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Fixation techniques in lower extremity correction osteotomies and fractures in mild-to-severe osteogenesis imperfecta patients: evaluation of the results and complications

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023
Introduction Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder leading to multiple fractures and deformities. Intramedullary rods have been used in the surgical treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta for decades.
Abdulsamet Emet, Engin Turkay Yilmaz, Murat Danisman, Cemalettin Aksoy, Guney Yilmaz   +4 more
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Single stage bilateral flexible intramedullary fixation of periprosthetic distal femur fractures

Arthroplasty Today, 2019
We present a patient with bilateral Rorabeck II/Su III periprosthetic distal femur fractures treated successfully with bilateral single stage flexible intramedullary fixation.
David C. Neal, MD, Varun Sambhariya, MD, Shawn K. Rahman, BSA, Apollo Tran, BS, Russell A. Wagner, MD   +4 more
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Outcomes of intramedullary steinmann pin fixation for concurrent fibula fracture in comminuted tibia shaft or distal metaphyseal tibia fractures

Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Background: Fracture of the tibia shaft accounts for 17% of lower extremity fractures, with concurrent fibula fracture in about 78% of these cases. Intramedullary fixation for fibula fractures can restore fibula alignment and thus facilitate fracture ...
Po-Yu Lee, Chiu-Ming Chen, Hui-Sen Tseng, Jui-Jung Yang   +3 more
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Role of Intramedullary Fibular Fixation: Strategies for Addressing Complex Pilon Fractures [PDF]

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific)
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, Ian S Hong, Jaclyn M Jankowski, Richard S Yoon   +3 more
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LOCKING INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL VERSUS PLATE AND SCREWS FOR FIXATION IN TIBIAL DIAPHYSEAL FRACTURE [PDF]

Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2016
Diaphyseal tibial fracture is the most common fractured long bone because of it is subcutaneous position anteromedially and thinner diaphysis distally.
Ali A Alwan Al-Tamimi, Aram Abdullah Rasheed   +1 more
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Biomechanics of common fixation devices for first tarsometatarsal joint fusion—a comparative study with synthetic bones

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2018
Background Hallux valgus disease is a common deformity of the forefoot. There are currently more than 100 surgical approaches for operative treatment. Because hypermobility of the first tarsometatarsal joint is considered to be causal for hallux valgus ...
Rene Burchard, Robin Massa, Christian Soost, Wolfgang Richter, Gerhard Dietrich, Arne Ohrndorf, Hans-Jürgen Christ, Claus-Peter Fritzen, Jan Adriaan Graw, Jan Schmitt   +9 more
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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES: INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL × PLATE [PDF]

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2021
Objective: Studies confirm the benefit of surgical treatment for fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Plate fixation and intramedullary nail are the two most used techniques.
THIAGO MEDEIROS STORTI, MAURÍCIO SIQUEIRA CAMILO, RAFAEL FRANCISCO ALVES SILVA, RAFAEL SALOMON SILVA FARIA, CAROLINA LIMA SIMIONATTO, ALEXANDRE FIRMINO PANIAGO   +5 more
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Midterm Treatment Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures by Intramedullary Fixation

Travmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii, 2018
Background. Treatment tactics of proximal humerus fractures remains a matter of dispute due to multiple cases of unsatisfactory outcomes and high rate of postoperative complications.The aim of the study — to evaluate midterm outcomes of intramedullary ...
K. A. Egiazaryan, A P. Ratyev, D. I. Gordienko, A. V. Grigoriev, N. V. Ovcharenko   +4 more
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Premeasured Intramedullary Nails for the Treatment of Metacarpal Fractures: Novel Instrumentation and Technique

Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2020
With nearly 36% of hand fractures occurring at the metacarpal, a variety of treatment interventions have been developed. Although many nondisplaced metacarpal fractures can be treated with conservative management, displaced, unstable, open, and extra ...
Ather Mirza, MD, Justin B. Mirza, DO, Terence L. Thomas, Jr, BS   +2 more
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Is There a Difference in PROMIS Outcomes Between Patients Who Received K-Wire or Intramedullary Implant PIP Joint Arthrodesis for Hammertoe Deformity?

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2022
Category: Lesser Toes Introduction/Purpose: Hammertoe corrective procedures are common foot and ankle procedures. Traditionally Kirshner wire (K-wire) fixation has been the gold standard in terms of fixation.
Amanda M. Holleran MD, Daniel Homeier, Judith F. Baumhauer MD, MS, MPH, Adolph S. Flemister MD, Irvin Oh MD, Benedict F. DiGiovanni MD, Gabriel A. Ramirez, Caroline Thirukumaran MBBS, PhD, MHA, John P. Ketz MD   +8 more
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