an induction coil, and the implant was electromagnetically heated to temperatures between 40° and 60 °C Blood samples were drawn before and four hours after the procedure. Interleukin (IL)-1, IL-4, IL-10, tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) were measured. Animals were sacrificed at three weeks. Histological specimens from the hind leg and liver were retrieved and examined for inflammatory changes, necrosis or corrosion pits. RESULTS All animals successfully underwent the surgical procedure. Following transcutaneous induction heating, target temperature was confirmed in 37/44 rats. Postoperative controls showed no signs of undue limitations. Neither cytokine measurements nor histological specimens showed any significant differences between groups. There were no corrosion pits or necrosis. CONCLUSION We conclude that electromagnetic induction heating of IM NiTi implants is feasible and safe in a rat femur model. These findings reflect a further step in the development of novel concepts for IM fracture fixation that might lead to better fracture healing, less patient discomfort and less need for surgical interventions.
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Müller CW, Otte D, Decker S, Stübig T, Panzica M, Krettek C, Brand S. Vertebral fractures in motor vehicle accidents - a medical and technical analysis of 33,015 injured front-seat occupants. Accid Anal Prev 2014; 66:15-19. [PMID: 24486770 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 10/20/2013] [Accepted: 01/03/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Spinal injuries pose a considerable risk to life and quality of life. In spite of improvements in active and passive safety of motor vehicles, car accidents are regarded as a major cause for vertebral fractures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current incidence of vertebral fractures among front-seat occupants in motor vehicle accidents, and to identify specific risk factors for sustaining vertebral fractures in motor vehicle accidents. Data from an accident research unit were accessed to collect collision details, preclinical data, and clinical data. We included all data on front-seat occupants. Hospital records were retrieved, and radiological images were evaluated. We analysed 33,015 front-seat occupants involved in motor vehicle accidents over a 24-year period. We identified 126 subjects (0.38%) with cervical spine fractures, 78 (0.24%) with thoracic fractures, and 99 (0.30%) with lumbar fractures. The mean relative collision speeds were 48, 39, and 40 kph in subjects with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine fractures, respectively, while it was 17.3 kph in the whole cohort. Contrary to the overall cohort, these patients typically sustained multiple hits rather than simple front collisions. Occupants with vertebral fractures frequently showed numerous concomitant injuries; for example, additional vertebral fractures. The incidence of vertebral fractures corresponded with collision speed. Safety belts were highly effective in the prevention of vertebral fractures. Apart from high speed, complex injury mechanisms as multiple collisions or rollovers were associated with vertebral fractures. Additional preventive measures should focus on these collision mechanisms.
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- Christian W Müller
- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany.
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- Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Trauma Department and Accident Research Unit, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
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Buchanan EG, James WH, Choi SH, Guo L, Gellman SH, Müller CW, Zwier TS. Single-conformation infrared spectra of model peptides in the amide I and amide II regions: Experiment-based determination of local mode frequencies and inter-mode coupling. J Chem Phys 2012; 137:094301. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4747507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Pfeifer R, Hustedt M, Wesling V, Hurschler C, Olender G, Mach M, Gösling T, Müller CW. Noninvasive induction implant heating: an approach for contactless altering of mechanical properties of shape memory implants. Med Eng Phys 2012; 35:54-62. [PMID: 22503481 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Revised: 02/29/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This article shows an approach to change the properties of an orthopaedic shape memory implant within biological tissue, using contactless induction heating. Due to inducing the one way-memory effect, triggered by the rise of temperature within the implant, the geometry and hence the mechanical properties of the implant itself, are altered. The power uptake of the implant, depending on the induction parameters as well as on its position within the induction coil, is shown. Thermographic measurements are carried out in order to determine the surface temperature distribution of the implant. In order to simulate biological tissue, the implant was embedded in agarose gel. Suitable heating parameters, in terms of a short heating process in combination with a reduced heat impact on the surrounding environment, were determined.
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- Ronny Pfeifer
- Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Hollerithallee 8, 30419 Hannover, Germany.
