Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi / Chinese Medical Association
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2013
Meta AnalysisUse of intravenous tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The effect of tranexamic acid (TA) on patients receiving total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been reported in many small clinical trials. But single trials are not sufficient enough to clarify the effectiveness and safety of TA. So, we carried out a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to investigate the efficacy and safety of the intravenous use of TA in TKA. ⋯ TA is beneficial for patients undergoing TKA, which can significantly reduce total blood loss, postoperative blood loss, transfusion rate, and transfusion volume. Meanwhile TA is recommended to reduce deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following TKA.
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2013
Case ReportsDelayed migration of K-wire into popliteal fossa used for tension band wiring of patellar fracture.
Breakage of K-wires and stainless steel wires which are used for fracture fixation is not uncommon, but migration is rare. We report a case of migration of broken K-wire used for patella tension band wiring to the popliteal fossa. ⋯ We would like to suggest that K-wire and wire fixation used for treatment of patellar fractures can migrate into the posterior compartment of the knee and cause clinical symptoms. Close clinical and radiological follow-up after internal fixation to identify the presence of hardware breakage or movement and removal of wires once fracture has united can avert such complications.
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2013
Craniocerebral injuries in war against terrorism --- a contemporary series from Pakistan.
Terrorism-related bomb attacks on civilian population have increased dramatically over the last decade. Craniocerebral injuries secondary to improvised explosive devices have not been widely reported in the context of unarmored civilians. This series intends to report the spectrum of these injuries secondary to suicidal and implanted bombs as encountered at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan (AKUH). Further, a few pertinent management guidelines have also been discussed. ⋯ The results of this series show that civilian victims of suicidal and improvised bombings present with a wide range of neurological symptoms and injury patterns, which often differ from the neurological injuries incurred by military personnel in similar situations, and thereby often require individualized care.
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2013
Vascular endothelial growth factor promotes peripheral nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve transection in rat.
To evaluate the local effect of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on transected sciatic nerve regeneration. ⋯ Local administration of VEGF will improve functional recovery and morphometric indices of sciatic nerve.
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2013
Review Case ReportsRare double fracture-dislocation of the thumb: a case report and review of the literature.
Simultaneous fracture/dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint and dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is considered as a rare injury pattern. We report an unusual case of dorsal dislocation of MCP joint of the thumb associated with extraarticular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal in a 28-year-old man. ⋯ The patient made an uneventful recovery following open reduction and fixation with 1.25 mm Kirschner wire of the MCP joint along with repair of the ulnar collateral ligament. This injury pattern has not been previously reported to the best of our knowledge in the English-language based medical literature.