European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2021
Nailing of proximal ulna fractures: biomechanical comparison of a new locked nail with angular stable plating.
Proximal ulna fractures are common injuries and frequently treated with angular stable plating. This surgical option shows good functional results. Relevant drawbacks such as large soft tissue exposure, compromised blood supply of fracture fragments and disturbing osteosynthetic material are described. The aim of this study was to compare a new locked proximal ulna nail with angular stable plating in a biomechanical testing setup for extraarticular proximal ulna fractures. ⋯ Nailing of proximal ulna fractures shows significantly higher primary stability and lower loosening compared to angular stable plating in our testing setup.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2021
The outcome of observation of acute traumatic extradural hemorrhage in pediatric age group.
The non-operative management of extradural hemorrhage in the pediatric age group has been increasingly considered in the last decade with good clinical outcomes and comparable results to surgical intervention in carefully selected patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of observation in the management of pediatric patients with extra dural hematoma. ⋯ The conservative management is applicable in carefully selected pediatric patients with acute traumatic extradural hematoma provided that the observation is accomplished in a well-established and equipped neurosurgical unit. These results are congruent with similar earlier studies.