Percutaneous Titanium Elastic Nail Stabilization for Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: Surgical Technique and Case Series.

The stabilization of fractures of the anterior pelvic ring and anterior column of the acetabulum with antegrade or retrograde intramedullary screws has been frequently described. However, these narrow and nonlinear bony corridors can be challenging and dangerous to accommodate with rigid linear implants. Titanium elastic nails (TEN) are ideal implants to navigate in the narrow, irregular medullary canal in this anatomical location.

Microbiology of fracture related infections.

Fracture related infection remains a challenging complication that creates a heavy burden for orthopaedic trauma patients, their families, treating physicians and healthcare systems. Even current curative approaches (radical debridement, revision surgery and long-term antibiotics) often result in significant socioeconomic costs and the risk of life-long functional impairment to the patient. The prevalence of osteomyelitis due to trauma and surgical complications does not seem to be diminishing in our society and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a major health related concern with global relevance.

Medial Calcar Comminution and Intramedullary Nail Failure in Unstable Geriatric Trochanteric Hip Fractures.

: An increasing global burden of geriatric hip fractures is anticipated. The appropriate treatment for fractures is of ongoing interest and becoming more relevant with an aging population and finite health resources. Trochanteric fractures constitute approximately half of all hip fractures with the medial calcar critical to fracture stability.

Suture and Splint Compared With K-Wire Fixation for Open Zone 1 Extensor Tendon Injuries.

Extensor tendon injuries are classified as per the zone of injury. Zone 1 injuries disrupt the lateral bands with resultant inability to extend the distal interphalangeal joint. Open Zone 1 injuries have many well-described treatment options.