Injury
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Rotational malalignment is a well-known complication following intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures. The hypothesis of this study is that various modifiable factors, such as position on the surgical table or nailing technique, influence the incidence of torsional abnormalities. ⋯ We could not identify any risk factors that are associated with an increased incidence of torsional deformities, and thus our hypothesis could not be confirmed. The inability to identify such risk factors renders the prevention of this complication particularly problematic. The invention of new techniques for better intra-operative control of the torsion is probably the only solution to further reduce the incidence of postoperative malrotational deformities.
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The study estimated the hospital costs associated with the surgical fixation of ankle fractures by either open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or external fixation. ⋯ The results highlight the considerable hospital costs associated with the surgical fixation of an ankle fracture, thus providing valuable information for resource planners. Future research should broaden the perspective of the economic analysis to include rehabilitation costs and assess the cost-effectiveness of potential cost-saving strategies.
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Glenohumeral dislocations occurring during snowboarding and skiing are severe and often leave after effects. However, little is known about their aetiology and injury pattern. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the feature of glenohumeral dislocations in these winter sports. ⋯ Snowboarding and skiing are sports with increased risk of glenohumeral dislocation compared with the general population, and the injury pattern differs between them. In snowboarding, injury patterns seem to be influenced by performance style.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of depressive symptoms during the early recovery period in patients with a distal radius fracture treated by volar plating and cast immobilisation.
Patients with orthopaedic trauma experience substantial psychological and physical morbidities. The purpose of this study was to assess depressive symptoms in patients with a distal radius fracture, and to determine whether early use of the wrist after volar plating reduces depressive symptoms as compared with cast immobilisation during the early recovery period. ⋯ Early use of the wrist after volar plating was not found to reduce depressive symptoms as compared with cast immobilisation in the early treatment period following a distal radius fracture. Pain was found to be an important predictor of depression, suggesting that caution is needed to address pain during the early rehabilitation period.
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The aim of the study was to investigate the possible outcomes of intracapsular femoral neck fractures managed non-operatively or with a simple form of internal fixation. ⋯ Appreciation of these appearances and an understanding of how these fractures may progress are important in the current diagnosis and management of delayed presentations, neglected or inadequately fixed subcapital fractures of the femoral neck.