Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of novel intramedullary nailing with mini-invasive plating in surgical fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures.
This prospective randomized pilot study sought to determine whether fixation with Sonoma CRx intramedullary pin is a comparable alternative to minimally invasive plating fixation in patients with displaced clavicle fractures. ⋯ Given the shorter operative times and better cosmetic appearance, Sonoma CRx intramedullary pin may be an alternative to minimally invasive plating. Further safety studies are warranted.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2015
Structural and clinical integrity of the rotator cuff in athletes after arthroscopic Bankart repair using the three-portal technique.
Muscular recovery of structural integrity after arthroscopic Bankart repair using the para- and trans-musculotendinous three-portal technique has not been investigated. ⋯ Arthroscopic Bankart repair using the three-portal technique prevents full muscular integrity for para-tendinous anteroinferior portals at the SSC, the trans-tendinous suprabicipital portal through the SSP, and the trans-tendinous portal through the ISP.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2015
The application of atlantoaxial screw and rod fixation in revision operations for postoperative re-dislocation in children.
We evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of atlantoaxial screw and rod fixation for revision operations in the treatment of re-dislocation after atlantoaxial operations in children. ⋯ If a revision operation is required, atlantoaxial screw-rod fixation is a safe and effective method. Because the anatomical structure is complicated in revision operation patients, CAD-RP technology could guide the the procedures of exposure and screw placement.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2015
Comparative StudyComparison of Bryan versus ProDisc-C total disk replacement as treatment for single-level cervical symptomatic degenerative disk disease.
The purpose of this retrospective trial was to compare the role of the Bryan with ProDisc-C total disk replacement (TDR). ⋯ Both the Bryan and the ProDisc-C TDR resulted in satisfactory clinical outcome. Moreover, Bryan TDR can maintain the lordosis of FSU, whereas ProDisc-C TDR can restore the lordosis of FSU, whether or not this radiographic evidence leads to more favorable clinical outcome for ProDisc-C TDR requires further investigation.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2015
The effect of flexion balance on functional outcomes in cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty.
We investigated the relations between flexion balances and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ These results suggest that total knees with good balanced flexion stability can provide good functional outcomes after TKA.