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James WH, Buchanan EG, Müller CW, Dean JC, Kosenkov D, Slipchenko LV, Guo L, Reidenbach AG, Gellman SH, Zwier TS. Evolution of amide stacking in larger γ-peptides: triamide H-bonded cycles. J Phys Chem A 2011; 115:13783-98. [PMID: 21978283 DOI: 10.1021/jp205527e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The single-conformation spectroscopy of two model γ-peptides has been studied under jet-cooled conditions in the gas phase. The methyl-capped triamides, Ac-γ(2)-hPhe-γ(2)-hAla-NHMe and Ac-γ(2)-hAla-γ(2)-hPhe-NHMe, were probed by resonant two-photon ionization (R2PI) and resonant ion-dip infrared (RIDIR) spectroscopies. Four conformers of Ac-γ(2)-hPhe-γ(2)-hAla-NHMe and three of Ac-γ(2)-hAla-γ(2)-hPhe-NHMe were observed and spectroscopically interrogated. On the basis of comparison with the predictions of density functional theory calculations employing a dispersion-corrected functional (ωB97X-D/6-311++G(d,p)), all seven conformers have been assigned to particular conformational families. The preference for formation of nine-membered rings (C9) observed in a previous study [James, W. H., III et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 14243] of the smaller analog, Ac-γ(2)-hPhe-NHMe, carries over to these triamides, with four of the seven conformers forming C9/C9 sequential double-ring structures, and one conformer a C9/C14 bifurcated double ring. The remaining two conformers form C7/C7/C14 H-bonded cycles involving all three amide NH groups, unprecedented in other peptides and peptidomimetics. The amide groups in these structures form a H-bonded triangle with the two trimethylene bridges forming loops above and below the molecule's midsection. The structure is a natural extension of amide stacking, with the two terminal amides blocked from forming the amide tristack by formation of the C14 H-bond. Pair interaction energy decomposition analysis based on the fragment molecular orbital method (FMO-PIEDA) is used to determine the nonbonded contributions to the stabilization of these conformers. Natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis identifies amide stacking with a pair of n → π* interactions between the nitrogen lone pairs and π* orbitals on the carbonyl of the opposing amide groups.
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- William H James
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, USA
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Chou SG, Rodrigo CP, Müller CW, Douglass KO, Zwier TS, Plusquellic DF. Rotationally Resolved C2 Symmetric Conformers of Bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methane: Prototypical Examples of Excitonic Coupling in the S1 and S2 Electronic States. J Phys Chem A 2011; 115:9643-52. [DOI: 10.1021/jp200804t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Shin Grace Chou
- Biophysics Group, Optical Technology Division, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8441, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Biophysics Group, Optical Technology Division, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8441, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Biophysics Group, Optical Technology Division, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8441, United States
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Verheyden AP, Hölzl A, Ekkerlein H, Gercek E, Hauck S, Josten C, Kandziora F, Katscher S, Knop C, Lehmann W, Meffert R, Müller CW, Partenheimer A, Schinkel C, Schleicher P, Schnake KJ, Scholz M, Ulrich C. [Recommendations for the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar spine injuries]. Unfallchirurg 2011; 114:9-16. [PMID: 21246343 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-010-1934-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This paper gives recommendations for treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar spine injuries. The recommendations are based on the experience of the involved spine surgeons, who are part of a study group of the "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie" and a review of the current literature. Basics of diagnostic, conservative, and operative therapy are demonstrated. Fractures are evaluated by using morphologic criteria like destruction of the vertebral body, fragment dislocation, narrowing of the spinal canal, and deviation from the individual physiologic profile. Deviations from the individual sagittal profile are described by using the monosegmental or bisegmental end plate angle. The recommendations are developed for acute traumatic fractures in patients without severe osteoporotic disease.
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- A P Verheyden
- Klinik für Unfall-, Orthopädische und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Ortenau-Klinikum Lahr-Ettenheim, Klostenstraße 19, Lahr, Germany.
