Synonyms: Bernese osteotomy, Ganz osteotomy Introduced by: Dr. Reinhold Ganz in 1984 in Bern, Switzerland Definition: Outcome of 1st Ganz cohort in 30 years followup: Authors Follow-up Journal No. of patients (hips) Survivorship K.A Sienbrock et.al. 10 years CORR 1999 63 (75) 80-90% Simon D et.al. 20 years CORR 2008…
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How Custom Plastic Injection Molding Drives Precision and Innovation
Nowadays, custom plastic injection molding plays a crucial role for manufacturing various products and parts in many industries. From aircraft parts, medical devices to consumer electronics, companies use plastic injection technologies to develop durable and efficient solutions with high quality and repeatability. A reputable plastic injection molding manufacturer, such as…
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Garden Classification for Neck of Femur fractures
History Classification The Garden classification incorporates displacement, fracture completeness, and relationship of bony trabeculae in the femoral head and neck. Garden I Garden II Garden III Garden IV Displacement None None Partial Complete Fracture completeness Incomplete (medial cortex intact) Complete Complete Complete Relation of bony trabeculae Head and neck trabeculae…
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Sacral Dysmorphism
Upper sacral segment dysplasia refers to a sacral phenotype in which the size and orientation of the upper sacral segment doesn’t allow safe passage of a trans-iliac, trans-sacral screw and characterized by one or more of the following features/criteria:1 Criteria Projection Frequency Acute alar slope (qualitative criteria without cut-off value)…
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From Neural Reset to Aesthetic Renewal: The Complete Mind-Body Transformation
Healing from substance use disorders requires more than stopping a drug. It means rebuilding the mind and the body at the same time. Many individuals find themselves stuck between programs that treat one or the other but rarely both, leaving gaps that make relapse more likely. Approaches that combine deep…
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Functional Medicine and Integrative Care: A Personalized Approach to Holistic Health and Lasting Wellness
Functional medicine and integrative care are changing the way people and doctors approach health. Instead of just treating diseases or chasing symptoms, the focus shifts to finding what’s really causing problems and building long-term wellness. Providers such as im nutrition at Austin FMC highlight how targeted therapies can support overall…
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Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (SBTKA): A Practical Perspective
Recently, we operated on a 58-year-old female patient with advanced bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA). She underwent simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a medial parapatellar approach. Both femoral components were size 3, tibial components size 3, and a 10mm polyethylene insert was used on each side. Some practical considerations…
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The Hidden Costs Killing Assisted Living Profits (And How to Fix Them)
An assisted living community provides a lot of amenities for older adults, and behind the scenes, the staff juggles a lot of things. They need to make sure everyone can get to their medical appointments on time, and they also need to juggle logistics for groceries. See more info about…