Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Multicenter Study
Risk factors for failure of locked plate fixation of distal femur fractures: an analysis of 335 cases.
Locked plating has become a standard method to treat supracondylar femur fractures. Emerging evidence indicates that this method of treatment is associated with modest failure rates. The goals of this study were to determine risk factors for complications and to provide technical recommendations for locked plating of supracondylar femur fractures. ⋯ Prognostic level II. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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The purpose of this study is to report the rate of anatomic reduction, articular subsidence, and clinical outcomes for Schatzker II tibial plateau fractures treated with structural bone allografts. ⋯ Therapeutic level IV. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To quantify the radiographic tibia and fibula shaft fracture characteristics that are associated with a concomitant ipsilateral ankle injury. ⋯ Prognostic level IV. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Comparative Study
Osteosynthesis of unstable intracapsular femoral neck fracture by dynamic locking plate or screw fixation: early results.
The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative radiologic and clinical outcomes of telescopic femur neck screws and small locking plate device (Targon FN) (group 1) with multiple cancellous screws (group 2) for displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic level III. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Hip fractures are a common source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Although multiple prior studies have identified risk factors for poor outcomes, few studies have presented a validated risk stratification calculator. ⋯ Prognostic level II. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.