Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2010
Comparative StudyCondylar buttress plate versus fixed angle condylar blade plate versus dynamic condylar screw for supracondylar intra-articular distal femoral fractures.
To compare outcomes of 3 fixation techniques for intra-articular distal femoral fractures. ⋯ Dynamic condylar screw fixation for distal femoral fractures achieves better functional outcomes and lower complication rates.
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To compare survival rates in the elderly with bone versus soft-tissue sarcomas. ⋯ Survival rates tend to be lower in older patients with sarcomas, especially when the sarcoma is of bone and high grade.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2010
Infection rate of percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for distal radius fractures.
To review the infection rate in 43 patients who underwent percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for distal radius fractures. ⋯ The infection rate after percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation is unacceptable. Kirschner wires should be buried under the skin to decrease the infection rate.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2010
Short proximal femoral nail fixation for trochanteric fractures.
To review outcomes of 100 patients who underwent short proximal femoral nailing for stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures. ⋯ The short proximal femoral nail is a superior implant for stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures in terms of operating time, surgical exposure, blood loss, and complications, especially for patients with relatively small femora.
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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2010
Lower-limb alignment and posterior tibial slope in Pakistanis: a radiographic study.
To assess the lower-limb alignment and posterior tibial slope in Pakistanis. ⋯ Knee alignment and geometry vary in different population subsets. With regard to total knee arthroplasty, the more medially inclined angle J in Pakistani men suggests that an anteroposterior cut of the distal femur should be in increased external rotation, compared with Pakistani women. Whereas the greater posterior tibial slope in Pakistanis suggests that a proximal tibial cut with a greater posterior tibial slope may reduce the chance of tibial loosening and increase postoperative knee range of motion, especially when using posterior cruciate ligament-retaining designs.