Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2007
[The effect of human placental suspension on rat sciatic nerve healing].
We investigated the effect of human placental suspension (HPS) on rat sciatic nerve regeneration. ⋯ Our data suggest that HPS may exert a favorable effect on peripheral nerve regeneration.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2006
[Demographic features and difficulties in rehabilitation in patients referred to hand rehabilitation unit for phalangeal fractures].
We evaluated demographic and occupational features of patients with phalangeal fractures of the hand, etiologies and types of injuries, and the results of rehabilitation. ⋯ Our data provide important insight into appropriate treatment and rehabilitation of phalangeal fractures, in particular, shortcomings in the treatment and follow-up.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2006
[The evaluation of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty with or without patellar resurfacing].
We evaluated the clinical and radiographic results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with or without patellar resurfacing. ⋯ Our findings suggest that patellar resurfacing is not necessary other than patients with significant degeneration of the patellar surface.
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We evaluated the effect of exploratory neurectomy on phantom limb pain (PLP) in patients who had PLP and neuroma findings in the amputated extremity. ⋯ The best way to prevent postamputation neuromas and PLP is to cut the nerve as proximal as possible, allowing its retraction into the soft tissue, and leaving its end away from the stump.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2006
[The results of calcaneal lengthening osteotomy for the treatment of flexible pes planovalgus and evaluation of alignment of the foot].
We evaluated the results of calcaneal lengthening using the modified Evans osteotomy technique in patients with flexible pes planovalgus and the effectiveness of this technique in restoring the alignment of the foot. ⋯ Calcaneal lengthening osteotomy for symptomatic pes planovalgus provides pain relief and significant clinical and radiographic correction in the hind foot and forefoot.