Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2015
Rate of venous thromboembolism after complex lower-limb fracture surgery without pharmacological prophylaxis.
To evaluate the rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after complex lower-limb fracture surgery without pharmacological prophylaxis. ⋯ The rate of VTE was high in patients undergoing complex lower-limb fracture surgery without pharmacological prophylaxis.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2015
Preoperative antibiotics for septic arthritis in children: delay in diagnosis.
To review the records of 50 children who underwent open joint washout for septic arthritis with (n=25) or without (n=25) preoperative antibiotics. ⋯ Preoperative antibiotics should be avoided in the management of septic arthritis in children. Their prescription delays diagnosis and definitive surgery, and leads to additional washouts and complications. A high index of suspicion and expedite referral to a specialist paediatric orthopaedic unit is needed if septic arthritis is suspected.
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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.