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High diagnostic value of synovial biopsy in periprosthetic joint infection of the hipBernd Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, Markgröningen 71706, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 471:956-64. 2013..The role of the synovial biopsy in the preoperative diagnosis of a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the hip has not been clearly defined...
[Minimally invasive posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty]B Fink
Klinik für Endoprothetik, Allgemeine und Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706, Markgröningen, Deutschland
Orthopade 41:382-9. 2012..Lower levels of muscle enzymes as a parameter for muscle trauma, could not be seen...- Hip revision arthroplasty in periprosthetic fractures of vancouver type B2 and B3Bernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen, Markgröningen, Germany
J Orthop Trauma 26:206-11. 2012.... - [Repair of chronic ruptures of the gluteus medius muscle using a nonresorbable patch]B Fink
Klinik für Endoprothetik, Allgemeine und Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706, Markgröningen, Deutschland
Oper Orthop Traumatol 24:23-9. 2012..Improvement of gait and limping by functional stabilization of the pelvis. Reduction of pain in the region of the greater trochanter... - Revision of late periprosthetic infections of total hip endoprostheses: pros and cons of different conceptsBernd Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
Int J Med Sci 6:287-95. 2009.... - Two-stage cementless revision of infected hip endoprosthesesBernd Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 467:1848-58. 2009..LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, therapeutic study... - The value of synovial biopsy, joint aspiration and C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of late peri-prosthetic infection of total knee replacementsB Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic, Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
J Bone Joint Surg Br 90:874-8. 2008..5% (95% 81.0 to 96.0 CI) and an accuracy of 78.1%. We found that biopsy was superior to joint aspiration and C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of late peri-prosthetic infection of total knee replacements... - [Technique of implantation of a cementless press-fit cup in revisions with severe bone defects]Bernd Fink
Klinik für Endoprothetik, Allgemeine und Rheumorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen
Oper Orthop Traumatol 20:157-67. 2008..Revision of loose cups of total hip arthroplasties. Implantation and solid fixation of a cementless press-fit cup to restore painless joint function... - Short-term results of hip revisions with a curved cementless modular stem in association with the surgical approachBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706, Markgröningen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:65-73. 2009..A prospective study was designed to test the hypothesis that short-term results after hip revisions are in association with the surgical approach with lower clinical scores for the transfemoral approach... - [Treatment of femoroacetabular impingement using a minimally invasive anterior approach]Bernd Fink
Orthopadische Klinik, Markgröningen, Germany
Oper Orthop Traumatol 22:17-27. 2010..Treatment of femoracetabular impingement to prevent or delay the development of secondary osteoarthritis of the hip. Improvement of the mechanical limitation of the range of motion of the hip joint. Pain-free movement of the hip... - Bone regeneration in the proximal femur following implantation of modular revision stems with distal fixationBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 131:465-70. 2011..A quantitative analysis of the response of proximal femur bone to implantation of revision stems with distal fixation and of the factors that affect that response has not previously been published... - Comparison of a minimally invasive posterior approach and the standard posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty A prospective and comparative studyBernd Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
J Orthop Surg Res 5:46. 2010..abstract:.. - Articulating spacers used in two-stage revision of infected hip and knee prostheses abrade with timeBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 469:1095-102. 2011..Articulating spacers used in two-stage revision surgery of infected prostheses have the potential to abrade and subsequently induce third-body wear of the new prosthesis... - [Exchange of acetabular cups with severe bone defects using antiprotrusion cages]Bernd Fink
Orthopadische Klinik, Markgröningen, Germany
Oper Orthop Traumatol 22:256-67. 2010..Replacement of a loosened acetabular cup attended by massive bone defects involving both columns. Acetabular restoration and proof fixation of a new acetabular cup to restore a pain-free joint function... - Sufficient release of antibiotic by a spacer 6 weeks after implantation in two-stage revision of infected hip prosthesesBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 469:3141-7. 2011..Although antibiotic-loaded spacers are commonly used to treat periprosthetic infections, it is unclear whether spacers continue to release bactericidal levels of antibiotic 6 weeks after implantation... - [Logistic requirements and biopsy of periprosthetic infections: what should be taken into consideration?]B Fink
Klinik für Endoprothetik, Allgemeine und Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgröningen, Deutschland
Orthopade 41:15-9. 2012..It is preferable to repeating an aspiration when data are unclear, i.e. in cases of potentially false positives or negatives results of aspiration... 
