Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Dec 2017
Intramedullary elastic nailing of the displaced radial neck fractures in children.
The aim of this study was to report the clinical and radiological results of 11 patients with Judet type 3 severely displaced radial neck fractures, who were treated with intramedullary elastic nail fixation with the help of percutaneous K-wire reduction maneuver (Métaizeau technique). ⋯ Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Dec 2017
Comparative StudyBosworth and modified Phemister techniques revisited. A comparison of intraarticular vs extraarticular fixation methods in the treatment of acute Rockwood type III acromioclavicular dislocations.
The aim of this study was to compare the long-term clinical and radiological results of Acromioclavicular (AC) fixation with K-wires (the modified Phemister procedure) and Coracoclavicular (CC) fixation with the Bosworth screw in the surgical treatment of Type 3 AC joint dislocations. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Dec 2017
Peritendinous injection of platelet-rich plasma to treat tendinopathy: A retrospective review.
The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with the likelihood of a better clinical outcome after the peritendinous injection of PRP for the treatment of chronic tendinopathy and identify whether PRP represents an effective treatment option for chronic tendinopathies. ⋯ Level IV, Therapeutic study.