Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Coronal fractures of the femoral condyle (Hoffa fractures) are intraarticular fractures that are commonly treated surgically by open reduction and internal fixation. Surgical fixation is demanding because anatomic reduction is mandatory and adequate exposure is often difficult. Herein we describe a new technique that permits excellent visualization and fixation of lateral Hoffa fractures based on osteotomy of Gerdy's tubercle and reflection of the attached iliotibial band.
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Clinical Trial
Fracture of the radial head with associated elbow dislocation: results of treatment using a floating radial head prosthesis.
To assess elbow function, complications, and problems of radial head fractures associated with elbow dislocation receiving surgical treatment with a floating prosthesis. ⋯ The basic principle of maintaining anatomic and physiologic relationships applies when deciding on treatment for radial head fractures with associated elbow dislocation. The loss of lateral osseous support will render the elbow grossly unstable. We believe that a floating prosthesis may be indicated in Mason Type III radial head fractures associated with elbow dislocation, especially in the presence of associated destabilizing fractures. Well-controlled comparative randomized studies will be needed to delineate the optimal treatment for a given situation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A prospective, randomized study of intramedullary nails inserted with and without reaming for the treatment of open and closed fractures of the tibial shaft.
To determine if there are differences in healing, complications, or number of procedures required to obtain union among open and closed tibia fractures treated with intramedullary (IM) nails inserted with and without reaming. ⋯ Our findings support the use of reamed insertion of IM nails for the treatment of closed tibia fractures, which led to earlier time to union without increased complications. In addition, canal reaming did not increase the risk of complications in open tibia fractures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Randomized prospective study of humeral shaft fracture fixation: intramedullary nails versus plates.
To compare the clinical and radiographic results for locked intramedullary (IM) nails and plates used in the treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures. ⋯ For patients requiring surgical treatment of a humeral shaft fracture, intramedullary nailing and compression plating both provide predictable methods for achieving fracture stabilization and ultimate healing.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during closed humeral nailing: a preliminary report.
To assess the role of intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) monitoring of the radial and median nerves in preventing iatrogenic nerve injury during closed, locked intramedullary (IM) nailing of the humerus. ⋯ Intraoperative radial nerve SSEP monitoring appears to reliably reflect the status of the radial nerve in those patients with a humerus fracture. In three of eleven patients, intraoperative signal changes prompted a change in surgical plan. In no patient did there appear to be evidence of iatrogenic nerve injury.