Short-segment posterior instrumentation combined with anterior spondylodesis using an autologous rib graft in thoracolumbar burst fractures.

Background And Purpose: There are very few data concerning the outcome after short-segment posterior stabilization and anterior spondylodesis with rib grafts in patients suffering from unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures. We have therefore investigated the clinical and radiographic outcome after posterior bisegmental instrumentation and monosegmental anterior spondylodesis using an autologous rib graft for unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 32 consecutive patients at a single center.

Treatment of supra- and intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus with the LCP Distal Humerus Plate: a 2-year follow-up.

Background: The LCP Distal Humerus Plate (DHP) system represents an angular stable fixation system consisting of 2 anatomically pre-shaped orthogonal plates intended for the treatment of fractures of the distal humerus. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcome after a minimum follow-up of 2 years after open reduction and fixation of distal humeral fractures with this device.

Methods: Twenty-two consecutive patients with distal humeral fractures were treated with the DHP system between January 2004 and June 2006.

The anterior approach for the treatment of posterior osteochondral lesions of the talus: comparison of different surgical techniques.

Introduction: Most of all osteochondral talar lesions are located in the middle and posterior area of the talar surface. Malleolar osteotomy is often used to access the defect but may be associated with malunion or secondary osteoarthritis. We present an alternative approach to the talus with temporary removal and replacement of a tibial bone block and compare it with other anterior approaches described in the literature.