Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialBone remodelling after femoral short stem implantation in total hip arthroplasty: 1-year results from a randomized DEXA study.
Short stem prostheses have been developed to preserve proximal femoral bone stock. This prospective, randomized study compared periprosthetic bone remodelling following short and straight stem implantation 1 year after surgery. ⋯ One year after surgery, both stems showed an implant-specific periprosthetic bone remodelling. Nevertheless, proximal load transfer was more pronounced after short stem implantation than with a straight stem.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyFifth metacarpal neck fractures treated with soft wrap/buddy taping compared to reduction and casting: results of a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial.
The majority of fifth metacarpal neck fractures (boxers fracture) are treated conservatively without surgery. The purpose of this prospective, randomized, multicenter trial was to determine if the outcomes of soft wrap and buddy taping (SW) was noninferior to reduction and cast (RC) in boxer's fracture with palmar angulation ≤70° and no rotational deformity. ⋯ This study supports the use of soft wrap and buddy taping for treatment of boxer's fracture with palmar angulation ≤70° and no rotational deformity. Although there was no statistical difference in satisfaction with the esthetic appearance, the patient must be willing to accept the loss of the "knuckle" with this treatment method.