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Intramedullary Nailing vs Sliding Hip Screw in Trochanteric Fracture Management

JAMA Network Open, 2023
Key Points Question Does fixation of trochanteric fractures with an intramedullary nail (IMN) lead to superior 1-year outcomes compared with a sliding hip screw (SHS)? Findings In this large multicenter randomized clinical trial of 850 patients comparing
E. Schemitsch, L. Nowak, A. Schulz, O. Brink, R. Poolman, S. Mehta, D. Stengel, Chang-Qing Zhang, Saúl Martinez, B. Kinner, T. Chesser, M. Bhandari   +11 more
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Cost Comparison of Kirschner Wire Versus Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures

HAND, 2021
Background Intramedullary screw fixation is a relatively new technique for fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. The objective of this study was to compare health care–associated costs and outcomes for intramedullary screw versus Kirschner ...
C. F. Brewer, Quillian Young-Sing, A. Sierakowski   +2 more
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Intramedullary compression screw fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures

EFORT Open Reviews, 2020
The intramedullary headless compression screw (IMCS) technique represents a reliable alternative to percutaneous Kirschner-wire and plate fixation with minimal complications.
M. Guidi, F. S. Frueh, I. Besmens, M. Calcagni   +3 more
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The Libyan civil conflict : selected case series of orthopaedic trauma managed in Malta in 2014 [PDF]

, 2015
Aim: The purpose of this series of cases was to analyse our management of orthopaedic trauma casualties in the Libyan civil war crisis in the European summer of 2014. We looked at both damage control orthopaedics and for case variety of war trauma at a
Borg, Joseph N., Mifsud, Max, Mizzi, Colin, Ng, Colin   +3 more
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New simple unicortex locking intramedullary fixation of forearm shaft fracture: A Case report

Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2019
We have used nonlocking nails in patients with small intramedullary canals for the fixation of segmental fractures of the radius and ulna. We report a patient with the Monteggia fracture dislocation (the ulnar shaft segmental fracture) treated by new ...
Hyon-Chol Kim, Hak-Su Kim
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The management of segmental tibial shaft fractures: A systematic review. [PDF]

, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Segmental tibial fractures are complex injuries associated with significant soft tissue damage that are difficult to treat. This study aimed to identify the most effective method of treating segmental tibial fractures.
Hing, CB, Little, ZE, McMahon, SE, Smith, TO, Trompeter, A   +4 more
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Fibula Fracture: Plate versus Nail Fixation

Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 2020
Backgroud Intramedullary fixation has only uncommonly been used in the fibula although it may confer some advantages. Our goal was to investigate a single surgeon's learning curve with initial usage of an intramedullary device for fibular fixation based ...
H. Bäcker, J. T. Vosseller
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Outcome of Intramedullary Stainless steel Rush pins for the treatment of Pediatric diaphyseal forearm bone fracture

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2016
Background & Objectives: Pediatric forearm bone fractures are common orthopedic injuries. Generally, these fractures can be successfully managed with closed reduction and casting however operative fixation may be required.
Poojan Kumar Rokaya, Mangal Rawa, Javed Ahmad Khan   +2 more
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Critical-Sized Bone Defects: Sequence and Planning. [PDF]

, 2017
Bone defects associated with open fractures require a careful approach and planning. At initial presentation, an emergent irrigation and debridement is required.
Abell, Apostle, Benson, Blum, Bosse, Breccia, Brewster, Brumback, Burston, Carver, D'Alleyrand, Dedmond, Dellinger, Dumbre Patil, Fischer, Fleming, Gerken, Gustilo, Gustilo, Henley, Hoff, Jenkinson, Johnson, Kao, Kirkup, Lack, Lee, Lee, Luchette, Mnif, Mohammad, Morelli, Moues, Murray, Palmer, Papakostidis, Patzakis, Patzakis, Pollak, Redfern, Rodriguez, Smith, Stannard, Templeman, Tornetta, Webb, Yaremchuk, Zalavras   +47 more
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Comparison of intramedullary and extramedullary fixation of stable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly: a prospective randomised controlled trial exploring hidden perioperative blood loss [PDF]

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2016
BackgroundHip fracture is a severe and common injury that occurs predominantly in the elderly. Blood loss in the perioperative period is associated with a greater risk of dying in anaemic patients.
L. Cai, Te Wang, Lu Di, Wei Hu, Jian-shun Wang   +4 more
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