A Review of Atypical Femoral Fractures From a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: An Alarming Trend?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to evaluate the frequency of intraoperative problems and complications involved with Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) plate removal. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Single academic level I trauma center. METHODS:Medical records were reviewed for demographics, surgical ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Suzuki T,Smith WR,Stahel PF,Morgan SJ,Baron AJ,Hak DJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified anterior approach to the distal femur is presented. The approach allows surgical exposure of the entire articular surface of the distal femur. The quadriceps muscle bellies are spared during the approach. The skin incision used will not interfere with subsequent total knee arthroplasty, if posttraumatic art...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Starr AJ,Jones AL,Reinert CM

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior knee pain is the most common complication after intramedullary tibial nailing. The cause is often multifactorial and varies among individuals. Violation of the anterior intermeniscal ligament (AIL) during intramedullary tibial nailing might be a possible source of postsurgical anterior knee pain. Al...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Franke J,Brobeil A,Lips KS,Gattenloehner S,Franke AP,Hohendorff B,Alt V,Schnettler R

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether plate bending at a hole significantly changes the biomechanical properties of a locked screw. METHODS:Coronal plane bends of 5-, 15-, or 45-degree angles were placed in 3.5-mm locking compression plates with the apex at a locking hole. An additional 45-degree angle test group was created i...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Boulton CL,Kim H,Shah SB,Ryan SP,Metzger TA,Hsieh AH,O'Toole RV

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if mean ultimate strength or failure mechanism differed between comminuted olecranon fractures created at the proximal 25% or 50% of the trochlear notch and fixed with precontoured posterior locking plates (PLPs). METHODS:Comminuted osteotomies were created in 10 matched pairs of cadaveric uppe...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Fantry A,Sobel A,Capito N,Hodax JD,Pidgeon T,Koruprolu S,Rich R,Fava JL,Green A,Paxton S

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior approaches to the pelvis for acetabular surgery require an intimate knowledge of pelvic anatomy. The utilitarian anterior approach is the ilioinguinal approach. This article will describe a technique for modifying the medial window of the ilioinguinal approach to facilitate intrapelvic visualization and instr...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Hagen JE,Weatherford BM,Nascone JW,Sciadini MF

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Iliosacral screw pathways in the first (S1) and second (S2) sacral segments are commonly used for adult pelvic ring stabilization. We hypothesize that radiographically "safe" pathways exist in pediatric patients. SETTING:Academic level I Trauma Center. PATIENTS:All patients between ages 2 and 16 years with...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Burn M,Gary JL,Holzman M,Heydemann JA,Munz JW,Galpin M,Ambrose CG,Achor TS,Kumaravel M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simulation study of distal interlocking of an intramedullary nail was performed using newly devised, portable stereo fluoroscopy. Two intramedullary nails in which ten holes were drilled perpendicular to the long axis and at various angles to the diameter were inserted into a femoral and a tibial bone model. Ten dri...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Ohe T,Nakamura K,Matsushita T,Nishiki M,Watanabe N,Matsumoto K

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the outcome of patients with concurrent dorsal dislocations and fracture-dislocations of the second, third, fourth, and fifth carpometacarpal (CMC) joints treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). DESIGN:Retrospective review. SETTING:Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS:Between 1991 an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Prokuski LJ,Eglseder WA Jr

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of global mortality. In March 2010, the United Nations General Assembly and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially proclaimed 2011-2020 as the "Decade of Action for Road Safety." Researchers must focus on vulnerable road users and low- and middle-income countries (LMI...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Evaniew N,Godin K,Schemitsch EH,Bhandari M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report presents a case demonstrating the nonunion of a capital femoral physeal fracture with a large metaphyseal fragment in a 10-year-old boy. To our knowledge, there is no previously reported case of this type of nonunion. The treatment of this nonunion presented a potential risk of premature physeal closure an...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Yukata K,Kubo T,Matsui Y,Koizumi T,Takata S,Yasui N

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the 24-month risk of mortality between arthroplasty and internal fixation for undisplaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs). DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Secondary data analysis of 2 multinational randomized controlled trials. PARTICIPANTS:Patients aged 50 years or older with a FNF. I...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Afaq S,OʼHara NN,Schemitsch EH,Bzovsky S,Sprague S,Poolman RW,Frihagen F,Heels-Ansdell D,Bhandari M,Swiontkowski M,Slobogean GP,FAITH Investigators.,HEALTH Investigators.

