Search
Search Results
-
Iatrogenic open humeral shaft fractures following functional bracing
IntroductionThe treatment of closed humeral shaft fractures tends to be successful with functional bracing. Treatment failure due to iatrogenic...
-
MRI characteristics of radiographically occult femoral neck fractures in trauma patients with ipsilateral femoral shaft fractures
PurposeIpsilateral femoral neck fractures can be seen alongside femoral shaft fractures in high-velocity trauma patients. These neck fractures are...
-
Paediatric femoral shaft fractures: an instructional review for the FRCS examination
This review presents the principal features of paediatric femoral shaft fractures including the contemporary management strategies and relevant...
-
Biomechanical analysis of plate versus K-wire fixation for metacarpal shaft fractures with wedge-shaped bone defects
BackgroundMetacarpal shaft fracture is a common type of hand fracture. Numerous studies have explored fixing transverse fractures in the midshaft of...
-
Assessing the effectiveness of intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in a low-income setting: a prospective study in Yemen
BackgroundTibial shaft fractures are common injuries that can be treated with various methods, including interlocked intramedullary nail (IMN)....
-
Comprehensive comparison between conservative therapy and surgical management for completely displaced and comminuted mid-shaft clavicle fractures
PurposeIt is still controversial whether complete displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures should be treated with internal fixation or conservative...
-
Paediatric tibial shaft fractures: an instructional review for the FRCS exam
This instructional review presents the literature and guidelines relevant to the classification, management and prognosis of paediatric tibial shaft...
-
The Radiographic Union Score for ulnar fractures (RUSU) predicts ulnar shaft nonunion
AimsTo develop a reliable and effective radiological score to assess the healing of isolated ulnar shaft fractures (IUSF), the Radiographic Union...
-
The outcome of nonoperative treatment for adult humeral shaft fractures using a U-shaped slab in resource-limited settings: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundHumeral shaft fractures, constituting 3–5% of musculoskeletal injuries, are commonly managed conservatively using functional braces....
-
Plain X-ray is insufficient for correct diagnosis of tibial shaft spiral fractures: a prospective trial
PurposeTibial shaft spiral fractures and fractures of the distal third of the tibia (AO:42A/B/C and 43A) frequently occur with non-displaced...
-
Humeral torsional side differences after nonoperative treatment of proximal humerus fractures and humeral shaft fractures: clinical and ultrasonographic assessment
BackgroundThe purposes of this study were to investigate (1) sonographic humeral torsion (SHT) and side differences (∆SHT), and (2) to determine the...
-
3D printing assisted MIPO for treatment of complex middle-proximal humeral shaft fractures
BackgroundThis study was designed to explore the clinical efficacy of 3-dimensional (3D) printing assisted minimally invasive percutaneous plate...
-
Biomechanical analysis of helical versus straight plating of proximal third humeral shaft fractures
BackgroundProximal humeral shaft fractures are surgically challenging and plate osteosynthesis with a long straight plate is one operative treatment...
-
Girl predominance in trampoline-related forearm shaft fractures and their increasing incidence since 2000
BackgroundThere are reports of increasing incidence of forearm shaft fractures in children. Their treatment has been preferably nonoperative but...
-
Comparison of reconstruction nails versus dual implants in the treatment of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures in adults: a meta-analysis and systematic review
ObjectiveThere is no consensus on the optimal treatment for ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures. This meta-analysis aims to assess the...
-
Intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures: an analysis of rotational malunions using 3D EOS
PurposeRotational malalignment and leg length discrepancy after intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft are frequent. This study has three...
-
Suprapatellar intramedullary nail combined with screw fixation has comparable surgical outcomes to minimally invasive locking plate fixation in ipsilateral tibial plateau and shaft fractures
PurposeTo compare union rate, union time, alignment, and complication rate in ipsilateral tibia plateau and shaft fractures treated via suprapatellar...
-
Medial minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis for humeral shaft fractures: a case series and novel technique description
IntroductionMinimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPPO) is increasingly favored for treating humeral shaft fractures (HSFs)....
-
Biomechanical and clinical evaluation of minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis for two-part clavicle shaft fractures
BackgroundMany surgical treatment methods exist for clavicle shaft fractures. A locking compression plate (LCP) fixation with three screws per...
-
Intra-articular fracture patterns associated with tibial shaft fractures: more than just the posterior malleolus
BackgroundThe association of tibial shaft fractures (TSFs) with posterior malleolar fractures is well described. The purpose of this study was to...
