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Application of bridge–link type combined fixation system in the treatment of trifocal femoral fractures
PurposeIpsilateral combined fractures of the proximal femur, femoral shaft, and distal femur, though uncommon, present significant treatment...
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Plate and screw fixation of arthroscopically assisted tibial tuberosity osteotomy: technique and results
IntroductionWe describe a fixation technique for tibial tuberosity osteotomies (TTO) utilising a plate and screw construct which adheres to...
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A succinct technique for the extraction of the proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) after unlocking failure: a case report
IntroductionProximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is a routine method to deal with intertrochanteric fractures in the elder population. It is...
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Management of Distal Femoral Non-union: A Systematic Review
IntroductionManaging distal femur fracture nonunion is complex, with unpredictable results. The present investigation systematically updates current...
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Biomechanical comparison of acetabular fracture fixation with stand-alone THA or in combination with plating
PurposeA common surgical treatment in anterior column acetabular fractures with preexisting osteoarthritis is THA, which is commonly combined with...
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Dual-Plating in Distal Femur Fracture: A Systematic Review and Limited Meta-analysis
IntroductionAlthough lateral locking plate has shown promising results in distal femur fracture, there are high rates of varus collapse and implant...
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Augmentation Plate Fixation for Treating Subtrochanteric Fracture Nonunion
BackgroundThe treatment of subtrochanteric fracture nonunion is challenging. Although revision with either an intramedullary or extramedullary device...
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Peri-implant fracture: a rare complication after intramedullary fixation of trochanteric femoral fracture
IntroductionTrochanteric femoral fractures are among the most common operatively treated fractures. Intramedullary fixation has become the treatment...
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Operative treatment of nonunions in the elderly: Clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients at minimum 75 years of age
BackgroundLimited information exists on nonunion treatment in the elderly. This retrospective study evaluates whether results of operative treatment...
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Weightbearing versus non-weight bearing in geriatric distal femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDemographics of patients who sustain geriatric distal femoral fractures (DFF) match those of patients with neck-of-femur fractures but have...
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Biomechanical stability of complex coronal plane fracture fixation of the capitellum
IntroductionCoronal plane fractures of the distal humerus are relatively rare and can be challenging to treat due to their complexity and...
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Mid-term results after proximal humeral fractures following angular stable plate fixation in elderly patients—which scores can be evaluated by a telephone-based assessment?
BackgroundThe aim was to evaluate postsurgical outcome in elderly patients (> 70 years) after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal...
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Long-term results of valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy for partial avascular necrosis of the femoral head after femoral neck fracture in adolescents
PurposeThe study evaluates long-term results in patients treated by valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy (VITO) for partial avascular necrosis of the...
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Antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacteriaceae isolated from street foods in selected towns of Ethiopia
BackgroundStreet foods are any foods or drinks prepared or sold by street vendors in an open space. The purpose of this study was to determine the...
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Effect of oblique headless compression screw fixation for metacarpal shaft fracture: a biomechanical in vitro study
BackgroundMetacarpal shaft fracture is a common fracture in hand trauma injuries. Surgical intervention is indicated when fractures are unstable or...
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Numeric and morphological studies of the African lion (Panthera leo leo) pectoral limb
BackgroundThe Importance of the appendicular skeleton in the conformation, shape and physiology of wild animals especially carnivores for adaptation...
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Short-term results of a novel management of supracondylar fracture with coexisting osteoarthritis with bifold fixation and total knee arthroplasty
PurposePresence of supracondylar and periarticular femoral fracture with associated arthritis of knee poses a challenging situation to the...
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Management of Refractory Aseptic Subtrochanteric Non-union by Dual Plating
BackgroundSubtrochanteric fractures are challenging to treat because of their anatomical and biomechanical behaviours. Non-unions of this region...
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Upper cervical anterior fusion to C2 with temporary infrahyoid muscle detachment: a clinical case series and description of surgical technique
BackgroundAnterior cervical spine surgery to C2 (ACSS-C2) is a challenging procedure that often results in postoperative persistent dysphagia or...
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Piezo1 expression in chondrocytes controls endochondral ossification and osteoarthritis development
Piezo proteins are mechanically activated ion channels, which are required for mechanosensing functions in a variety of cell types. While we and...
