Does the implant make the difference ? - Prospective comparison of two different proximal femur nails.

The aim of this study was to compare two proximal femur nails with regard to the complication rate and midterm clinical outcome : the InterTAN nail (ITN) versus the third generation gamma nail (GN). 78 patients older than 60 years with an unstable intertrochanteric femoral fracture (AO/OTA 31 A2/A3) were randomised over a 20 month period into either ITN (n = 39) or GN (n = 39). The outcomes of interest were the perioperative implant-related complications and the functional status (Harris Hip Score) at 6 months postoperatively.

[Midterm Results for Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment of Moore Type V Fractures of the Tibial Plateau].

Dislocation fractures of the tibial plateau often lead to functional restrictions and subjective complaints from the patients. Besides functional and radiological results, criteria to determine the quality of life are of increasing importance. Intermediate term restriction in quality of life was evaluated and correlated with objective radiological results in patients with Moore type V dislocation fracture of the tibial plateau.

Surgical treatment of chronic osteomyelitis in children admitted from developing countries.

Background: The surgical management of chronic osteomyelitis in children is still challenging in developing countries. This study analysed the extent of the disease and the therapeutic regime.

Subjects And Methods: This was a retrospective study in two primary health care hospitals from January 2009 to December 2013, 27 children (20 males and 7 females, mean age 7 years) admitted from developing countries who were treated for chronic osteomyelitis.

Prospective collection of error data in orthopaedic and trauma surgery procedures.

Purpose: The frequency, type and consequences of errors in orthopaedic and trauma surgery procedures should be analysed.

Methods: In a level II trauma centre, errors and intraoperative complications were prospectively recorded concerning type, severity, preventability and consequences. The error-related time delay was also noted.