Orthopaedic surgery
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Orthopaedic surgery · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialModified unilateral transpedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
To comparatively assess the clinical outcome of modified unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. ⋯ Modified percutaneous vertebroplasty enhances the accuracy of cement injection into the center of the vertebral body, increasing the safety of the procedure with no increase in cost. It is a safer and more easily performed technique for treating patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures than traditional percutaneous vertebroplasty.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyUse of a proximal humeral internal locking system enhanced by injectable graft for minimally invasive treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients.
To investigate the effect of treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients with a proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) and minimally invasive injectable graft (MIIG). ⋯ PHILOS using MIPPO and augmented with MIIG X3 Hivisc produces satisfactory clinical results in aged patients with osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures and the method has advantages such as relatively minor trauma, stable fixation, fewer complications, and better joint function.
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Orthopaedic surgery · Nov 2011
Comparative StudyComparison of complications and results of early versus delayed surgery for Gartland type III supracondylar humeral fractures in pediatric patients.
To investigate the effect of timing of surgery on clinical results and perioperative complications in pediatric patients with Gartland III type supracondylar humeral fractures without neurovascular compromise. ⋯ Delay in surgery, regardless of whether it is closed or open, for more than 12 hours after injury does not influence the perioperative complications and clinical results for displaced supracondylar humeral fractures in children. However early open reduction and pinning may increase intra-operative blood loss and take longer.