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2. Proximal Phalanx Fracture Management.
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Lögters TT, Lee HH, Gehrmann S, Windolf J, and Kaufmann RA
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- Algorithms, Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Bone Wires, Fracture Fixation, Internal instrumentation, Fracture Fixation, Internal methods, Fracture Healing, Humans, Splints, Finger Phalanges injuries, Finger Phalanges surgery, Fractures, Bone therapy
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Background: The goal of proximal phalangeal fracture management is to allow for fracture healing to occur in acceptable alignment while maintaining gliding motion of the extensor and flexor tendons., Methods: We reviewed the most current literature on various treatment methods of proximal phalanx fractures, focusing on the indications and outcomes of nonoperative as well as operative interventions., Results: Stable fractures can be successfully treated nonoperatively, whereas unstable injuries benefit from surgery. Regardless of the surgical intervention employed, the overriding goal is to restore anatomy and impart enough stability to allow for early motion. The surgical dissection contributes to soft tissue scarring and should be minimized., Conclusions: Clinical success is achieved when acceptable fracture alignment and stability occur in the setting of unobstructed tendon gliding and early active range of motion.
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- 2018
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3. Uncommon carpal fractures.
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Pan T, Lögters TT, Windolf J, and Kaufmann R
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- Carpal Bones diagnostic imaging, Delayed Diagnosis, Fractures, Bone therapy, Humans, Radiography, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Wrist Injuries therapy, Carpal Bones injuries, Fractures, Bone diagnostic imaging, Wrist Injuries diagnostic imaging
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Fractures of the hand are frequently encountered with injuries to the phalanges and metacarpals comprising the vast majority. Fractures of the carpal bones excluding the scaphoid, however, are fairly uncommon. Despite the rarity of fractures of the remaining seven carpal bones, they can cause a disproportionate amount of morbidity from missed diagnosis due to their subtlety as well as their frequent association with significant ligamentous disruption or even other carpal bone fractures. Delayed diagnosis can result in inadequate fracture care, which places the wrist at risk of disabling sequelae. This review focuses on the current concepts of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of carpal fractures other than the scaphoid.
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- 2016
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4. Treatment of a diaphyseal long-bone defect with autologous bone grafts and platelet-rich plasma in a rabbit model.
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Schneppendahl J, Jungbluth P, Lögters TT, Sager M, Wild M, Hakimi M, Windolf J, and Grassmann JP
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- Animals, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography veterinary, Female, Male, Osteogenesis drug effects, Rabbits, Radius injuries, Bone Transplantation methods, Diaphyses injuries, Fracture Healing drug effects, Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Introduction: Large bone defects are a therapeutic challenge to surgeons and are often associated with a high morbidity. The use of autologous cancellous bone graft represents an essential therapeutic option and is considered the gold standard. However, the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for improving bone defect healing has been discussed controversially. The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment of a diaphyseal long-bone defect in a rabbit model with a combination of PRP and autologous cancellous bone., Material and Methods: A monocortical long-bone defect in the radial diaphysis of 24 New Zealand white rabbits was filled either with autologous cancellous graft as a control group or with autologous cancellous graft combined with autologous PRP. Histomorphometrical and radiological analysis as well as quantification of platelets and growth factors were performed. The animals were euthanatized after three and six weeks according to the study arms., Results: A significant improvement in bone healing was observed histomorphometrically in the PRP group in the central area of the defect zone (p <0.01) as well as the cortical defect zone (p <0.01). The radiological findings were in accordance with the histomorphometrical results. Comparing native blood and PRP, an enrichment of growth factors and platelets was detectable in the PRP., Conclusion: Within this animal study, the combination of PRP and autologous cancellous bone grafts improved bone healing significantly compared to the sole application of autologous bone. Therefore, further efforts should be initiated to establish the composite of PRP and autologous bone for bone healing disorders in clinical use.
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- 2015
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5. Implant-associated localized osteitis in murine femur fracture by biofilm forming Staphylococcus aureus: a novel experimental model.
