Acta Orthop Traumato
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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.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2008
[Changes in patellar height and tibia inclination angle following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy].
We investigated changes in patellar height and tibial inclination angle after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy and the effect of these changes on patient satisfaction. ⋯ Changes in the tibial inclination angle and patellar height following open-wedge tibial osteotomy do not have an adverse effect on short-term patient satisfaction.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2008
[Electrophysiologic and histopathologic evaluation of peripheral nerve regeneration at different nerve segments and with different repair techniques].
We compared the electrophysiologic and histopathologic results of early primary nerve repair and grafting of transections made at different levels. ⋯ Our findings suggest that distal injuries and primary repair of the sciatic nerve result in a faster and better recovery.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial[Intra-articular sodium hyaluronate injections after arthroscopic debridement for osteoarthritis of the knee: a prospective, randomized, controlled study].
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injections after arthroscopic debridement on pain and functional parameters in patients with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Intra-articular HA injections after arthroscopic debridement provide additional short-term benefits, but this combination therapy should be justified by further controlled studies with longer follow-up and larger patient groups.