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Orthopedic infections, especially implant-associated infections, are difficult to treat. Long-term oral antibiotic, along with appropriate surgery, is often needed to eradicate infections. The question still remains which antibiotic regimen is...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcome of syndesmosis fixation using TightRopeâ„¢ (Arthrex, Naples, FL, USA) in acute syndesmosis injuries.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five...
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the outcomes of surgical management of ipsilateral femoral and tibial fractures in adults.
METHODS: Fifteen patients (13 men, 2 women; mean age, 34.8 years; range, 18 to...
PURPOSE: Hardware exposure after the lower extremity fractures operation is challenging to manage and requires long-term treatment. The traditional management of exposed hardware usually includes hardware removal. The purpose of...
BACKGROUND: Due to the anatomical nature of the radial nerve, dissection and attainment of an adequate operative field in mid to distal humerus fracture is dangerous and limited. We devised...
BACKGROUND: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for severe developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a technically demanding procedure for arthroplasty surgeons, and it is often difficult to reduce the hip...