Predictive factors for open reduction of flexion-type supracondylar fracture of humerus in children
The incidence of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in flexion-type supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF) in children is significantly higher than that of extension-type fractures. This study aimed to i...
Authors: Jun Sun, Jing Shan, Lian Meng, Tianjing Liu, Enbo Wang and Guoqiang Jia
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:859
Content type: Research Published on: 14 September 2022
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Application of Ni-Ti Alloy connector for the treatment of comminuted coronal plane supracondylar-condylar femoral fractures: a retrospective review of 21 patients
Our preliminary retrospective study assessed outcomes after the use of Ni-Ti arched shape-memory connector (ASC) combined with partially threaded cancellous screws (PTCS) to repair coronal plane supracondylar-con...
Authors: Yuntong Zhang, Xue Zhao, Yang Tang, Chuncai Zhang, Shuogui Xu and Yang Xie
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013 14:355
Content type: Technical advance Published on: 17 December 2013
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Application of Kirschner wire placement guided technology in paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures
To analyze the clinical efficacy of K-wire placement guided technology in paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.
Authors: Huan Liu, Lingzhi Li, Qirui Ding, Yunru GE, Ying Ding, Shouguo Wang and Haodong Fei
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:56
Content type: Research Published on: 12 January 2024
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Comparison of supraintercondylar and supracondylar femur fractures treated with condylar buttress plates
Treatment of supraintercondylar (AO/OTA 33-C) and supracondylar (AO/OTA 33-A) femur fractures is generally challenging. Standard treatments include open ... the comparison between clinical and functional outcomes...
Authors: Chun-Jui Weng, Chi-Chuan Wu, Kuo-Fun Feng, I-Chuan Tseng, Po-Cheng Lee and Yu-Chih Huang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2016 17:413
Content type: Research article Published on: 4 October 2016
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Humerus trochlear angle (HTa)—a possible alternative for Baumann angle in the reduction of supracondylar humerus fractures
The supracondylar humerus fractures are the most common fracture in children’s elbows. Generally, close...
Authors: Gang Chen, Lu Cui, Jiaqi Shi, Peng Zhang, Jun Li, Zijian Wang, Jun Song and Bangjun Wang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:950
Content type: Research Published on: 15 November 2021
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Cement augmentation of an angular stable plate osteosynthesis for supracondylar femoral fractures - biomechanical investigation of a new fixation device
Implant anchorage in highly osteoporotic bone is challenging, since it often leads to osteosynthesis failure in geriatric patients with supracondylar femoral fractures. Cementation of screws is presumed to preven...
Authors: Martin Bäumlein, Antonio Klasan, Christine Klötzer, Benjamin Bockmann, Daphne Eschbach, Matthias Knobe, Benjamin Bücking, Steffen Ruchholtz and Christopher Bliemel
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020 21:226
Content type: Research article Published on: 11 April 2020
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Treatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures accompanied with pink pulseless hands
The optimal treatment for pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures accompanied with a pink pulseless hand is ... after closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of the fractures, while some recommend surgical ex...
Authors: Li-wei Xie, Juan Wang and Zhi-qiang Deng
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:26
Content type: Research article Published on: 6 January 2021
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Spontaneous humeral torsion deformity correction after displaced supracondylar fractures in children
After displaced supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF) in children, residual deformities are...
Authors: Anna K. Hell, Claudia Gadomski and Lena Braunschweig
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:1022
Content type: Research Published on: 6 December 2021
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Treatment outcome of tardy ulnar nerve palsy associated with traumatic cubitus valgus by supracondylar shortening wedge rotary osteotomy and ulnar nerve in situ tension release
Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is a common late complication of traumatic cubitus valgus. At present, the treatment of tardy ulnar nerve palsy associated with traumatic cubitus valgus is still controversial, whether ...
