Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To determine the rates of infection in low-energy gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the extremity. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether the finding of failed fracture implants in association with lower extremity long bone fracture nonunion portends worse clinical or functional outcome after surgical nonunion repair. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To describe our experience using the anterior internal pelvic fixator (INFIX) for treating pelvic ring injuries. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator on the Volume of Embolic Load and Respiratory Function During Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures.
We sought to determine whether the use of the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) device resulted in a decreased amount of fat emboli compared with standard reaming (SR) when performing intramedullary (IM) nailing of femoral shaft fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Observational Study
Symptomatic Implant Removal Following Dual Mini-Fragment Plating for Clavicular Shaft Fractures.
To determine the proportion of patients requiring secondary surgery for symptomatic implant removal after open reduction, internal fixation using dual mini-fragment plating technique for clavicular shaft fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.