Browsing Research Articles (Orthopaedic Surgery) by UP Author "Le Roux, Theo L.B."

Browsing Research Articles (Orthopaedic Surgery) by UP Author "Le Roux, Theo L.B."

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  • Bilateral ankylosis of the hip : a case report 
    Du Plessis, Leonore; Le Roux, Theo L.B. (Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2013)
    Bilateral ankylosis of the hip is a surgical challenge even to the experienced surgeon. We present a case of bilateral ankylosis of the hips and review of literature in order to see if there are any tips and tricks to be ...
  • The classification of chronic osteomyelitis 
    Marais, L.C.; Ferreira, N.; Aldous, C.; Le Roux, Theo L.B. (South African Orthopaedic Association, 2014)
    As a result of the heterogeneous nature of chronic osteomyelitis and the complexity of management strategy formulation, more than ten classification systems have been published over the past 40 years. Historical systems, used ...
  • Hepatitis C virus and the risk to the healthcare worker 
    Greyling, Pauline; Le Roux, Theo L.B.; Botha, Liesl (South African Orthopaedic Association, 2014)
    The risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission is six times higher per needle-stick exposure than is the risk of HIV infection (1.8% vs 0.3%). The prevalence of HCV in South Africa is not known but estimated to be ...
  • Low grade chondrosarcoma : is long-term follow-up necessary? 
    Steyn, R.; Le Roux, Theo L.B.; Snyckers, Christian Hugo; McLoughlin, H.A. (Media 24 & South African Orthopaedic Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: Currently, the follow-up regimen for patients treated for low-grade chondrosarcoma is similar to that of all chondrosarcomas. It is possible that low-grade chondrosarcoma may have a far more benign course ...
  • The management of chronic osteomyelitis : Part I – Diagnostic work-up and surgical principles 
    Marais, L.C.; Ferreira, N.; Aldous, C.; Le Roux, Theo L.B. (South African Orthopaedic Association, 2014)
    To date, no evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis exist. Owing to certain similarities, treatment philosophies applicable to musculoskeletal tumour surgery may be applied in the management ...
  • The outcome of treatment of chronic osteomyelitis according to an integrated approach 
    Marais, Leonard C.; Ferreira, Nando; Aldous, Colleen; Le Roux, Theo L.B. (Springer, 2016-07-01)
    Previous classification systems of chronic osteomyelitis have failed to provide objective and pragmatic guidelines for selection of the appropriate treatment strategy. In this study, we assessed the short-term ...
  • Periprosthetic fungal infections : be alert clinical cases and review of the literature 
    Botha, Liesl; Le Roux, Theo L.B.; McLoughlin, Heather (South African Orthopaedic Association, 2016)
    The increasing rate of arthroplasty, revisions and resistance to antibiotics has increased the risk for fungal infections. Different treatment modalities exist: suppressive therapy, debridement with retained prosthesis, ...