Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2018
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComplications following open reduction and internal fixation versus external fixation in treating unstable distal radius fractures: Grading the evidence through a meta-analysis.
The common fixation techniques for unstable distal radius fractures include open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plates and closed reduction and external fixation (EF). There is controversy over the choice of surgical approach in treating unstable distal radius fractures. ⋯ Level II: low-powered prospective randomized trial meta-analysis.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2018
Correlation between extension-block K-wire insertion angle and postoperative extension loss in mallet finger fracture.
Extension-block pinning represents a simple and reliable surgical technique. Although this procedure is commonly performed successfully, some patients develop postoperative extension loss. To date, the relationship between extension-block Kirschner wire (K-wire) insertion angle and postoperative extension loss in mallet finger fracture remains unclear. ⋯ Therapeutic level III.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2018
Recovery after shoulder arthroscopy: Inpatient versus outpatient management.
Shoulder arthroscopy is particularly suited to outpatient surgery, thanks to advances in anesthetic and analgesic techniques. The main goal of this study was to compare postoperative recovery after shoulder arthroscopy between outpatient and inpatient management. ⋯ II, comparative study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2018
Treatment of infected non-unions of the femur and tibia in a French referral center for complex bone and joint infections: Outcomes of 55 patients after 2 to 11 years.
An infected non-union is a major complication following bone fracture. While bone union can be obtained in 70% to 100% of cases, treatment of osteomyelitis is less predictable, with reported healing rates ranging from 40% to 100%. The primary aim of this study was to assess the success rate of treating infected non-unions of the tibia and femur by a team specializing in complex bone and joint infections. ⋯ IV, retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Feb 2018
Comparative Study Observational StudyChronic anterior shoulder instability with significant Hill-Sachs lesion: Arthroscopic Bankart with remplissage versus open Latarjet procedure.
The objective of this study was to compare short-term shoulder stability after arthroscopic Bankart repair with remplissage versus the open Latarjet procedure in patients who had chronic anterior shoulder instability with a significant Hill-Sachs lesion. ⋯ III; comparative retrospective study.