Injury
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This study describes a new surgical strategy for lumbosacral plexus avulsion by transfer of the unaffected contralateral S1 nerve root. ⋯ The extradural S1 nerve root in the unaffected side can be considered as a suitable donor nerve for transfer in patients with root avulsion of the lumbar or sacral nerve plexus.
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Comparative Study
Outcome of delayed primary internal fixation of distal radius fractures: A comparative study.
Operative fixation of distal radius fractures using fixed-angle devices has become increasingly common. Although good to excellent results have been reported in acute fractures, little is currently known regarding the fixation of healing displaced distal radius fractures that were presented late. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of internal fixation of distal radius fractures presented late (>21 days) as compared with an acute-care control group. ⋯ Delayed primary operative fixation of displaced unstable distal radial fractures is a viable option for cases that were presented late, with predictable, favourable results. Neither extensile approaches nor formal osteotomies are required.