• Management includes nonoperative treatment of nondisplaced fractures, fixation for those with stable implants, and revision for those with loose implants. (bvsalud.org)
  • During a 10-year period, 17 patients with segmentally destructive bone lesions of the humeral diaphysis in disseminated malignancies resulting in impending fracture (8 patients), pathologic fracture (6 patients), or failure of attempted internal fixation techniques (3 patients) were treated with resection of the involved diaphyseal segment and reconstruction with a cemented modular intercalary humeral spacer. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The mainstay of surgical management for distal femur fractures is retrograde nailing or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). (teachmesurgery.com)
  • In certain cases, external fixation may be used in severe comminuted or open fractures. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • The management of a peri-prosthetic distal femur fracture is more complex, and may require intramedullary nailing, open reduction internal fixation, revision to a long stem prosthesis, or a distal femoral replacement. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • Pathologic fractures of the femoral intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric region require special consideration in terms of biomechanically stable fixation and durability of the implant. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prophylactic Intrawound Antibiotics Significantly Reduce the Risk of Deep Infections in Fracture Fixation: Subgroup Meta-analyses of the Type of Fracture, Antibiotics, and Organism. (ucdenver.edu)
  • Stone JD, Vaccaro LM, Brabender RC, Hess AV . Utility and cost analysis of radiographs taken 2 weeks following plate fixation of distal radius fractures. (foreonline.org)
  • Retrograde headless intramedullary screw fixation for displaced fifth metacarpal neck and shaft fractures: short term results. (foreonline.org)
  • Ideal length of thread forms for screws used in screw fixation of nondisplaced femoral neck fractures. (massgeneral.org)
  • Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures: Equivalent Long-Term Reoperation Rates Between Fixation and Primary Arthroplasty. (ucla.edu)
  • INTRODUCTION: Bridge plating of distal femur fractures with lateral locking plates is susceptible to varus collapse, fixation failure, and nonunion. (stanford.edu)
  • Femoral neck fractures are at risk of non-union with/without mechanical collapse due to insufficient fixation and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Extra-capsular fractures are at risk of mechanical collapse and non-union due to insufficient fixation. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Is there a difference in the risk of PJI with use of internal versus external fixation for treatment of periprosthetic fractures? (icmphilly.com)
  • Should definitive fixation of fracture in a polytrauma patient and open abdomen be delayed until the abdomen is closed? (icmphilly.com)
  • What is the recommended suppressive antibiotic therapy for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis after fracture fixation while the implant cannot be removed? (icmphilly.com)
  • What is the most appropriate management of early (prior to complete wound healing) infection after fracture fixation with stable fixation? (icmphilly.com)
  • What is the most appropriate management of early (before complete wound healing) infection after fracture fixation with unstable fixation? (icmphilly.com)
  • Intramedullary tibial nailing of distal tibiofibular fractures: additional fibular fixation or not? (orthopaedicresearchfoundationgenk.be)
  • Surgical treatment of fractures in companion animals can be divided in external and internal skeletal fixation techniques. (vin.com)
  • Internal skeletal fixation includes the application of intramedullary bone wires and pins, cross pins, interlocking nails, compression and appositional screws, and plate and screw constructs. (vin.com)
  • Veterinary cuttable plates (VCP) were introduced to accommodate fracture fixation in small dogs and cats. (vin.com)
  • Proximal humeral nail and PHILOS plate fixation for the proximal humeral fractures offers good anatomic fracture reduction and stable primary fixation to ensure rapid fracture healing and immediate post-operative functional therapy without prolonged immobilization. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • However, an integral body of evidence was urgent regarding the outcomes of locking plate and intramedullary nail treatment for proximal humeral fractures because of advances in the methods of internal fixation devices. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • The goals of surgery are to obtain anatomic fracture reduction and stable primary fixation to ensure rapid fracture healing and immediate post-operative functional therapy without prolonged immobilization [9,16]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • The objective of this prospective observational study is to compare plate versus nail fixation of two-,three- and four- part proximal humeral fractures regarding surgical time for intraoperative fluoroscopy, functional, functional assessment using Neer's score and radiological assessment of quality of reduction, presence of hard ware-related complications and rate of local complications. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Computer-assisted navigation in orthopedic procedures describes the use of computer-enabled tracking systems to facilitate alignment in a variety of surgical procedures, including fixation of fractures, ligament reconstruction, osteotomy, tumor resection, preparation of the bone for joint arthroplasty, and verification of the intended implant placement. (arkansasbluecross.com)
