The increasing prevalence of tibial plateau fractures has led more orthopedic surgeons to focus on effective reduction and stabilization, which requires thorough preoperative assessment. The advent of computed tomography (CT) scans and three-dimensional reconstruction has revolutionized fracture analysis, enabled precise delineation, and improved surgical planning. Historically, the tibial plateau classification based on 2D radiographs was the standard.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFracture-related infection (FRI) is a challenging complication in open fractures. It can cause major disability to patients and a burden to the public health sector. A multidisciplinary approach is required to eradicate infection and improve the quality of life for patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince the late 1990s, navigation systems have been widely used in a variety of orthopaedic surgical procedures, with the majority of these procedures being complex arthroplasty surgeries and the correction of spinal abnormalities. Navigation systems are, however, infrequently used in trauma cases, especially in unstable pelvic ring fractures. The conventional method of percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation typically used fluoroscopic image intensifiers to fix unstable pelvic ring fractures.
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