Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2024
Do multiple fractures affect risk of fixation failure after surgical treatment of midshaft clavicle fracture? A retrospective cohort study.
Surgical treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures is associated with quick recovery and low risk of non-union. However, fixation failure may occur in case of severe comminution fractures. Moreover, clinical outcomes may be affected when clavicle fractures occur in combination with other injuries, particularly those involving the lower extremities, as the use of crutches or walkers may hinder the process of rehabilitation by adding strain on the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, resulting in possible fixation failure. This study aims to identify risk factors for fixation failure of midshaft clavicle fractures and elucidate the role of combined fractures in treatment outcomes. ⋯ III.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2024
Tibial implant design in primary TKA: retrospective comparison of two designs for the occurrence of radiolucent lines and aseptic loosening.
The purpose of this retrospective study was to study the effect of tibial implant design on the occurrence of radiolucent lines (RLLs) and aseptic loosening (AL) by comparing two different total knee arthroplasty (TKA) designs. ⋯ III.