Comparison of different segments in the fixation of thoracolumbar fractures: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Background: Posterior internal fixation (PIF) is commonly used in the treatment of thoracolumbar fracture (TLF), but there is still no standard for the number of fixed segments. The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of short segment (SS), intermediate segment (IS) and long segment (LS) in the fixation of TLF.

Methods: Two authors independently searched through PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science for studies of thoracolumbar fracture treated by posterior internal fixation, which were published until the end of April 2021.

Reconstruction of Heel Soft Tissue Defects Using Medial Plantar Artery Island Pedicle Flap: Clinical Experience and Outcomes Analysis.

We report our clinical experience with 11 cases of heel soft tissue defects treated with a medial plantar artery island pedicle flap. We also evaluated the functional outcomes of reconstruction. We enrolled 11 patients (10 [90.

Fingertip replantation (zone I) without venous anastomosis: clinical experience and outcome analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report our experience of fingertip replantation without venous anastomosis using alternate method to counter post-operative venous congestion.

Methods: 30 Patients (18 men and 12 women) with 30 fingertip amputations (Tamai zone I) were treated with artery-only anastomosis fingertip replantation between March 2010 and July 2014. Postoperative venous outflow was maintained by allowing bleeding through wound gaps combined with topical (12500:250mlNS) and systemic (4000 IU SC once daily) heparin.

A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Complications of Primary Fingertip Reconstruction Using Reverse-Flow Homodigital Island Flaps.

Background: Fingertip reconstruction using reverse-flow homodigital island flaps has been very popular over the years. However, the outcomes of reconstruction have not been clearly understood. In these circumstances, a systematic review of available literature is warranted.

Second toe microsurgical free-flap for aesthetic and sensory reconstruction of palmar soft tissue defects of fingers.

Objectives: To illustrate the surgical methods and clinical efficacy of microsurgical free-flaps obtained from second toe for the reconstruction of palmar soft-tissue defect of fingers.

Methods: We enrolled 22 patients (13 men and 9 women), who received second toe free-flap for 22 finger defects between August 2007 and July 2013. The average age was 35 years (range, 18-62 years).

Aesthetic and sensory reconstruction of finger pulp defects using free toe flaps.

Background: This study illustrates aesthetic and sensory reconstruction of finger pulp defects with free toe flaps from the lateral aspect of the great toe or the medial aspect of the second toe.

Methods: Between August 2007 and July 2010, free toe flaps were harvested and used for 21 fingers of 21 patients. The average patient age was 34.

Treatment of distal fingertip degloving injuries using a cross-finger flap based on the dorsal branch of the proper digital artery at the middle phalanx.

This study reports our experience with reconstruction of distal fingertip degloving injuries using a single cross-finger flap based on the dorsal branch of the proper digital artery at the middle phalanx. From January 2009 to October 2011, 18 patients (18 fingers) presented with distal fingertip degloving injuries and were treated with this technique. The mean size of the soft tissue defects was 4.