Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyA new technique in the treatment of distal radius fractures: the Micronail®.
In 2006, an intramedullar titanium osteosynthesis for the stabilization of distal radius fractures was introduced in The Netherlands: the Micronail®. The Micronail® can be used in approximately 30% of distal radius fracture treatments. This article presents the introduction of this new treatment, and first clinical results. ⋯ The first results of Micronail® are promising. It has the advantages of other operative techniques (minimally invasive, stable, intramedullar) without their known disadvantages. Short immobilization is sufficient, after which full load-carrying exercises are indicated.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyFixation of femoral neck fractures with three screws: results and complications.
To evaluate the results and complications of femoral neck fractures treated with internal fixation with three screws with an average follow-up of three years. ⋯ Operative treatment with internal fixation using three screws in femoral neck fractures in the first 24 hours after a fracture gives favourable results in young patients that are too young to be considered for arthroplasty.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
A new index for the assessment of distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid.
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relation between a new index we created for the assessment of distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid, and the clinical outcome. ⋯ Our results suggested that the RSI can be used as a predictor of the clinical outcome in patients with distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyComparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions.
The aim of our study was to evaluate the correlation between the radiological signs of union and functional outcomes in patients with surgically treated scaphoid non-unions. ⋯ The surgical treatment of scaphoid fracture non-unions can correct bone morphology and resolve alignment problems but might not be sufficient for the improvement of functional results.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2011
The biomechanical assessment of fixation methods in periprosthetic femur fractures.
The aim of our study was to compare the biomechanical properties of different fixation methods used in periprosthetic femur fractures. ⋯ Mallory Type 2 periprosthetic fractures should be fixed. There is no difference among the fixation methods used in the study and none of them provide a stability equivalent to that of an intact femur with prosthesis.