Authors: Chenchen Fan, Maimaiaili Yushan, Yanshi Liu, Yemenlehan Bahesutihan, Kai Liu and Aihemaitijiang Yusufu
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:369
Content type: Research Published on: 20 April 2022
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Chronic type C3 distal humeral fracture associated with massive bone defects treated by open reduction and internal fixation with iliac crest autografts: a case report
A 26-year-old male patient experienced a major car accident and was diagnosed with an open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB) of the ... diagnosed with a chronic type C3 distal humeral fracture associated with...
Authors: Yejun Zha, Kehan Hua, Maoqi Gong and Xieyuan Jiang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:338
Content type: Case report Published on: 7 April 2021
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The effect of surgeon-controlled variables on construct stiffness in lateral locked plating of distal femoral fractures
Nonunion following treatment of supracondylar femur fractures with lateral locked plates (LLP) has ... been postulated to contribute to nonunion by modulating fracture-fixation construct stiffness. The purpose of...
Authors: Michael J. Weaver, George W. Chaus, Aidin Masoudi, Kaveh Momenzadeh, Amin Mohamadi, Edward K Rodriguez, Mark S. Vrahas and Ara Nazarian
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:512
Content type: Research article Published on: 4 June 2021
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Risk factors of early periprosthetic femoral fracture after total knee arthroplasty
In univariate analysis, the PFF group had significantly older, right side injury, rheumatoid, dyslipidemia, Parkinson patients than the control group (p< 0.05). No cruciate-retaining design was used in PFF group...
Authors: Chaturong p*rnrattanamaneewong, Akrap*rn Sitthitheerarut, Pakpoom Ruangsomboon, Keerati Chareancholvanich and Rapeepat Narkbunnam
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:1009
Content type: Research Published on: 2 December 2021
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Assessment of the normal and pathological alignment of the elbow in children using the trochleocapitellar index
The current research is a retrospective study that involves the description of a new trochleocapitellar index (TCI), on basis of anteroposterior (AP) radiographs of normal and fractured paediatric elbows. This in...
Authors: Lauren Gorelick, Dror Robinson, Norman Loberant, Ayala Rozano-Gorelick, Mustafa Yassin, Avraham Garti and Edward Ram
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014 15:60
Content type: Research article Published on: 27 February 2014
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Recurrent femoral shaft fractures in a child with gnathodiaphyseal dysplasia: a case report
A 9-year-old Japanese girl with a known history of GDD presented with pain and deformity in the left thigh after a minor fall. She had a displaced transverse fracture in the mid-shaft of the left ... after the in...
Authors: Takuma Kuroda, Ichiro Okano, Takatoshi Sawada, Satoshi Okamoto, Yuki Midorikawa, Tetsuya Tachibana, Toshio Yagi and Katsunori Inagaki
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2019 20:92
Content type: Case report Published on: 23 February 2019
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Effect of oblique headless compression screw fixation for metacarpal shaft fracture: a biomechanical in vitro study
We used a saw blade to model transverse metacarpal neck fractures in 28 fresh porcine metacarpals, which were ... point was in the volar cortex of the supracondylar region; thus, the screw did not ... on a materi...
Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Tsung-Yu Ho, Yen-Nien Ting, Ming-Tzu Tsai, Heng-Li Huang, Cheng-En Hsu and Jui-Ting Hsu
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:146
Content type: Research article Published on: 5 February 2021
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Nonunion of humeral medial condyle fracture caused by excessive functional exercise: a case report and review of the literature
Medial epicondyle fractures are one of the more common humerus fractures, but humeral medial condyle fracture (HMCF) is rare. Nonunion of medial humeral condyle fractures due to functional exercise is less com...
Authors: Liu Yang, Feng Xia, Jia-chao Guo, Xiao-lin Wang, Jin-peng He and Jing-fan Shao
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:964
Content type: Case report Published on: 8 November 2022
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Evaluation of open reduction of distal humerus fractures in children after implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery program
This study assessed whether an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol could be beneficial for children with distal humerus fractures.
Authors: Jialing Lu, Mingfeng Xue, Peng Fu, Damei Qian, Xingguang Chen, Danhua Yao and Yanli Zhang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:705
Content type: Research Published on: 25 July 2022
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Mono- versus polyaxial locking plates in distal femur fractures – a biomechanical comparison of the Non-Contact-Bridging- (NCB) and the PERILOC-plate
Fourteen formalin fixed femora were scanned by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. As fracture model an unstable supracondylar comminuted fracture was simulated. Fractures were pairwise randomly fixed either with a...