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Rodrigo CP, Müller CW, Pillsbury NR, James WH, Plusquellic DF, Zwier TS. Conformer-specific vibronic spectroscopy and vibronic coupling in a flexible bichromophore: Bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methane. J Chem Phys 2011; 134:164312. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3580901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Müller CW, Pfeifer R, El-Kashef T, Hurschler C, Herzog D, Oszwald M, Haasper C, Krettek C, Gösling T. Electromagnetic induction heating of an orthopaedic nickel--titanium shape memory device. J Orthop Res 2010; 28:1671-6. [PMID: 20973066 DOI: 10.1002/jor.21171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Shape memory orthopaedic implants made from nickel-titanium (NiTi) might allow the modulation of fracture healing, changing their cross-sectional shape by employing the shape memory effect. We aimed to show the feasibility and safety of contact-free electromagnetic induction heating of NiTi implants in a rat model. A water-cooled generator-oscillator combination was used. Induction characteristics were determined by measuring the temperature increase of a test sample in correlation to generator power and time. In 53 rats, NiTi implants were introduced into the right hind leg. The animals were transferred to the inductor, and the implant was electromagnetically heated to temperatures between 40 and 60°C. Blood samples were drawn before and 4 h after the procedure. IL-1, IL-4, IL-10, TNF-α, and IFN-γ were measured. Animals were euthanized at 3 weeks. Histological specimens from the hind leg and liver were retrieved and examined for inflammatory changes, necrosis, and corrosion pits. Cytokine measurements and histological specimens showed no significant differences among the groups. We concluded that electromagnetic induction heating of orthopedic NiTi implants is feasible and safe in a rat model. This is the first step in the development of new orthopedic implants in which stiffness or rigidity can be modified after implantation to optimize bone-healing.
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- Christian W Müller
- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School MHH, Carl-Neuberg-Str 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany.
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Oszwald M, Westphal R, Calafi A, Stier R, Müller CW, Gaulke R, Wahl F, Krettek C, Gösling T. A standardized fracture reduction model for long bones – Implication and evaluation in the femur. Technol Health Care 2010; 18:387-91. [DOI: 10.3233/thc-2010-0597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Markus Oszwald
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, WA, USA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Oszwald M, Westphal R, Klepzig D, Stier R, Gaulke R, Calafi A, Müller CW, Wahl F, Krettek C, Gösling T. Hands-on robotic distal interlocking in intramedullary nail fixation of femoral shaft fractures. Technol Health Care 2010; 18:325-34. [DOI: 10.3233/thc-2010-0596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Markus Oszwald
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, WA, USA
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Müller CW, Otte D, Stübig T, Brand S, Oszwald M, Frink M, Krettek C, Haasper C. [Quad driving--life-endangering fun? A medical and technical analysis]. Z Orthop Unfall 2010; 148:573-8. [PMID: 20645253 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1250034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM Quads or all-terrain vehicles do not seem to play a major role either in traffic accidents or in hospital admissions in Germany. However, reports about spectacular quad crashes in the press are not that infrequent. In contrast, no scientific survey or study regarding the issue of quad crashes in Germany has been published so far. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the present incidence of quad crashes, accident circumstances and resulting injury patterns, and to discuss possible consequences. METHOD At a level I trauma centre, data from accident and hospital records of quad drivers were analysed focusing on the following parameters: injury type, localisation and mechanism, treatment details, abbreviated injury scale (AIS) score, maximum AIS (MAIS) score, delta-v, collision speed, and other technical parameters. Comparisons to motorcycle accidents were performed. RESULT During a five-year period from 2005 to 2009, there were ten admissions of quad drivers out of around 11 000 emergency trauma patients (0.1 %). Five accidents had happened off-road, four were traffic accidents. Eight patients were male; the mean age was 30 years. The mean total hospital stay was 15 days; there was a mean of 1.5 stays per patients with 2.0 surgical procedures needed. One patient died, only two recovered fully. The accident research data bank revealed 14 cases of quad accidents out of 18 990 (0.1 %). The mean impact velocity was 35 km/h (motorcyclists 40.0 km/h). The most frequent injury mechanism was a collision with a car. The upper extremity was the predominant injured region (AIS 0.7), while it was the lower extremity for motorcyclists (AIS0.91). The maximum AIS were 1.4 in quad drivers and 1.49 in motorcyclists. CONCLUSIONS Although the absolute incidence of quad accidents in Germany is low, they pose a relatively high risk for severe injuries. Possible reasons are the comparatively low active and passive safety of quads as well as limited experience with quad driving and the "fun" aspect which might provoke risky driving behaviour. Larger series from the US report a high incidence of drug abuse among quad casualties as well as very limited use of helmets. In Germany, helmet usage has been mandatory since 2006. Possible additional measures to prevent a rise in quad accidents could be the total prohibition of alcohol consumption for quad drivers as well as special courses or driving licenses or an increase of the legal age for driving quads.
