Weak Points of Double-Plate Stabilization Used in the Treatment of Distal Humerus Fracture through Finite Element Analysis.

Background: Multi-comminuted, intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus still pose a challenge to modern orthopedics due to unsatisfactory treatment results and a high percentage (over 50%) of postoperative complications. When surgical treatment is chosen, such fractures are fixed using two plates with locking screws, which can be used in three spatial configurations: either parallel or one of two perpendicular variants (posterolateral and posteromedial). The evaluation of the fracture healing conditions for these plate configurations is unambiguous.

Primary aldosteronism is highly prevalent in patients with hypertension and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Study Objectives: It has been suggested that there might be a pathophysiological link and overlap between primary aldosteronism (PA) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Therefore, in a prospective study, we evaluated the frequency of PA in hypertensive patients suspected of having OSA.

Methods: We included 207 consecutive hypertensive patients (mean age 53.

Evaluation of stabilization of intra-articular fracture of distal humerus - finite element study.

Purpose: The treatment of comminuted fractures of distal humerus poses a challenge for orthopaedics. Previous studies assessing the global stiffness of the bone - stabilizer system - made it impossible to explicitly indicate an optimal configuration of the locking plates in the treatment of this kind of fractures. The aim of the present research was to comparatively analyze the stabilization conditions of intraarticular fractures of distal humerus with the use of various configurations of the stabilizer.

Comparative Assessment of Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Smith and Colles Distal Radius Fractures.

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of surgical treatment of distal radial fractures following open reduction and fixation with an angle-stable plate in relation to the type of injury (flexion vs. extension fracture).

Material And Methods: A group of 25 patients with Colles fractures and 25 patients with Smith fractures treated surgically in the years 2012-2013 was analysed retrospectively.

Comprehensive Treatment of the Multiply Injured Patient. A Case Study.

Background: We describe the case of a 35-year-old man who suffered multiple organ injuries following a traffic accident.

Case Report: A total of 47 fractures were diagnosed in that patient. He was treated in stages according to the principles of Damage Control Orthopedics.