Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
[Treatment results of pseudarthrosis of the humeral shaft by open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic compression plating].
We evaluated the results of open reduction and internal fixation with the use of dynamic compression plating in patients with pseudarthrosis of the humeral shaft. ⋯ In selected patients with pseudarthrosis of the humeral shaft, the results of open reduction and internal fixation with the use of dynamic compression plating are excellent, provided that an appropriate surgical technique is employed.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
Comparative Study[The reasons for postponement of scheduled orthopedic surgical operations and its effect on the patients' anxiety and pain levels].
This comparative-descriptive study was planned to evaluate the reasons for postponement of scheduled orthopedic surgical operations and its effect on anxiety and pain levels of patients. ⋯ Postponed surgical operations result in an increased degree of emotional trauma and pain in patients assigned to have orthopedic surgical interventions.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
Case Reports[Transient osteoporosis of the hip in pregnancy: a report of three cases].
Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare disease of unknown etiology. It is usually seen in middle-aged men and women in the third trimester of pregnancy and is associated with hip pain. It typically runs a benign course with eventual resolution of symptoms. ⋯ The follow-up period was at least 24 months. Clinical improvement occurred in the third month in one patient, and at the end of six months in the remaining patients. Complete radiologic improvement was seen at the end of 12 months.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
[An evaluation of knee ligament injuries encountered in skiers at the Uludag Ski Center].
We evaluated the frequency, anatomic types, and predisposing factors of knee ligament injuries that occur in skiers during a winter season at the Uludag Ski Center, Bursa, Turkey. ⋯ The interior and the anterior cruciate ligaments are the most commonly injured ligaments in skiers. Two risk factors concerning the equipment (ski) and the environment (hard pists) play a significant role in the occurrence of knee injuries.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
[Reconstruction of shoulder abduction and external rotation in obstetric brachial plexus palsy].
We evaluated the results of the subscapularis and pectoralis major muscle releases and the transfer of the latissimus dorsi/teres major muscles to the rotator cuff in patients with internal rotation contractures due to obstetric brachial plexus palsy. ⋯ The results of reconstruction techniques employed in our study show satisfactory increases in shoulder abduction and external rotation in patients with a minimal glenohumeral deformity.