Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To (1) demonstrate that the AO Spine Sacral Classification System can be reliably applied by general orthopaedic surgeons and subspecialists universally around the world and (2) delineate those injury subtypes that are most difficult to classify reliably to refine the classification before evaluating clinical outcomes. ⋯ The AO Spine Sacral Classification System is universally reliable among general orthopaedic surgeons and subspecialists worldwide, with substantial interobserver and excellent intraobserver reliability.
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Compare anterior minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) to open reduction/internal fixation (ORIF) for humeral shaft fractures, assessing complications and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To compare the relative frequencies of intra-articular extension of supracondylar distal femur fractures in blunt versus ballistic trauma and the diagnostic accuracy of conventional radiography in identifying intra-articular extension in these fractures. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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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.