European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Review Meta AnalysisClinical outcomes of the use of 3D printing models in fracture management: a meta-analysis of randomized studies.
The use of three-dimensional printing models in medical practice has been booming recently and its application to orthopedic surgery is gaining popularity. When treating fractures by open reduction and internal fixation, potential benefits have been associated with the use of 3D printing models. This review aims to quantitatively analyze the effectiveness of using 3D printing models in fracture management. ⋯ I.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
ReviewImportant learning points arising from the focused issue dedicated to the Terror and Disaster Surgical Care (TDSC®) course on mass casualty incident management.
The Terror and Disaster Surgical Care (TDSC®) course on mass casualty incident management was formulated in Germany by military medical personnel, who have been deployed to conflict areas, but also work in hospitals open for the lay public. In this manuscript we discuss different concepts and ideas taught in this course as these are described in a focused issue recently published in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. We provide reinforcement for some of the ideas conveyed. ⋯ Injuries following explosions are different from blunt and penetrating trauma and at times demand a different approach. There are probably several ways to manage a mass casualty incident depending on the setup of the organization. An open discussion on the topics presented in the manuscripts included in the focused issue on military and disaster surgery should enrich everyone.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Review Meta Analysis3D printing-assisted surgery for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) printing to conventional surgeries in proximal humerus fractures (PHFs). ⋯ 3D printing-assisted surgery improves operation time, anatomic healing, pain, and motion, with less harm to patients.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Review Meta Analysis3D printing-assisted surgery for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) printing to conventional surgeries in proximal humerus fractures (PHFs). ⋯ 3D printing-assisted surgery improves operation time, anatomic healing, pain, and motion, with less harm to patients.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2022
Review Meta AnalysisTreatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children aged 2-10 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To review current literature on treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children of 2-10 years old, with subgroup analysis of children aged 2-6 years, comparing intramedullary nailing (IMN) to conservative treatment modalities. ⋯ Although a lack of quality evidence, this systematic review showed a clear tendency to treatment with elastic intramedullary nails of femoral shaft fractures in children of 2-10 years of age.