Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2020
Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of tranexamic acid for reducing blood loss in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture treated with intramedullary fixation surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture undergoing intramedullary fixation surgery. ⋯ Level I Therapeutic Study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Mar 2018
Meta AnalysisEarly surgical decompression within 8 hours for traumatic spinal cord injury: Is it beneficial? A meta-analysis.
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether early (<8 h) surgical decompression is better in improving neurologic outcomes than late (≥8 h) surgical decompression for traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI). ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisOperative vs. nonoperative treatment for comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a current meta-analysis.
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of operative vs. nonoperative treatment for comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients regarding clinical results, complications, and additional surgeries. ⋯ Compared with operative treatment for closed comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients, conservative treatment can effectively reduce the risk of additional surgeries and complications. However, there is no statistical difference between operative and nonoperative treatment in terms of clinical outcomes.