Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2021
Antegrade intramedullary nailing in comminuted, open metacarpal bone fracture: maintenance of the length.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical outcomes of treatment of comminuted open fractures of the metacarpal bone (MCB) with associated injuries to soft tissues, tendons, and neurovascular structures using antegrade intramedullary nailing (AIN) at least 2 years postoperatively. ⋯ Level IV, Retrospective case series.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2021
Endoscopic "internal splinting" repair technique for acute Achilles tendon rupture.
Recently, endoscopically assisted Achilles tendon repair techniques have improved to overcome the surgical complications. However, the risk of sural nerve injury and the strength of repair are still the most concerning aspects. ⋯ Level IV, case series.