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We report our experience of minimally invasive treatment using titanium cable for type IIB clavicular fractures. A retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the outcomes of patients with Neer IIB distal clavicle fractures that were treated with titanium cable between 2003 and 2008. Functional...
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PMID: 21825922
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We conducted a systematic literature review and generated an evidence report on fracture risk based on specific anatomic bone sites and fracture diagnosis codes. Using the Research and Development/University of California at Los Angeles appropriateness process, we convened a multidisciplinary panel...
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PMID: 21130353
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These results suggest that the current injury standard may be too conservative for the tibia during high-speed impacts such as in-vehicle land mine blasts and that factors in addition to force should be taken into consideration....
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PMID: 21217472
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We dissected out 60 complete human distal radii from 30 age- and gender-matched patients at autopsy. Each of the three different age groups (group I: 20-40 years, group II: 41-60 years, group III: 61-80 years) was represented by 10 autopsy cases and 20 specimens (double-sided extraction), respective...
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PMID: 20489664
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Elliott R Haut,
Eric B Schneider,
Amar Patel,
Michael B Streiff,
Adil H Haider,
Kent A Stevens,
David C Chang,
Melanie L Neal,
Christopher Hoeft,
Avery B Nathens,
Edward E Cornwell,
Peter J Pronovost and
David T Efron
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We hypothesized that trauma surgeons have varying opinions regarding duplex ultrasound screening for DVT in asymptomatic trauma patients, which result in varying practice patterns.
We conducted two web-based surveys regarding the use of duplex ultrasound screening for DVT in asymptomatic trauma pati...
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PMID: 21217477
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Up to 3% of adults walk in their sleep and some perform complex behaviours. Treatment recommendations for sleepwalking are inconsistent. This case report describes a 64-year-old man who climbed out of a 2nd floor toilet window during somnambulism. He fell 6-8 meters and fractured the tibia, fibula,...
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PMID: 21156113
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We investigated the effect of melatonin on fracture healing in the rat tibia model by using biochemical and histopathologic methods.
In this study 80 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into two groups, a control group (Group 1) and melatonin group (Group 2) with eight rats per group according...
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PMID: 21067500
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One hundred and sixty-four cases were followed up with a mean period of 14 months (3 to 36 months). By Lysholm knee score criteria: 19 cases in traditional treatment were excellent and good, 36 cases in cerclage wire and tension band wire technique cases were excellent and good, 40 cases in cannulat...
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PMID: 21265208
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To study a kind of surgical instrument for the treatment of ankle fractures in elderly patients.
From October 2007 to May 2009, 14 patients (9 males and 5 females,ranging in age from 58 to 81 years, averaged 69.3 years) with ankle joint fractures of type A and B were treated with modified 1/3 tubula...
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PMID: 21265204
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We used IQI software (v3.1) and 2004-2007 Veterans Health Administration (VA) discharge and Vital Status files to derive 4-year facility-level in-hospital and 30-day observed mortality rates and observed/expected ratios (O/Es) for admissions with a principal diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction,...
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PMID: 20978451
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We compare the use of plate and screws versus intramedullary nails in the operative management of patients with displaced midclavicular fractures.
Between March 2006 and June 2007, we performed a retrospective comparison of a demographically balanced sample of 110 patients (aged 16-65 years) who had...
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PMID: 20664374
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To introduce a minimally invasive procedure and investigate its clinical significance in the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. This minimally invasive procedure consists of percutaneous leverage, manual compression, and fixation with anatomic plates and compression bolts th...
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PMID: 21150529
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We present our study using emergent bilateral ligation of the internal iliac arteries (BLIA) and pelvic packing as a damage control adjunct.
We reviewed our experience during 22 months (May 2006 to March 2008) with damage control management of massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage caused by blunt pelvi...
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PMID: 20495490
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We evaluated the visual analogue scale (VAS), the Constant score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scale to determine outcomes.
A mean follow-up of 14.5 months (range 7-24 mo) revealed radiographic fracture union in all patients with an average clinical healing time of 2.2 mo...
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PMID: 21092430
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Update recent advancements regarding the effect of high-animal protein intakes on calcium utilization and bone health.
Increased potential renal acid load resulting from a high protein (intake above the current Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.8 g protein/kg body weight) intake has been closely as...
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PMID: 20717017
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To analysis the outcomes and the technique of surgical operation of osteoporotic ankle fracture in the elderly.