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- C W Müller
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, Hannover.
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Oszwald M, Westphal R, Klepzig D, Khalafi A, Gaulke R, Müller CW, Wahl F, Krettek C, Gösling T. Robotized access to the medullary cavity for intramedullary nailing of the femur. Technol Health Care 2010; 18:173-80. [DOI: 10.3233/thc-2010-0580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Markus Oszwald
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Robotics and Process Control, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Newby JJ, Müller CW, Liu CP, Zwier TS. Probing E/Z Isomerization on the C10H8 Potential Energy Surface with Ultraviolet Population Transfer Spectroscopy. J Am Chem Soc 2010; 132:1611-20. [PMID: 20067293 DOI: 10.1021/ja908103u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Josh J. Newby
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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Müller CW, Newby JJ, Liu CP, Rodrigo CP, Zwier TS. Duschinsky mixing between four non-totally symmetric normal coordinates in the S1–S0 vibronic structure of (E)-phenylvinylacetylene: a quantitative analysis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2010; 12:2331-43. [DOI: 10.1039/b919912h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Newby JJ, Liu CP, Müller CW, James WH, Buchanan EG, Lee HD, Zwier TS. Spectroscopy and Photophysics of Structural Isomers of Naphthalene: Z-Phenylvinylacetylene. J Phys Chem A 2009; 114:3190-8. [PMID: 20020748 DOI: 10.1021/jp909243y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Josh J. Newby
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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Newby JJ, Müller CW, Liu CP, Zwier TS. Jet-cooled vibronic spectroscopy and asymmetric torsional potentials of phenylcyclopentene. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2009; 11:8330-41. [PMID: 19756289 DOI: 10.1039/b903830b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The ultraviolet spectroscopy of the S(1) <-- S(0) transition of 1-phenylcyclopentene (PCP) was studied by resonant-two-photon ionization (R2PI), laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and single vibronic level fluorescence (SVLF). UV-UV hole-burning (UVHB) spectroscopy was used to determine that there is only one spectroscopically distinct conformer in the supersonic expansion. The excitation spectrum shows extensive vibronic structure extending to over 1000 cm(-1) above the electronic origin (34,646 cm(-1)). Much of the vibronic structure is similar to that of styrene and other singly substituted benzene derivatives, with Franck-Condon (FC) activity predominantly in substituent-sensitive benzene modes. Sizeable FC progressions were also found in the inter-ring torsion, reflecting a large displacement in the inter-ring angle upon electronic excitation. No evidence for FC activity in the ring-puckering coordinate is observed. The torsional potentials of the ground and excited states were determined from the experimental transition frequencies by fitting the calculated to the experimental torsional frequency spacings in an automated least-squares fitting procedure. The S(1) torsional potential is a symmetric single-well potential centered around a locally planar equilibrium geometry at a torsional angle of varphi = 0 degrees . The energy levels are reproduced by a cosine term potential function with torsional parameters V(2) = 3765 cm(-1) and V(4) = -183 cm(-1). The S(0) torsional potential possesses a twisted equilibrium geometry that is strongly asymmetric about varphi = 0 degrees due to the non-planarity of the cyclopentene ring. The best-fit potential parameters uses a sin/cos potential function (odd/even), with V = 948 cm(-1), V = -195 cm(-1), V = -162 cm(-1) and V = -268 cm(-1). The shape of the potentials are similar to those predicted by relaxed potential energy scans calculated at the DFT, CIS and TDDFT//CIS levels of theory. The change in the torsional angle varphi upon electronic excitation was determined to be approximately 15 degrees from fits of the displacement delta of the S(0) torsional potential with respect to the S(1) potential. The simulated shift of the S(0) potential with respect to the S(1) potential of approximately 15 degrees is in very good agreement with that obtained from B3LYP calculations.
