Risk analysis in tibial plateau fractures: association between severity, treatment and clinical outcome.

Our retrospective study analyzes efficacy of treatment techniques we used for the reduction of tibial plateau fracture. A sample of 67 individuals is evaluated, 50 males and 17 females, and treated for a tibial plateau fracture from December 2003 to June 2008. The mean age is 46 (range 22-72).

Complications following correction of the planovalgus foot in cerebral palsy by arthroereisis.

Pes valgus is a pathological condition which occurs in up to 25% of patients with cerebral palsy. Its correction in early age is essential to prevent progression of the deformity and to optimize the patient's function. In younger patients arthroereisis can be considered as a treatment that fills the void between orthotics and arthrodesis.

Hip subluxation and dislocation in cerebral palsy: outcome of bone surgery in 21 hips.

The prevalence of hip subluxation and dislocation in cerebral palsy ranges between 3% and 75% in the literature. Clinical signs are rigidity, pain and instability. We assessed functionality, stability and symptoms in 20 patients preoperatively and after follow-up.