European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of three different approaches for anterior knee pain after tibia intramedullary nailing.
The aim of this study was to compare anterior knee pain and functional outcomes in patients who underwent intramedullary tibial nailing using transpatellar, medial parapatellar or suprapatellar nail entry methods. ⋯ Level 3 case-control study.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2020
The Aberdeen Weight-Bearing Test (Knee): a new objective test for anterior knee discomfort.
We present the Aberdeen Weight-Bearing Test (Knee), an objective test specific for anterior knee discomfort assessed via load bearing. We assess its validity by performing it on normal subjects with no knee symptoms and subjects who had undergone anterograde tibial nailing. ⋯ The Aberdeen Weight-Bearing Test (Knee) is an objective, easily reproducible, specific test for anterior knee discomfort. It produces different results in individuals who have undergone anterograde tibial nailing compared to individuals with no knee symptoms.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyWeight-bearing or non-weight-bearing after surgical treatment of ankle fractures: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
The goal of this study was to assess if unprotected weight-bearing as tolerated is superior to protected weight-bearing and unprotected non-weight-bearing in terms of functional outcome and complications after surgical fixation of Lauge-Hansen supination external rotation stage 2-4 ankle fractures. ⋯ Unprotected weight-bearing and mobilization as tolerated as postoperative care regimen improved short-term functional outcomes and led to earlier return to work and sports, yet did not result in an increase of complications.