Injury
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Revising the modified Neer classification for distal clavicle fractures: Description and reliability.
The modified Neer classification is the most widely used classification system for distal clavicle fractures. However, it provides limited information for treatment decisions. The objective of this study was to revise the modified Neer classification to make it more suitable for treatment decision-making. ⋯ Study of diagnostic test LEVEL OF STUDY: Level II.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Biomechanical comparison of the new cross-locking intramedullary nail with tension band wiring for transverse olecranon fractures.
In the treatment of transverse olecranon fractures, complicated tension band wiring (TBW) has high rates of re-operations. Besides, plate fixation (PF) and TBW both have large surgical incisions and soft-tissue irritation. Therefore, the new cross-locking intramedullary nail (CIN) with easy handling and minimally invasive features is significantly advantageous. The goal of this study was to biomechanically compare CIN with TBW for fixing transverse olecranon fracture. ⋯ The biomechanical properties of CIN were superior to those of TBW, and CIN was more stable and solid for fixing transverse olecranon fracture, of which CIN-3 was the strongest.