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- Josh J Newby
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2084, USA
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James III WH, Müller CW, Buchanan EG, Nix MGD, Guo L, Roskop L, Gordon MS, Slipchenko LV, Gellman SH, Zwier TS. Intramolecular Amide Stacking and Its Competition with Hydrogen Bonding in a Small Foldamer. J Am Chem Soc 2009; 131:14243-5. [DOI: 10.1021/ja9054965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- William H. James III
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
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Shubert VA, Müller CW, Zwier TS. Water’s Role in Reshaping a Macrocycle’s Binding Pocket: Infrared and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy of Benzo-15-crown-5−(H2O)n and 4′-aminobenzo-15-crown-5−(H2O)n, n = 1, 2. J Phys Chem A 2009; 113:8067-79. [PMID: 19552395 DOI: 10.1021/jp904233y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- V. Alvin Shubert
- Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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Pillsbury NR, Müller CW, Zwier TS. Conformational Isomerization and Collisional Cooling Dynamics of Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)methane. J Phys Chem A 2009; 113:5013-21. [PMID: 19348453 DOI: 10.1021/jp809870v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Nathan R. Pillsbury
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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Pillsbury NR, Müller CW, Meerts WL, Plusquellic DF, Zwier TS. Conformational Effects on Excitonic Interactions in a Prototypical H-Bonded Bichromophore: Bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)methane. J Phys Chem A 2009; 113:5000-12. [DOI: 10.1021/jp8098686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Nathan R. Pillsbury
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Molecular and Biophysics Group, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9010, NL-6500 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and Biophysics Group, Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8443
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Molecular and Biophysics Group, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9010, NL-6500 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and Biophysics Group, Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8443
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Molecular and Biophysics Group, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9010, NL-6500 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and Biophysics Group, Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8443
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Molecular and Biophysics Group, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9010, NL-6500 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and Biophysics Group, Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8443
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, Molecular and Biophysics Group, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9010, NL-6500 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and Biophysics Group, Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-8443
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Newby JJ, Liu CP, Müller CW, Zwier TS. Jet-cooled vibronic spectroscopy of potential intermediates along the pathway to PAH: phenylcyclopenta-1,3-diene. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2009; 11:8316-29. [DOI: 10.1039/b903827b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Haasper C, Otte D, Probst C, Müller CW, Panzica M, Frink M, Hesse E, Stübig T, Richter M, Hüfner T, Krettek C. [Injury situation of novice drivers in road traffic--a medical and technical analysis]. Z Orthop Unfall 2008; 146:747-53. [PMID: 19085724 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIM Novice drivers are at high risk for crash involvement. We performed an analysis of causations, injury patterns and distributions of novice drivers in cars and on motorcycles in road traffic as a basis for proper measurements. METHOD Data of accident and hospital records of novice drivers (licence < 2 years) were analysed focusing on the following parameters: injury type, localisation and mechanism, abbreviated injury scale (AIS), maximum AIS (MAIS), delta-v, collision speed and other technical parameters and compared with those of experienced drivers. RESULTS In 18 352 accidents in the area of Hannover (years 1985-2004), 2602 novice drivers and 18 214 experienced drivers were recorded as having an accident. Novice car drivers were more often and more severely injured whereas on motorcycles the experienced drivers were at higher risk. Novice drivers of both groups sustained more often extremity injuries. 4.5 % of the novice car drivers were not restrained by seatbelts as compared to 3.7 % of the experienced drivers and 6.1 % of the novice motorcycle drivers did not wear a proper helmet (versus 6.5 %). Severe injuries were sustained in 20 % at collision speeds below 30 km/h and in 80 % at collision speeds above 50 km/h. Novice car drivers drove significantly older cars. The risk profile of novice drivers is similar to that of drivers older than 65. CONCLUSION Structural protection and special lectures like skidding courses could be proper measurements next to harder punishment of violations.
