Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2012
Early mobilization with customized TLSO brace in thoracolumbar burst fractures.
This study aimed to research the effectiveness of customized thoracolumbosacral orthosis treatment for stable burst type thoracolumbar vertebral fractures without neurological deficits. ⋯ The conservative treatment of stable thoracolumbar burst fractures is widely accepted. Early mobilization with customized TLSO brace appears to produce effective functional results despite loss of vertebral body height.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyComparison of reduction methods in intramedullary nailing of subtrochanteric femoral fractures.
The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of three reduction methods used during intramedullary nailing of the subtrochanteric femur fractures. ⋯ Clamp-assisted reduction leads to a longer time to weight-bearing and a poorer functional status at one year. Operation time and fluoroscopy time were longest in the blocking screw group.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2012
Free vascularized fibular grafts in Type 3 open tibia fractures.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the results and complications of free vascularized fibular grafting (FVFG) for the reconstruction of bone defects in Gustilo Type 3 open tibia fractures. ⋯ Free vascularized fibular grafting appears to be a reliable and effective method for reconstructing bone defects and soft tissue defects in a single session in open tibia fractures.