Schulthess-Klinik

Procedural Complications and Implant Cutout of the SpineJack®-System in Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis of 204 Implants from a Level-1 Trauma Center

Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.ObjectivesImplant-related complications of SpineJack® stent-kyphoplasty, particularly endplate cutout, remain poorly characterized. This study determined the incidence of procedural complications, with a focus on cutout, and identified assoc...

Determination of inter-individual differences in humeral head centre translations in subjects with healthy shoulders

Abstract The aims of this study were to (i) quantify glenohumeral (GH) joint translations in healthy shoulders, (ii) assess subject-specific variability in GH translations, (iii) determine whether bony joint geometry (glenoid height, width, retroversion, inclination, GH aspherici...

Arthrogenic muscle inhibition and quadriceps activation failure: Reconciling terminology and clinical perspectives across recovery phases

Abstract Quadriceps activation failure, defined as the inability to fully activate the quadriceps during a maximal voluntary contraction, is a common consequence of anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. Although often attributed to arthrogenic muscle inhibition, a...

Multi-objective computational design optimization of a Total Disc Replacement implant

Abstract While cervical arthroplasty using Total Disc Replacement (TDR) implants is an established treatment for persistent neck and arm pain, revision rates limit it from reaching its full potential. To address the underlying complications, we developed finite element simulation...

The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Pain and Functional Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review

Introduction Outcomes after rotator cuff repair are commonly evaluated in terms of structural healing and surgical technique. However, psychological factors may also influence patients’ experience of pain and functional recovery. Increasing attention has therefore been directed t...

Not just alignment: body shape influences adult spinal deformity biomechanics

Abstract Purpose Adult spinal deformity (ASD) alters sagittal alignment and trunk centre of mass location, increasing spinal loading. Current clinical assessment of ASD primarily focuses on alignment parameters disregarding patient’s body shape variability. This study aimed to ev...