  • Other potential uses of computer-assisted navigation for surgical procedures of the appendicular skeleton include screw placement for fixation of femoral neck fractures, high tibial osteotomy, and tunnel alignment during the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. (arkansasbluecross.com)
  • Stable Inter trochanteric fractures do well with any kind of fixation. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • However, open physes and size limitations preclude many of the fixation options available for adult fractures. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Kirschner-wires, flexible intramedullary nails, external fixation, and small plates and screws are commonly used. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • The pathologic fractures were stabilized with a locked cephalomedullary nail in 12 patients and treated with en-bloc resection and modular proximal femur replacement in eight patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the setting of minimal bone loss, the total knee replacement can be removed and intramedullary nail stabilization for arthrodesis can be used. (aofoundation.org)
  • Top images of antibiotic cement impregnated intramedullary nail by website womantoday.vn compilation. (womantoday.vn)
  • Management of Segmental Tibial Bone Defects With a Motorized Intramedullary Bone Transport Nail: A Case Review With Follow-Up. (ucdenver.edu)
  • Usoro AO, Bhashyam A, Mohamadi A, Dyer GS, Zirkle L, von Keudell A. Clinical Outcomes and Complications of the Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) Intramedullary Nail: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (massgeneral.org)
  • Both ends of the intramedullary nail are screwed to the bone to keep the bones and nail in proper position while the fracture heals. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • To assess and compare the fracture union and the functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures using proximal humeral nail and PHILOS plate. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Handoll [8] reviewed two studies that compared the locking plate and intramedullary nail. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Several studies [6,9-15] have focused on locking plate and intramedullary nail for treatment of displaced two-, threeand four-part proximal humeral fractures. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Distal femur fractures are fractures extending from the distal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the femur to the articular surface of the femoral condyles. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • They account for around 3-6% of femur fractures . (teachmesurgery.com)
  • There is also an increasing number of whom have a distal femur fracture related to a knee replacement (known as a peri-prosthetic fracture ). (teachmesurgery.com)
  • The classification is commonly used to classify distal femur fractures into extra-articular (type A), partial articular (type B), and complete articular (type C). (teachmesurgery.com)
  • The majority of distal femur fractures are managed surgically . (teachmesurgery.com)
  • Complications following a distal femur fracture include malunion (more common for fractures that have been plated), non-union (can occur in up to 19%, most common in the metaphyseal area), and secondary osteoarthritis , especially those with intraarticular extension of the fracture. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • We conducted this retrospective study to evaluate the safety of modular proximal femur replacement compared to intramedullary nailing with patient survival being the primary and complications the secondary endpoint. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We retrospectively studied the records of 20 consecutive patients with actual pathologic fracture due to bone metastasis in the intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric part of the femur. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Recently it was demonstrated, that patient survival may benefit from resection and modular replacement with a tumor prosthesis compared to intramedullary nailing in pathologic fracture of the proximal femur [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We conducted this retrospective study to evaluate the safety of modular proximal femur replacement compared to intramedullary nailing in the treatment of pathologic trochanteric femoral fracture with respect to survival time of patients and implants as well as complications. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Consideration must be given to removal of a potentially ingrown device, and avoidance of intraoperative fracture of the femur. (aofoundation.org)
  • While medial and lateral dual plating has been described in clinical series, the biomechanical effects of dual plating of distal femur fractures have yet to be clearly defined. (stanford.edu)
  • to simulate comminuted extraarticular distal femur fractures (AO/OTA 33A). (stanford.edu)
