Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2008
[Superfluous computed tomography utilization for the evaluation of the pelvis and spinal column in an orthopedic emergency department].
This study was designed to investigate the frequency of requests for computed tomography (CT) examination of the spinal column and pelvis in our emergency orthopedic department, the reasons of requests, and the rates of positive and negative CT examinations. ⋯ The high incidence of negative CT scans documented for pelvic and spinal column examinations underlines the need for measures to avoid superfluous CT requests in emergency departments.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial[The use of arthroscopic debridement and viscosupplementation in knee osteoarthritis].
We investigated the effectiveness of arthroscopic debridement followed by viscosupplementation using different hyaluronic acid (HA) products in selected patients with knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Our results suggest that arthroscopic debridement combined with viscosupplementation is an effective treatment option for selected patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Nov 2007
[Surgical treatment of unstable fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint].
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment of unstable fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ⋯ Treatment of fracture-dislocations of the PIP joint yields successful results with mini screws in early cases or appropriate injuries, and with soft tissue reconstruction with or without mini screws in late-presenting patients or unfavorable injuries.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Total disc prosthesis for painful degenerative lumbar disc disease].
We evaluated clinical and radiographic results of patients treated by the ProDisc II total disc prosthesis (TDP) for painful degenerative lumbar disc disease. ⋯ Lumbar disc prosthesis offers significant advantages in terms of functional improvement and increased quality of life in the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease.
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The results of coccygectomy were evaluated in patients with coccydynia unresponsive to conservative treatment. ⋯ Coccygectomy is a successful treatment option in patients unresponsive to conservative treatment for coccydynia.