Radiographic Outcomes of Intramedullary Fixation of the Distal Fibula in Unstable Ankle Fractures
Category: Trauma; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Intramedullary fixation of the distal fibula in unstable ankle fractures provides an alternative treatment strategy to traditional techniques and may reduce the complication profile.
Connor Delman MD+6 more
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Traumatic spinal cord injury caused by suspected hyperflexion of the atlantoaxial joint in a 10-year-old cat [PDF]
Case summary: A 10-year-old cat presented 5 days after a traumatic event with acute recumbency followed by some clinical improvement. The neuroanatomical localisation was the C1–C5 spinal cord segments.
Hammond, Gawain+2 more
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Hip Fractures: Relevant Anatomy, Classification, and Biomechanics of Fracture and Fixation
Introduction: Hip fractures represent an important health-care dilemma, costing the US$ billions annually. Hip fractures can diminish quality of life and significantly increase morbidity and mortality if not properly treated.
Young Lu, Harmeeth S. Uppal
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Role of Intramedullary Fibular Fixation: Strategies for Addressing Complex Pilon Fractures [PDF]
Aim and background: Pilon fractures are usually the result of a high-energy mechanism and are widely considered more of a soft tissue injury secondary to the high rates of soft tissue complications that arise from them.
Kyle Auger+3 more
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Metacarpal Neck Fractures: A Review of Surgical Indications and Techniques [PDF]
Context: Hand injuries are a common emergency department presentation. Metacarpal fractures account for 40% of all hand fractures and can be seen in the setting of low or high energy trauma.
Ilyas, A. M.+3 more
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Peri-Implant Fractures Distal to an Antegrade Femoral Nail: A Case Series [PDF]
Peri-implant fractures distal to an antegrade femoral nail are uncommon injuries, with no current consensus on the best treatment modality. We are presenting three cases of periimplant fractures distal to an antegrade femoral nail.
T Jegathesan, Ernest-Kwek BK
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Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures [PDF]
Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The current gold-standard for unstable distal fibula fractures is plate and screw fixation; however, intramedullary distal fibular fixation is becoming more commonplace. Although surgeons may consider this technique only for patients requiring extra soft tissue protection, recent studies are showing that it is a ...
Andrew E. Hanselman+2 more
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Operative treatment of dislocated midshaft clavicular fractures: Plate or intramedullary nail fixation?: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
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Dijkgraaf, M.G.W. (Marcel)+8 more
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New design interlocking nail and plate fixation was used in comminuted femur fracture in an old dog that the results showed primary bone healing and she had been quickly weight baring in fifteenth day after surgery, and could be walk in twenty day after ...
Piyabongkarn Damrongdej
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Intramedullary Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures: Early US Experience
Category: Hindfoot; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The fixation of displaced intraarticular fractures of the calcaneus have posed many challenges for the surgeon, including an anatomic reduction, fracture stabilization, and soft tissue concerns.
Kevin C. Anderson MD
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