Authors: Bilal Farouk El-Zayat, Turgay Efe, Steffen Ruchholtz, Salim Khatib, Nina Timmesfeld, Antonio Krüger and Ralph Zettl
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014 15:369
Content type: Research article Published on: 6 November 2014
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Epidemiology of proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures in children: an observational study from the Swedish Fracture Register
Most fractures in children are fractures of the upper extremity. Proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures account for a minority of these fractures. To our knowledge, few previous reports address these fractu...
Authors: Sarah Daag Jacobsen, Richard Marsell, Olof Wolf and Yasmin D. Hailer
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:96
Content type: Research Published on: 28 January 2022
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A novel bone graft technique combined with plating for aseptic recalcitrant long bone nonunion
To evaluate the outcomes and efficacy of a new technique of autogenous iliac crest bone grafting combined with locking compression plate (LCP) vertical fixation for aseptic recalcitrant long bone nonunion.
Authors: Yuxuan Jiang, Xiaolong Wang, Wei Huang, Yangjun Zhu, Kun Zhang and Dongxu Feng
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:873
Content type: Research article Published on: 20 September 2022
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Does posterior configuration have similar strength as parallel configuration for treating comminuted distal humerus fractures? A cadaveric biomechanical study
The posterior plating technique could be used as a clinical alternative to parallel plating for treating comminuted distal humerus fractures (DHFs) successfully with good clinical results. However, the biomech...
Authors: Chien-An Shih, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Kai-Lan Hsu, Chih-Kai Hong, Cheng-Li Lin, Ming-Long Yeh and Wei-Ren Su
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:440
Content type: Research Published on: 14 May 2021
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Finite element analyses of lateral condyle fracture fixation in paediatrics regarding configuration of Kirschner-wire
This study aimed to discover the most stable outcome among different Kirschner-wire (K-wire) configurations for fixation of a lateral condyle fracture (Milch type II) in different loads of stress by using fini...
Authors: Sangbin Jeon, Wooyeol Ahn, Jongbeom Oh, Jaiwoo Chung, Junwon Choi and Soonchul Lee
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:940
Content type: Research Published on: 28 October 2022
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Development and validation of a paediatric long-bone fracture classification. A prospective multicentre study in 13 European paediatric trauma centres
The aim of this study was to develop a child-specific classification system for long bone fractures and to examine its reliability and validity on the basis of a prospective multicentre study.
Authors: Dorien Schneidmüller, Christoph Röder, Ralf Kraus, Ingo Marzi, Martin Kaiser, Daniel Dietrich and Lutz von Laer
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011 12:89
Content type: Research article Published on: 6 May 2011
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Biomechanical analysis of different osteosynthesis configurations in the pin and plate fixation method for distal humerus fractures
Distal humerus fractures commonly occur in adults with low bone mineral density causing major technical challenges for orthopedic surgeons. Persian fixation method was introduced as a novel technique to stabil...
Authors: Alireza Hakiminejad, Amir Nourani, Narges Ghias, Alireza Mahmoudi, Kaveh Same, Reza Shahriar Kamrani and Mohammad Hossein Nabian
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:579
Content type: Research Published on: 17 July 2023
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Management of atypical femoral fracture: a scoping review and comprehensive algorithm
Atypical femoral fractures (AFF) are a rare type of femoral stress fracture recently described, potentially associated with prolonged bisphosphonate therapy. Evidence-based recommendations regarding diagnosis ...
Authors: Giuseppe Toro, Cristina Ojeda-Thies, Giampiero Calabrò, Gabriella Toro, Antimo Moretti, Guillermo Martínez-Díaz Guerra, Pedro Caba-Doussoux and Giovanni Iolascon
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2016 17:227
Content type: Research article Published on: 23 May 2016
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Effect of O-arm on reduction quality and functional recovery of acetabular dome impaction fractures: a retrospective clinical study
Acetabular dome impaction fractures (ADIF) are difficult to reduce and have a high failure rate. Consistency between the acetabulum and the femoral head is usually assessed using intraoperative X-ray fluorosco...
