We performed a prospective randomised trial on matched groups of patients with displaced tibial shaft fractures to compare conservative treatment with closed intramedullary nailing. The results showed conclusively that intramedullary nailing gave more rapid union with less malunion and shortening. Nailed patients had less time off work with a more predictable and rapid return to full function. ...

Background: Intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a treatable cause of paraparesis. It can rapidly lead to complete paralysis below the lesion. Case Presentation: In this article two cases of spinal intramedullary abscess in pediatric age (3 and 4-year-old males) are presented. Incidence, clinical presentation, neurologic investigation and treatment are discussed. Conclusion: Although intramedu...

A lthough the key principles of external fixation have changed little over the years, there remains a significant amount of variation in fixation methods and postoperative care. In particular, use and management of halfpins intended for prolonged reconstruction are the subject of strong opinions and intense debate. Half-pins are commonly available in stainless steel and titanium. They are also ...

conclusions due to our satisfactory test results, the brief training, the steep learning curve and the radiation-free technique the new device has to be considered an appealing alternative for distal locking. objectives our cadaver study was performed to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of this device. materials and methods in two runs, 30 probands (group 1: 10 students; group 2: 10 residen...

Background: Surgical treatment of acute displaced mid-shaft fractures of the clavicular remains challenging. In this meta-analysis, we pooled studies to compare plating with intramedullary fixation for this injury. Methods: The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMABSE, BIOSIS and Google scholar were searched. RCTs and cohort studies evaluating plating versus intramedullary fixation for displaced mi...

Background. Minimally invasive intramedullary stabilization is a widely accepted method for treating long bone fractures in children. Indications concerning age and type of fracture have increased in the last decade. The aim of our study was to assess outcome in intramedullary Kirschner wire stabilization used to treat forearm fractures in children. Material and methods. From 1997 to 2004 intra...

Surgical fixation of humeral shaft fractures generally involves plating or nailing. It is unclear whether one method is more effective than the other. The aim of this study was to compare the results of the intramedullary nail and locking compression plate for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures. A total of 60 patients with humeral shaft fractures were randomized to undergo surgery with an...

INTRODUCTION The study aims to show that total knee arthroplasty using computer-assisted surgical navigation without intramedullary rodding is safer than conventional intramedullary techniques in preventing venous thromboembolism. METHODS 30 patients were grouped into groups of 10. Groups A and B had conventional intramedullary rodding of the femur and/or tibia. Group C had no rodding of the ...