Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · May 2019
Effects of topical tranexamic acid during open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures: A retrospective study.
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical tranexamic acid on blood loss and transfusion rates in acetabular fracture surgery. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic Study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Mar 2019
Evaluation of grip strength in hook of hamate fractures treated with osteosynthesis. Is this surgical treatment necessary?
The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in hamate hook fractures and review the literature on this surgical procedure. ⋯ Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2019
Long term survival analysis of cementless Spotorno femoral stem in young patients.
The aim of this study was to analyze the survivorship and clinical outcome of Cementless Spotorno (CLS) stem in young patients. ⋯ Level IV Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2019
Comparative StudyCast immobilization versus volar locking plate fixation of AO type C distal radial fractures in patients aged 60 years and older.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment (cast immobilization) for complex intra-articular distal radius fractures (AO type C) in elderly patients and to determine whether or not the application of a volar locking plate (VLP) is necessary. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic Study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2019
Treatment results for acetabulum fractures using the modified Stoppa approach.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures using modified Stoppa approach. ⋯ Level IV Therapeutic Study.