Subchondral raft construction with locking plates for the treatment of Schatzker type II fractures.

Objectives: To evaluate the functional and radiological results of Schatzker type II fractures treated via subchondral raft screws combined with locking plates.

Methods: Twenty-four individuals were enrolled in this study between 2010 and 2014. The depressed joint line was elevated and the defect was filled with allograft.

[Comparison of 90° and 180° plate constructions for comminuted distal humerus fractures in adults, and effects on clinical results].

Background: The present objective was to compare 90° and 180° double-plate constructions for complex distal humerus fractures, as well as to evaluate superiority of construction type.

Methods: Retrospectively evaluated were 17 patients treated for type C distal humerus fracture according to AO/ASIF classification between January 2009 and January 2013. All attended minimum 6-month follow-up.

The effect of early weight-bearing on comminuted calcaneal fractures treated with locking plates.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the possible effects of early weight-bearing on clinical and radiological outcomes of comminuted calcaneal fractures treated with locking plates.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 15 patients (12 males, 3 females; mean age 40.1 years; range 18 to 55 years) with comminuted calcaneal fractures between October 2010 and April 2012.

A rare complication after intertrochanteric fracture treated with proximal femoral nail: femoral neck insufficiency fracture.

We present a case, 82-year-old woman, sustaining intertrochanteric fracture treated with proximal femoral nail. Up to 14 months postoperatively, everything went on seamlessly. Then, there was a rapid onset of worsening of the functional capacity.

Interposition arthroplasty in the treatment of hallux rigidus.

Objectives: We evaluated the outcomes of interposition arthroplasty performed for the treatment of hallux rigidus.

Methods: The study included 19 feet (4 left, 15 right) of 17 patients (14 females, 3 males; mean age 61+/-5 years; range 55 to 71 years) who were treated with interposition arthroplasty for hallux rigidus. According to the grading system of Coughlin and Shurnas, 18 feet were grade 3, one foot was grade 4.