International orthopaedics
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Multicentre comparative study of Z-shape elevating-pulling reduction and skull traction reduction for treatment of lower cervical locked facets.
The aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of Z-shape elevating-pulling reduction as compared to that of conventional skull traction in the treatment of lower cervical locked facet. ⋯ Halo vest-assisted Z-shape elevating-pulling reduction appears to be a simple, safe, and effective technique for pre-operative reduction of lower cervical locked facets.
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The aim of this study is to demonstrate the efficiency of (FARES) method for reduction of first-episode anterior shoulder dislocation, as well as its safety, reliability, and quick easy reproducibility by inexperienced physicians without any use of medications. ⋯ FARES method is a fast, reliable, and safe method for reduction of a first episode of anterior shoulder dislocation and can be easily performed by inexperienced physicians and junior residents.
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We aimed to investigate the surgical strategy, safety, and efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic decompression via transforaminal approach for lumbar lateral recess stenosis in geriatric patients. ⋯ We considered that percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal decompression achieved satisfactory results and provided a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative for treating lumbar lateral recess stenosis in geriatric patients.