Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2008
[The prevalence of low back pain and risk factors among adult population in Afyon region, Turkey].
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for low back pain (LBP) in a sample of Turkish population among adults living in the Afyon region, Turkey. ⋯ Among risk factors reported for LBP, many are also effective in Turkish population. Special attention should be given to the education of housewives in terms of low back protection, healthy nutrition, and family planning. Poverty seems to be a significant barrier to patient presentation to physicians, requiring extended social security coverage.
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The importance of proprioception in the etiology, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries and joint diseases has become increasingly clear. The purpose of this study was to investigate knee proprioception in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). ⋯ Our results show that patients with PFPS have impaired proprioception in the affected knee accompanied by significant losses in the proprioception of the contralateral normal knee. Based on these findings, proprioceptive rehabilitation techniques should be incorporated into the treatment of PFPS.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2008
Multicenter Study[Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in major orthopaedic surgery: A multicenter, prospective, observational study].
We investigated risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylaxis measures employed, and incidence of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery (MOS). ⋯ Effective VTE prophylaxis is associated with low risk of clinically apparent DVT and PE in MOS.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2008
Comparative Study[Comparison between fixation with dorsal T plate and palmar locking plate in the treatment of unstable displaced distal radius fractures].
We compared the results of fixation with dorsal T plate and palmar locking plate in the treatment of unstable displaced distal radius fractures. ⋯ Although the two fixation methods do not differ with respect to functional results, palmar locking plating seems to provide a more rigid fixation resulting in significantly reduced collapse and a very low complication rate.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2008
[Treatment of metacarpal fractures with open reduction and low-profile plate and screw fixation].
We evaluated functional results and effectiveness of open reduction and low-profile plate fixation for the treatment of low-severity metacarpal fractures. ⋯ Low-severity metacarpal fractures can be treated successfully with open reduction and low-profile plate fixation, allowing early and safe functional use.