This study's objective was to identify a difference in maximum temperature change during forward versus oscillating drilling of cadaveric bone. Paired femurs were dissected from the soft tissue of five cadavers. Each cadaver had one femur assigned to forward and the other to oscillation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTreatment of periprosthetic distal femur fractures remains challenging due to assuring adequate distal fixation. Traditional treatment options include lateral locked plating and retrograde nailing, although recently dual implant constructs have been explored with promising results. Allowing immediate weight-bearing in this patient population has benefits with regards to rehabilitation and outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The gold standard for surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome is in situ decompression. However, this procedure does not come without complications. Subluxation of the ulnar nerve and ulnar nerve neuritis from adhesion formation remain 2 potential complications after this procedure.
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