  • Antero-posterior radiograph of right side proximal femur showing the anatomy and fracture positions. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • In adults, the femoral head is primarily supplied by the distal recurrent vessels entering the femur on the shaft side of the fracture. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The incidences of periprosthetic fracture and periprosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty are expected to increase exponentially over the coming decades. (bvsalud.org)
  • The available data, therefore, suggest that periprosthetic fracture and infection may coexist, and this possibility should be considered, particularly in patients with a loose femoral stem and high pretest possibility. (bvsalud.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic fractures (PPFs) are a growing matter for orthopaedic surgeons, and patients with PPFs may represent a frail target in the case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. (bvsalud.org)
  • Standardized guidelines for treatment of fracture-related infection (FRI) are lacking. (sogacot.org)
  • Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a serious complication related to musculoskeletal trauma. (sogacot.org)
  • Fracture non-union, bone loss, joint instability, and infection may complicate treatment of periprosthetic fractures about a total knee. (aofoundation.org)
  • Prophylaxis and treatment of infection in long bones using an antibiotic-loaded ceramic coating with interlocking intramedullary nails , J. Bone Joint Infect. (limblengthening.com)
  • For example, in one study, culture of samples obtained via sonication of prostheses was more sensitive than conventional periprosthetic-tissue culture for microbiologic diagnosis of prosthetic hip and knee infection, especially in patients who had received antimicrobial therapy within the 14 days preceding surgery. (medscape.com)
  • What is the relationship between smoking and infection in fracture procedures? (icmphilly.com)
  • What is the role of nutritional supplementation in avoiding infection in acute fracture cases? (icmphilly.com)
  • Is acute femoral neck fracture a risk factor for infection in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty? (icmphilly.com)
  • The surgical methods for periprosthetic distal femoral fractures (PDFFs) after total knee arthroplasty included locking compression plate (LCP), retrograde intramedullary nailing (RIMN), and distal femoral replacement (DFR). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Periprosthetic fracture occurring during or after total knee arthroplasty is a rare injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bone metastases of the femoral head and neck with subsequent fractures usually are treated with conventional arthroplasty [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If healing of a periprosthetic fracture has failed, and revision arthroplasty is precluded, knee arthrodesis or above knee amputation may be considered. (aofoundation.org)
  • Are there predictors of the need for allogeneic blood transfusion in arthroplasty for acute hip fractures? (icmphilly.com)
  • The Ortiguera and Berry classification system is widely used for the systematic classification and management of these fractures. (bvsalud.org)
  • This review aims to provide readers with an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, and classification of these fractures. (bvsalud.org)
  • How reliable is classification of tibial plateau fractures? (mcmaster.ca)
  • Femoral neck fracture classification has historically been contentious with several different systems, primarily based on fracture displacement seen in the anterior-posterior radiographs. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Classification systems are primarily based on fracture-line location and number of fragments. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • The AO/OTA classification covers most fractures within previous classification systems, except the few trochanteric fractures with a detached greater trochanter and an intact lesser trochanter. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Which open fracture classification system currently used, Gustilo-Anderson or OTA open fracture classification (OTA-OFC), is preferred based on interobserver reproducibility and predictiveness of outcomes? (icmphilly.com)
  • Previously used classification system of Boyd & Griffiths had poor inter and intra-observer reliability and were used commonly to describe fracture patterns rather than predict outcomes. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Evans classification subsequently advanced our understanding about stable and unstable fracture patterns. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • But the most commonly used classification currently is the AO/OTA classification, which classifies IT fractures into three types: 31A1, 31 A2 and 31A3 with increasing instability as the grade increases. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Odatuwa-Omagbemi DO (2020) Open Intramedullary Nailing Using 'Greens Instrumentation' in the Treatment of Femoral and Tibial Shaft fractures: A 5 years Review of Cases in a Private Health Facility in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. (edu.ng)
  • Yang CC, Tzeng YH, Wang CS, Lin CC, Chang MC, Chiang CC (2020, Oct). Untreated small posterior fragment of ankle fracture with early removal of syndesmotic screw is associated with recurrent syndesmotic instability. (gov.tw)
