Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2010
Comparative StudyFifth metacarpal neck fracture fixation: Locking plate versus K-wire?
Neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal bone can leave sequelae. Surgery is indicated when the displacement of the head in flexion exceeds 45° and/or rotation is impaired. Among available techniques, non-locking mini-plates have the most drawbacks; recently developed locking plates may, however, challenge the preference for K-wires. ⋯ Level IV continuous prospective comparative study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Complications of the Luque-Galveston scoliosis correction technique in paediatric cerebral palsy.
Severe scoliosis is a very frequent condition in cerebral palsy children (CP). It is surgically managed, with unit rod instrumentation being the gold standard in English-speaking countries. The purpose of this work was to report on a small, homogeneous series of non-ambulatory, quadriplegic, spastic patients treated by the Luque-Galveston technique in Strasbourg, France. We present the radiographic outcome of the technique along with a full description of any post-operative complications encountered. ⋯ Level IV retrospective therapeutic study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Anterior ankle bony impingement with joint motion loss: the arthroscopic resection option.
This study presents an arthroscopic surgery technique for the treatment of bony anterior ankle impingement with tibiotalar joint stiffness, and initial short-term results. ⋯ Level IV, retrospective series.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Is external rotation the correct immobilisation for acute shoulder dislocation? An MRI study.
Anterior dislocation of the shoulder is frequent, with high rates of recurrence. Immobilization in external rotation (ER) seems to improve results, although few studies have actually demonstrated this. The present MRI study examined the impact of ER on labral and capsular ligamentous complex lesions after primary dislocation. ⋯ Level IV. Retrospective therapeutic study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2010
Comparative StudyOllier's disease limb lenghtening: should intramedullary nailing be combined with circular external fixation?
During progressive lower limb lengthening in the management of Ollier's disease, the mean bone-healing index usually reported in the literature stands around 35 days/cm. One of the therapeutic objectives is to reduce the duration of the external fixation. ⋯ Level III, comparative retrospective study.