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Windolf CD, Meng W, Lögters TT, MacKenzie CR, Windolf J, and Flohé S
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- Acute Disease, Animals, Bone Plates, Disease Models, Animal, Female, Femoral Fractures physiopathology, Fracture Healing, Interleukin-6 blood, Mice, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Osteitis immunology, Biofilms, Femoral Fractures surgery, Osteitis etiology, Prosthesis-Related Infections etiology, Staphylococcus aureus pathogenicity
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Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is the most common causative agent for implant-associated osteitis. The present study characterizes a novel model of a low grade acute SA osteitis with bone defect in the femur which is stabilized by a titanium locking plate. Wild-type Balb/c mice were osteotomized, fixed by a locking plate and infected with SA. Mice underwent debridement 7 and 14 days later and were sacrificed at Day 28. At Days 7, 14, and 28 after inoculation local and systemic cell populations and IL-6 were analyzed. Fracture healing was quantified by radiography. The control group underwent the same procedure without infection. The bacterial load of implant-associated osteitis with biofilm formation was quantified by counting CFU and real-time PCR. Fracture healing determined by radiography was delayed in infected compared to non-infected mice. Throughout the investigation period CFU and leukocyte counts, as well as IL-6 levels were found to be significantly elevated in infected mice at the infection site but not systemically. Our murine model allows the detailed investigation of implant associated localized osteitis with biofilm producing SA and its influence on fracture healing. The model provides a tool to analyze therapeutic or prophylactic approaches to the problem of biofilm-associated osteitis., (© 2013 Orthopaedic Research Society.)
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- 2013
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6. [Giant cornu cutaneum - a grotesque manifestation of squamosus cell carcinoma in the palm].
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Lögters TT, Windolf J, and Schädel-Höpfner M
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- Algorithms, Callosities pathology, Callosities physiopathology, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell pathology, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell physiopathology, Follow-Up Studies, Hand Deformities, Acquired pathology, Hand Deformities, Acquired physiopathology, Hand Strength physiology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Reoperation, Skin Neoplasms pathology, Skin Neoplasms physiopathology, Surgical Flaps surgery, Tumor Burden, Callosities diagnosis, Callosities surgery, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell diagnosis, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell surgery, Hand Deformities, Acquired diagnosis, Hand Deformities, Acquired surgery, Skin Neoplasms diagnosis, Skin Neoplasms surgery
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Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common maligne primary tumour of the hand. It is almost always located on the dorsum of the hand, an occurrence in the palm is very rare. Usually these tumours are recognised early because of their clinical presentation and visible location. We report on a case in which the patient presented in our hospital only due to a massive mechanical impairment of his hand function through an oversized squamous cell carcinoma. On the basis of this case the therapeutic algorithm for large squamous cell carcinoma in the palm is illustrated and discussed., (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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- 2013
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7. Depletion of neutrophil extracellular traps in vivo results in hypersusceptibility to polymicrobial sepsis in mice.
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Meng W, Paunel-Görgülü A, Flohé S, Hoffmann A, Witte I, MacKenzie C, Baldus SE, Windolf J, and Lögters TT
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- Animals, Bacterial Load, Disease Models, Animal, Disease Progression, Disease Susceptibility, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Interleukin-6 metabolism, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Prospective Studies, Recombinant Proteins pharmacology, Sepsis microbiology, Deoxyribonuclease I pharmacology, Neutrophil Infiltration immunology, Neutrophils immunology, Sepsis drug therapy, Sepsis immunology
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Introduction: Although the formation of neutrophil (PMN) extracellular traps (NETs) has been detected during infection and sepsis, their role in vivo is still unclear. This study was performed in order to evaluate the influence of NETs depletion by administration of recombinant human (rh)DNase on bacterial spreading, PMN tissue infiltration and inflammatory response in a mouse model of polymicrobial sepsis., Methods: In a prospective controlled double-armed animal trial, polymicrobial sepsis was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). After CLP, mice were treated with rhDNase or phosphate buffered saline, respectively. Survival, colony forming unit (CFU) counts in the peritoneal cavity, lung, liver and blood were determined. PMN and platelet counts, IL-6 and circulating free (cf)-DNA/NETs levels were monitored. PMN infiltration, as well as organ damage, was analyzed histologically in the lungs and liver. Capability and capacity of PMN to form NETs were determined over time., Results: cf-DNA/NETs were found to be significantly increased 6, 24, and 48 hours after CLP when compared to the levels determined in sham and naïve mice. Peak levels after 24 hours were correlated to enhanced capacity of bone marrow-derived PMN to form NETs after ex vivo stimulation with phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate at the same time. rhDNase treatment of mice resulted in a significant reduction of cf-DNA/NETs levels 24 hours after CLP (P < 0.001). Although overall survival was not affected by rhDNase treatment, median survival after 24 hours was significantly lower when compared with the CLP group (P < 0.01). In mice receiving rhDNase treatment, CFU counts in the lung (P < 0.001) and peritoneal cavity (P < 0.05), as well as serum IL-6 levels (P < 0.001), were found to be already increased six hours after CLP. Additionally, enhanced PMN infiltration and tissue damage in the lungs and liver were found after 24 hours. In contrast, CFU counts in mice without rhDNase treatment increased later but more strongly 24 hours after CLP (P < 0.001). Similarly, serum IL-6 levels peaked after 24 hours (P < 0.01)., Conclusions: This study shows, for the first time, that depletion of NETs by rhDNase administration impedes the early immune response and aggravates the pathology that follows polymicrobial sepsis in vivo.
