Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Distal locking using an electromagnetic field-guided computer-based real-time system for orthopaedic trauma patients.
To compare the efficacy of distal interlocking during intramedullary nailing using a freehand technique versus an electromagnetic field real-time system (EFRTS). ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
The insertion of intramedullary nail locking screws without fluoroscopy: a faster and safer technique.
This study was designed to compare the accuracy, time, and radiation exposure during the insertion of intramedullary nail locking screws using either standard fluoroscopic assistance or an electromagnetic (EM)-based navigational system without fluoroscopy. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Operative management of thoracic injuries is an increasingly accepted technique, with multiple reports of improved patient outcomes as compared with nonoperative treatment. Despite the evolving support of rib fracture fixation, descriptions of surgical approaches and tactics remain limited. We present this information to allow surgeons to begin or improve treatment of these injuries. In addition, we present the initial treatment results of a series of 21 patients treated with the approaches described within.
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To determine the reliability of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Open Fracture Classification. ⋯ This study, which included a diverse multicenter multinational cohort of orthopaedic surgeons and residents, of the OTA Open Fracture Classification demonstrated moderate to excellent interobserver reliability.
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The orthopaedic trauma-related blood product usage is largely unknown. Aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of early (<24 hours of arrival) blood component use in major orthopaedic trauma. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.