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Two fingerbreadths, one finger’s width: on the proximity of the radial nerve to the deltoid tuberosity
The aim of this study was to find a convenient technique to evaluate the location of the radial nerve (RN) with reference to the deltoid tuberosity (DT).
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Direct anterior versus antero-lateral approach in hip joint hemiarthroplasty
Femoral neck fractures are common injuries in the elderly and represent a major source of morbidity and mortality. Due to the benefits, bipolar hip hemiarthroplasty (BHH) is a popular method to treat. The purp...
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Proportional localisation of the entry point of the coracobrachialis muscle by the musculocutaneous nerve along the humerus
To project the distance between the tip of the greater tubercle (GT), respectively, the proximal border of the tip of the coracoid process (CP) and the entry point of the coracobrachialis by the musculocutaneo...
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Open AccessIn vitro testing of silver-containing spacer in periprosthetic infection management
Deep infection is a serious complication in endoprosthetic surgery. In correlation to the patient local or systemic compromising factors conservative and surgical proceedings has to be evaluated. Systemic anti...
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Safe zone for the posterior interosseous nerve with regard to the lateral and posterior approaches to the proximal radius
The posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) is at risk during the posterior and lateral approaches to the proximal radius. We aimed to define a safe zone for these approaches to avoid injury of the PIN and to evalu...
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Open AccessReduction and ring fixation of instable C1 fractures with monoaxial pedicle screws
Ring fixation of C1 can be performed using pedicle screws and a rod in case of unstable Jefferson or lateral mass fractures of C1.
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Open AccessComputer-aided analysis for optimal screw insertion in lateral mass of C1: An anatomical study
Motion preserving techniques in C1 ring fractures are increasingly used especially in young patients. Therefore, lateral mass screws are inserted in the first vertebra and connected by a rod. The purpose of th...
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Leak in Surgical Safety Checklist?
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Erratum to: Female and male victims of violence in an urban emergency room—prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, alcohol intake, and injury patterns
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Female and male victims of violence in an urban emergency room—prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, alcohol intake, and injury patterns
Violence as well as alcohol-attributable injuries is a dominant public health issue worldwide. Victims, being injured, frequently visit emergency rooms (ER).
