Articles: fracture-fixation.
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Carbon fiber reinforced (CFR) implants have been proposed for the treatment of fractures or impending fractures of the long bones in the oncology patient. Aim of this study is to present the largest cohort of oncology patients operated by CFR nailing by the Italian Orthopaedic Society (SIOT) Bone Metastasis Study Group. ⋯ Implant related complications and surgery-related morbidity should be taken into account in the decision-making process for the surgical management of these patients. These data can improve the surgeon-patient communication and guide further studies on patients' survival and complications with respect to surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Transfusion: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Acetabular Fracture Surgery.
Given the increasing evidence that minimizing blood loss and limiting allogeneic transfusion can improve patient outcome, we are performing a randomized controlled trial of the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) during acetabular fracture surgery. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Multicenter Study
PEEK radiolucent plate for distal radius fractures: multicentre clinical results at 12 months follow up.
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plate and screws represents the recommended treatment for unstable intra-articular distal radius fractures. Although significant progresses in surgical technique have been made, anatomical reconstruction of radio-carpal articular surface still represent a difficult task, especially in multifragmentary fractures. Available PEEK reinforced-carbon fiber composite radiolucent devices allow both an easier and more careful assessment of intra-operative reduction of the articular surface of distal radius and prompt correction of any residual step deformity. ⋯ PEEK reinforced-carbon fiber composite radiolucent plate represents a useful device for treatment of complex distal radius fractures in the adult population. It possesses unique biomechanical properties and allows for an easier anatomical reduction during surgical intervention.
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Open fractures of the lower limb represent a complex and varied array of injuries. The BOAST 4 document produced by BAPRAS and the BOA provides standards on how to manage these patients, and NICE have recently produced additional guidance. We aimed to assess concordance with these standards in a large cohort representative of UK orthoplastic centres. ⋯ This study has identified key areas for improving compliance with the national BOAST 4 and NICE standards. Out-of-hours operating is occurring unnecessarily and time targets are being missed. The development of dedicated referral pathways and a true orthoplastic approach are required to improve the management of this complex set of injuries.
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Multicenter Study
Clinical experiences in the use of a gentamicin-coated titanium nail in tibia fractures and revisions.
Despite the improvement of surgical techniques surgical site infections (SSIs) still remain clinically challenging in high risk patients undergoing osteosynthesis for tibia fractures. The use of an antibiotic coated implant might reduce the adhesion of bacteria on the implant surface and could therefore reduce the rate of implant-related infection or osteomyelitis. A gentamicin-coated tibia nail was evaluated in a prospective study. ⋯ Deep surgical site infections occurred in 3 fresh fractures and two in revision surgeries. We did not observe any local or systemic toxic effects related to gentamicin during this study. The use of the antibiotic coated nail is an option in patients with a high infection risk, like open factures or infected non unions, in the prevention of the onset of an implant-related infection or osteomyelitis.