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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020 Introduction: Ankle fractures account for about 9% of all fractures in adults. Open reduction and internal fixation is the preferred treatment for such injuries. However, surgery is not free of complications, and outcomes following surgery are not always
Rajeev Dwivedi +3 more
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Comparison of supervised exercise and home exercise after ankle fracture [PDF]
, 2019 Ankle fractures are common fractures of the lower extremities that have an incidence rate of 101 fractures per 100.000 person-years. It is not clear which rehabilitation intervention should be performed after an ankle fracture. The aims of this study are
Büker, Nihal +2 more
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Гений oртопедии, 2022 Background Management of patients with sequelae of intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia continues to be a substantial clinical challenge in orthopaedic trauma due to the high incidence, poor outcomes and high disability rate.
Oleg А. Kauts +6 more
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Subjective skeletal discomfort measured using a comfort questionnaire following a load carriage exercise [PDF]
, 2001 Objective: Limited research has been conducted into the effect of load carriage on discomfort and injuries. This study aimed to determine the skeletal discomfort for part-time soldiers who completed a 1-hour field march carrying 24 kg.
Melnitchouk, W. +2 more
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Clinical value of the Ottawa ankle rules for diagnosis of fractures in acute ankle injuries.
PLoS ONE, 2013 BackgroundThe Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) are clinical decision guidelines used to identify whether patients with ankle injuries need to undergo radiography. The OAR have been proven that their application reduces unnecessary radiography.
Xin Wang +3 more
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Intramedullary Nailing of Periarticular Fractures [PDF]
, 2018 Plate fixation has historically been the preferred surgical treatment method for periarticular fractures of the lower extremity. This trend has stemmed from difficulties with fracture reduction and concerns of inadequate fixation with intramedullary ...
Gaski, Greg +3 more
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Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2022 Background: Societal changes that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the epidemiology of ankle fractures. The aim of this study was to assess trends in emergency department visits for ankle fractures from 2019 to 2020 in the United ...
Kevin Mo MHA +6 more
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Assessment and diagnosis of acute limb compartment syndrome: A literature review [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Compartment syndrome is a collection of symptoms that signal increased pressure in the muscle compartment and results in compromised tissue perfusion.
Ali, Parveen +2 more
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The Ottawa ankle rules for the use of diagnostic X-ray in after hours medical centres in New Zealand [PDF]
, 2002 Aims: The aims of this study were to measure baseline use of Ottawa ankle rules (OAR), validate the OAR and, if appropriate, explore the impact of implementing the Rules on X-ray rates in a primary care, after hours medical centre setting. Methods:
Dowell, Anthony +6 more
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Bamboo Medical Application: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review presents a structured classification of bamboo's current use in healthcare. It organizes applications into medical textiles and medical devices, with further divisions based on function and level of invasiveness. It also examines material utilization based on bamboo's structural role, highlighting how it supports both protective and ...
Haymanot Beza Lamesgin +3 more
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