Background The objective of this study is to assess prospectively the effectiveness of double-plate fixation combined with autogenous cancellous bone graft in the treatment for the atrophic clavicular nonunion.
Jun Zhang +4 more
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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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The Outcome Of Retaining A Stable Implant In Ununited Infected Fracture Following Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Of Closed Fractures In Long Bones [PDF]
This is a retrospective study of 30 patients with ununited infected fractures but with stable implant. The study was done between January 1995 to December 2000 in University Science Malaysia Kubang Kerian.
Mohd Yusof, Nazri
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A novel variant of the IFITM5 gene within the 5′‐UTR is identified. This study manifested the molecular characteristics of osteogenesis imperfecta. N‐terminal sequences are important to the function of IFITM5. Abstract Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type V is a rare heritable bone disorder caused by pathogenic variants of IFITM5.
Dong Wu, Yuxin Wang, Huijuan Huang
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Objectives: Intracapsular femoral neck fracture with delayed presentation in young patients can pose surgical challenge. Such scenarios are rare in developed countries, but common in developing countries.
Venkat Ram Prasad Vallamshetla +2 more
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Proximal humeral fractures with a severe varus deformity treated by fixation with a locking plate [PDF]
We treated 47 patients with a mean age of 57 years (22 to 88) who had a proximal humeral fracture in which there was a severe varus deformity, using a standard operative protocol of anatomical reduction, fixation with a locking plate and supplementation ...
B. Olabi +13 more
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RISK FACTORS AT NON-UNION OF TIBIAL FRACTURE TREATED WITH INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL [PDF]
Objective: Identify the predictors associated with delayed union at 6 months and non-union at 12 months in tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing (IMN). Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study included a cohort of 218 patients
Vitor Lorens Yulta Abe Puccetti +6 more
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Surgical excision of ununited hook of hamate fractures via the carpal tunnel approach
IntroductionDirect excision of a symptomatic ununited hook of hamate fracture is the gold standard, most frequently via a Guyon space approach. The open carpal tunnel approach is another option, which has not previously been commonly considered and not ...
Humphrey, J A +3 more
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Non-invasive treatment of ununited fractures of the tibia using electrical stimulation
A non-invasive method of electrical stimulation of healing in ununited fractures of the tibia by pulsed magnetic fileds has been evaluated. In a series of 17 patients all but two of the fractures united within 4 to 10 months, with an average time of ...
DM Morrison, WG de Haas, J Watson
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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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