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BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2019 Background Although use of a dynamic hip screw (DHS) for stable intertrochanteric hip fracture fixation has been successfully applied in fracture healing for more than 20 years, DHS fixation on unstable intertrochanteric fractures still has a high ...
Hsu-Fu Wu +4 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019 BackgroundProximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are the third most common fracture in older patients. The purpose of the study was to prospectively evaluate the outcomes of PHF fixation with a locking blade nail (LBN) or locking plate (PHILOS) osteosynthesis
J. Plath +6 more
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Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2019 Introduction: Patella fractures managed by fixation with metal implants often cause local soft tissue irritation and necessitate implant removal. An alternative is to utilize suture-based fixation methods.
G. K. Shea +5 more
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Communicating Study Results to Our Patients: Which Way Is Best? [PDF]
, 2008 Before we are able to communicate evidence and evidence results to patients we must first be familiar with the common ways by which results may be presented to our patients. We describe five approaches (relative risk, risk reduction, odds ratio, absolute
Petrisor, BA, Tornetta III, Paul
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Varus Malunion as an Outcome of Pertrochanteric Fracture Fixation
The Annals of African SurgeryBackground: Despite the high incidence of pertrochanteric fractures in African countries, there are insufficient data on radiographic outcomes of fixation. Previous studies focused on cut-out as an outcome measure.
Wanjiku Njongo +2 more
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Risk Factors for Infection After Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: Analysis of Impact on Cost of Care
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2022 Purpose: Infection after distal radius fracture fixation can be a devastating complication, leading to potential hardware removal, prolonged antibiotic courses, multiple office visits, and increased costs.
Ryan S. Constantine, MD +4 more
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Biomechanical Tolerance of Whole Lumbar Spines in Straightened Posture Subjected to Axial Acceleration [PDF]
, 2017 Quantification of biomechanical tolerance is necessary for injury prediction and protection of vehicular occupants. This study experimentally quantified lumbar spine axial tolerance during accelerative environments simulating a variety of military and ...
Baisden, Jamie L. +9 more
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Total hip arthroplasty for intertrochanteric fracture fixation failure
European Journal of Medical Research, 2019 BackgroundIntertrochanteric fracture is a common fracture suffered by elderly patients. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is regarded as a salvage operation to restore hip joint function after fixation failure, which remains somewhat controversial due to some
Liyun Liu +6 more
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The Effects of Interlocking a Universal Hip Cementless Stem on Implant Subsidence and Mechanical Properties of Cadaveric Canine Femora. [PDF]
, 2016 ObjectiveTo determine if an interlocking bolt would limit subsidence of the biological fixation universal hip (BFX(®)) femoral stem under cyclic loading and enhance construct stiffness, yield, and failure properties.Study designEx vivo biomechanical ...
Buks, Yonathan +3 more
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Endoscopic-Assisted Fibula Reduction With Full Percutaneous Fixation of Ankle Fracture Dislocation
Arthroscopy TechniquesAnkle fracture is one of the most commonly encountered fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation is the gold standard of treatment. However, minimally invasive fixation of ankle fracture is gaining popularity among foot and ankle surgeons as the ...
Chau Ming Hong, M.B.Ch.B., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth.), M.R.C.S.Ed. +1 more
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