Trauma
Article
Treatment of Open Periarticular Shoulder Fractures Sustained in Combat-Related Injuries
Open periarticular shoulder fractures present a tremendous challenge for orthopedic surgeons. These injuries, albeit rare, are typically caused by...
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Using an External Fixation "Kickstand" to Prevent Soft-Tissue Complications and Facilitate Wound Management in Traumatized Extremities
External fixation represents an extremely effective and versatile means of treating severe musculoskeletal injuries of both upper and lower...
Original Research
Management of Late Posttraumatic Kyphosis With Anterior Z-Plate Instrumentation
Failed treatment of thoracolumbar spine fractures may lead to late posttraumatic kyphosis (LPK), and LPK treatment is challenging.
Case Reports
Surgical Reconstruction of a Late-Presenting Volar Radiocarpal Dislocation
Abstract not available.
Article
Two Cases of Missed Salter-Harris III Coronal Plane Fracture of the Lateral Femoral Condyle
Coronal plane fractures of the lateral femoral condyle can be difficult to diagnose, especially in children with open physis. Two adolescents who...
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Percutaneous Fixation of the Medial Condyle in Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: Novel Use of the 3.5-mm Medial Distal Tibia Plate
Internal fixation for fractures involving the medial tibial plateau is a controversial topic. Surgical options include buttress plating with...
Original Research
Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation of Patients With Acute Hip Fracture
The goals of the present study were to assess if there is an association between preoperative cardiac evaluation and surgery timing in patients...
Case Reports
Delayed Diagnosis of a Flexion-Distraction (Seat Belt) Injury in a Patient With Multiple Abdominal Injuries: A Case Report
Abstract not available.
Case Reports
Delayed Rupture of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon After Routine Volar Placement of a T-Plate on the Distal Radius
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. The standard low-contact, volar-angled, T-shaped buttress plate (Synthes Ltd, Paoli, PA)...
Article
A Biomechanical Study of Simulated Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation by Cannulated Screws: Effects of Placement Angle and Number of Screws
The angle of placement of hip screws to fix femoral neck fractures is still a controversial subject, and it must be addressed.
Clinical Review
Management of Pelvic Fractures During Pregnancy
Pelvic or acetabular fractures during pregnancy are rare, and information on managing such complex incidents has been limited. Over several years...