Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Aug 2012
Multicenter StudyWhat is the infection rate of the posterior approach to type C pelvic injuries?
Pelvic ring injuries with complete disruption of the posterior pelvis (AO/OTA Type C) benefit from reduction and stabilization. Open reduction in early reports had high infectious complications and many surgeons began using closed reduction and percutaneous fixation. Multiple smaller studies have reported low infection rates after a posterior approach, but these rates are not confirmed in larger series of diverse fractures. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Aug 2012
Comparative StudyWhat are predictors of mortality in patients with pelvic fractures?
Our knowledge of factors influencing mortality of patients with pelvic ring injuries and the impact of associated injuries is currently based on limited information. ⋯ Level III, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Aug 2012
Is fixation failure after plate fixation of the symphysis pubis clinically important?
Plate fixation is a recognized treatment for pelvic ring injuries involving disruption of the pubic symphysis. Although fixation failure is well known, it is unclear whether early or late fixation failure is clinically important. ⋯ Our observations suggest the high rate of late fixation failure after plate fixation of the symphysis pubis is not clinically important.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Aug 2012
The impact of digit-related radiographic osteoarthritis of the hand on grip-strength and upper extremity disability.
Interpreting the impact of hand osteoarthritis (OA) on hand function is complicated owing to the multiple digits and joints in the hand. ⋯ Level IV, diagnostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.