Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyNon-bridging external fixation employing multiplanar K-wires versus volar locked plating for dorsally displaced fractures of the distal radius.
The aim of this study was to compare non-bridging external fixation to palmar angular stable plating with respect to radiological outcome, wrist function, and quality of life. ⋯ Non-bridging external fixation employing multiplanar K-wires is a suitable treatment option in intra- and extra-articular fractures of the distal radius even in osteoporotic bone.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2013
Meta AnalysisRisk factors for deep infection after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.
Estimated the risk factors for postoperative infection after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to prevent its occurrence. ⋯ There were positive evidences for some certain factors which could be targeted for prevention of the onset of infection, but more studies are needed to define the association of some other controversial factors in infection, like osteoarthritis, gender and so on. The quality of studies also needs to be improved.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2013
ReviewEfficacy of treatment in peri-pelvic Morel-Lavallee lesion: a systematic review of the literature.
Morel-Lavallee lesion (MLL) of the peri-pelvic region is less common and various treatments have been introduced to manage the lesion. No standard treatment is recommended. We performed a systematic review of literature to (1) identify the classification of peri-pelvic MLL; (2) review the treatments of the lesion and their complications; (3) define the optimal treatment of peri-pelvic MLL. ⋯ Peri-pelvic MLL can be treated with various surgical methods depending on the formation of fibrosis capsule and associated injuries. Dead space closure technique is emphasized in the treatment of MLL. Higher quality of literature is required to prove this result in future research.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2013
Multicenter StudyImpact of concomitant injuries on outcomes after traumatic brain injury.
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently have concomitant injuries; we aimed to investigate their impact on outcomes. ⋯ Concomitant injuries have a significant effect upon the mortality of patients with moderate TBI. They do not affect the mortality in patients with severe TBI.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · May 2013
Case ReportsCustom-made wrist prosthesis in a patient with giant cell tumor of the distal radius.
Treatment for giant cell tumors of the distal radius is challenging when motion is to be preserved. As standard wrist prostheses typically do not achieve favorable results, we treated a 36-year-old man with giant cell tumor of the distal radius with a new, custom-made implant. ⋯ Custom-made wrist prostheses could become a practical option in patients with large defects of the distal radius who desire to preserve wrist motion.