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Objective: The ideal tension on a cable is affected by several factors, and the tensioning process is a relatively complex procedure. Individual variations can occur during tensioning, and the strain applied by residents at different training levels has not been previously questioned. For this purpose, we investigated the variations in the peak tensions applied by orthopedic residents, using a cable fixation model created on sheep femur. Methods: The experiment was conducted on the distal diaphysis of a 1-year-old sheep femur. A cobalt chrome cable, tensioned with a strain-meter integrated tensioner, was utilized to stabilize a prosthetic stem. The minimum tension required for a stable fixation under 8 N/m torque was recorded. Strain measurements of 120 trials of 12 residents were recorded and compared to their experience level and to the measured optimal tension. Results: The mean tension required for a stable fixation was 550 ± 45 N. The overall measured tension load was 540.3 ± 262.9 N. The mean tension provided by the 12 residents were between 175.7 ± 33.7 N and 875.5 ± 222.9 N. A significant difference was found between their highest and the lowest values (P < .0001). The level of experience was not correlated with the mean tension applied (P = .89) or with the difference of the minimum and the maximum tension (P = .81). The intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated as 0.1361 (95% CI, 0.02338-0.4242). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the residents' decisions for the cable strain are not consistent or predictable, with high variations from the optimal value, regardless of their experience level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scapulothoracic arthrodesis (STA) is carried out by fixing the scapula to thoracic ribs which in turn allows the patient suffering from Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy to carry out shoulder‐joint dependent activities of daily living. A biomechanical analysis of this procedure has not been conducted in the literature and, for the first time, this study investigates the finite element calculated glenohumeral‐applied load distributions on ribs by creating a post‐STA model. Three loading directions on the glenohumeral joint are designated: anterior‐posterior, superior‐inferior, and lateral‐medial. Reaction forces on the ribs are calculated based on the glenoid force percent. Simulations are repeated by removing a singular rib contact to observe the change in force distributions in the case of missing levels or failed bonding as well as the impact of clavicle osteotomy. Total load distribution is observed highest at T2 followed by T3 and T6. In the T2 missing scenario, total loads on T3 and T4 increase. In the T4 missing case, the most affected level is T3. In the T6 missing scenario, total loads on T5 and T7 increase. In the clavicular osteotomy scenario, all levels' loads increase; the highest is recorded in T7 by 460%, followed by T5, T4, T2, T6, and T3. While all levels contribute to fixation strength, T2 is subjected to the highest loads, and, in the missing level scenarios, the loads are tolerated sufficiently by the remaining levels. Missing T4 scenario has the least effect on the system, which is interpreted as potentially the only skippable level of fixation. Clavicular osteotomy has the highest effect on the arthrodesis site. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Context: Ideal rehabilitation method following arthroscopic capsulolabral repair surgery for anterior shoulder instability has not been proven yet. Although rapid or slow protocols were compared previously, home- or hospital-based protocols were not questioned before. Objective: The aim of this prospective unrandomized controlled clinical trial is to compare the clinical outcomes of home-based and hospital-based rehabilitation programs following arthroscopic Bankart repair. Design: Nonrandomized controlled trial. Setting: Orthopedics and physical therapy units of a single institution. Patients: Fifty-four patients (49 males and 5 females) with an average age of 30.5 (9.1) years, who underwent arthroscopic capsulolabral repair and met the inclusion criteria, with at least 1-year follow-up were allocated into 2 groups: home-based (n = 33) and hospital-based (n = 21) groups. Interventions: Both groups received identical rehabilitation programs. Patients in the home-based group were called for follow-up every 3 weeks. Patients in the hospital-based group admitted for therapy every other day for a total of 6 to 8 weeks. Both groups were followed identically after the eighth week and the rehabilitation program continued for 6 months. Main Outcome Measures: Clinical outcomes were assessed using Disabilities of Arm Shoulder Hand, Constant, and Rowe scores. Mann–Whitney U test was used to compare the results in both groups. Wilcoxon test was used for determining the progress in each group. Results: Groups were age and gender matched (P =.61, P =.69). Average number of treatment sessions was 13.8 (7.3) for patients in the hospital-based group. Preoperative Disabilities of Arm Shoulder Hand (27.46 [11.81] vs 32.53 [16.42], P =.22), Constant (58.23 [14.23] vs 54.17 [10.46], P =.13), and Rowe (51.72 [15.36] vs 43.81 [19.16], P =.12) scores were similar between groups. Postoperative scores at sixth month were significantly improved in each group (P =.001, P =.001, and P =.001). No significant difference was observed between 2 groups regarding clinical scores in any time point. Conclusions: We have, therefore, concluded that a controlled home-based exercise program is as effective as hospital-based rehabilitation following arthroscopic capsulolabral repair for anterior shoulder instability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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