  • Meyer C, Alt V, Heiss C, Kraus R, Szalay G, Schnettler R. Intramedullary nailing of periprosthetic femoral fractures after revision for total knee endoprosthesis: Treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures by inserted knee endoprosthesis with intramedullary shaft by in situ lengthening of the prosthesis with specially prepared slotted hollow nails. (uni-giessen.de)
  • Risk factors for cut-out failure of Gamma3 nails in treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures: An analysis of 176 patients. (gov.tw)
  • Many surgical procedures proved to be effective including locking plates, intramedullary nails, hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder replacement [5-7]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • As most cases present following a fall or trauma , differentials include tibial plateau fractures , haemarthrosis , or tibial shaft fractures . (teachmesurgery.com)
  • Outcomes of displaced adolescent distal third tibia fractures: can we do better? (ucdenver.edu)
  • Odatuwa-Omagbemi DO (2019) Open Fractures: Epidemiological Pattern, Initial Management and Challenges in Suburban Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. (edu.ng)
  • Yang TC, Tzeng YH, Wang CS, Lin CC, Chang MC, Chiang CC (2019, Oct). Are proximal screws necessary for osteosynthesis of stable-stem periprosthetic femoral fractures fixed with non-locking plate and cable? (gov.tw)
  • It is also important to look for any evidence of an open fracture , which occurs in 5-10% of cases. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • Any evidence of an open fracture needs to be managed accordingly. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • What are the ideal strategies to prevent secondary and nosocomial contamination of open fracture wounds which are left open? (icmphilly.com)
  • Higher energy required to cause an open fracture results in increased comminution and soft tissue stripping. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • An open fracture is a surgical emergency. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Intrertrochanteric fractures are not very prone for complications, however when complications do occur they are quite disabling and challenging. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Major complications can be avoided by understanding the personality of the fracture and by choosing correct implant. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Complications can be listed as implant cut out, non union, implant failure, peri implant fracture and general medical complications. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Inter trochanteric fractures and their complications are some of the commonest conditions seen by an orthopedic surgeon in their clinical practice. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Since these fractures typically occur in geriatric group and the patient is often frail and having comorbidities, complications in this groups leads to loss of functional independence, prolonged hospital stay with tremendous costs to the patients, family and the society. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • The outcome after Inter trochanteric fracture especially in the elderly is dependent on several factors and the best way to manage complications is to preempt them. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • While good outcomes of lower grade injuries in most published studies dealing with open fractures in children have been reported, the risk of complications is increased with higher fracture grades. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • They occur both in younger patients (as the result of high energy trauma) or in older patients (from low energy trauma as a pathological fracture secondary to osteoporosis or malignancy). (teachmesurgery.com)
  • Due to recurrently elevated iPTH level (108 pg/mL) and new low-trauma bilateral subtrochanteric hip fractures, she was started on bisphosphonate therapy and referred to the University of Michigan Endocrinology clinic. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Avascular necrosis is caused by ischaemia hypothetically due to either a direct trauma to the arterial supply crossing the fracture-line or by a temporary arterial impingement, caused by vessel stretching or intra-capsular hematoma. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Fractures of the abaxial skeleton are a common finding after trauma in both dogs and cats. (vin.com)
  • We are happy to invite you to embark on a learning journey with our forthcoming Trauma webinar, centered around the key to mastering the intricate art of managing segmental fractures of the lower extremities. (sicot.org)
  • When the lateral femoral wall is fractured, the fracture line is parallel to the sliding vector of the sliding hip screw, which, as in the reverse oblique intertrochanteric fracture, allows the trochanteric and femoral head and neck fragments to slide laterally and the shaft to slide medially. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • The tibia is the most frequently fractured long bone of the body. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • Plate and screw constructs were initially designed to treat long bone fractures but are now available for almost any fracture type. (vin.com)
