Background Finite element analysis (FEA) could advance the understanding of fracture fixation and guide the choice of surgical treatment. This study aimed to compare two internal fixation methods in the treatment of displaced proximal humeral fracture ...
Yan Shi, Junlin Zhou
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Use of blocked intramedullary shaft for the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures [PDF]
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of 31 patients with humeral diaphyseal fractures submitted to surgery with intramedullary shafts were studied. From these, four patients presented fractures at the shaft insertion site and were treated using a different
Chohfi, Milton +4 more
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Comparative analysis of bone fixation in patients with uncomplicated multiple fractures and fracture-dislocations of the forearm [PDF]
Introduction The functional anatomy of the forearm sets up requirements for the choice of fixation constructs and medical technologies of osteosynthesis to be used for particular localization and pattern of injury.
Aleksei A. Panov +2 more
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Controlled Release of Vancomycin and Tigecycline from an Orthopaedic Implant Coating Prevents Staphylococcus aureus Infection in an Open Fracture Animal Model. [PDF]
Introduction:Treatment of open fractures routinely involves multiple surgeries and delayed definitive fracture fixation because of concern for infection.
Bernthal, NM +7 more
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Reproducibilty of partial weight bearing [PDF]
Objectives: To find out whether partial weight bearing can be reproduced and retained. Design: In vivo experiment in normal subjects. Intervention: Training for partial weight bearing (25% of body weight) using bathroom scales.
Doyle, J +4 more
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Indications for implant removal after fracture healing: a review of the literature [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this review was to collect and summarize published data on the indications for implant removal after fracture healing, since these are not well defined and guidelines hardly exist.
A Husain +67 more
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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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. Objectives:. There is no definitive evidence to guide clinicians in their decision-making for implant choice regarding long or short intramedullary nails for unstable fracture patterns.
Laura E. Blum, MD +5 more
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Flexible intramedullary nailing in the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the femur in preschool children [PDF]
Femur fractures in preschool children are mostly treated in a conservative way, by means of spica cast immobilisation or skin traction. In school age children the use of flexible intramedullary nails (FIN) is widely used and promoted.
De Ridder, Koen, MORTIER, DIETER
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Tips and Tricks in Extracapsular Hip Fracture Fixation. [PDF]
Aside from the decision-making in how to fix an extracapsular hip fracture, surgeons must be conversant with systems, implants and how to maximize their potential in the shortest operative time.
Desai, A, Jacob, J, Trompeter, A
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