Cast-Related complications in patients with limb fractures: A cross-sectional study
Background and Objectives: Casting is the most commonly used method of treating fractures and protecting injured limbs. Nevertheless, inappropriate casting can cause severe complications.
Mahsa Dadkhah-Tehrani +2 more
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Conservative management versus open reduction and internal fixation for mid-shaft clavicle fractures in adults - The Clavicle Trial: Study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Clavicle fractures account for around 4% of all fractures and up to 44% of fractures of the shoulder girdle. Fractures of the middle third (or mid-shaft) account for approximately 80% of all clavicle fractures.
Cobiella Carlos +71 more
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Contemporary clinical practice is progressively shifting towards percutaneous minimally invasive surgery. Conversely, the incorporation of transverse connectors in the design of spinal fixation systems is associated with more invasive open surgical ...
Klaudia Szkoda-Poliszuk +3 more
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Borehole Analysis with the Modification of RQD Value
The most common classification method of drill cores is the Rock Quality Designation (RQD) value, which indicates the percentage of rock cores longer than 10 cm in a given core section.
Gábor Somodi, Balázs Vásárhelyi
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Combined pubic rami and sacral osteoporotic fractures: a prospective study [PDF]
Background - Pelvic osteoporotic fractures (POFs) are often associated with considerable morbidity and mortality mainly as a result of infections and cardiovascular events.
Alnaib, Mustafa +13 more
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ON THE SPECIFIC STATE OF CRUSTAL STRESSES IN INTRACONTINENTAL OROGENS
The article presents a systematic review of the available tectonophysical data on the state of crustal uplifts and basins in intracontinental orogens. Based on results of the tectonophysical analysis of data on earthquake focal mechanisms for the Altai ...
Yu. L. Rebetsky
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Hypothesis: We hypothesized that the modified Fragility Index (mFI) would predict complications in patients older than 50 years who underwent operative intervention for a proximal humerus fracture.
Daniel R. Evans, MSc +10 more
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Warwick hip trauma study : a randomised clinical trial comparing interventions to improve outcomes in internally fixed intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur : protocol for The WHiT Study [PDF]
Background Controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment for patients with displaced intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur. The recognised treatment alternatives are arthroplasty and internal fixation.
Costa, Matthew L. +15 more
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Neurovascular complications in displaced extension-type supracondylar fractures in children : outcome of conservative management [PDF]
Includes bibliographical referencesThe aim of our study was to review our conservative management of neurovascular complications in displaced extension-type supracond ylar fractures of the humerus in children. We critically analysed the outcomes.
Louw, Frederik Marthinus
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Phalen’s test. Classic or modern?
Objective: to compare the sensitivity and specificity of the classic and modified Phalen test and to give recommendations on the expediency of using the tests in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods.
Irakli B. Goginava +3 more
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