One hundred and twenty-eight patients with osteoporotic ankle fracture were treated by surgical operation from January 2003 to December 2008, included 26 males and 102 females, with an ave...
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PMID: 21254674
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To observe and analyze the intraoperative state of calcaneal fractures, and summarize the law of displacement after calcaneal fractures, so as to guide fracture reduction and fixation.
From March 2002 to March 2009, among 572 patients with calcaneal fractures, 427 patients were male and 145 patients...
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PMID: 21254669
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I fractures, 3 type II, 6 type III and 4 type IV. According to the Gustilo classification, there were 1 of type 1, 4 of type II, 5 of type III A, and 5 of type III B open fracture. According to the open calcaneal injury subtypes (OCIS), there were 1 of type IA, 2 of type II A,7 of type II B, 2 of ty...
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PMID: 21254666
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To review evidence relating to the strength of associations that have appeared in largely observational studies, between high-dose or long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs and certain possibly attributable side-effects, which emerge from studies confounded by other variables. In retrospective...
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PMID: 20802330
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The purpose of this study is to compare a locked screw construct to a single iliosacral screw for fixation of a vertically unstable pelvic ring injury in a transforaminal sacral fracture model.
Orthopaedic Trauma Association type 61-C1.3a2c5 fractures were created in 10 fresh frozen cadaveric pelvis...
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PMID: 20489663
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I trauma center at least 10 years before participation in this study were reinvited for a follow-up physical examination. Clinical outcome included the assessment of pain, gait, and various outcome scores (Short-Form [SF]-12, Lysholm, Merle D'Aubigne) were also used to measure outcome.
Binary logist...
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PMID: 20489671
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Numerous studies have described screw fixation of sacroiliac (SI) joint, but there have been very few reports in the literature regarding long-term pain levels after SI joint fixation and their management. The objective of this study was to analyze the results of SI joint fusion with fibular bone gr...
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PMID: 21068623
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We conducted a prospective, randomized study including 39 patients with acetabulum fractures treated through a Kocher-Langenbeck approach. During wound closure, patients were randomized into two groups: 20 patients (group I) received drains and 19 (group II) were closed without drains. All were foll...
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PMID: 20375919
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Several studies have reported the relationship among craniomaxillofacial fractures, cervical spine injuries, and head injuries with varying results. Life-threatening injuries to the head and cervical spine with devastating consequences cannot be missed by reconstructive surgeons during evaluation of...
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PMID: 21042121
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Mallet finger is a common injury. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the different treatment options of mallet injuries and their indications, outcomes, and potential complications.
A literature-based study was conducted using the PubMed database comprising world literature from Januar...
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PMID: 21042117
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We have highlighted the various investigative modalities available that may be used in conjunction with clinical signs to make a more accurate diagnosis....
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PMID: 20663277
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Facial traumas are frequent in emergencies, and they require the diagnosis of fractures and associated lesions.
To analyze epidemiological data concerning facial trauma care.
Three hundred and fifty-five charts from patients with facial trauma treated by the Service of Otorhinolaryngology, from Janu...
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PMID: 20963338
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Fractures of the patella in children and adolescents are rare injuries with particular characteristics. The aim of this study was an analysis of epidemiology, treatment strategy and outcome of this injury. Between 1992 and 2006 all fractures of the patella in patients with an age 5 16 years were inc...
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PMID: 21138220
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The Nintendo Wii Fit is a new product that is purported to improve balance, strength, flexibility, fitness and general well-being. Currently, there are no controlled trials published to support such claims.
The aim of this research was to determine the feasibility of Wii Fit in improving balance, st...
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PMID: 19905991
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To identify factors predicting poor radiographic and functional outcome and delayed total hip arthroplasty in operatively managed acetabular fractures in patients 55 years of age and older.
Retrospective chart and radiographic review of a prospectively maintained database.
Tertiary care hospital.
Ni...
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PMID: 20871252
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are capable of multilineage differentiation into cells like osteoblasts, chondrocytes or adipocytes. MSCs can be isolated from bone marrow and expanded ex vivo for up to 25-40 population doublings while maintaining genetic stability and differentiation potential. MSCs ha...
