Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2015
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyPatellar tendon autograft versus patellar tendon allograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This review aims to compare the clinical results of bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autograft and BPTB allograft in primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. ⋯ Therefore, BPTB autograft shows potential as an optimal choice for ACL reconstruction on the basis of earlier functional recovery and fewer graft failure.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyInterscalene plexus block versus general anaesthesia for shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled study.
This randomized clinical trial evaluates interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB), general anaesthesia (GA) and the combination of both anaesthetic methods (GA + ISB) in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. ⋯ ISB is superior to GA and GA + ISB in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in terms of faster recovery and analgesics consumption.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2015
Comparative StudyA new joystick technique for unsuccessful closed reduction of supracondylar humeral fractures: minimum trauma.
The purpose of this study was to compare operation duration, radiological and functional results of the open reduction with either posterior or lateral approach and closed reduction with joystick method in unsuccessful closed reduction of displaced (Gartland type III) supracondylar humeral fractures. ⋯ Level III.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Feb 2015
Results of uncemented hemiarthroplasty as primary treatment of severe proximal humerus fractures in the elderly.
The purpose of this study was to analyze functional and radiologic results of a consecutive series of elderly patients who underwent uncemented hemiarthroplasty as primary treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures. ⋯ The results of treatment of severe proximal humerus fractures in the elderly with an uncemented hemiarthroplasty are safe and promising; however, a comparative cohort study (cemented vs. uncemented) and long-term follow-up are still needed.