Introduction: Management of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures continues to challenge surgeons. Use of the extensile lateral surgical approach (ELA) had been standard practice however wound necrosis and infection have become deterrents. The sinus tarsi approach (STA) has gained popularity as a less invasive technique to optimize articular reduction while minimizing soft tissue injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine if patients suffering simple, posterior hip dislocations are more likely to display dysplastic characteristics of their acetabulum as compared with those suffering fracture dislocations.
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Level 1 trauma center.
Purpose: While diaphyseal clavicle fractures can be treated with plate fixation on either the superior or anteroinferior aspect of the clavicle, the optimal plate position remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine if anteroinferior vs. superior plating for clavicle fracture fixation leads to better patient outcomes.
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