Authors: Hongli Deng, Yuxuan Cong, Jinlai Lei, Dongyang Li, Chao Ke, Zhiqiang Fan, Hu Wang, Pengfei Wang and Yan Zhuang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:858
Content type: Research Published on: 2 November 2023
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Surgical outcomes of segmental diaphyseal forearm fractures in adults: a small case series on plate osteosynthesis, intramedullary nailing, and other surgical methods
Segmental fractures often result from high-energy or indirect trauma that causes bending or torsional forces with axial loading. We evaluated surgical outcomes of patients with forearm segmental diaphyseal fra...
Authors: Dong Hee Kim, Hyo Seok Jang, Sang Ho Kwak, Sung Yoon Jung, Jong Min Jeon, Tae Young Ahn and Sang Hyun Lee
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:731
Content type: Research Published on: 14 September 2023
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Application of PVC pipes as an adjustable bilateral traction device in lower limb fractures
To introduce a new type of simple adjustable bilateral bidirectional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube traction device and discuss the value of using this device before surgery in patients with lower limb fractures.
Authors: Hongshuo Sun, Peng Li, Gangqiang Du, Jianhao Jiang, Kaikai Song, Hongzhi Liu, Xinjun Zhang, Long Jia, Kai Zhang, Shuye Yang and Zhigang Wang
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:733
Content type: Research Published on: 14 September 2023
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A new classification of TKA periprosthetic femur fractures considering the implant type
The treatment aims of periprosthetic fractures (PPF) of the distal femur are a gentle stabilization, an early load-bearing capacity and a rapid postoperative mobilization of the affected patients. For the ther...
Authors: Johannes K. M. Fakler, Cathleen Pönick, Melanie Edel, Robert Möbius, Alexander Giselher Brand, Andreas Roth, Christoph Josten and Dirk Zajonz
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:490
Content type: Research article Published on: 25 November 2017
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Augmented cerclage wire improves the fixation strength of a two-screw construct for humerus split type greater tuberosity fracture: a biomechanical study
Poor functional outcome can result from humeral greater tuberosity (GT) fracture if not treated appropriately. A two-screw construct is commonly used for the surgical treatment of such injury. However, loss of...
Authors: Chao-Jui Chang, Wei-Ren Su, Kai-Lan Hsu, Chih-Kai Hong, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Chih-Hsun Chang and Cheng-Li Lin
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:350
Content type: Research article Published on: 12 April 2021
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A biomechanical comparison of two screw fixation methods in a Letenneur type I Hoffa fracture
The treatment of Hoffa fractures is challenging, for which the ideal fixation and approach are still controversial. Osteosynthesis with plate or screws fixation in different trajectories have been described in...
Authors: Shu-Hsin Yao, Wei-Ren Su, Kai-Lan Hsu, Yueh Chen, Chih-Kai Hong and Fa-Chuan Kuan
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020 21:497
Content type: Research article Published on: 28 July 2020
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Ultrasonography-guided reduction of pediatric radial neck fractures
Treatment of displaced and angulated radial neck fractures in children is controversial and challenging. Numerous studies have been conducted regarding treatment algorithms and surgical techniques that use flu...
Authors: Jung Eun Lee, Jung Bong Kim and Eun Seok Choi
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:516
Content type: Research article Published on: 8 December 2017
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Clinical implications of fracture-associated vascular damage in extremity and pelvic trauma
Vascular damage in polytrauma patients is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Therefore, specific clinical implications of vascular damage with fractures in major trauma patients are reassessed.
Authors: F. Gilbert, C. Schneemann, C. J. Scholz, R. Kickuth, R. H. Meffert, R. Wildenauer, U. Lorenz, R. Kellersmann and A. Busch
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2018 19:404
Content type: Research article Published on: 20 November 2018
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Recent trends in children's elbow dislocation with or without a concomitant fracture
The elbow is the joint that most usually dislocates in children. In contrast to the widely known recent increase in the incidence of upper-extremity fractures and their operative treatment in children, potenti...
