Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2009
[Correction of complex lower extremity deformities with the use of the Ilizarov-Taylor spatial frame].
We evaluated the effectiveness of the Taylor spatial frame (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, TN, USA) in the treatment of complex lower extremity deformities. ⋯ The Taylor spatial frame is a safe and practical method with excellent results in the treatment of nonunions and deformities complicated especially by translation and rotation providing correct clinical data are derived and used.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2009
[The importance of patient selection for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures with percutaneous technique].
We evaluated the indications and disadvantages of percutaneous technique for proximal humerus fractures in relation to complications encountered in osteoporotic elderly patients and the importance of patient selection. ⋯ Percutaneous fixation may be preferred in the treatment of two-part and carefully-selected three-part proximal humerus fractures. Due to high complication rate, patient selection is of primary importance among elderly patients.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2009
[Functional results of the parallel-plate technique for complex distal humerus fractures].
We evaluated functional results of patients treated with open reduction and internal fixation with the parallel-plate technique for complex distal humerus fractures. ⋯ Functional results are satisfactory in distal humerus fractures treated with stable osteosynthesis and parallel-plate technique that allow early active motion.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2009
[Long-term radiographic complications following treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures with the proximal femoral nail and effects on functional results].
We aimed to evaluate radiographic complications occurring after treatment of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures with the Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) and their effect on functional results. ⋯ The correct position of the osteosynthesis material and use of an intramedullary nail providing a stronger fixation of the proximal part may reduce mechanical complications following the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2009
[Treatment of adult tibial diaphysis fractures with reamed and locked intramedullary nailing].
We evaluated the results of reamed and locked intramedullary nailing for tibial diaphysis fractures. ⋯ Treatment of tibial diaphysis fractures with reamed and locked intramedullary nailing is an appropriate choice with a low complication rate. It can be safely used in moderately contaminated open fractures.