Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2013
Clinical TrialInfluence of arthroscopic lateral release on functional recovery in adolescents with recurrent patellar dislocation.
The aim of this study is to prove the influence of the arthroscopic lateral release on functional recovery in adolescents with recurrent lateral dislocation of patella. ⋯ Arthroscopic lateral release successfully treats recurrent patellar dislocations in adolescents, influences functional recovery and improves knee function.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2013
Surgical treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis with adjacent segments lesion via one-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and combined interbody and posterior fusion, a clinical study.
To investigate the clinical efficacy and feasibility of one-stage surgical treatment for thoracic spinal tuberculosis with adjacent segments lesion by internal fixation, transpedicular debridement, and combined interbody and posterior fusion via a posterior-only approach. ⋯ One-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and combined interbody and posterior fusion via a posterior-only approach can be an effective and feasible treatment method for thoracic spinal tuberculosis.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2013
Clinical TrialDisplaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures: surgical treatment with intramedullary screw fixation.
Clavicle fractures account for around 4 % of all fractures and up to 44 % of fractures of the shoulder girdle. Fractures of the middle third account for approximately 80 % of all clavicle fractures. Management of mid-shaft clavicular fractures is often challenging and the outcome can be unsatisfactory. ⋯ The technique is safe, simple, reliable method for fixation of displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures with minimal complications and excellent functional outcomes. No complaints or indications for hardware removal after fractures healing.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2013
The pattern of acute injuries in patients from alpine skiing accidents has changed during 2000-2011: analysis of clinical and radiological data at a level I trauma center.
During the last decade, many educational efforts and technological improvements have been made to protect skiing athletes from injuries. Whether these efforts have changed the pattern of acute injuries from skiing casualties has not yet been shown on a medical basis, which this longitudinal study examines. ⋯ Acute radiological evaluation in skiing accidents has changed during the last decade. The decrease in overall cerebral injuries might be a function of the increasing use of skiing helmets. A protection of the extremities, trunk, spine, and face, however, needs further improvements and their radiological assessment with CT warrants attention in skiing casualties.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Oct 2013
High complication rate following distal biceps refixation with cortical button.
There are several methods for the refixation of the distal biceps tendon which show a variable complication rate. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical outcome and complication rate after distal biceps repair in cortical button technique. ⋯ Case series with no comparison group, Level IV.