Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2005
[Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with three Kirschner wires in children with type III displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus].
We evaluated the results of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning in the treatment of displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. ⋯ Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with three K-wires is an efficacious and safe procedure with a low complication rate in the treatment of type III displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus.
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We evaluated the results of medical and surgical treatment for venomous snakebites and reviewed current principles of first aid and therapy for affected patients. ⋯ Management of snakebite victims include an appropriate first aid and treatment at the hospital; identification of compartment syndrome through clinical means and measurements should lead to an indication for fasciotomy.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2005
[Management of fibular hemimelia with the Ilizarov circular external fixator].
We evaluated the results of treatment with the Ilizarov circular external fixator for limb length inequality and deformities in patients with type IA, IB, and type II fibular hemimelia. ⋯ The Ilizarov technique is a convenient method in the correction of angular and rotational deformities while enabling distraction in type I and type II fibular hemimelia.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
[The mid-term results of minimal medial epicondylectomy and decompression for cubital tunnel syndrome].
We evaluated the mid-term follow-up results of patients who were treated by minimal epicondylectomy and decompression for cubital tunnel syndrome. ⋯ Minimal medial epicondylectomy and decompression was found to be a safe and effective method with a low complication rate in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome.
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Jan 2004
[Early results of nerve surgery in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy].
To present surgical techniques and early postoperative results of patients who underwent nerve surgery for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. ⋯ Early diagnosis and nerve surgery in patients having insufficient muscle activity and requiring surgical intervention may prevent atrophy of the muscles and provide a more functional upper extremity.