Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To characterize the in vitro toxicity of vancomycin on articular cartilage. ⋯ Vancomycin is toxic to articular chondrocytes in concentrations of 5 mg/mL and greater. Strategies for controlling concentration must be developed before routine application of topical antibiotics around synovial joints is performed.
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To examine the characteristics of high-energy geriatric trauma over time. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Comparative Study
Outcomes of Presumed Aseptic Long-Bone Nonunions With Positive Intraoperative Cultures Through a Single-Stage Surgical Protocol.
To evaluate the outcomes of a single-stage surgical protocol to treat a presumed aseptic long-bone nonunion with positive intraoperative cultures obtained at the time of surgery. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The goal of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is to anatomically reduce the facture and maintain a congruent hip joint. However, ORIF in the elderly is technically challenging. Therefore, there are advocates for acute total hip arthroplasty (THA) in this patient population. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of revision surgery in elderly patients with acetabular fractures treated with ORIF or THA. The secondary purpose was to compare patient's self-reported functional outcomes. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Observational Study
Obesity Increases Risk of Loss of Reduction After Casting for Diaphyseal Fractures of the Radius and Ulna in Children: An Observational Cohort Study.
To determine if high body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of loss of reduction (LOR) following closed reduction and casting for displaced concomitant fractures of the radial and ulnar shafts in pediatric patients. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.