The findings indicate one definition for a critical defect may be an overestimation. Using a fracture gap at least 1 cm in length involving more than 50% of the cortical diameter as a definition for a critical-sized defect of the tibia does not ensure reoperation rate, according to a recently …
by David J. Hak, MD, MBA; Sean Baran; Philip Stahel, MD While many sacral fractures can be treated nonoperatively with restricted weight bearing, unstable fractures and fractures with associated nerve injury may require surgical management. Sacral fractures can result from a range of injury mechanisms. While sacral fractures typically result …
By Andrea L. Bowers, MD; Severino R. Bautista, MD; Rocco Bassora, MD; Robin Kaye, MD; Lawrence Wells, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2008; 31:612 Traumatic arteriovenous fistulae are rare injuries in the pediatric population. Most are caused by penetrating injuries or are post-surgical in nature. Fistulae resulting from non-penetrating injuries are often missed early in the course of physical …
By Samuel T. Chao, MD; Michael J. Joyce, MD; John H. Suh, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2007; 30:457 June 2007 Heterotopic ossification is defined as bone formation in nonosseous tissues. Heterotopic ossification usually occurs in trauma such as fractures and surgical procedures. Heterotopic ossification of the hip, for example, is …
By Charles Sorbie, MB, ChB, FRCS(E), FRCS(C) ORTHOPEDICS 2007; 30:603 August 2007 Although uncommon, hypokalemia can be the reason for a puzzling quadriparesis associated with trauma. Sudden loss of muscle power usually can be traced to an injured spinal cord. Other conditions such as infections, tumors, and illnesses affect the neurological system …