Injury
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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.
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The objective of this study is to observe the gross and histological changes of free-grafted peritendon tissue. ⋯ The peritendon tissue can survive well after being free-grafted into the tendon surface and the structure shows no obvious changes.