Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Aug 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComputed tomographic measurement of cervical pedicles for transpedicular fixation in a Malay population.
To measure the cervical pedicles and assess the feasibility of transpedicular fixation in a Malay population. ⋯ The cervical spine of Malays may not be adequate to accommodate a 3.5-mm pedicle screw for transpedicular fixation, as this procedure may risk adjacent vital structures.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Aug 2007
Immediate interlocking nailing versus external fixation followed by delayed interlocking nailing for Gustilo type IIIB open tibial fractures.
To compare immediate interlocking nailing with external fixation followed by delayed interlocking nailing, for Gustilo type IIIB open tibial fractures. ⋯ Prospective, randomised, multicentre studies are needed to assess whether there are significant differences between the 2 treatment methods.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Aug 2007
Comparative StudyDelayed onset of deep infection after total knee arthroplasty: comparison based on the infecting organism.
To identify the organisms causing delayed deep infection following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and to compare the differences in outcome based on the infecting organism. ⋯ Deep infection with methicillin-resistant S. aureus or S. epidermidis is increasing. Strict infection control measures must be in place to combat such problems.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Aug 2007
Periprosthetic femoral fractures treated with a modular distally cemented stem.
To assess the treatment outcome of revision hip arthroplasty for Vancouver type B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures using a modular distally cemented stem. ⋯ Vancouver type B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures can be successfully treated with a distally cemented modular proximal femoral replacement prosthesis.
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To correlate treatment results of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with their computed tomographic (CT) classification. ⋯ Surgical results were superior in type-II and -III fractures. Type-IV fractures fared poorly, despite excellent restoration of calcaneal anatomy; subtalar arthrodesis should have been considered.