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether using nothing stronger than codeine and tramadol provides adequate pain alleviation in people recovering from fixation of a fracture of the femur or tibia shaft. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. SETTING:Level 1 trauma center in the United States. PATIENTS:All adult patients from Octob...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Reich MS,Klahs KJ,Fernandez I,Nguyen MP

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salvage of limb length following oblique proximal foot amputations is presented. The technique, results, and follow-up of this procedure are described and compared with other standard procedures. A prospective study was done on 3 adolescents who presented consecutively during years 1999 and 2000. The salvage procedure...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Dwyer AJ,Paul R,Gosselin RA

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a novel approach for the treatment of nonunions of diaphyseal femur fractures. DESIGN:Retrospective review. SETTING:University hospital. PATIENTS:Seven patients (six men, one woman, average age 42.5 years) with diaphyseal femoral fracture nonunions treated between November 2006 and November 200...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Hakeos WM,Richards JE,Obremskey WT

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic avulsion of the triceps brachii tendon is a rare injury. Clinical diagnosis shows that elbow extension against gravity is not possible. Radiologically, the lateral elbow may show the presence of flecks of avulsed osseous material from the olecranon ("flake sign"), which is almost pathognomonic of this lesion...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Pina A,Garcia I,Sabater M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Does immediate tibial nail insertion without reaming as part of protocol-driven management provide a safe and effective treatment for open tibia fractures? STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort. SETTING:Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS:A consecutive series of 161 patients with Gustilo grade I-IIIb open tibia frac...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Kakar S,Tornetta P 3rd

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteochondromas are one of the most commonly observed benign bone tumors. Although there have been a number of experimental studies carried out to determine the origin of osteochondromas, their etiology remains a controversial issue. A well-documented case is presented in which a displaced Salter-Harris type II physea...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Mintzer CM,Klein JD,Kasser JR

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five patients with four-part displaced proximal humeral fractures and fracture-dislocations were retrospectively reviewed from the years 1977-1990. Thirty-three patients were available for study. All fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation allowing early motion. Surgical technique was as ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Darder A,Darder A Jr,Sanchis V,Gastaldi E,Gomar F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterize the type and magnitude of lower extremity physical performance deficits in military service members who have undergone rehabilitation after limb salvage or transtibial amputation. DESIGN:Cross-sectional prospective. SETTING:Level I trauma military medical and rehabilitation center. PATIENT...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Wilken JM,Roy CW,Shaffer SW,Patzkowski JC,Blanck RV,Owens JG,Hsu JR

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze long-term functional outcomes in patients with posttraumatic infected tibial nonunions having undergone bone transport with hexapod external fixator. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-eight patients with infected nonunions of the tibi...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Napora JK,Weinberg DS,Eagle BA,Kaufman BR,Sontich JK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique case of an irreducible fracture dislocation of the knee is reported. A review of the literature revealed no previously reported cases of fracture dislocation of the distal femur not amenable to closed reduction. ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Pugh KJ,Wilber JH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify intrapelvic surface symmetry in reference to a preshaped suprapectineal acetabular implant. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, an anatomically preshaped acetabular fracture implant was fitted on 3D surface models of 516 pelvises from a preexisting bone database using a software tool for autom...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Osterhoff G,Petersik A,Sprengel K,Pape HC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to evaluate functional outcome, patient self-assessment, and radiographic outcome at 1 year in displaced three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures (OTA group 11-B2 and 11-C2). DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Academic medical center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS:Fif...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Fjalestad T,Hole MØ,Hovden IA,Blücher J,Strømsøe K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the distal femur, locked plating is efficacious when coronal fractures preclude the use of a conventional fixed-angle device. However, minimal comparative data exist for supracondylar fracture patterns, which could be treated with other devices. The purpose of this study was to compare the 95-degree angle...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Vallier HA,Immler W

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this article was to present results of cases using a subcutaneous bone pouch technique and to assess the potential "autosterilization" effect that occurs when these contaminated free bone fragments are placed in nontraumatized tissue. DESIGN:Retrospective review of prospectively collected dat...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Lindvall E,Martirosian A,Morshed S

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The treatment of some pelvic injuries has evolved recently to include the use of a subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixator (INFIX). We present 8 cases of femoral nerve palsy in 6 patients after application of an INFIX to highlight this potentially devastating complication to pelvic surgeons using this technique ...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Hesse D,Kandmir U,Solberg B,Stroh A,Osgood G,Sems SA,Collinge CA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a strong trauma program is clearly one of the most important facets of successful business development. Several recent publications have demonstrated that well run trauma services can generate significant profits for both the hospital and the surgeons involved. There are many aspects to this task th...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Althausen PL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current literature tends to favor rigid internal fixation with plates for symptomatic midclavicular nonunions. From 1985 to 1992, 14 patients with clavicular nonunions were treated by open reduction and intramedullary Steinman pin fixation with onlay iliac crest bone grafting. The average age of patients was 36 ye...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Capicotto PN,Heiple KG,Wilbur JH

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the presentation and outcomes of calcaneal avulsion fractures. DESIGN:Case series. SETTING:Two ACS Level I trauma centers. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS:Forty-seven calcaneal avulsion fractures isolated from a cohort of 1365 calcaneus fractures treated over a 17-year period. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREME...

journal_title：Journal of orthopaedic trauma

authors： Mitchell PM,OʼNeill DE,Branch E,Mir HR,Sanders RW,Collinge CA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00