Authors: Hanna Hyvönen, Linda Korhonen, Juuli Hannonen, Willy Serlo and Juha-Jaakko Sinikumpu
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2019 20:294
Content type: Research article Published on: 19 June 2019
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Mid-term clinical results of primary total knee arthroplasty using metal block augmentation and stem extension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Tibial bone defects with average depth of 19mm were preoperatively recognized in all 26 knees. The postoperative joint line was reconstructed on average 11mm above the fibular head using average thickness of...
Authors: Satoshi Hamai, Hisaaki Miyahara, Yukio Esaki, Goh Hirata, Kazumasa Terada, Nobuo Kobara, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Takahiro Senju and Yukihide Iwamoto
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2015 16:225
Content type: Research article Published on: 27 August 2015
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Bi-columnar locking plate fixation through a combined medial and lateral approach for the treatment of low transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus in the elderly
Low transcondylar fractures (LTFs) of the distal humerus are relatively uncommon elbow injuries in elderly patients after low-energy injuries. Although there is still debate regarding the method of fixation, s...
Authors: Sam-Guk Park and Hyun-Gyu Seok
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2022 23:764
Content type: Research Published on: 11 August 2022
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The incidence and treatment trends of pediatric proximal humerus fractures
Proximal humerus fractures comprise approximately 2% of all pediatric fractures. In general, upper extremity fractures have increased in children. However, recent trends of proximal humerus fractures are not a...
Authors: Juuli Hannonen, Hanna Hyvönen, Linda Korhonen, Willy Serlo and Juha-Jaakko Sinikumpu
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2019 20:571
Content type: Research article Published on: 27 November 2019
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Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica and pathological fractures—the classic but neglected skeletal manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism: a case report
Osteitis fibrosa cystica is the classic manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), occurs after prolonged exposure of bone to high serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level. It has become increasingly ra...
Authors: Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul, Nontouch Singsampun, Aasis Unnanuntana and Sirinart Sirinvaravong
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:443
Content type: Case report Published on: 14 May 2021
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Biomechanical analysis of plate versus K-wire fixation for metacarpal shaft fractures with wedge-shaped bone defects
Metacarpal shaft fracture is a common type of hand fracture. Numerous studies have explored fixing transverse fractures in the midshaft of the metacarpal bone. However, this section of the metacarpal bone is o...
Authors: Yung-Cheng Chiu, Tsung-Yu Ho, Cheng-En Hsu, Chen-Wei Yeh, Yen-Nien Ting, Ming-Tzu Tsai and Jui-Ting Hsu
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:350
Content type: Research Published on: 3 May 2024
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Classification of distal radius fractures in children: good inter- and intraobserver reliability, which improves with clinical experience
We wanted to test the reliability of a commonly used classification of distal radius fractures in children.
Authors: Per-Henrik Randsborg and Einar A Sivertsen
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2012 13:6
Content type: Research article Published on: 23 January 2012
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Kirschner wire versus external fixation in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in older children and adolescents: a comparative study
The purpose of this study was to compare the therapeutic effects of Kirschner wire fixation and external fixation in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in older children and adolescents.
Authors: Yu Wang, Qian Wang, Wuyi Yao, Jingxin Zhao, Xiaobin Zhao and Man He
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:899
Content type: Research Published on: 18 November 2023
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The epidemiology of infant shaft fractures of femur or humerus by incidence, birth, accidents, and other causes
The purpose of this population-based registry study was to analyze both birth-related femur and humerus shaft fractures and diagnosed later in infancy, as regards incidence, perinatal characteristics, other di...
Authors: Johan von Heideken, Ingemar Thiblin and Ulf Högberg
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020 21:840
Content type: Research article Published on: 11 December 2020
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Improving results in rat fracture models: enhancing the efficacy of biomechanical testing by a modification of the experimental setup
Animal fracture models, primarily performed in rats, are crucial to investigate normal and pathological bone healing. However, results of biomechanical testing representing a major outcome measure show high st...
