The effect of the ankle syndesmosis reduction quality on the short-term functional outcome following ankle fractures.

Introduction: A few radiographic techniques have been proposed to evaluate ankle syndesmosis reduction. The purpose of this study was to analyze post-operatively with CT-scanning the quality of ankle syndesmotic reduction. Moreover, to assess the impact of quality of syndesmotic reduction to functional outcome.

An anatomical study of transpedicular vs. extrapedicular approach for kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty in the thoracic spine.

Introduction: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation is a common therapeutic approach for osteoporotic or osteolytic vertebral fractures. Due to the variable pedicle anatomy two different approaches, the transpedicular and the extrapedicular approach have been established. In particular, in the middle and upper thoracic spine, percutaneous procedures are challenging because of difficult visualisation of anatomical landmarks and a more unfavourable anatomy with smaller and differently orientated pedicles.

Intramedullary nailing of adult forearm fractures: Results and complications.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of adult forearm fractures treated with interlocking intramedullary nailing.

Methods: This retrospective study included 21 patients who were treated with intramedullary interlocking nailing for forearm fractures between January 2010 and September 2017. All patients were treated with intramedullary forearm nails designed to allow interfragmentary compression.

Screw placement in two different implants for proximal humeral fractures regarding regional differences in bone mineral density: An anatomical study.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate proximal humerus plating regarding drill depth and over penetration of the glenohumeral joint and to find a relation between these findings and different areas of bone mineral density (BMD) in the humeral head.

Material & Methods: The study sample involved 45 upper extremities from human adult cadavers. Two different plates (HOFER; PHILOS) were applied to the proximal humerus.

Surgical treatment of scapular fractures: Results and complications.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to describe a surgical technique and report on patient-based functional outcomes and complications following open reduction and internal fixation in patients with scapular fractures.

Methods: The study comprised 14 patients who were treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a scapular fractures between September 2010 and July 2018. Surgical indications were as follows: medial/lateral displacement greater than 20 mm; shortening greater than 25 mm; angular deformity greater than 40°; intra-articular step-off greater than 4 mm; and double shoulder suspensory injuries (including fracture of the clavicle, coracoid or acromion with displacement greater than 10 mm).

The 2-2-2-20-20 concept for supraacetabular schanz screw insertion without additional radiography.

Purpose: Application of supraacetabular Schanz screws is usually performed under image intensifier guidance. The aim of this study was to perform it without imaging, with the hypothesis that, respecting anatomical landmarks, pre- and intraoperative fluoroscopy can be avoided.

Material & Methods: Insertion of the supra-acetabular Schanz screws was performed by two trauma surgery residents in a study sample of 14 human adult cadavers which had been embalmed by use of Thiel`s method.

Modelling the effect of a dedicated hip fracture unit on patient outcomes using segmented robust linear regression techniques.

Introduction: Typically, a healthcare intervention is evaluated by comparing data before and after its implementation using statistical tests. Comparing group means can miss underlying trends and lead to erroneous conclusions. Segmented linear regression can be used to reveal secular trends but is susceptible to outliers.

Evaluation of screw placement in proximal humerus fractures regarding drilling manoeuvre and surgeon's experience.

Introduction: Following proximal humeral plate osteosynthesis, mechanical complication rates ranging up to 40% have been reported. The study aims to determine the influence of surgeons' experience and the technique of drilling on the complication rate.

Materials And Methods: The sample involved 45 cadaveric humeri.

Operative versus non-operative management of blunt pancreatic trauma in children: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Blunt abdominal trauma is the major cause of abdominal injury in children. No clear guidelines exist for the initial management of blunt pancreatic trauma in children. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of initially non-operative versus initially operative treatment in children with blunt pancreatic injury.

Experimental shortening of the radius in the treatment of Kienböck's disease.

Aim: The aim of the research was to determine the smallest amount of loading on the lunate bone obtained by gradually shortening the radius in different ulnar variants as the potential treatment of Kienböck's disease.

Methods: The research was conducted on anatomic preparations of 20 upper extremities using only the distal part of the forearm and hand, placing them in exactly defined positions. A Fuji Prescale film was inserted in the open radiocarpal joint to measure pressure after compressing axially by changing the length of forearm in four stages by the gradual shortening of the radius.

Medial minimally invasive helical plate osteosynthesis of the distal femur - a new technique.

Introduction: The goal of this study was to evaluate distal femoral minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) from a distal medial approach by use of a pre-bent helical implant.

Material & Methods: A total of 18 lower extremities was evaluated. A 29.

Dorsal minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of the distal tibia with regard to adjacent anatomical characteristics.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to perform MIPO of the distal tibia from a dorsomedial and dorsolateral approach and to evaluate their feasibility and risk of injury to adjacent anatomical structures.

Material & Methods: A total of 18 extremities from 9 adult human cadavers was included in the study. In each cadaver, one lower leg underwent application of a 12-hole 3.