Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2012
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis using anterior-inferior plating of clavicular midshaft fractures.
This study evaluated the clinical and radiological outcomes of acute displaced clavicular midshaft fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO). ⋯ MIPO using anterior-inferior plating for acute displaced clavicular midshaft fractures provided satisfactory clinical outcomes without serious complications and could be an effective alternative option to conventional operative treatments.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyClinical outcome after Chevron-Akin double osteotomy versus isolated Chevron procedure: a prospective matched group analysis.
Hallux valgus is a frequent condition of the forefoot, resulting in cosmetic deformity and pain. Chevron osteotomy (CO) is widely employed for the treatment of hallux valgus. Chevron-Akin double osteotomy (CAO) was previously described and superiority over an isolated Chevron procedure was assumed. The objective of this study was to compare the short-to-middle term outcomes of CO and CAO. ⋯ These findings indicate that Chevron-Akin double osteotomy is a save and practicable procedure for the treatment of mild-to-moderate hallux valgus. Superiority of combined Chevron-Akin procedure over an isolated Chevron osteotomy might be limited to distinct clinical settings, but should not be generally assumed.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2012
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Korean version of the Oxford shoulder score.
The Oxford shoulder score (OSS) is being used increasingly and has been adapted cross-culturally in some Western countries. On the other hand, there are few validated translations of the OSS in Asian countries. This study translated and adapted cross-culturally the original OSS to produce a Korean version, and assessed the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the OSS (Korean OSS). ⋯ The Korean OSS proved to be valid by demonstrating a significant correlation with the patient-based upper extremity questionnaire and clinical assessment. The application and evaluation of the instrument is feasible and understandable among patients in Korea.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyAngle stable locking nails versus conventionally locked intramedullary nails in proximal tibial shaft fractures: a biomechanical study.
A tibial nail with fixed-angle locking screws intends to combine the advantages of angular stability and intramedullary stabilization in extraarticular proximal tibial fractures. The goal of this study is to analyze if the angle stable tibial nail (ASN) is biomechanically more stable than an established conventional standard nail (CN). ⋯ No significant difference in stability between the two compared implants could be demonstrated. A trend could be shown indicating that the rate of nail loosening in the proximal osteotomized part of the bone was lower for the angle stable nail. This trend, however, could not be substantiated statistically.