Publicaties | Orthopaedic Research Foundation Genk

Lateral collateral ligament injuries of the elbow - chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI).

Aandoening(en): Elleboog

Datum: maart 2017

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Pieter Caekebeke

Abstract:
Chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) is the most common form of chronic elbow instability.PLRI usually occurs from a fall on the outstretched hand. On impact, the radial...

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Distal Extension of the Direct Anterior Approach to the Hip: A Cadaveric Feasibility Study.

Aandoening(en): Heup

Datum: januari 2017

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten, . Dr. Ronald Driesen

BACKGROUND:
The direct anterior approach (DAA) is becoming more popular as the standard surgical approach for primary total hiparthroplasty. However, femoral complications of up to 2.8% have been...

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Articulation of Native Cartilage Against Different Femoral Component Materials. Oxidized Zirconium Damages Cartilage Less Than Cobalt-Chrome.

Aandoening(en): Knie

Datum: januari 2017

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans

BACKGROUND:
Oxidized zirconium (OxZr) is produced by thermally driven oxidization creating an oxidized surface with the properties of a ceramic at the top of the Zr metal substrate. OxZr is much...

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Radiological and Clinical Evaluation of the Transosseous Cortical Button Technique in Distal Biceps Tendon Repair.

Aandoening(en): Elleboog

Datum: december 2016

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Joris Duerinckx, . Prof. Dr. Pieter Caekebeke

PURPOSE: ...

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The European Knee Society, the Trans-Atlantic Counterpart of the American Knee Society.

Aandoening(en): Knie

Datum: december 2016

Specialist(en): . Prof. Dr. Johan Bellemans

Despite all efforts by knee surgeons around the globe, up to 30% of patients remain painful or dissatisfied after knee arthroplasty, especially younger patients [1]. Facing the growing burden of...

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