Comparison of CFR-PEEK and conventional titanium locking plates for proximal humeral fractures: a retrospective controlled study of patient outcomes.

Background: Metal plates are the fixation devices used most frequently to proximal humeral fractures (PHFs). However, in recent years carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) plates have become increasingly common. This study compares the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 42 Neer three- and four-part PHFs treated with CFR-PEEK or metal (titanium) plates.

On-table reconstruction and fixation of Mason type III radial head fractures.

Purpose: To evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of comminuted radial head fractures, which were not amenable for classical open reduction with internal fixation, treated by on-table reconstruction and fixation using low profile plates.

Methods: We reviewed 6 patients of Mason type III radial head fractures treated by on-table reconstruction technique between 2011 and 2013. There were 5 men and 1 woman with a mean age of 35 years (range 25-46 years).

Pertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA 31-A1 and A2) not amenable to closed reduction: causes of irreducibility.

Purpose: To define the unique radiographic features, operative treatment, and complications of pertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA 31-A1 and A2) which are not amenable to the usual closed reduction manoeuvres.

Methods: During a 2-year period (from August 2011 until December 2013), 212 patients with pertrochanteric fractures were treated at our level I trauma centre. A retrospective review was undertaken to determine which of these fractures were not reducible via the routine closed reduction manoeuvres and required some form of open reduction.

The clinical and radiological evaluation of the use of an allograft-prosthesis composite in the treatment of proximal femoral giant cell tumours.

Giant cell tumour is the most common aggressive benign tumour of the musculoskeletal system and has a high rate of local recurrence. When it occurs in proximity to the hip, reconstruction of the joint is a challenge. Options for reconstruction after wide resection include the use of a megaprosthesis or an allograft-prosthesis composite.

Functional Evaluation in High Energy (Schatzker Type V and Type VI) Tibial Plateau Fractures Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.

Objective. To review functional outcome in high energy tibial plateau fractures treated by plating. Design.

Locking Compression Plate in Distal Femoral Intra-Articular Fractures: Our Experience.

Background. Intra-articular fractures of distal femur present a huge surgical challenge. The aim of this study is to evaluate functional outcome, fracture healing, and the complications of distal femoral intra-articular fractures using locking compression plates.