Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To identify factors that are associated with short-term outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for tibial plateau fracture. ⋯ Prognostic level II. See Instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To identify factors associated with increased postoperative length of stay (LOS) and readmission after surgical repair of geriatric hip fractures. ⋯ Prognostic level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The treatment of some pelvic injuries has evolved recently to include the use of a subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixator (INFIX). We present 8 cases of femoral nerve palsy in 6 patients after application of an INFIX to highlight this potentially devastating complication to pelvic surgeons using this technique and discuss how it might be avoided in the future. ⋯ Therapeutic level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.