  • Partial articular fractures can be further classified into sagittal fractures of lateral condyle, sagittal fractures of medial condyle, and coronal fractures. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • 31-A3 covers fracture lines through the lateral femoral wall - defined as the lateral cortex distal to the greater trochanter - in which the subgroup 31-A3.1 represent the reverse fracture and 31-A3.2 the transversal, while the most comminuted 31-A3.3 fracture demands both a fractured lateral femoral wall and a detached lesser trochanter. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Lateral tibial plateau fractures with posterior comminution. (actaorthopaedica.be)
  • The reason for this distinction as highlighted by Palm et al and Gotfried et al, is the quality of the greater trochanter and potential for a lateral wall fracture while inserting the sliding screw leading to a potentially unstable situation post-operatively. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • Several studies have found that an inter-trochanteric fracture with extension into the lateral wall either existing or produced during insertion of screw plate device, leads to an unstable situation that cannot be salvaged with a sliding compression screw plate device. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • The latter are often labeled as iatrogenic lateral wall fractures (ILWF). (traumainternational.co.in)
  • The support from lateral femoral wall is the key to success in sliding screw plate device to allow controlled compression and collapse at the fracture site. (traumainternational.co.in)
  • van der Vliet QMJ, Lucas RC, Velmahos G, Houwert RM, Leenen LPH, Hietbrink F, Heng M. Foot fractures in polytrauma patients: Injury characteristics and timing of diagnosis. (massgeneral.org)
  • As these fractures typically occur in older adults with poor bone quality and medical comorbidities, treatment is challenging and outcomes remain dismal, with a 1-year mortality rate up to 27% [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Epidemiologic data suggest that many periprosthetic fractures after THA occur concurrently with a loose femoral implant. (bvsalud.org)
  • It normally takes a great amount of force for a fracture of the tibia to occur. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • A Hoffa fracture is a specific type of type B articular distal femoral fracture in which there is a fracture of the posterior aspect of the femoral condyles in the coronal plane. (teachmesurgery.com)
  • On the contrary, pathologic fractures of the trochanteric region not only necessitate restoration of hip function, but also demand full weight-bearing capacity to the femoral diaphysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The hip joint capsule divides fractures into two main categories with an almost equal patient distribution: (1) Intra-capsular femoral neck fractures and (2) Extra-capsular basicervical, trochanteric and sub-trochanteric fractures. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Trochanteric fractures cover the trochanteric area from the capsule until just below the lesser trochanter. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Szalay G, Schleicher I, Kraus R, Pavlidis T, Schnettler R. Operative Treatment of the Mallet Fracture using a Hook Plate. (uni-giessen.de)
  • Megas P, Saridis A, Kouzelis A, Kallivokas A, Mylonas S, Tyllianakis M. The treatment of infected nonunion of the tibia following intramedullary nailing by the Ilizarov method. (orthopatras.gr)
  • Because of the difficult nature of revision surgery for fracture and the high risk of complication, a careful assessment of the fracture and implants is vital to determining the best course of treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two treatment methods for spiral fracture of the lower third of the tibia sha. (slideshare.net)
  • What is the most optimal prophylaxtic antibiotic coverage and treatment duration for open fractures of long bones? (icmphilly.com)
  • Is there a place for conservative treatment of a Vancouver B2 fracture around a cemented polished tapered stem? (orthopaedicresearchfoundationgenk.be)
  • The treatment approach for tibial fractures depends upon the type and severity of the fracture as well as your condition. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • Surgical treatment is recommended for complex or open fractures. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • Radiographic and clinical results of modified 2-incision sinus tarsi approach for treatment of calcaneus fracture. (gov.tw)
  • Both the treatment options are effective in treating the proximal fractures and there was no significant difference between functional outcome between the two groups at 1-year follow-up. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • A severe type of fracture where the bone breaks into 3 or more pieces. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • A type of fracture caused by a twisting force with a fracture line that encircles the tibia. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • Results: In our study, majority were males (73.5%) and most common mode of injury (73.5%) was RTA with Neer's 3- part (44.1%) is the most common type of fracture. