Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To compare the outcomes of two different surgical treatments for the management of isolated closed Mason Type 2 radial head fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Posterior sternoclavicular dislocation is a rare injury that involves a risk of concomitant injuries to mediastinal structures. We report a 23-year-old man who underwent open reduction and fixation with a plantaris tendon graft after 13 weeks. The clinical and radiologic outcome was good.
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To investigate the predictors of functional outcome and changes in the basic activities of daily living in older adults who sustained hip fractures, considering the level of ambulatory ability before injury. ⋯ Prognostic Level I. See page 128 for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures: a prospective randomized trial with early follow-up.
To prospectively compare the functional outcome associated with cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty. ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See page 128 for a complete description of levels of evidence.