The Iowa orthopaedic journal
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Randomized, controlled study in a laboratory setting. Blinded observations/assessment of study outcomes. ⋯ In this commonly used rabbit posterolateral fusion model, SiCaP EP utilized as a stand-alone, as a stand-alone with BMA, and as an autograft (ICBG) extender produces results that are clinically and radiographically similar to ICBG.
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Outcomes following operative treatment of open fractures of the distal radius: a case control study.
To report radiographic, clinical, and patient-based functional outcomes following contemporary operative treatment of patients who sustained an open distal radius fracture and compare them to a similar group of patients treated operatively for closed distal radius fractures. ⋯ Open distal radius fractures treated with early debridement and fixation achieved similar outcomes to surgically treated closed fractures of the distal radius when followed for a year or more postoperatively.
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Injuries of the posteromedial corner of the knee are relatively common. These can be isolated or combined with other ligament lesions. ⋯ After a brief description of the anatomy and biomechanics of the medial side of the knee, this paper reviews the indications for isolated and multiligamentous medial/posteromedial corner injuries both in the acute and in the chronic setting. In addition, the most common surgical techniques for repair and reconstruction are described in addition to outcomes based upon a review of the literature.
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Review Case Reports
Epidural steroid injections for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy in elite wrestlers: case series and literature review.
Elite wrestlers place tremendous stress through their cervical spine. These athletes are at risk for cervical trauma and may develop radiculopathy from recurrent episodes of injury. Team physicians and athletic trainers are faced with the challenge of treating these injuries in such a way as to allow the athlete to safely and expeditiously return to competition. Epidural steroid injections can be a successful complement to a conservative treatment algorithm for these complex injuries. ⋯ Elite wrestlers with cervical radiculopathy can be effectively and safely managed with a conservative regimen that includes cervical epidural steroid injections, which may allow them to continue to compete at a high level.
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Case Reports
Definitive treatment of bilateral acetabular and pelvic ring injuries using external fixation.
Bilateral pelvic ring and acetabular fractures are rare injuries. The optimal treatment of these patients and their outcomes remain largely unknown. We present a three year follow up of a case of bilateral posterior pelvic ring injuries and acetabular fractures treated successfully with limited internal fixation and external fixation.