Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Dec 2020
The effect of platelet-rich plasma on fracture healing in long-bone pseudoarthrosis.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on fracture union rate and fracture union time in pseudoarthrosis surgery and to evaluate the clinical and functional results of the patients. ⋯ As a result of our study, we concluded that PRP is an effective and safe method in pseudoarthrosis surgery that reduces fracture union time. Controlled studies with more patient numbers are needed.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Dec 2020
Correction to: Biomechanical reconstruction parameters obtained after direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty do not compromise clinical outcome.
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. Figures 3 and 4 captions were interchanged.
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Dec 2020
A health economic analysis of the management of open lower limb fractures in the elderly.
The aim of this study was to investigate the financial implications of the inpatient management of open lower limb fractures in adults over 65 years old. Further, the study compares the calculated cost to the income received by the hospital for these patients and to the existing body of literature. ⋯ This study provides a valuable estimate of the expense of treating open lower limb fractures in patients over the age of 65 years in a Major Trauma Centre in England. The study highlights the large losses incurred by hospitals in treating these cases, and supports revision of the remuneration structures in the National Health Service to adequately cover their cost.