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- 2012
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8. [Therapy of triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions].
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Schädel-Höpfner M, Müller K, Gehrmann S, Lögters TT, and Windolf J
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- Humans, Fractures, Cartilage surgery, Hand Injuries diagnosis, Hand Injuries surgery, Triangular Fibrocartilage injuries, Triangular Fibrocartilage surgery, Wrist Injuries surgery
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The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) represents an important anatomical structure interposed between the ulnar carpus and the distal ulnar. Injuries and degenerative changes of the TFCC are of high clinical relevance and there are numerous treatment options available based on different concepts and which are being used to varying extents. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of different therapies for lesions of the TFCC. Studies on TFCC lesions were systematically reviewed, classified into evidence levels and selected according to predefined criteria. A total of 259 publications were identified as being potentially relevant and finally 35 studies could be included in the review. In addition, a survey was performed among German hand surgeons in order to identify commonly used procedures for TFCC lesions in Germany. The classification of Palmer is mostly used both in the literature and in Germany and therapeutic decisions are predominantly based on this classification. The systematic review revealed some common treatment strategies for traumatic and degenerative lesions. Generally, the level of evidence was poor for all identified publications. For this reason, evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of TFCC lesions could not be derived from the literature. There was broad consent between the results of the literature review and the survey.
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- 2012
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9. Deoxyribonuclease is a potential counter regulator of aberrant neutrophil extracellular traps formation after major trauma.
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Meng W, Paunel-Görgülü A, Flohé S, Witte I, Schädel-Höpfner M, Windolf J, and Lögters TT
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, DNA chemistry, Female, Humans, Inflammation pathology, Inflammation physiopathology, Macromolecular Substances chemistry, Male, Middle Aged, Neutrophils cytology, Prospective Studies, Sepsis immunology, Sepsis microbiology, Sepsis physiopathology, Wounds and Injuries pathology, Wounds and Injuries physiopathology, Young Adult, DNA immunology, Deoxyribonuclease I metabolism, Inflammation immunology, Macromolecular Substances immunology, Neutrophils immunology, Wounds and Injuries immunology
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Introduction: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) consist of a DNA scaffold that can be destroyed by Deoxyribonuclease (DNase). Thus DNases are potential prerequisites for natural counter regulation of NETs formation. In the present study, we determined the relationship of NETs and DNase after major trauma., Methods: Thirty-nine major trauma patients, 14 with and 25 without sepsis development were enrolled in this prospective study. Levels of cell-free (cf)-DNA/NETs and DNase were quantified daily from admission until day 9 after admission., Results: Levels of cf-DNA/NETs in patients who developed sepsis were significantly increased after trauma. In the early septic phase, DNase values in septic patients were significantly increased compared to patients without sepsis (P < 0.05). cf-DNA/NETs values correlated to values of DNase in all trauma patients and patients with uneventful recovery (P < 0.01) but not in septic patients. Recombinant DNase efficiently degraded NETs released by stimulated neutrophils in a concentration-dependent manner in vitro., Conclusions: DNase degrades NETs in a concentration-dependent manner and therefore could have a potential regulatory effect on NET formation in neutrophils. This may inhibit the antibacterial effects of NETs or protect the tissue from autodestruction in inadequate NETs release in septic patients.
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- 2012
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10. [Intralesional sclerotherapy of venous malformations in the hand with methyl tetradecyl sulfate].
