Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2015
Axial view of acetabular anterior column: a new X-ray projection of percutaneous screw placement.
To search for a new radiographic view/projection of the acetabular anterior column to provide a safe guide for percutaneous screw placement for acetabular fractures. ⋯ This axial view of the acetabular anterior column is a novel X-ray projection which provides an optimal method for guiding percutaneous insertion of anterior column screws for acetabular fractures.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2015
Review Case ReportsAvulsion fracture of the acromial physis in a 14-year-old boy: a case report.
Scapular fractures are uncommon and among them acromial fractures are even more uncommon. Because the vast majority of acromial fractures are either non-displaced or minimally displaced, symptomatic and nonoperative management was performed. We describe a case of avulsion fracture of the acromial physis displaced by acromioclavicular ligament treated with open reduction and internal fixation, and include a review of the literature.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2015
Multicenter StudyThe effect of local bone mineral density on the rate of mechanical failure after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures: a prospective multicentre cohort study including 249 patients.
The aim of this prospective, multicentre study was to evaluate the influence of local bone mineral density (BMD) on the rate of mechanical failure after locking plate fixation of closed distal radius fractures. ⋯ Our study could not identify a clear association between bone mineral density status and the risk of mechanical failure. Although the risk for mechanical failure after treatment of distal radius fractures with palmar locking plates is low, these complications must be avoided to prevent negative impact on long-term patient functional and quality of life outcome.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2015
Medial triceps brachii free flap in reconstructive surgery: a prospective study in eight patients.
In this study, we present a prospective series of medial triceps free flaps for ankle and foot complex defects coverage and discuss its numerous advantages. ⋯ MTB free flap appears to be a useful option for covering small to medium defects in lower limb extremities. Due to the constant anatomy of the MTB nerve, we suggest that the flap could also be used as an innervated free flap for small or medium muscular reanimation such as sequelae of forearm and hand muscle impairment, or facial palsy.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Feb 2015
Open reduction and internal fixation of Ideberg IV and V glenoid intra-articular fractures through a Judet approach: a retrospective analysis of 11 cases.
To evaluate the methods and the outcomes of complex intra-articular glenoid fractures, treated by open reduction and internal fixations. ⋯ Good outcomes could be obtained when Ideberg IV and V glenoid fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation through a Judet approach.