International orthopaedics
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Displaced unstable distal third fractures of the humeral diaphysis are treated surgically through open reduction and internal fixation. Conventionally, surgeons prefer using long plates for secure fixation; however, we performed short plate dual plating for robust fixation that required a smaller incision and less dissection through an anterior approach. In this study, we report the results of dual plating of fractures of the humeral shaft, with radiographic evidence and clinical analysis. ⋯ Satisfactory radiographic evidence and clinical results suggest that dual plating for distal diaphyseal humeral fractures may be considered a surgical option, with the advantages of strong fixation, less invasion of soft tissue, and early rehabilitation.
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The purpose of this study was to identify the risk of concomitant glenohumeral pathologies with acromioclavicular joint injuries grade III and V. ⋯ Level IV, case series.
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Rotation of the lower limb in weight bearing long leg radiographs has a great impact on measured component and lower limb alignment parameters. We asked which rotational errors of long leg radiographs are present in a high volume centre and which radiological and clinical consequences arise regarding measured coronal component and lower limb alignment after total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ Surgeons should be aware of potential rotational errors in long leg radiographs after total knee arthroplasty resulting in wrong measurements. In case of rotational errors, radiographs should be repeated or rotational corrections calculated. For study purposes only radiographs after rotational correction should be accepted.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate a standardized treatment protocol regarding the rate of secondary bone union, complications, and functional outcome. ⋯ Reamed intramedullary exchange nailing including correction of axis alignment is a safe and effective treatment of aseptic tibial shaft nonunion with a high rate of bone healing and a good radiological and functional long-term outcome.
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Osteosynthesis plate removal is one of the most commonly performed procedures in orthopaedic surgery. Due to technological advances and the quality of increasing osteosynthesis material, more and more locked plates have been implanted over the last 20 years. The aim of this study was to determine whether the complication rate during plate removal differs between conventional and locked plates. ⋯ Hardware removal can be a complication-afflicted operation, especially cases involving locked-plate removal should only be performed if a strong indication is evident. Possible benefits of the procedure should be considered carefully, taking the cost-benefit ratio into account.