Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Review Meta Analysis
What is the role of vitamin D supplementation in acute fracture patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and supplementation efficacy.
The objectives of this systematic review and meta-analyses are (1) to estimate the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in fracture patients and (2) to summarize the available evidence on the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in fracture patients. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To determine (1) the incidence of delayed surgical treatment, (2) risk factors associated with delayed surgical intervention, (3) inpatient adverse events and discharge disposition, and (4) the association of delayed surgery with inpatient adverse events. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Comparative Study
Anatomic Ligament Repair Restores Ankle and Syndesmotic Rotational Stability as Much as Syndesmotic Screw Fixation.
To compare the external rotation stability of 3 different syndesmotic stabilization techniques in a cadaveric ankle fracture model. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Are Locking Constructs in Distal Femoral Fractures Always Best? A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Less Invasive Stabilization System With the Minimally Invasive Dynamic Condylar Screw System.
The purpose of this clinical study is to determine whether the rate of fracture healing and fracture union, repaired with a locked device, will be as good as or better than standard nonlocking bicortical fixation in distal femoral fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Anterior column percutaneous screw fixation can be challenging. The purpose of this new technique is to offer a rapid, simple, and safe method to place an anterior screw. The authors used a 3-dimensional reconstruction simulation, cadaver study, and a clinical case series to demonstrate this new alternative to standard previously described techniques.