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Primary arthrodesis versus open reduction and internal fixation following intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a weight-bearing CT analysis
To compare primary arthrodesis (PA) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs), based on clinical outcome and 2D and 3D geometrical analyses ob...
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Open AccessCost-effectiveness of on-demand removal of syndesmotic screws
Syndesmotic screw removal following acute syndesmotic injury is a commonly performed procedure. However, recent studies suggest that the removal does not result in improved patient reported outcome, while the ...
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Open AccessMinifragment plating of the fibula in unstable ankle fractures
Only 6.4–17% of the load is transmitted through the fibula when weight-bearing. Plate fixation of distal fibular fractures using minifragments (≤ 2.8 mm) could lead to similar reduction with less implant remov...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Routine versus on demand removal of the syndesmotic screw; a protocol for an international randomised controlled trial (RODEO-trial)
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Open AccessSafety in the operating room during orthopedic trauma surgery—incidence of adverse events related to technical equipment and logistics
Safety in the operating room is widely debated. Adverse events during surgery are potentially dangerous for the patient and staff. The incidence of adverse events during orthopedic trauma surgery is unknown. T...
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Open AccessTwo-stage treatment in patients with patients with high-energy femoral fractures does not lead to an increase in deep infectious complications: a propensity score analysis
In patients following severe trauma sometimes the physiological condition or soft tissue status may not allow definitive fixation of a femoral fracture. In these patients, an external fixator can be placed to ...
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Open AccessRoutine versus on demand removal of the syndesmotic screw; a protocol for an international randomised controlled trial (RODEO-trial)
Syndesmotic injuries are common and their incidence is rising. In case of surgical fixation of the syndesmosis a metal syndesmotic screw is used most often. It is however unclear whether this screw needs to be...
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Open AccessEffects of intra-operative fluoroscopic 3D-imaging on peri-operative imaging strategy in calcaneal fracture surgery
Previous studies demonstrated that intra-operative fluoroscopic 3D-imaging (3D-imaging) in calcaneal fracture surgery is promising to prevent revision surgery and save costs. However, these studies limited the...
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Open AccessSystematic CT evaluation of reduction and hardware positioning of surgically treated calcaneal fractures: a reliability analysis
Up to date, there is a lack of reliable protocols that systematically evaluate the quality of reduction and hardware positioning of surgically treated calcaneal fractures. Based on international consensus, we ...
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Open AccessOperative management versus non-operative management of rib fractures in flail chest injuries: a systematic review
Flail chest is a life-threatening complication of severe chest trauma with a mortality rate of up to 15 %. The standard non-operative management has high comorbidities with pneumonia and often leads to extende...
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De distale humerusfractuur. Grote hulp van kleine plaat
De distale humerusfractuur wordt veelal benaderd met een osteotomie van het olecranon. Vervolgens wordt eerst het articulaire deel gereconstrueerd alvorens dit aan de schacht te fixeren. Dit artikel gaat diepe...
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Open AccessProximal tibiofibular dislocation: a case report and review of literature
An isolated dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is uncommon. The mechanism of this injury is usually sports related. We present a case where initial X-rays did not show the tibiofibular joint disloc...
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Traumatische arteriële transsectie bij schouderluxatie
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Intramedullaire fixatie van enkelfracturen
Enkelfracturen komen frequent voor en in de afgelopen decennia is de incidentie gestegen. Deze stijging wordt vooral gezien in de groep ouderen. Aangezien er vaak osteoporose en andere ziekten als, zoals diabe...
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Talusfracturen, een overzicht van ongeval tot resultaat
Talusfracturen zijn zeldzame letsels. Deze lage incidentie en de precaire vasculaire en ossale anatomie maken de behandeling tot een complex probleem. Voor het diagnosticeren van een talusfractuur is een hoge ...
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Open AccessClosing the medullary canal after retrograde nail removal using a bioabsorbable bone plug: technical tip
We describe a simple technique for closure of the intra-articular opening after the removal of a retrograde femur nail. With the use of a gelatine bioabsorbable bone plug the medullary canal is closed, reducin...
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Open AccessDeterminants of outcome in operatively and non-operatively treated Weber-B ankle fractures
Treatment of ankle fractures is often based on fracture type and surgeon’s individual judgment. Literature concerning the treatment options and outcome are dated and frequently contradicting. The aim of this s...
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Bekkenbanden voor acute stabilisatie van instabiele bekkenfracturen
Bekkenbanden zijn ontwikkeld voor de acute behandeling van instabiele bekkenringfracturen in de prehospitale fase. Deze behandeling is gericht op het beperken van het inwendig bloedverlies door het verkleinen ...
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Open AccessTo retain or remove the syndesmotic screw: a review of literature
Syndesmotic positioning screws are frequently placed in unstable ankle fractures. Many facets of adequate placement techniques have been the subject of various studies. Whether or not the syndesmosis screw sho...
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Demographics and outcome of metatarsal fractures
Although metatarsal fractures are amongst the most common injuries of the foot, this is the first study on outcome after metatarsal fractures.