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Lögters TT, Fürst G, Hakimi M, Windolf J, and Schädel-Höpfner M
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- Adult, Angiography, Digital Subtraction, Arteriovenous Malformations diagnosis, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Injections, Intravenous, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Male, Retreatment, Sclerosing Solutions, Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate, Young Adult, Arteriovenous Malformations therapy, Hand blood supply, Sclerotherapy methods, Wrist blood supply
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Congenital venous malformations (VM) at the hand are rare. VM consist of dysplastic venous vessels without progressive cellular proliferation. The therapy for VM is considerably different from that for vascular tumours (e. g., haemangiomas). Treatment options for vascular malformations are antithrombotic medication, local compression, resection of the VM, and obliteration of the lumina by percutaneous sclerosation. Here, the percutaneous sclerosation for the treatment of VM with sodium tetradecyl sulfate has been illustrated and discussed on the basis of 2 case reports., (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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- 2011
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11. Flexor tendon repair using a new suture technique: a comparative in vitro biomechanical study.
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Schädel-Höpfner M, Windolf J, Lögters TT, Hakimi M, and Celik I
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Introduction: The purpose of this experimental study was to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of two new four-strand core suture techniques for flexor tendon repair., Materials and Methods: The two new suture techniques (Marburg 1, Marburg 2) are characterized by four longitudinal stitches which are anchored by a circular or semicircular suture. They were compared with three commonly used core suture techniques (modified Kessler, Tsuge, Bunnell). Fifty porcine flexor tendons were randomly assigned to one of the five core suture techniques. Outcome measures included ultimate tensile strength, maximum of lengthening, mode of failure and 1 mm gap formation force., Results: The highest ultimate tensile strength was found for the modified Kessler technique (115 N). Both new techniques showed an ultimate load exceeding 50 N (57 N for Marburg 1, 54 N for Marburg 2). The Marburg 1 technique showed the highest gap resistance of all tested suture techniques. The Bunnell and Tsuge core suture techniques produced the poorest mechanical performance., Conclusion: From these experimental results, the new Marburg 1 core suture technique can be considered for flexor tendon repair in a clinical setting with the use of active motion protocols.
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- 2011
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12. Osteoarthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint.
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Kaufmann RA, Lögters TT, Verbruggen G, Windolf J, and Goitz RJ
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- Biomechanical Phenomena, Cartilage, Articular physiopathology, Disease Progression, Humans, Ligaments, Articular physiopathology, Osteophyte pathology, Radiography, Risk Factors, Finger Joint, Osteoarthritis diagnostic imaging, Osteoarthritis epidemiology, Osteoarthritis pathology, Osteoarthritis physiopathology
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Osteoarthritis occurs with the highest prevalence in the distal interphalangeal joint of the hand and has been divided into an erosive and a nonerosive form. The pathogenesis of the early stages of osteoarthritis is poorly understood, but considerable emphasis has been placed on the role of cartilage and subchondral bone as well as soft tissue structures such as collateral ligaments and tendons. Radiographic evaluation represents the most standardized method to quantify disease progression, with different systems having been developed for defining and grading radiographic features. This current concepts article examines the recent knowledge base regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, and evaluation of osteoarthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint., (Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2010
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13. Kynurenine inhibits chondrocyte proliferation and is increased in synovial fluid of patients with septic arthritis.
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Lögters TT, Laryea MD, Jäger M, Schädel-Höpfner M, Windolf J, Flohé S, Altrichter J, Scholz M, and Paunel-Görgülü AN
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Arthritis, Infectious microbiology, C-Reactive Protein analysis, Cell Proliferation, Cells, Cultured, Female, Humans, Kynurenine analysis, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, ROC Curve, Tryptophan analysis, Arthritis, Infectious metabolism, Chondrocytes physiology, Kynurenine physiology, Synovial Fluid chemistry
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Kynurenine, the major degradation product of tryptophan has been shown to directly damage various tissues. Its potential contribution to septic arthritis is unknown. In this study, we analyzed the putative diagnostic value of kynurenine for bacterial joint infection and its potential harmful effects on cartilage. In a prospective study 41 patients with a joint effusion who had undergone arthrocentesis were included. Tryptophan and kynurenine levels from synovial fluid were quantified by HPLC. Diagnostic value of kynurenine was evaluated and its effects on the proliferation of the chondrocyte cell line ATDC5 were determined. Synovial fluid kynurenine values from patients with septic arthritis (4.1 ± 0.8 µmol/L, n = 9) were significantly increased compared to patients with non-infectious inflammatory arthropathy (1.8 ± 0.2 µmol/L, n = 17) or osteoarthritis (1.2 ± 0.1 µmol/L, n = 15, p < 0.01). At a cut-off value of 2.28 µmol/L kynurenine had a sensitivity of 0.89 and a specificity of 0.87. Further, kynurenine inhibited chondrocyte (ATDC5) cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Septic arthritis is associated with significantly increased values of synovial kynurenine. Furthermore kynurenine inhibits proliferation of chondrocytes, which strongly suggests a pathophysiological effect of kynurenine on cartilage in inflammatory arthropathies., (© 2010 Orthopaedic Research Society.)
