Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To evaluate the rate of subtalar arthrodesis based on a computed tomography (CT) scan after open reduction and primary subtalar arthrodesis for acute, displaced, intra-articular calcaneal fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To evaluate the need for reoperation of geriatric intertrochanteric hip fractures treated with 10-mm cephalomedullary nails versus those treated with nails larger than 10 mm. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To compare the deep infection rates after immediate versus staged open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for pilon fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To compare complications and functional outcomes between supination adduction type II (SAD) injuries and torsional ankle injuries (TAI). ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To evaluate the difference in the quality of fracture reduction between the sinus tarsi approach (STA) and extensile lateral approach (ELA) using postoperative Computed Tomography (CT) scans in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs). ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.