Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Femoral neck nonunions are a difficult complication in the treatment of femoral neck fractures and have traditionally been managed using an intertrochanteric valgus osteotomy and blade plate. We propose an alternative method, a proximal femoral valgus osteotomy using a sliding hip screw instead of a blade plate. This technique eliminates many of the difficulties experienced with the valgus osteotomy and blade plate by employing a device and instrumentation that is more familiar to orthopedic surgeons. The technique is reproducible and has been used successfully in a series of 4 patients.
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Comparative Study
Bacterial adherence to tantalum versus commonly used orthopedic metallic implant materials.
Evaluation of bacterial adhesion to pure tantalum and tantalum-coated stainless steel versus commercially pure titanium, titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), and grit-blasted and polished stainless steel. ⋯ Because bacterial adhesion is an important predisposing factor in the development of clinical implant infection, tantalum may offer benefits as an adjunct or alternative material compared with current materials commonly used for orthopedic implants.
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To determine the value of static progressive splinting in helping patients with posttraumatic elbow stiffness regain functional motion and avoid operative treatment for stiffness. ⋯ Static progressive splinting can help gain additional motion when standard exercises seem stagnant or inadequate, particularly after the original injury. Operative treatment of stiffness was avoided in most patients.
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To describe the associated injuries, demographic distribution, and management of patients sustaining open clavicle fractures. ⋯ Open clavicle fractures are a rare injury. Patients often have associated pulmonary and cranial injuries. Ipsilateral upper extremity and shoulder girdle injuries are common, whereas concomitant neurologic and vascular injuries are infrequent. The majority of patients have rapid and uneventful healing of their fractures after surgical treatment.
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To report results of sacral decompression and lumbopelvic fixation in neurologically impaired patients with highly displaced, comminuted sacral fracture-dislocations resulting in spino-pelvic dissociation. ⋯ Lumbopelvic fixation provided reliable fracture stability and allowed consistent fracture union without loss of alignment. Neurological outcome was, in part, influenced by completeness of injury and presence of sacral root disruption.