Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2013
Multicenter StudyDemographic and clinical characteristics of traumatic shoulder dislocations in an urban city of Turkey: a retrospective analysis of 208 cases.
The aim of this study was to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of traumatic shoulder dislocations in an urban city of Turkey. ⋯ The 5.3 per 100,000 person-years incidence of traumatic shoulder dislocations in Turkey was much lower than previous studies. Demographic characteristics also showed various differences closely related to the population pyramid.
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The aim of this study was to assess the factors affecting femoral neck shortening after internal fixation of femoral neck fractures. ⋯ Femoral neck shortening associated with three parallel cannulated screws for fixation of femoral neck fractures is a common phenomenon. Femoral neck shortening after internal fixation is affected by multiple cofactors.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2013
Efficacy of the Taylor spatial frame in the treatment of deformities around the knee.
The aim of this study was to determine whether the Taylor spatial frame (TSF) can precisely correct deformities around the knee and whether application of TSF is easy and safe for treatment of the deformities around the knee. ⋯ Taylor spatial frame appears to be a safe and effective method for the gradual correction of the complex translational and rotational deformities around the knee.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2013
Lengthening by distraction osteogenesis in congenital shortening of metacarpals.
The aim of this study was to present the results of seven cases of metacarpal lengthening by distraction osteogenesis and to discuss the ideal daily rate of distraction. ⋯ Distraction osteogenesis is a safe method providing acceptable cosmetic and functional results in patients with congenital metacarpal shortness. The length of metacarpals and muscles that will be affected from lengthening should be considered when determining the daily rate of distraction.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2013
Case ReportsSudden loss of vision following bilateral closed femoral nailing: a case of Purtscher's retinopathy.
Non-ocular causes of loss of vision following polytrauma have been rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of Purtscher's retinopathy in a 20-year-old male patient who had bilateral femur fracture. His vision became normal at 8 weeks follow-up without any intervention.