Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Comparative Study
Surgical Stabilization Improves 30-day Mortality in Patients With Traumatic Flail Chest: A Comparative Case Series at a Major Trauma Center.
To evaluate the outcomes including early mortality after surgical rib fixation using a locking plate system as part of a newly introduced chest trauma pathway. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To evaluate the effects of intramedullar nailing of the tibia using a suprapatellar (SP) approach with respect to pain and function of the knee. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To assess the impact of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) intake compared with Coumadin (COU) in patients suffering hip fractures (HFs). ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To compare outcomes in patients with rib fractures (RFX) who underwent surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) to those treated nonoperatively. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.