Publications by authors named "Carolina Matsunaga"
Objective: The aim of this study is to purpose a novel approach to the concomitant triplanar and tibial shaft fracture.
Methods: Retrospective study between 2001 and 2019. We collected the patients' general information, clinical and radiographic data, and complications after the following three-step treatment: (1) fixation of the Salter-Harris II fracture of the triplane fracture, (2) fixation of the Salter-Harris II/IV fracture with cannulated screws, and (3) fixation of the tibial fracture with flexible titanium nails.
Objective: To report surgical techniques and results in the treatment of chronic Monteggia fracture-dislocation in children.
Methods: Six pediatric patients who had undergone a procedure involving the following 6 crucial surgical steps were retrospectively evaluated: 1- extended lateral approach, 2- fibrotic removal, 3-proximal ulnar osteotomy, 4- reduction of the radial head and transcapitellar temporary fixation, 5- ulnar fixation with a straight plate shaped according to the deformity generated by temporary fixation, and 6- transcapitellar Kirschner wire removal.
Results: Four patients were women, and four showed the right-sided compromise.
Purpose Of Review: Tarsal coalitions may cause painful pes planovalgus and recurrent sprains, and can lead to arthrosis if improperly managed. In this review, we discuss the current topics related to talocalcaneal and calcaneonavicular coalitions.
Recent Findings: Tarsal coalitions are initially managed with conservative therapy, and when this approach fails, surgery is performed.