Authors: Peter Michael Prodinger, Dominik Bürklein, Peter Foehr, Kilian Kreutzer, Hakan Pilge, Andreas Schmitt, Rüdiger v. Eisenhart-Rothe, Rainer Burgkart, Oliver Bissinger and Thomas Tischer
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2018 19:243
Content type: Research article Published on: 19 July 2018
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Dynamic compression nail: A preliminary report
Interlocking nailing, which has become the method of choice for treating fractures of the femoral and tibial shafts, still lacks ability to provide the important contact-compression at the fracture. An intrame...
Authors: Ajay Gupta
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2001 2:6
Content type: Research article Published on: 29 October 2001
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Medial augmentation plating of aseptic distal femoral nonunions
Distal femur nonunions are well-recognized contributors to persistent functional disability, with limited data regarding their treatment options. In the current study, we asked whether additional medial augmen...
Authors: Sebastian Lotzien, Darius Baron, Thomas Rosteius, Charlotte Cibura, Christopher Ull, Thomas Armin Schildhauer and Jan Geßmann
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023 24:554
Content type: Research article Published on: 5 July 2023
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Treatment of pediatric lateral condylar humerus fractures with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning
Lateral condylar humerus fractures (LCHFs) are the second most common pediatric distal humerus fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation is recommended for fractures displaced by more than 2 mm. Few stud...
Authors: Li-wei Xie, Juan Wang, Zhi-qiang Deng, Ren-huan Zhao, Wei Chen, Chi Kang, Jia-jun Ye, Xin Liu, Ying Zhou and Hai Shen
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020 21:707
Content type: Research article Published on: 27 October 2020
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Effectiveness of circular external fixator in periprosthetic fractures around the knee
The incidence of periprosthetic fractures after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is rising due to an increasing number of TJAs performed annually and the growing elderly population. In many elderly patients with...
Authors: Koji Nozaka, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Michio Hongo, Yuji Kasukawa, Hidetomo Saito, Hiroaki Kijima, Hiroyuki Tsuchie, Motoki Mita and Yoichi Shimada
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2020 21:317
Content type: Research article Published on: 21 May 2020
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Asian-Specific total knee system: 5-14 year follow-up study
...890 knees in 502 patients were available for study (follow-up rate of 96.0%). The mean follow-up term was 8.3 years (range, 5.0-14.1 years). The knee and function score significantly improved from 41.3 to 90.3...
Authors: Kunihiro Hosaka, Shu Saito, Takao Ishii, Sei Mori, Takanobu Sumino and Yasuaki Tokuhashi
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011 12:251
Content type: Research article Published on: 2 November 2011
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Arthrofibrosis after TKA - Influence factors on the absolute flexion and gain in flexion after manipulation under anaesthesia
Stiffness with decreased range of motion (ROM) has been described as a frustrating complication after TKA. If all methods of physiotherapeutic treatment have been exhausted trying to develop ROM, manipulation ...
Authors: Ingmar Ipach, Falk Mittag, Julia Lahrmann, Beate Kunze and Torsten Kluba
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011 12:184
Content type: Research article Published on: 12 August 2011
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HUMeral Shaft Fractures: MEasuring Recovery after Operative versus Non-operative Treatment (HUMMER): a multicenter comparative observational study
Fractures of the humeral shaft are associated with a profound temporary (and in the elderly sometimes even permanent) impairment of independence and quality of life. These fractures can be treated operatively ...
Authors: Kiran C Mahabier, Esther MM Van Lieshout, Hugo W Bolhuis, P Koen Bos, Maarten WGA Bronkhorst, Milko MM Bruijninckx, Jeroen De Haan, Axel R Deenik, Boudewijn J Dwars, Martin G Eversdijk, J Carel Goslings, Robert Haverlag, Martin J Heetveld, Albert JH Kerver, Karel A Kolkman, Peter A Leenhouts…
Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014 15:39
Content type: Study protocol Published on: 11 February 2014
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