Acta Orthop Traumato
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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
Randomized Controlled TrialSpinal anesthesia and combined sciatic nerve/lumbar plexus block techniques in lower extremity orthopedic surgery.
In lower extremity orthopedic surgeries, central and peripheral regional anesthesia techniques can be used along with general anesthesia, mainly in elderly patients with accompanying maladies. This study investigates the efficiency of spinal anesthesia and combined sciatic nerve/lumbar plexus block techniques in lower extremity orthopedic surgery in terms of patient-surgeon satisfaction. ⋯ Both standard anesthesia and combined sciatic/lumbar plexus nerve block were effective in lower extremity orthopedic surgeries. Although surgery preparation time was longer in the CSLPB group, patient-surgeon satisfaction was similar in both groups.
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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
A new index for the assessment of distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid.
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relation between a new index we created for the assessment of distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid, and the clinical outcome. ⋯ Our results suggested that the RSI can be used as a predictor of the clinical outcome in patients with distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid.