Injury
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The aim of the study was to investigate the possible outcomes of intracapsular femoral neck fractures managed non-operatively or with a simple form of internal fixation. ⋯ Appreciation of these appearances and an understanding of how these fractures may progress are important in the current diagnosis and management of delayed presentations, neglected or inadequately fixed subcapital fractures of the femoral neck.
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Polyaxial angle-stable plating is thought to be particularly beneficial in the management of complex intra-articular fractures of the distal radius. The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether the technique provides stability to match that of conventional (fixed-angle) angle-stable constructs. ⋯ The polyaxial two-column plate tested in this study provides a biomechanically sound construct for the management of intra-articular fractures of the distal radius.
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This study evaluates the use of a navigation system (BrainLAB, Feldkirchen, Germany) to intra-operatively check for correct length, axis and rotation in intramedullary nailing of femoral-shaft fractures in an experimental setting and in clinical routine. ⋯ The use of a navigation system to align axis, length and rotation led to a secure way of avoiding any relevant malalignment in complex femur-shaft fractures whilst exposing patients to an acceptable amount of additional procedure sequences. Malalignment can be avoided by using a navigation system in the operative treatment of femoral-shaft fractures and may be integrated into clinical routine in specialised centres.
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Radial nerve palsy associated with humeral shaft fractures is the most common nerve lesion complicating fractures of long bones. The purpose of the study was to review the outcome of surgical management in patients with low energy and high energy radial nerve palsy after humeral shaft fractures. ⋯ The outcome of the radial nerve palsy following humeral fractures is associated to the initial trauma. Palsies that are part of a low energy fracture uniformly recover and therefore primary surgical exploration seems unnecessary. In high energy fractures, neurotmesis or severe contusion must be expected. In this case nerve recovery is unfavourable and the patients should be informed of the poor prognosis and the need of tendon transfers.