Objective : The aim of this study is to evaluate both the anatomical and functional consequences of our treatment protocol of diaphyseal femoral fractures in children under 6 years old Methods : We conducted a retrospective analysis of a series containing 50 children in Strasbourg University Hospital whom had traumatic diaphyseal femoral fractures and underwent conservative treatment by tractio...

We present 2 cases of elderly females presenting with atraumatic, near-vertical (Pauwells grade 3), intracapsular neck of femur fractures. Following diagnosis of osteoporosis on DEXA scans, they had received alendronic acid for 7 and 10 years respectively. Routine blood tests and serum estimations of calcium, vitamin-D and thyroid-stimulating hormone, done at admission, were within the normal r...

Proximal tibial fractures considered a more challenging injury. The goals of treating these fractures are: achieving bony union, restoring soft tissue vitality, preventing infection and instituting early joint motion and muscle rehabilitation [1]. A wide variety of nonsurgical and surgical methods of treatment are available. They can be used in isolation or in interesting combinations involving...

Purpose:To evaluate the use of locking compression plates in the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of forearm. Methods:30 patients of forearm fractures were included in the study with 26 males and 4 females having mean age of 34 years. Follow up was done at 3, 6 and 12 months. Clinical assessment was done for the functional outcome according to Anderson criteria. Results:All the fractures unite...

We retrospectively reviewed 60 fractures of the tibial plafond treated by either an ankle-sparing diaphyseal-epiphyseal technique using the Ilizarov ring fixator or by an ankle-spanning technique using a monolateral articulated external fixator. The Ilizarov ring fixator was applied in 24 fractures and the monolateral articulated transarticular external fixator in 20. Both techniques were combi...

Fractures in children younger than 18 months occur before the usual walking age. The prognosis is favourable across fracture types and circumstances of occurrence. The cause is obvious in obstetrical injuries, whose risk factors have been well documented. Diaphyseal fractures are easy to recognise, whereas challenges may arise with the diagnosis of physeal injuries. Fractures occurring after th...

INTRODUCTION Humeral shaft fractures are quite common in orthopedics and represent 1-3% of adult fractures. The surgical treatment is the a better choice in order to obtain a reduction and stable alignment and to prevent the complications. The goal of this study was to compare the three techniques (IMN, LCP and EF) in the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the humerus in the adult patient. ...