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • However, to achieve satisfactory functional outcomes, displaced and unstable fractures are treated surgically [3]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Fracture stabilization of unstable fractures prevents further soft tissue damage, and allows for neovascularization and healing. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • However, unstable fractures or those with significant soft tissue injury benefit from operative stabilization. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Since healing of pathologic fractures can be expected in only about 35% of all pathologic fractures [ 6 ], durable reconstitution of load capacity in this biomechanically critical region must be provided by the implant itself in many cases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Initial femoral stem position in cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture in elderly patients is associated with early implant subsidence: a radiographic analysis. (gov.tw)
  • van der Vliet QMJ, Hietbrink F, Casari F, Leenen LPH, Heng M. Factors Influencing Functional Outcomes of Subtalar Fusion for Posttraumatic Arthritis After Calcaneal Fracture. (massgeneral.org)
  • MELD score predicts short-term outcomes after surgical management of proximal humerus fractures: a matched analysis. (ucla.edu)
  • Kalfarentzos EF, Deligianni D, Mitros G, Tyllianakis M. Biomechanical evaluation of plating techniques for fixing mandibular angle fractures: the introduction of a new 3D plate approach. (orthopatras.gr)
  • Patients with an impending fracture as well as patients with a solitary metastasis were excluded for better reproducibility. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We report a case series of four patients with TIO that resulted in significant muscle weakness and multiple atraumatic fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Four patients were referred to an endocrinology clinic for the evaluation of multiple atraumatic fractures, muscle weakness, generalized muscle and joint pain. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hypophosphatemia and inappropriately low to normal 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D level in patients with atraumatic fractures is concerning for TIO [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We report a case series of four patients from a single institution who were referred for unexplained fractures and subsequently diagnosed with TIO. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ninety-three studies were suitable for inclusion, describing 3701 patients (3711 fractures) with complex FRI. The population consisted predominantly of male patients (77%), with the tibia being the most commonly affected bone (64%), and a mean of three previous operations per patient. (sogacot.org)
  • This study included the patients with fracture of proximal humerus requiring surgical interventions, after taking their consent, were analyzed clinically and radiologically. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Surgical management of periprosthetic shoulder infections. (foreonline.org)
  • Do superficial infections increase the risk of deep infections in tibial plateau and plafond fractures? (psu.edu)
  • His clinical interests include nonunions, periarticular fractures, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, and infections. (stanford.edu)
  • The economic consequences associated with treating periprosthetic infections are substantial. (medscape.com)
  • Suggestions are given for modification of the implants to improve the major problems of limited versatility in intramedullary stem length and inadequate mating at the junction. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Dr. Goodnough has conducted research on the role of skeletal stem cells in fracture healing. (stanford.edu)
  • Topics have included the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on skeletal stem cells in fractures. (stanford.edu)
  • What antibiotic should be used for low energy open fractures? (icmphilly.com)
  • Page: What antibiotic(s) should be used for high energy open and grossly contaminated fractures? (icmphilly.com)
  • Is there a role for combination of local and systemic antibiotic delivery systems to treat open fractures with overlying contaminated wounds? (icmphilly.com)
  • Peroneal Tendon Instability in Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Study and a New Surgical Technique. (foreonline.org)
  • During this procedure, screws or metal pins are placed into the bone below and above the site of the fracture. (richardyoonmd.com)
  • Proximal humerus fractures are becoming increasingly prevalent with rapidly expanding population, accounting for 6% of all fractures in the human body [1]. (crimsonpublishers.com)
  • Two periprosthetic fractures occurred, 1 proximally (due to tumor progression) and 1 distally. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome that presents with hypophosphatemia, bone pain, muscle weakness and fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hypophosphatemia with elevated FGF23 and low 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D level in the setting of multiple atraumatic fractures necessitates careful evaluation for biochemical evidence of tumor-induced osteomalacia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bhashyam AR, Basilico M, Weaver MJ, Harris MB, Heng M. Using historical variation in opioid prescribing immediately after fracture surgery to guide maximum initial prescriptions. (massgeneral.org)