Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyA new technique in the treatment of distal radius fractures: the Micronail®.
In 2006, an intramedullar titanium osteosynthesis for the stabilization of distal radius fractures was introduced in The Netherlands: the Micronail®. The Micronail® can be used in approximately 30% of distal radius fracture treatments. This article presents the introduction of this new treatment, and first clinical results. ⋯ The first results of Micronail® are promising. It has the advantages of other operative techniques (minimally invasive, stable, intramedullar) without their known disadvantages. Short immobilization is sufficient, after which full load-carrying exercises are indicated.
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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
Deformity correction by Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis after distal radius physeal arrest.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of osteotomy and distraction osteogenesis using Ilizarov circular external fixator to treat radial shortening and severe wrist deformity due to neglected post-traumatic distal radius physeal arrest. ⋯ The use of distal metaphyseal osteotomy and Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis is a viable treatment method for neglected physeal fractures of the distal radius as it establishes acceptable deformity correction and a functional wrist joint.
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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.