Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2024
Occupational injuries in orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Austria.
The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and type of injuries during the career of orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Austria. The hypothesis was that the percentage of occupational injuries among orthopedic and trauma surgeons aligns with the incidence reported in the United States, thus indicating the need for a workplace prevention program. ⋯ Orthopedic surgeons in Austria show a high incidence of occupational injuries in line with the findings of colleagues from the United States. The impact on the health system consists of absenteeism in the workplace of highly specialized health service providers as well as the incapacity to work of a high quality, highly trained workforce of at least 4%. With more preventive measures and more attention and care in the rehabilitation phase after such injuries, a positive effect could be achieved. We believe that residents should be specifically trained on how to avoid such injuries.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2024
Accessibility of osteochondral lesion at the capitellum during elbow arthroscopy: an anatomical study.
Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) at the capitellum is a common pathology in young patients. Although arthroscopic interventions are commonly used, there is a lack of information about the accessibility of the defects during elbow arthroscopy by using standard portals. ⋯ Non-accessible capitellar lesions during elbow arthroscopy should be considered preoperatively, and the informed consent discussion should always include the possibility of open procedures or the use of flexible instruments.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Mar 2024
Risk of reverse golf club deformity with medial plating of distal femur fracture.
This study described a deformity induced by medial plating of supracondylar distal femur fractures using plates that are precontoured for other anatomic locations. ⋯ IV.