Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2014
Clavicular hook plate for grade-III acromioclavicular dislocation.
To review the outcomes of clavicular hook plate fixation for grade-III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation in young athletes. ⋯ The clavicular hook plate for grade- III AC dislocation enables quick return to sports activities and achieves good-to-excellent functional outcome.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Dec 2014
Hospital mortality after arthroplasty using a cemented stem for displaced femoral neck fractures.
To review hospital mortality after hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty (THA) using a cemented stem for displaced femoral neck fractures. ⋯ Hemiarthroplasty or THA using a cemented stem resulted in low hospital mortality in our hospital dedicated to the treatment of geriatric hip fractures. Hospital mortality was higher in patients with ASA grade 3 or higher.
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PURPOSE. To report the outcomes of Polarus nail fixation for displaced proximal humeral fractures. METHODS. ⋯ CONCLUSION. Polarus nail fixation for displaced proximal humeral fractures achieved good fracture union and satisfactory functional outcome, particularly in younger patients and those in active employment, but elderly dependent patients tended to have poor functional results. The rates of minor hardware problems and non-union in 3-part fractures were relatively high.