Morphologic changes in the vastus medialis muscle in patients with osteoarthritis of the kneeBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen, Markgröningen, Germany
Arthritis Rheum 56:3626-33. 2007..To investigate the frequency of structural changes in the vastus medialis muscle in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee...- A modified transfemoral approach using modular cementless revision stemsBernd Fink
Department of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Ortho paedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Markgröningen, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 462:105-14. 2007..The modified transfemoral approach in combination with a curved, modular revision stem showed reproducibly good results concerning union of the bony flap and subsidence of the stem if the fixation zone was not less than 3 cm... - Surface replacement of the humeral head in rheumatoid arthritisBernd Fink
Department of Endoprosthetic, General Orthopaedic and Rheuma Surgery, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71703 Markgröningen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 124:366-73. 2004..The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the results of this surface replacement as a hemiarthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis... - Periprosthetic fractures of the femur associated with hip arthroplastyBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic of Markgröningen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 125:433-42. 2005.... - The influence of callus distraction on the growth plateBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Clinic Markgroeningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706 Markgroeningen, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 127:417-23. 2007..This study was designed to investigate the morphology, thickness and cellularity of the growth plate during callus distraction performed in the immediate vicinity of the growth plate... - Modified transfemoral approach to revision arthroplasty with uncemented modular revision stemsBernd Fink
Klinik für Endoprothetik, Allgemeine und Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, D 71706, Markgröningen, Deutschland
Oper Orthop Traumatol 19:32-55. 2007..Removal of a loose or fractured stem in total hip arthroplasty. Implantation and secure fixation of a modular uncemented revision stem to restore painless joint function... - Distal interlocking screws with a modular revision stem for revision total hip arthroplasty in severe bone defectsBernd Fink
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Markgröningen, Germany
J Arthroplasty 25:759-65. 2010..9 points preoperatively to 75 +/- 10 points at 24 months. This concept of additional stem fixation with distal interlocking screws represents a useful treatment option for revision arthroplasty in rare cases of a defective isthmus... - High rate of infection control with one-stage revision of septic knee prostheses excluding MRSA and MRSEJoachim Singer
Clinic of Joint Replacement, General and Rheumatic Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen gGmbH, Kurt Lindemann Weg 10, 71706, Markgröningen, Germany
Clin Orthop Relat Res 470:1461-71. 2012..The rate of infection control for one-stage revision of infected knee arthroplasties is unclear as are the factors influencing infection control. Such factors include duration of infection and the type of infected prosthesis... - Survival analysis and longterm results of elbow synovectomy in rheumatoid arthritisMartin Fuerst
Department of Orthopaedics, Clinic of Joint Replacement, , Germany
J Rheumatol 33:892-6. 2006..The mean preoperative Larsen stage was 3.11, which decreased significantly to 3.66 at followup. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that synovectomy is a safe and effective procedure in differential treatment of RA of the elbow... - [Modern three-piece total ankle replacement. Frequency and causes of luxation and premature wear of the polyethylene bearing]A H Hoffmann
Abteilung Endoprothetik, Allgemeine Orthopädie und Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, Markgröningen, Deutschland
Orthopade 36:908-12, 914-6. 2007..Causes of failure of the mobile bearing are mostly found in incorrect indication, incorrect soft tissue balancing, incorrect positioning of components, implantation in ankles with hindfoot malalignment and ankle instability... - [Principles of fixation of the cementless modular revision stem Revitan]B Fink
