Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Mar 2017
Association between phantom limb complex and the level of amputation in lower limb amputee.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the natural course of phantom limb complex without any treatment after lower limb amputation. ⋯ Level III Prognostic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2017
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with PHILOS plate for proximal humerus fractures.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate results, including clinical and radiological outcomes and number of complications, following minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) of proximal humerus fractures, using the PHILOS® proximal humerus internal locking system (Synthes Holding AG, Solothurn, Switzerland). ⋯ Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Oct 2016
Minimally invasive intramedullary nailing of clavicular fractures by a new titanium elastic nail.
The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical results of a new design titanium elastic nail (TEN) for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe comparative efficacy of kinesio taping and local injection therapy in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.
The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic effects of kinesio taping (KT) and local subacromial injection in patients with subacromial impingement, syndrome (SIS) with regard to pain, range of motion (ROM) and disability. ⋯ Level I, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2016
Results of closing wedge osteotomy in the treatment of sagittal imbalance due to ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic disease which affects the axial skeleton and may cause rigid spinal deformities in advanced cases. Clinical and radiological results of patients with ankylosing spondylitis who underwent pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) were evaluated. ⋯ In patients with rigid sagittal spinal deformities due to ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar lordosis and sagittal balance can be obtained using PSO.