conclusions in treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures in middle-aged patients internal fixation with locking plates may be prefered to pin and plaster as the treatment of choice. results sf-36 test demonstrated a better general health (p < 0.001), mental health (p = 0.006), physical functioning (p < 0.001), social functioning (p < 0.001) and energy/fatigue (p < 0.001) in lcp group...

OBJECTIVE Finite-element method was used to evaluate biomechanics stability of extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (ELIF) under different internal fixation. METHODS The L3-L5 level finite-element model was established to simulate decompression and internal fixation at L4-L5 segment. The intact finite model was treated in accordance with the different internal fixation. The treatment groups...

BACKGROUND Intramedullary and extramedullary fixation methods are used in the management of subtrochanteric femur fractures. However, whether intramedullary or extramedullary fixation is the primary treatment for subtrochanteric femur fractures in adults remains debatable. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Meta-analyses of prospective studies, level I. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Cochrane library, Embase, Go...

BACKGROUND There are two types of surgical treatment for fractures of the femoral neck; internal fixation and arthroplasty. Internal fixation is associated with a higher risk of complications such as secondary displacement, non-union and avascular necrosis. To improve treatment results of internal fixation, we have tried to identify procedure related risk-factors associated with fixation failur...

Fractures of the phalangeal joints of the hand present a challenging problem because of the small size of the fracture fragments, limiting internal fixation, and their articular nature necessitating early mobilisation to ensure good results. We present a case of a patient presenting with an open displaced intraarticular fracture of the metacarpophalangeal joint that was managed with limited int...

BACKGROUND This study presents the outcomes of low transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus treated by open reduction and internal fixation. METHODS Between 1996 and 2010, 263 distal humeral fractures were managed at our institution. Patients with a true low transcondylar fracture treated by open reduction and internal fixation were included. Fourteen patients form the basis of this stud...

This study evaluated the risk factors for dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery by multidimensional analysis and investigated the predictive values of these risk factors for dysphagia. The patients underwent anterior cervical spine surgery and were followed for at least 6 months. Sex, age, tracheal mobility, smoking history, implant type, C3 anterior vertebral soft tissue swelling, na...

Calcaneus fractures are still a delicate point regarding the indication for osteosynthesis. Knowing the skin's poor vascularisation of the back foot, the purpose of this study is to present the benefits of proper surgical options between an open and invasive osteosynthesis with anatomical reduction and internal fixation or minimally invasive approach preserving the quality of the soft parts. 66...

Background: Femoral neck fracture causes disability if not treated properly and high-energy fractures usually have increased complication rates. Does closed reduction and internal fixation of femoral neck high energy fractures have increased complication rates? Methods: We used closed reduction and internal fixation using 3 cannulated cancellous screws. There were 67 patients (39 male, 28 femal...

Introduction: Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all proximal humeral fractures are displaced and require operative treatment [1]. Reduced bone quality of the humeral head complicates internal fixation and may result in implant loosening, fracture re-displacement and poor functional outcome for the patient [2, 3]. Little is known about the effect of bone mineral density (BMD) on internal fixatio...