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- C Haasper
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
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Stearns JA, Pillsbury NR, Douglass KO, Müller CW, Zwier TS, Plusquellic DF. Rotationally resolved studies of S0 and the exciton coupled S1/S2 origin regions of diphenylmethane and the d12 isotopologue. J Chem Phys 2008; 129:224305. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3028543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Pillsbury NR, Stearns JA, Müller CW, Plusquellic DF, Zwier TS. State-specific studies of internal mixing in a prototypical flexible bichromophore: Diphenylmethane. J Chem Phys 2008; 129:114301. [DOI: 10.1063/1.2977730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Liu CP, Newby JJ, Müller CW, Lee HD, Zwier TS. Spectroscopic Characterization of Structural Isomers of Naphthalene: (E)- and (Z)-Phenylvinylacetylene. J Phys Chem A 2008; 112:9454-66. [PMID: 18693714 DOI: 10.1021/jp803254d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Ching-Ping Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084
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Lange U, Bastian L, Müller CW, Busche M, Krettek C. How to prevent overlooking cervical spine injuries: pitfalls in spinal diagnostics. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2007; 127:953-8. [PMID: 17579876 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-007-0370-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2006] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Many patients with a cervical spine injury do not show clinical signs of the injury. Therefore, cervical spine trauma may not be recognized, especially in unconscious and multiply injured patients. Due to proximity to the spinal cord, neurological deficits inclusive of complete tetraplegia are possible. Since cervical spine injuries are typically associated with injuries at other spinal levels, accurate knowledge of the trauma mechanism is essential. Even mild clinical symptoms need to be carefully evaluated in a standardized fashion with clinical and radiological examinations including plane X-rays and possibly CT scans.
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- Uta Lange
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, 30623, Hannover, Germany.
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While tetanus is a rare disease in industrialized countries, this infectious disease is still responsible for up to 1,000,000 deaths per year in the developing world. In Germany, the introduction of a country-wide vaccination program (STIKO) has led to a decrease in the frequency of tetanus infection from 115 cases per year in the 1960s to fewer than 15 cases per year in the years from 1990 to 2000. In spite of all the treatment now available, tetanus infection still has a lethal outcome in up to 40% of cases. The Robert-Koch Institute recommends active or passive vaccination depending on the wound classification and the patient's current vaccination status. Since when patients have multiple trauma the emphasis while they are being treated for shock is on stabilisation and diagnosis, there is a real risk of underestimating the size and the level of contamination of existing wounds. Since it is not possible to ascertain the patient's vaccination status in most cases, we recommend simultaneous immunization of polytraumatized patients with skin lesions using Tetanol-Tetagam early in the course of the diagnostic procedures while the patients are still in the emergency room.
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- M Frink
- Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Deutschland.
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Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty represent minimal-invasive techniques for cement augmentation of vertebral bodies. Both procedures are successfully used for pain-relieving stabilizations of osteoporotic fractures or malignant processes. Advantages of kyphoplasty over vertebroplasty are to be seen in the possibility of deformity correction as well as in a decreased risk of cement extrusions which represent the most important potential for clinical complications. Long-term experiences with the effect of cementing are sparse. Thus it seems even more important, to judge indications and possibilities realistically. The decision whether and when to perform an augmentation is influenced by multiple factors. These include age of the patient, age of the fracture, degree of deformation and further degenerative changes of the spine. This article summarizes the present research and literature und is thought to provide guidelines for the aforementioned decision making processes.
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- U Berlemann
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
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