Immediate mobilization of distal radius fractures stabilized by volar locking plate results in a better short-term outcome than a five week immobilization: A prospective randomized trial.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of immediate (first day after surgery) mobilization compared to standard five weeks cast immobilization on the functional outcome after volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures.

Design: Prospective randomized parallel group comparative trial.

Setting: Trauma Hospital, Austria.

[Palmar radioscapholunate arthrodesis with distal scaphoidectomy].

Objective: Radioscapholunate (RSL) arthrodesis with distal scaphoidectomy using an angular stable plate and palmar access in post-traumatic or degenerative osteoarthritis limited to the radiocarpal joint.

Indications: Osteoarthritis limited to the radiocarpal joint with intact mediocarpal joint after malunited intra-articular distal radius fractures, rheumatoid osteoarthritis, scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) up to stage II.

Contraindications: Mediocarpal osteoarthritis, poor patient compliance, SLAC from stage III, osteitis.

Prospective observation of Clostridium histolyticum collagenase for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease in 788 patients: the Austrian register.

Introduction: Since March 2011, the microbial collagenase of Clostridium histolyticum (Xiapex®, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB, Stockholm, Sweden) has become available in the European Union for treatment of Dupuytren's disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate potential safety risks of Xiapex® and to contribute to a better understanding for its use.

Methods: A prospective, non-interventional, observational study using Xiapex® for Dupuytren's disease named XIANIS was conducted between 1.

Volar Radioscapholunate Arthrodesis and Distal Scaphoidectomy After Malunited Distal Radius Fractures.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess range of motion (ROM), pain, and incidence of radiographic degenerative joint disease (DJD) after volar radioscapholunate (RSL) arthrodesis and distal scaphoidectomy (DSE) following malunited distal radius fractures (DRF).

Methods: Fourteen patients with malunited DRF and DJD limited to the radiocarpal joint underwent RSL arthrodesis and DSE between 2006 and 2014. These were retrospectively analyzed both clinically and radiologically.

Early Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fractures Stabilized by Volar Locking Plate: A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study.

 Distal radius fractures are very common and an increased incidence of 50% is estimated by 2030. Therefore, both operative and postsurgical treatment remains pertinent. Main aim in treating intra-articular fractures is to restore the articular surface by internal fixation and early mobilization (EM).

First experiences with a new adjustable plate for osteosynthesis of scaphoid nonunions.

Background: Plate osteosynthesis of the scaphoid, as reported earlier by Ender, has lost its importance in the past few years, after Herbert's introduction of the simple and successful technique of screw osteosynthesis. Only in rare cases does one encounter failed healing or instability of the fragments. Even with a vascularized bone chip, it is not always possible to achieve consolidation.

Results of dynamic treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx of the hand.

Background: The treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx in three-phalanx fingers has for a long time been the domain of conservative static treatment in a plaster cast. After removal of the plaster, there was usually limitation of mobility of the interphalangeal joints. Fractures of the proximal phalanx are managed with conservative functional treatment in our clinic.

Volar fixed-angle plating of extra-articular distal radius fractures--a biomechanical analysis comparing threaded screws and smooth pegs.

Background: Distal radius fractures represent the most common fractures in adult individuals. Volar fixed-angle plating has become a popular modality for treating unstable distal radius fractures. Most of the plates allow insertion of either threaded locking screws or smooth locking pegs.