Letter to the editor regarding “Intramedullary fixation versus anatomically contoured plating of unstable fractures: a randomized control trial” by Badenhorst et al
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04602-0
Abstract: We read with great interest an article titled “Intramedullary fixation versus anatomically contoured plating of unstable fractures: a randomized control trial” by Badenhorst et al. [1] published in the March 2020 issue of the journal… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; fixation versus; intramedullary fixation; group ... See more keywords
Quantification and influencing factors of perioperative hidden blood loss during intramedullary fixation for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03311-7
Abstract: We aimed to quantify perioperative hidden blood loss (HBL) and investigate its influencing factors in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures (IFs) undergoing intramedullary fixation surgery. We prospectively collected the clinical data of 200 elderly patients… read more here.
Keywords: hbl; blood loss; blood; intramedullary fixation ... See more keywords
Peri-implant fracture: a rare complication after intramedullary fixation of trochanteric femoral fracture
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04193-4
Abstract: Trochanteric femoral fractures are among the most common operatively treated fractures. Intramedullary fixation has become the treatment of choice in many centers around the world. Nevertheless, the knowledge of rare complications of these fractures is… read more here.
Keywords: rare complication; fixation; fracture; peri implant ... See more keywords
Closed Antegrade/Retrograde intramedullary fixation of central metatarsal fractures: Surgical technique and clinical outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.03.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intramedullary fixation with k-wires is a surgical option in the management of fractures of the shaft and neck of central metatarsals. The current study aimed at investigating the clinical outcomes of closed antegrade/retrograde intramedullary… read more here.
Keywords: technique; retrograde intramedullary; intramedullary fixation; antegrade retrograde ... See more keywords
Intramedullary fixation of fibula fractures: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.04.020
Abstract: Introduction Distal fibula fractures are common injuries that often require open reduction internal fixation. Intramedullary fixation of the fibula has been used historically, and interest has been renewed somewhat recently, although there is limited data… read more here.
Keywords: fixation fibula; fixation; systematic review; intramedullary fixation ... See more keywords
Kirschner Wire Temporary Intramedullary Fixation Combined with a Locking Anatomical Plate versus a Reconstruction Plate in the Treatment of Comminuted Clavicular Fractures: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/5017162
Abstract: We investigate the clinical efficacy of Kirschner wire temporary intramedullary fixation combined with a locking anatomical plate for the treatment of comminuted clavicular fractures. We retrospectively studied 112 patients [80 (71%) men] treated between February… read more here.
Keywords: fixation combined; intramedullary fixation; kirschner wire; plate ... See more keywords
Ulnar Intramedullary Fixation in the Treatment of Acute Pediatric Monteggia Fractures: To Bury or Not
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.146.1_meetingabstract.443-a
Abstract: Purpose: Pediatric Monteggia fractures often require surgical intervention to stabilize the ulna and maintain reduction of the radiocapitellar joint. There is a paucity of research comparing ulnar percutaneous intramedullary fixation to buried intramedullary fixation in… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric monteggia; fixation; intramedullary fixation; monteggia fractures ... See more keywords
Intramedullary Fixation Does Not Cause a Large Amount of Hidden Blood Loss in Elderly Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s301737
Abstract: Purpose Controversy remains around intramedullary fixation of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients when considering hidden blood loss (HBL). However, whether treating the fractures with intramedullary fixation causes a large amount of HBL is not known.… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; intramedullary fixation; intertrochanteric fractures; blood loss ... See more keywords
Combination of the Ilizarov Method and Intramedullary Fixation for the Treatment of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia in Children: A Retrospective Observational Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.901262
Abstract: Purpose Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a rare disease in children, and its treatment remains a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: pseudarthrosis; method; treatment; intramedullary fixation ... See more keywords