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Open AccessComparison of percutaneous and open repair of Achilles tendon rupture: results and complications from a single institution
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body, but it is prone to injury, especially in modern times when recreational sports are growing in popularity. As a result, Achilles tendon rupture is ...
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Mechanical Stabilization: DC-Osteosynthesis
Mechanical stabilization of the pelvic ring is the first modality of treatment in hemodynamically unstable patients with additional mechanical instability of the ring structure. A damage-control (DC) applicati...
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Prehospital Treatment of Suspected Pelvic Injuries
Treatment of pelvic ring injuries already starts in the prehospital setting. It is of relevance not to overlook these injuries to avoid unnecessary hemodynamic compromise. This chapter presents the basic time-...
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Radiological Diagnostics
Adequate radiological analysis of the pelvic ring injury leads to an instability-based treatment concept. The detailed analysis of different regions of the pelvic ring allows for the identification of relevant...
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Traumatic Hemipelvectomy
A literature review on traumatic hemipelvectomy is presented, including Combat-related traumatic hemipelvectomy. Epidemiological data and general treatment principles are analyzed. The technique of Posterior F...