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Medial augmentation plating of aseptic distal femoral nonunions
BackgroundDistal femur nonunions are well-recognized contributors to persistent functional disability, with limited data regarding their treatment...
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Preventing varus collapse in proximal humerus fracture fixation: 90–90 dual plating versus endosteal fibular allograft strut
IntroductionScrew cut out and varus collapse are the most common complication of locked plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures. The purpose of...
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The role of an augmentative plating in the management of femoral subtrochanteric nonunion
IntroductionOwing to its distinct biomechanical properties, nonunion is common (7–20%) after intramedullary (IM) nailing of subtrochanteric femoral...
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Orthogonal plating for complex olecranon fractures: retrospective case series with patient-reported outcomes
IntroductionTreatment for complex olecranon fractures with metaphyseal comminution can be challenging. To improve reduction maneuvers and augment...
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Primary stability of multi-hole acetabular cup combined with posterior column plating for the fixation of complex acetabular fractures in elderly patients: a biomechanical analysis
BackgroundAcute total hip arthroplasty has gained increasing popularity in the treatment of complex acetabular fractures in elderly patients, but the...
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Adjunct fixation in upper extremity long bone fracture plating
PurposeA variety of adjunct fixation methods to supplement primary plate and screw constructs are available. There are no large clinical series of...
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Comparative study of retrograde intramedullary nailing versus locking extramedullary plating in complete articular fractures with metaphyseal comminution of the distal femur
IntroductionFractures of the distal femur with metaphyseal comminution and complete intra-articular involvement (AO/OTA classifications 33C2 and...
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Effect of bone cement augmentation with different configurations of the dual locking plate for femoral allograft fixation: finite element analysis and biomechanical study
AimsImplant failure in allograft reconstruction is one of the most common problems after treating a large bone defect for a primary bone tumor. The...
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Does augmentation increase the pull-out force of symphyseal screws? A biomechanical cadaver study
PurposeOpen reduction and internal fixation using anterior plate osteosynthesis currently represents the gold standard for the treatment of...
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Double plating is associated with higher fixation strength than single plating in osteoporotic fractures of the scapular spine: a biomechanical study
IntroductionThe number of atraumatic stress fractures of the scapular spine associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty is increasing. At present,...
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Comparison of suprapatellar intramedullary nailing versus minimal invasive locked plating for proximal tibia fractures
PurposeTo compare the radiological alignment, union time, union rate, and complication rate between suprapatellar intramedullary nails and minimally...
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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 plating leaving the nail in situ is an excellent option for treating femoral shaft nonunion after IM nailing: a multicentre study
PurposeIn recent years, plate augmentation over a retained intramedullary (IM) nail has been shown to be an effective option for managing femur...
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Intramedullary nailing versus cemented plate for treating metastatic pathological fracture of the proximal humerus: a comparison study and literature review
BackgroundPathological fracture of the humerus causes severe pain, limited use of the hand, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to...
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Endosteal plating for the treatment of malunions and nonunions of distal femur fractures
PurposeTo describe the surgical technique and the outcome of a case series of nonunion and malunion of distal femur fractures treated with an...
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Does cement augmentation of the screws in angular stable plating for proximal humerus fractures influence the radiological outcome: a retrospective assessment
BackgroundScrew-tip augmentation in angular stable plating offers new possibilities for the treatment of complex proximal humerus fractures. This...
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Comparison of fibula strut and calcium phosphate cement augmentation of the medial buttress in 2-part proximal humerus fractures reconstruction: a biomechanical study
PurposeAugmentation strategies for surgical fixation of proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are available to address their relatively high failure rate....
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Union rates and functional outcome of double plating of the femur: systematic review of the literature
BackgroundThe optimal treatment strategy for the surgical management of femur fractures and non-unions remains unknown. The aim of this study is to...
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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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Use of the 95-degree angled blade plate with biological and mechanical augmentation to treat proximal femur non-unions: a case series
BackgroundIntertrochanteric and subtrochanteric non-union are rare but challenging complications. In the present study, we investigate the use of a...
