Acta orthopaedica
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Although nasal carriage of MRSA has been identified as one of the risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) with MRSA, there have been no reports of this in the orthopedics field. ⋯ We recommend appropriate treatment of patients who are nasal carriers of MRSA before orthopedic surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Open reduction and internal fixation compared to closed reduction and external fixation in distal radial fractures: a randomized study of 50 patients.
In unstable distal radial fractures that are impossible to reduce or to maintain in reduced position, the treatment of choice is operation. The type of operation and the choice of implant, however, is a matter of discussion. Our aim was to investigate whether open reduction and internal fixation would produce a better result than traditional external fixation. ⋯ Internal fixation gave better grip strength and a better range of motion at 1 year, and tended to have less malunions than external fixation. No difference could be found regarding subjective outcome.