European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2017
Clinic research on the treatment for humeral shaft fracture with minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis: a retrospective study of 128 cases.
Minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) is one of the most important techniques in the treatment for humeral shaft fractures. This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of MIPO technique for the treatment for humeral shaft fractures. ⋯ It seems to be a safe and effective method for managing humeral shaft fractures with MIPO technique.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2017
The long-term outcome after treatment for patients with tibial fracture treated with intramedullary nailing is not influenced by time of day of surgery and surgeon experience.
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between clinical outcome and time of day of surgery and experience level of the surgeon. Secondly, we examined the relationship between the length of hospital stay and the time of day of surgery. ⋯ Complication rates and KOOS outcome after surgery with intramedullary nailing were not influenced by time of day of surgery and experience level of the surgeon. The lengths of hospital stay increase significantly when surgery is performed at night by trainee surgeons, but not when performed by trauma surgeons.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Apr 2017
Classification and treatment of distal radius fractures: a survey among orthopaedic trauma surgeons and residents.
Classification, the definition of an acceptable reduction and indications for surgery in distal radius fracture management are still subject of debate. The purpose of this study was to characterise current distal radius fracture management in Europe. ⋯ Current distal radius fracture management in Europe is characterised by a moderate to high consensus on the majority of aspects of fracture management.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2017
ReviewPercutaneous vertebral augmentation in fragility fractures-indications and limitations.
There is still no general consensus about the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Recommendations depend on type of fracture, grade of instability, bone quality, and general conditions of the patient. Spontaneous fractures may be considered to be treated different compared to cases with high-velocity trauma. ⋯ This review reports upon indications and limitations of percutaneous vertebral augmentation and the potential development of classifications and therapeutic algorithms.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2017
The relationship between processes and outcomes for injured older adults: a study of a statewide trauma system.
Age is a risk factor for death, adverse outcomes, and health care use following trauma. The American College of Surgeons' Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) has published "best practices" of geriatric trauma care; adoption of these guidelines is unknown. We sought to determine which evidence-based geriatric protocols, including TQIP guidelines, were correlated with decreased mortality in Pennsylvania's trauma centers. ⋯ Descriptive.