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Filter by:Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment. However, the downside of such a conservative approach is that patients have to live with pain and disability until the fracture heals. To minimize this, fractures are usually immobilized with a sling. There have been no studies looking at clavicle fractures treated with kinesiology (elastic) tape. No adverse effects (skin irritation, redness, etc.) are observed with the application of this tape. Elastic tape has previously been examined regarding muscular advantages rather than for healing fractures. Since this tape should immobilize fractures better than a sling, patients should experience less pain and disability associated with their fracture.
A novel K-wire external fixation device was developed by the investigators. The K-wires can be connected by the device. After connection, the structure of the K-wires is transformed to an external skeletal fixator. Therefore, the K-wires are stabilized and unable to migrate independently. The stability of fracture fixation is better in patient with this K-wire external fixation device. The purposes of this study are to optimize the K-wire external fixation device and test its function in real clinical practice.
Prospective data will be collected in approximately 3500 patients (700 per 5 injury groups). Patients will be followed up according to the standard (routine) for up to 1 year after the treatment. Data collection will include underlying disease, treatment details, patient reported outcomes (PROs), anticipated or procedure-related adverse events (i.e. complications), and radiological outcomes.
The proximal humerus fracture (PHFs) is the third most common fracture type in the elderly, and represents 5% of the overall fractures. The incidence is increasing. The purpose of the project is to compare surgical and conservative management of two- part PHFs in light of radiological, economical and clinical outcome. Do the participants between 60 and 85 years of age with displaced two-part PHFs fare better or worse after surgery compared to non-operative treatment?
To determine the efficacy of oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy on patients admitted through the trauma service line for rib fractures, as compared to incentive spirometry (IS).
The final goals of the present study is to propose a new approach in the hip fracture rehabilitation in elderly subjects, focused on the use of robotic device and to check the results not only at the end of the treatment but also in the long term, foreseeing 3 follow-up.
Anterior plate osteosynthesis of fractures of the lower extremity of the radius may be accompanied by tendinous complications : tenosynovitis of extensors or even tendon ruptures caused by the end of the epiphyseai screws. The intraoperative measurements as well as the realization of the scopic pictures make it possible to estimate the length of the screws but the tendinous lesions remain frequent (5 to 15% according to the various series)
It is interesting to examine this technique for sternal fracture fixation for more close-up assessment of post-operative pain using pain score, hospital stay and short-term complications. Investigators think that this approach will give the patient better post-operative results with less complications and excellent immediate relief with good quality of life, less post-operative pain and rapid return to normal life.
The conventional standard-dose scanner leads to a significantly greater X-ray exposure than the standard X-ray. Recently, technological innovations like the ULD ("Ultra Low Dose") scanner have been developed to reduce the dose of X-rays delivered to the patient. The general purpose of this study is to validate the ULD scanner in case of emergency trauma of the dorsolumbar spine, pelvis and / or extremities.
Scapula fractures are uncommon but make up 3-5% of all shoulder girdle injuries. Moreover, intraarticular glenoid fossa fractures represent only 1% of scapula fractures. They are frequently found with concomitant injuries to chest, head, brachial plexus and humerus. The glenoid is an oval shaped portion on the lateral border of the scapula that articulates with the circular rounded end of the humeral head. Superiorly the glenoid is part of the superior shoulder suspensory complex (SSSC) consisting of superior glenoid, coracoid process, coracoclavicular ligaments, distal end of the clavicle, acromioclavicular joint, coracoacromial ligament and acromial process. Subsequently, stability of the shoulder is a complex mechanism in which muscles, ligamentous and capsular restraints, the labrum and joint vacuum, each play a role depending on position and activity. The history of patients with glenoid fractures will mostly consist of either shoulder dislocation or direct trauma to the humeral head. The affected arm is "pseudo-paralysed" and supported in adduction and internal rotation. Because of a thick layer of soft tissue, only mild swelling and ecchymosis may be seen . For the diagnosis of scapular injuries X-rays are routinely taken , MSCT scanning , MRI & Nerve conduction velocity may be done. Main parameters defining operative treatment are instability, the articular surface fragment size and the degree of displacement. However, concomitant injuries (e.g. thorax, head, extremity fractures, plexus lesion), age, occupation, level of activity and dominance, play a key role in management.