Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2012
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) in diaphyseal humerus and proximal humerus fractures.
Our aim was to evaluate the results of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) using locking plates in diaphyseal humerus and proximal humerus fractures. ⋯ MIPO of humerus diaphysis and proximal fractures allows for preservation of blood supply in fracture fragments, owing to less soft tissue and periosteal injury. When the procedure is performed with the lateral double incision, exposure and preservation of the axillary and radial nerves are necessary. Early return of function in the shoulder and elbow joints and favorable healing time are the major advantages of this method in this rare subset of humerus fractures.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2012
Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation.
The ideal reduction method for anterior shoulder dislocation is defined as a practical technique applied without any assistance and minimizing patient interference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with shoulder dislocations reduced using the chair method in the emergency department and show that the chair method is one of the ideal methods. ⋯ The chair method is an effective and successful reduction method for shoulder dislocation. We believe that orthopedists and emergency department physicians should be familiar with this simple technique which does not have to be performed under general anesthesia.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2012
Cytotoxicity of local anesthetics to rats' articular cartilage: an experimental study.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of both in vivo and in vitro bupivacaine, levobupivacaine and tramadol on articular cartilage and chondrocytes in experimental rat models. ⋯ Although chondrotoxicity of bupivacaine was less harmful than levobupivacaine and tramadol, these findings suggest that local anesthetics may negatively affect articular cartilage and chondrocytes.