Closing Wedge Trochanteric Reduction Osteotomy for Treatment of Trochanteric Bursitis: A Case Report.

Case: A 41-year-old patient presented with chronic, left-sided trochanteric bursitis, unresponsive to conservative treatments including intensive physiotherapy, local and systemic anti-inflammatory therapy, and neuromodulation. A novel surgical approach was used, involving an adducting trochanteric closing wedge osteotomy to reduce the lateral prominence of the greater trochanter without relevantly affecting the abductor lever arm. The procedure resulted in substantial symptom relief, with excellent functional outcomes.

Updated Swiss Growth References 2025: No Height Differences, but BMI Variations Associated with Migration.

The 2019 Swiss growth references for height, weight, and BMI were based on a large dataset from the German-speaking part of Switzerland (Cohort 2019). The current study aimed to ensure national representativeness by proportionate amounts of additional data from the French-speaking (Suisse Romande) and Italian-speaking (Ticino) regions to validate the 2019 growth curves and to update the national growth references. It also investigated the influence of parental migration background on child growth.

Preservation of the lateral femoral circumflex artery in total hip arthroplasty using the bikini-type direct anterior approach : effect on muscle status and clinical outcomes.

Aims: The direct anterior approach (DAA) is increasing in popularity as a minimally invasive technique for total hip arthroplasty (THA). DAA-THA involves ligation of the ascending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery (a-LFCA), considered to contribute to the blood supply of the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscle. To determine the morbidity of these surgical steps, periarticular muscle status and clinical outcomes were assessed after bikini-type DAA-THA with a-LFCA preservation versus ligation.

Transosseous Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Large Achilles Tendon Defects: Surgery Technique and Outcome.

Background: Operative management of chronic Achilles tendinopathy with large defects can be surgically challenging. Concerns exist regarding transosseous transfer of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon because of the shortened lever arm of flexion and weakening of the big toe. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the 2-year outcome of transosseous FHL transfer for the treatment of large Achilles tendon defects.

Mid-term results of autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis for large chondral defects in hips with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) for the treatment of larger cartilage lesions and deformity correction in hips suffering from symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).

Methods: This single-centre study focused on a cohort of 24 patients with cam- or pincer-type FAI, full-thickness femoral or acetabular chondral lesions, or osteochondral lesions ≥ 2 cm, who underwent surgical hip dislocation for FAI correction in combination with AMIC between March 2009 and February 2016. Baseline data were retrospectively obtained from patient files.

Isolating factors for the prediction of rebound after guided growth with tension band plating for the valgus deformity of the knee.

Purpose: The conditions leading to growth rebound after hemiepiphysiodesis are still poorly understood. This article analyzes the radiographical outcomes after guided growth with tension band plating, using plates in idiopathic genu valgum patients and attempts to generate a predictive model of growth rebound.

Methods: Patients with idiopathic genu valgum deformity who received tension band plating were selected for evaluation.

Lean Body Mass in Boys With Prader-Willi Syndrome Increases Normally During Spontaneous and Induced Puberty.

Context: Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, behavioural problems, and hypothalamic dysfunction combined with specific dysmorphisms. In PWS, growth hormone treatment is given primarily to improve body composition, yet lean body mass (LBM) does not normalize. Male hypogonadism is frequent in PWS and becomes evident during puberty.

Measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in patients receiving knee arthroplasty.

Background: While there are a few studies on measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, nothing is known about the measurement properties in patients with knee arthroplasty. Therefore, this study examined the measurement properties of the German Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) short forms for pain intensity (PAIN), pain interference (PI) and physical function (PF) in knee arthroplasty patients.

Methods: Short forms were collected from consecutive patients of our clinic's knee arthroplasty registry before and 12 months post-surgery.

Percutaneous minimal invasive Achilles tendon lengthening improves clinical and radiographic outcomes in severe flexible flatfeet with shortened triceps sureae complex in early childhood: A retrospective study.

Background: Severe flexible flatfeet with triceps surae complex shortening are prognostically unfavorable in early childhood and may compromise normal foot development.

Methods: This retrospective, IRB-approved study included 20 children (38 feet) under 6 years with severe flexible flatfeet and triceps surae complex shortening. Treatment included minimally invasive percutaneous achilles tendon lengthening followed by a 4-week cast fixation and corrective orthotic therapy under talo-navicular reposition for at least 6-months.

Gonadal Hormone Substitution in People with Prader-Labhart-Willi Syndrome: An International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation Survey.

Background: Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, behavioural problems, hypothalamic dysfunction, and specific dysmorphisms. Hypothalamic dysfunction causes growth hormone deficiency, dysregulation of energy balance, and hypogonadism. Although hypogonadism is prevalent in PWS, there are no clear guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.

Measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in total hip arthroplasty patients.

Introduction: While the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is mainly designed for computer adaptive testing, its static short forms (SF) are used when a paper-pencil format is preferred or item banks are not yet translated into the target language. This study examined the measurement properties of the German PROMIS-SF for pain intensity (PAIN), pain interference (PI) and physical function (PF) in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients.

Methods: SF were collected before and 12 months post-surgery.

The increase in child obesity in Switzerland is mainly due to migration from Southern Europe - a cross-sectional study.

Background: Novel height, weight and body mass index (BMI) references for children in Switzerland reveal an increase in BMI compared to former percentile curves. This trend may be the result of children with parents originating from Southern European countries having a higher risk of being overweight compared to their peers with parents of Swiss origin. We examined the association of generational, migration-related and socioeconomic factors on BMI in Switzerland and expect the results to lead to more targeted prevention programs.

Contemporary height, weight and body mass index references for children aged 0 to adulthood in Switzerland compared to the Prader reference, WHO and neighbouring countries.

In 2011, WHO growth curves replaced those of Prader and colleagues (First Zurich longitudinal study) in Switzerland. To present contemporary height-, weight- and body mass index (BMI)-for-age references reflecting children's growth in modern Switzerland. Cross-sectional sample comprising 30,141 boys and girls aged 0-20 years measured between 2012 and 2019.

Measurement properties of PROMIS short forms for pain and function in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery patients.

Purpose: To examine the measurement properties of the German PROMIS short forms for pain intensity (PAIN), pain interference (PI) and physical function (PF) in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery patients.

Methods: Patient-rated outcomes were collected from consecutive patients of our foot and ankle registry before and 6 months after surgery. Measurement properties were tested according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN).