Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2015
Salvage of infected non-union of the tibia with an Ilizarov ring fixator.
To review outcomes of 24 patients who underwent Ilizarov ring fixation for infected nonunion of the tibia. ⋯ Ilizarov ring fixation is a viable option for infected non-union of the tibia. Adequate assessment of bone union is crucial before removal of fixator to prevent re-fracture.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2015
Combined volar and dorsal plating for complex comminuted distal radial fractures.
To review outcomes of combined volar and dorsal locked plating for AO type-C3 complex comminuted distal radial fractures. ⋯ Combined volar and dorsal plating enables early mobilisation and good outcome for certain complex comminuted distal radial fractures.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2015
Arthroscopic resection of humeroradial synovial plica for persistent lateral elbow pain.
To review the outcome of 121 patients who underwent arthroscopic resection of a humeroradial synovial plica for persistent lateral elbow pain. ⋯ A humeroradial synovial plica is one of the causes of chronic lateral elbow pain. Arthroscopic resection of the synovial plica followed by intensive physiotherapy achieved good outcome.