Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyFracture of the lower cervical spine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Retrospective study of 19 cases.
Controversy exists surrounding optimal treatment of cervical spine fractures secondary to ankylosing spondylitis (AS). ⋯ Level IV - retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyAdvantage and limitations of a minimally-invasive approach and early weight bearing in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with locking plates.
Intramedullary nailing is a common method of treating tibial shaft fractures. However, precise control of reduction at the proximal and distal quarters is difficult to achieve. The purpose of this study was to assess the results of plating using locking screws and the feasibility of a minimally-invasive approach. ⋯ Level I university regional hospital Cohort study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2012
Comparative StudyElastic intramedullary nailing as a complement to Ilizarov's method for forearm lengthening: a comparative pediatric prospective study.
Most of the techniques for forearm lengthening involve external fixation to achieve stability and provide progressive distraction. We introduce the use of elastic stable intramedullar nailing (ESIN) in combination with external circular assembly for the procedure. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare Ilizarov's classical technique with this combined technique. ⋯ Level IV.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2012
Multicenter StudyTotal shoulder arthroplasty - arthroplasty for glenohumeral arthropathies: results and complications after a minimum follow-up of 8 years according to the type of arthroplasty and etiology.
Arthroplasty for glenohumeral arthropathies have specific complications and the final results are sometimes more dependent upon the type of shoulder arthroplasty than the initial etiology. The aim of our study was to evaluate the rate of complications and the functional improvement with different types of shoulder arthroplasties after a minimum follow-up of 8 years. ⋯ IV - Retrospective study.
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Jun 2012
Surgical glove bacterial contamination and perforation during total hip arthroplasty implantation: when gloves should be changed.
Double gloving is recommended in orthopedic surgery, notably in total hip arthroplasties (THA) to prevent contamination of the surgical site. ⋯ Increasing the number of outer glove renewals, notably during certain surgical stages at risk for contamination (prosthesis reduction) or perforation (surgical incision/femoral cementing) can reduce the risk of contamination and perforation. The bacteria isolated suggest a cutaneous origin. Regularly changing gloves has resulted in a sterile state in 80% of cases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE AND TYPE OF STUDY: Level III prospective diagnostic study.