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- 2010
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14. Extracorporeal immune therapy with immobilized agonistic anti-Fas antibodies leads to transient reduction of circulating neutrophil numbers and limits tissue damage after hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation in a porcine model.
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Lögters TT, Altrichter J, Paunel-Görgülü A, Sager M, Witte I, Ott A, Sadek S, Baltes J, Bitu-Moreno J, Schek A, Müller W, Jeri T, Windolf J, and Scholz M
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Background: Hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation is associated with aberrant neutrophil activation and organ failure. This experimental porcine study was done to evaluate the effects of Fas-directed extracorporeal immune therapy with a leukocyte inhibition module (LIM) on hemodynamics, neutrophil tissue infiltration, and tissue damage after hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation., Methods: In a prospective controlled double-armed animal trial 24 Munich Mini Pigs (30.3 +/- 3.3 kg) were rapidly haemorrhaged to reach a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 35 +/- 5 mmHg, maintained hypotensive for 45 minutes, and then were resuscitated with Ringer' solution to baseline MAP. With beginning of resuscitation 12 pigs underwent extracorporeal immune therapy for 3 hours (LIM group) and 12 pigs were resuscitated according to standard medical care (SMC). Haemodynamics, haematologic, metabolic, and organ specific damage parameters were monitored. Neutrophil infiltration was analyzed histologically after 48 and 72 hours. Lipid peroxidation and apoptosis were specifically determined in lung, bowel, and liver., Results: In the LIM group, neutrophil counts were reduced versus SMC during extracorporeal immune therapy. After 72 hours, the haemodynamic parameters MAP and cardiac output (CO) were significantly better in the LIM group. Histological analyses showed reduction of shock-related neutrophil tissue infiltration in the LIM group, especially in the lungs. Lower amounts of apoptotic cells and lipid peroxidation were found in organs after LIM treatment., Conclusions: Transient Fas-directed extracorporeal immune therapy may protect from posthemorrhagic neutrophil tissue infiltration and tissue damage.
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- 2010
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15. Comment by the author.
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Lögters TT
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- 2009
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16. Increased plasma kynurenine values and kynurenine-tryptophan ratios after major trauma are early indicators for the development of sepsis.
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Lögters TT, Laryea MD, Altrichter J, Sokolowski J, Cinatl J, Reipen J, Linhart W, Windolf J, Scholz M, and Wild M
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Injury Severity Score, Kinetics, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Organ Failure blood, Multiple Organ Failure etiology, Sepsis etiology, Time Factors, Young Adult, Kynurenine blood, Sepsis blood, Tryptophan blood, Wounds and Injuries blood, Wounds and Injuries physiopathology
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Kynurenine, the major degradation product of tryptophan has been shown to directly damage tissues, but its possible contribution to posttraumatic morbidity is unknown. Here, we studied the kinetics of kynurenine in patients after major trauma and whether this correlates with the development of posttraumatic sepsis. Kynurenine and tryptophan levels of 60 multiple-injured patients with Injury Severity Score of more than 16 were quantified prospectively by high-performance liquid chromatography. Blood samples were obtained daily from admission until day 10 after admission. Significantly increased kynurenine values were detectable already at day 1 after admission in blood from patients who later developed sepsis, regardless of injury pattern (P < 0.01). In contrast, kynurenine values of nonsepsis patients remained low throughout the observation period. However, all patients exhibited significantly decreased tryptophan values versus healthy controls (P < 0.01). Moreover, significantly increased kynurenine-tryptophan ratios rapidly predicted subsequent sepsis, multiple organ failure, and death (P < 0.01). Both increased kynurenine values and kynurenine-tryptophan ratios predicted posttraumatic development of sepsis and organ failure. This ought to be validated in subsequent studies.
