Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2013
Comparative StudyStaples equal sutures for skin closure after soft tissue tumor resection.
Wound closure accounts for a relatively constant portion of the time required to complete a surgical case. Both longer closure times and wound infections contribute to higher medical costs and patient morbidity. ⋯ Level II, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Mar 2013
Does valgus femoral osteotomy improve femoral head roundness in severe Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?
Many surgeons perform a varus femoral or Salter pelvic osteotomy in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) disease. However, more severely deformed femoral heads show greater congruency in adduction rather than in abduction. Therefore, a valgus-(flexion) femoral osteotomy (VFO) seems preferable rather than a varus femoral or Salter pelvic osteotomy. ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.