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PMID: 20920407
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Jean-Claude Souberbielle,
Jean-Jacques Body,
Joan M Lappe,
Mario Plebani,
Yehuda Shoenfeld,
Thomas J Wang,
Heike A Bischoff-Ferrari,
Etienne Cavalier,
Peter R Ebeling,
Patrice Fardellone,
Sara Gandini,
Damien Gruson,
Alain P Guérin,
Lene Heickendorff,
Bruce W Hollis,
Sofia Ish-Shalom,
Guillaume Jean,
Philipp von Landenberg,
Alvaro Largura,
Tomas Olsson,
Charles Pierrot-Deseilligny,
Stefan Pilz,
Angela Tincani,
Andre Valcour and
Armin Zittermann
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There is increasing evidence that, in addition to the well-known effects on musculoskeletal health, vitamin D status may be related to a number of non-skeletal diseases. An international expert panel formulated recommendations on vitamin D for clinical practice, taking into considera...
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PMID: 20601202
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Jean-Claude Souberbielle,
Jean-Jacques Body,
Joan M Lappe,
Mario Plebani,
Yehuda Shoenfeld,
Thomas J Wang,
Heike A Bischoff-Ferrari,
Etienne Cavalier,
Peter R Ebeling,
Patrice Fardellone,
Sara Gandini,
Damien Gruson,
Alain P Guérin,
Lene Heickendorff,
Bruce W Hollis,
Sofia Ish-Shalom,
Guillaume Jean,
Philipp von Landenberg,
Alvaro Largura,
Tomas Olsson,
Charles Pierrot-Deseilligny,
Stefan Pilz,
Angela Tincani,
Andre Valcour and
Armin Zittermann
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There is increasing evidence that, in addition to the well-known effects on musculoskeletal health, vitamin D status may be related to a number of non-skeletal diseases. An international expert panel formulated recommendations on vitamin D for clinical practice, taking into considera...
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PMID: 20601202
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The epidemiology of trauma to genitourinary (GU) organs following Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) is not well-studied, especially in the Middle East.
The data of the RTC Injury Registry in Al-Ain City were collected prospectively from April 2006-October 2007.
Of the 1,008 patients in the registry, the...
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PMID: 21038124
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We intended to evaluate the fact-evaluation reports of injuries with broken bones in the framework of the new Turkish Penal Code, which went into effect on 1 June 2005.
Of the 842 forensic reports of our Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Department of Forensic Medicine, 306 cases with bone fractures w...
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PMID: 21038125
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Fall from height is one of the important causes of musculoskeletal injuries. Fall from walnut trees constitutes an important entity that leads to a significant mortality and morbidity amongst those engaged in fruit collection. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of different musculos...
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PMID: 21038127
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Vitamins D and K are lipid-phase nutrients that are pleiotropic - endowed with versatile homeostatic capacities at the organ, tissue, and cellular levels. Their metabolic and physiologic roles overlap considerably, as evidenced in the bone and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol, D...
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PMID: 21155624
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To evaluate the effects of IV fentanyl administration on the end-tidal sevoflurane concentration (ET(SEVO)) in thoroughbred racehorses, the ET(SEVO) required for internal fixation of longitudinal fractures was compared between horses anesthetized with sevoflurane-fentanyl (Group SF; n=9) and those a...
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PMID: 20379087
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Acetabular fractures are generally treated with open reduction and internal fixation, with the goals of anatomic reduction and preservation of the native hip joint. Modern techniques of internal fixation have resulted in good to excellent outcomes in the vast majority of patients when anatomic reduc...
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PMID: 20839688
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We hypothesized that vitamin K has a key role and modulatory effect in CRPS pathogenesis. Vitamin K deficiency at the distal site of fracture occurs because of diminished and slowed circulation, local immobilization after extremity fracture or injury and use of vitamin K store at the distal site of...
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PMID: 20378261
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We have also reported the first case of hetertopic bone formation incorporating a prolene mesh....
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PMID: 20566031
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The pattern of fracture, including the anatomical location and age distribution, may differ among urban and rural populations due to various factors such as the inhabitants' occupation and living environment.
This was a retrospective multicentre study involving two urban and three rural hospitals in...
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PMID: 20938610
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Fracture healing is an extremely complex interaction of cells, biologic pathways, and molecules. Certainly, the inflammatory response is one of the initiating factors for bone healing. The inflammatory phase is a critical period characterized by low oxygen tension, impaired perfusion, and the migrat...
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PMID: 20736786
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We examined the frequency of 61 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 1095 consecutive trauma patients with fractures. Radiographic studies of these patients were examined for HO in follow-up. Ten percent of the patients in the study demonstrated radiographic evidence of HO. Multivariate logisti...
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PMID: 20736788
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