Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialRadiological maturation and clinical results of double-bundle and single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A 5-year prospective case-controlled trial.
The aim of the study was to make a prospective comparison of the radiological and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. ⋯ In the 5-year follow-up period, no difference was determined between patients undergoing SB ACL reconstruction and those undergoing DB ACL reconstruction regarding clinical scores, knee stability, and MRI findings, but graft maturation occurs later the patients undergoing DB reconstruction.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of extension block pinning technique versus pin orthosis-extension block pinning technique for acute mallet fractures: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
The extension block pinning technique (EBPT) is a popular surgical treatment for mallet fractures; however, it has several drawbacks. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to compare EBPT to the pin orthosis-extension block pinning method (PO-EBPT) in the treatment of mallet fractures involving more than one-third of the joint surface but without primary joint dislocation. ⋯ In comparison to the EBPT technique, the group of patients operated with PO-EBPT had superior clinical outcomes and less loss of extension at the DIP joint according to the Crawford's criteria.