Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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The goal of this study was to develop a reliable and valid tool for quantifying patient-rated wrist pain and disability. ⋯ The PRWE provides a brief, reliable, and valid measure of patient-rated pain and disability.
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Comparative Study
Office removal of tibial external fixators: an evaluation of cost savings and patient satisfaction.
To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of office removal of tibial external fixators and to compare the cost of this procedure with the cost of removal of fixators in the operating room. ⋯ Due to the cost savings and patient satisfaction, without compromising clinical care, the office is our preferred location for tibial half-pin external fixator removal.
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The aim of the present study was to analyze the long-term outcome of mid-clavicle fractures in adults and to evaluate the clinical importance of displacement and fracture comminution. ⋯ This review demonstrates that few patients with fractures of the mid-part of the clavicle require operative treatment.
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To confirm the need to check anteversion (AV) of the intact femur to prevent malrotation deformity following intramedullary nailing in femoral shaft fracture. ⋯ Because true neutral rotation of the distal fragment alone is not accurate in preventing malrotation deformity of the femur following intramedullary nailing, we recommend measuring AV in both intact and fractured femurs and correcting rotational malalignment if it exists at the time of femoral nailing. Rotational alignment did not change significantly unless we failed to externally reduce the fracture due to a flexion deformity of the proximal fragment.
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Comparative Study
Skeletal traction versus external fixation for pediatric femoral shaft fractures: a comparison of hospital costs and charges.
To compare the hospital costs, charges, and reimbursement for treatment of pediatric femur fractures by two treatment methods: external fixation and 90-90 traction with spica casting. ⋯ External fixation of pediatric femoral shaft fractures results in decreased hospital costs and length of hospitalization, but produces significantly less income for the hospital when compared with skeletal traction followed by spica casting.