Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Comparative Study
Using decision analysis to assess comparative clinical efficacy of surgical treatment of unstable ankle fractures.
The development of a robust treatment algorithm for ankle fractures based on well-established stability criteria has been shown to be prognostic with respect to treatment and outcomes. In parallel with the development of improved understanding of the biomechanical rationale of ankle fracture treatment has been an increased emphasis on assessing the effectiveness of medical and surgical interventions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of using decision analysis in the assessment of the cost effectiveness of operative treatment of ankle fractures based on the existing clinical data in the literature. ⋯ Economic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The purpose of this article was to evaluate the relationship of radiographic features of tibial plateau fractures to the development of compartment syndrome. We hypothesized that the direction and degree of initial displacement of the femur on the tibia, and the amount of tibial widening (TW), were correlated with the development of compartment syndrome. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To identify the incidence of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) in children and teenagers with tibial shaft fractures and report associated risk factors. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.