Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyComparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions.
The aim of our study was to evaluate the correlation between the radiological signs of union and functional outcomes in patients with surgically treated scaphoid non-unions. ⋯ The surgical treatment of scaphoid fracture non-unions can correct bone morphology and resolve alignment problems but might not be sufficient for the improvement of functional results.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe comparison of the effects of intraoperative bleeding control and postoperative drain clamping methods on the postoperative blood loss and the need for transfusion following total knee arthroplasty.
We aimed to determine and compare the effects of intraoperative bleeding control and two hours postoperative drain clamping method on postoperative wound drainage and the need for donor blood transfusion following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ The two hour drain clamping method without intraoperative bleeding control does not seem to affect the amount of blood loss and the need for transfusion when compared to intraoperative bleeding control in total knee arthroplasty patients. Hovewer, it is a simple and feasible method and can be used to decrease the operation time.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyFixation of femoral neck fractures with three screws: results and complications.
To evaluate the results and complications of femoral neck fractures treated with internal fixation with three screws with an average follow-up of three years. ⋯ Operative treatment with internal fixation using three screws in femoral neck fractures in the first 24 hours after a fracture gives favourable results in young patients that are too young to be considered for arthroplasty.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
The biomechanical assessment of fixation methods in periprosthetic femur fractures.
The aim of our study was to compare the biomechanical properties of different fixation methods used in periprosthetic femur fractures. ⋯ Mallory Type 2 periprosthetic fractures should be fixed. There is no difference among the fixation methods used in the study and none of them provide a stability equivalent to that of an intact femur with prosthesis.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Patelloplasty with patellar decompression to relieve anterior knee pain in total knee arthroplasty.
Anterior knee pain continues to be an important problem following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study was to present the early results of patelloplasty with patellar decompression to relieve anterior knee pain in patients who undergo TKA. ⋯ Patellar decompression with patelloplasty in TKA is an option for the reduction of anterior knee pain, but there is a lack of significant evidence in the literature, demonstrating that this method is superior to patellar resurfacing and patellar retention.