Acta Orthop Traumato
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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.
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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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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2007
[Surgical restoration of drop foot deformity with tibialis posterior tendon transfer].
The transfer of the tibialis posterior tendon to the paralysed tendons on the anterior aspect of the ankle not only restores the function of the paralyzed muscles, but also removes the deforming force on the medial aspect of the foot. In this study, we evaluated patients who underwent tibialis posterior tendon transfer for the treatment of drop foot. ⋯ Tibialis posterior tendon transfer in drop foot yields highly successful results in the restoration of active dorsiflexion and prevention of flexion deformity in the toes.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2007
Comparative Study[Comparison of plate-screw fixation and intramedullary fixation with inflatable nails in the treatment of acute humeral shaft fractures].
We compared the results of plate-screw fixation and intramedullary fixation with inflatable nails for the treatment of acute humeral diaphyseal fractures. ⋯ Inflatable intramedullary nails can be used safely in the treatment of acute humeral diaphyseal fractures without increasing union problems and complications.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2007
[The importance of finger extension test in the diagnosis of occult wrist ganglion].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic tools in comparison with surgical results of occult ganglion cyst of the wrist, which is one of the causes of chronic wrist pain. ⋯ Finger extension test is an important diagnostic tool for occult ganglion with 92% accuracy. Both diagnosis and treatment of occult ganglion cysts have become easier by evolving diagnostic tools.