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Unfallchirurg 108:1029-32, 1034-7. 2005..CONCLUSION: Different approaches for implantation lead to different fixation techniques of a curved revision stem. This should be considered by analysing postoperative sintering rates of cementless revision stems... - Results of elbow endoprostheses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in correlation with previous operationsBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, Clinic for Rheumatology Bad Bramstedt, University of Hamburg, Germany
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 11:360-7. 2002..We conclude that resection interposition arthroplasty seems to be associated with complications and failures when a subsequent endoprosthesis is used... - Histomorphometry of distraction osteogenesis during experimental tibial lengtheningBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, University of Hamburg Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, D 20246 Hamburg, Germany
J Orthop Trauma 17:113-8. 2003..The aim of the current study was to analyze distraction osteogenesis histomorphometrically to investigate the amount of enchondral ossification adjacent to intramembranous ossification... - Midterm results of "thrust plate" prosthesisBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf, Germany
J Arthroplasty 22:703-10. 2007..Thrust plate prosthesis is not an alternative to stemmed endoprostheses. It may be rarely indicated in very young patients where, because of their age, several revision operations can be expected... - Bilaterally increased VEGF-levels in muscles during experimental unilateral callus distractionNils Hansen-Algenstaedt
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, 20246, Germany
J Orthop Res 21:805-12. 2003.... - High migration rate of two types of threaded acetabular cupsBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 124:17-25. 2004..Survivorship analysis was performed on 479 Link V-type threaded cups and on 110 modified V-type Bad Bramstedt cups (a modification of the Link V-type cup since 1993 with a smaller primary coil) to evaluate the effect of the modifications... - The DUROM cup humeral surface replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritisMartin Fuerst
Department of Orthopedics, Rheumaklinik Bad Bramstedt, OskarAlexander Strasse 26, D 24576, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
J Bone Joint Surg Am 89:1756-62. 2007..The aim of this study was to evaluate the midterm results of the DUROM cup surface replacement for patients with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the glenohumeral joint... - Degenerative changes of the interface membrane as a possible reason for prosthesis looseningGerhard Krohmer
Institute of Pathology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
Histol Histopathol 23:925-33. 2008..The aim of the present study was to perform a comparative evaluation of septic and aseptic interface membranes, assessing histological features, inflammatory infiltrate, and expression of inflammatory cytokines... - The DUROM cup humeral surface replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Surgical techniqueMartin Fuerst
Department of Orthopedics, Rheumaklinik Bad Bramstedt, Bad Bramstedt, Germany
J Bone Joint Surg Am 90:287-98. 2008..The aim of this study was to evaluate the midterm results of the DUROM cup surface replacement for patients with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the glenohumeral joint... - Dislocation of the polyethylene liner in hip arthroplasty: 6 patients with dislocation within 3 yearsOliver Niggemeyer
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital of Hamburg, Germany
Acta Orthop Scand 73:403-6. 2002..This early complication may be difficult to diagnose because of normal radiographs. We suggest that the manufacturer should provide the insert with a metal marker to make this complication easier to detect... - Monitoring of bone formation during distraction osteogenesis via osteocalcin: a time sequence study in dogsBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, University of Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
J Orthop Sci 7:557-61. 2002.... - The thrust plate prosthesis in patients with aseptic osteonecrosis of the femoral headBernd Fink
Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf, Germany
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 122:499-505. 2002..Depending on the etiology of the femoral head necrosis, the TPP might lead to early failures... - Analysis of pigmented villonodular synovitis with genome-wide complementary DNA microarray and tissue array technology reveals insight into potential novel therapeutic approachesKatharina Finis
German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
Arthritis Rheum 54:1009-19. 2006..The gene and protein expression patterns suggest that the ongoing proliferation in PVNS is sustained by apoptosis resistance. This result suggests the possibility of a potential novel therapeutic intervention against PVNS...