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- 2009
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17. Axillary nerve palsy after retrograde humeral nailing: clinical confirmation of an anatomical fear.
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Lögters TT, Wild M, Windolf J, and Linhart W
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- Aged, Follow-Up Studies, Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary instrumentation, Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary methods, Humans, Humeral Fractures diagnostic imaging, Injury Severity Score, Male, Nerve Regeneration physiology, Paralysis physiopathology, Radiography, Recovery of Function, Risk Assessment, Axilla innervation, Bone Nails adverse effects, Brachial Plexus injuries, Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary adverse effects, Humeral Fractures surgery, Paralysis etiology
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Introduction: Locked antegrade or retrograde nailing of humeral shaft and proximal humerus fractures is a well established treatment option. Anatomic-morphological studies revealed a potential high risk of axillary nerve injury within proximal interlocking screw insertion. However, clinical experiences do not seem to confirm this, as there is a lack of interlocking screw insertion associated axillary lesions in literature., Case Report: We report about a 69-year-old man with a humeral shaft fracture (AO-type 12-A3) stabilized by a retrograde implanted interlocking nail. Proximal interlocking screw insertion was performed in a posterior-to-anterior direction. The fracture healed uneventfully. In a follow-up examination 2 years later, an atrophy and paralysis of the deltoid muscle were visible. Electrophysiological evaluation confirmed an isolated axillary nerve injury. Nevertheless, the patient showed good functional recovery with almost free range of motion., Conclusion: Even for clinical practise proximal interlocking screw insertion is associated with a substantial risk of axillary nerve injury. Particularly for posterior-to-anterior screw insertion anatomic conditions should be considered. In spite of axillary nerve lesion, recovery of almost full shoulder function is possible by compensating the loss of deltoid function by rotator cuff muscles.
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- 2008
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18. Diagnostic Approach for Suspected Scaphoid Fractures in Children.
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Lögters TT, Linhart W, Schubert D, Windolf J, and Schädel-Höpfner M
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Scaphoid fractures in children are rare injuries. A complete scaphoid waist fracture in a 13-year-old boy after fall on the extended wrist is reported. Following early diagnosis by MRI, the fracture healed uneventful with conservative treatment. The appropriate diagnostic approach and the advantages of MRI for suspected scaphoid fractures in children are discussed.
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- 2008
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19. K-wire Arthrodesis and Coracoclavicular Augmentation of Complete Acromioclavicular Separations: Functional and Subjective Results.
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Lögters TT, Briem D, Lohde C, Janssen A, Rueger JM, Windolf J, and Linhart W
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Background: In recent years, there has been a trend from operative to conservative management of complete acromioclavicular separations. Despite this, surgical treatment is still recommended to manual workers and athletes, who account for a large part of the patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of type III separations according to Tossy managed by temporary arthrodesis of the acromioclavicular joint combined with coracoclavicular augmentation. Special attention was paid to sport exercising patients., Patients and Methods: In this study, 32 patients (mean age 39 years) with a complete acromioclavicular separation were investigated. All of them underwent a surgical treatment managed by temporary acromioclavicular arthrodesis with two parallel k-wires and augmentation of the coracoclavicular ligaments with a biodegradable cord (PDS). Functional outcome was assessed after an average follow-up of 36 months by using the Constant-Murley-, Neer- and DASH-score. Additionally, incidence of complications and subjective results were observed., Results: Evaluation of the data, obtained from the scores, revealed an excellent result for the Constant-Murley- and DASH-score for 84% of the patients. Regarding the Neer-score, 78% had an excellent outcome. Eighty-four percent of the patients assessed revealed an excellent to fair subjective result. Cosmetic reasons were most frequently the cause for discontentedness. Minor complications occurred in three patients without severe sequelae. All patients returned back to former working and sport activity level., Conclusion: Surgical treatment of complete acromioclavicular separations by temporary arthrodesis with two k-wires and coracoclavicualar PDS-augmentation results in good to excellent function. It is associated with a low complication rate and a high patient contentedness. Particularly for athletes in non-contact sports this surgical technique can still be recommended.
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- 2008
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