A modified angled plate for fixation of proximal femoral varus osteotomy in neuromuscular hip dislocation: Mechanical and clinical study.

Introduction: Proximal femoral osteotomy is an important step in the management of paralytic hip dislocation. Fixation by the angled plate is demanding and carries the risk of many complications. In this study, we made certain modifications for the angled plate.

Long- versus short-segment fixation with an index vertebral screw for management of thoracolumbar fractures.

The choice of the best stabilization technique for thoracolumbar fractures remains controversial. While LSF includes too many motion segments, SSF is associated with a high rate of fixation failure and subsequent loss of kyphotic correction. Our objective is to compare the surgical, clinical, and radiological outcomes of thoracolumbar spine fixation using long-segment fixation (LSF) versus short-segment fixation (SSF) with a screw in the fractured vertebra.