Long-term results of valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy for partial avascular necrosis of the femoral head after femoral neck fracture in adolescents.

Purpose: The study evaluates long-term results in patients treated by valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy (VITO) for partial avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) after fracture of the femoral neck in adolescent age. Although this method is mentioned in literature frequently, there are only few studies in the literature dealing with it in detail.

Methods: Authors evaluated five patients at the interval of 15 to 20 years following VITO.

Epidemiology of scapular fractures.

The aim of the study has been to acquire basic epidemiological data based on a representative group of patients with scapular fractures treated in one centre. The study analyses group of 250 patients. Diagnostics was based on CT examinations, in 227 cases with 3D reconstructions, in 97 cases compared with operative findings.

Pathoanatomy and computed tomography classification of glenoid fossa fractures based on ninety patients.

Purpose: The aim of the article is to present the pathoanatomy and a new classification of glenoid fractures developed on the basis of analysis of 3D computed tomography (CT) examinations and intra-operative findings.

Materials And Methods: The study group comprised 90 patients (69 men and 21 women) who sustained glenoid fractures. Mean patient age was 47 years (17-92).

[Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation: Tension band wiring versus hook plate].

Introduction: The aim of the prospective randomized study was to compare tension wire cerclage and hook plate in the treatment of AC dislocation, primarily from the viewpoint of functional and radiological results.

Method: The cohort comprised 80 patients with acute acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation of types 3, 4 and 5 of Rockwood classification. The diagnosis was based on the clinical (disfiguration and instability) and radiographic examination (AP and stress radiograph).

[Trochanteric fractures - general overview].

The current possibilities concerning selection of implants and the respective devices provide us with good prerequisites for a successful treatment of almost all trochanteric fractures. The basis is a proper evaluation of the type of the fracture and respecting its biomechanical features. Based on this analysis we select the implant and the proper operative technique.