Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2014
Comparative StudyPolyaxial versus uniaxial volar locking plate for distal radial fractures.
To compare the penetration of the distal screws in relation to the thickness of the distal metaphysis in the polyaxial versus uniaxial volar locking plates. ⋯ The polyaxial volar locking plate system enabled deeper insertion of distal screws into the subchondral bone, and thus providing better buttress for the fracture fragments.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2014
The Dorr type and cortical thickness index of the proximal femur for predicting peri-operative complications during hemiarthroplasty.
To assess the Dorr proximal femoral types and the cortical thickness index for predicting peri-operative complications during hemiarthroplasty. ⋯ Dorr types B and C proximal femurs were at greater risk of intra-operative fracture.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2014
Valgus osteotomy and repositioning and fixation with a dynamic hip screw and a 135º single-angled barrel plate for un-united and neglected femoral neck fractures.
To review the outcome of 60 patients who underwent valgus subtrochanteric osteotomy and its repositioning for un-united and neglected femoral neck fractures. ⋯ Valgus osteotomy and repositioning and fixation with a dynamic hip screw and a 135° single-angled barrel plate was effective treatment for un-united and neglected femoral neck fractures.
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To evaluate outcome in 20 patients treated for periprosthetic fractures after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ The locked compression plate is effective in managing periprosthetic femoral fractures. Periprosthetic patellar and tibial fractures are uncommon. The latter often warrant revision arthroplasty owing to the loose implant.