The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Apr 2018
Multicenter StudySimultaneous Acute Femoral Deformity Correction and Gradual Limb Lengthening Using a Retrograde Femoral Nail: Technique and Clinical Results.
Patients with limb-length discrepancies often have concomitant deformity. We describe the outcomes of acute, fixator-assisted deformity correction with gradual lengthening using the retrograde femoral Precice nail (NuVasive). ⋯ Level IV retrospective study.
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Apr 2017
Multicenter Study Observational StudyFemoral Neck Fractures in Adults Treated With Internal Fixation: A Prospective Multicenter Chinese Cohort.
Although femoral neck fractures in young patients are rare and their complications are well-documented, there is a paucity of data on patient-reported outcomes for this population. The purpose of this study was to describe the quality of life and the effect of clinical complications on the outcomes of young patients with femoral neck fractures in a Chinese cohort. ⋯ Level I.