Fracture Fixation

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304 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 29 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.

Also Known As:

Fixation, Fracture; Fixation, Skeletal; Fixations, Fracture; Fixations, Skeletal; Fracture Fixations; Skeletal Fixations; Skeletal Fixation

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Operative Surgical Procedures: 4

Orthopedic Procedures: 181

Fracture Fixation: 304

Ilizarov Technique: 198

Internal Fracture Fixation: 13

Experts

1.	Bach, Joel: 1 article (06/2008)
2.	Goldhahn, J: 1 article (06/2008)
3.	Thomas, Kenneth: 1 article (06/2008)
4.	Baldini, Todd: 1 article (06/2008)
5.	Williams, Allison: 1 article (06/2008)
6.	Hanson, B: 1 article (06/2008)
7.	Suhm, N: 1 article (06/2008)
8.	Goldhahn, S: 1 article (06/2008)
9.	Sobky, Kareem: 1 article (06/2008)
10.	Blauth, M: 1 article (06/2008)

Related Diseases

1.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 02/01/2002 - "CONCLUSION: Our data show that early femur fracture fixation (< 24 hours) is associated with an improved outcome, even in patients with coexistent head and/or chest trauma" 01/01/2003 - "Fracture fixation of severe injuries was associated with a high rate of re-operation in one trial, comparing tension-band wiring fixation with hemi-arthroplasty" 01/01/2002 - "Fracture fixation of severe injuries was associated with a high rate of re-operation in one trial, comparing tension-band wiring fixation with hemi-arthroplasty" 01/01/2001 - "Fracture fixation of severe injuries was associated with a high rate of re-operation in one trial, comparing tension-band wiring fixation with hemi-arthroplasty" 04/01/1995 - "MATERIALS AND METHODS: During the clinical investigation portion of this study, we photographed lower extremity injuries, both soft tissue and radiographs, and performed a detailed surgical exploration during the debridement of open wounds or fracture fixation to treat them appropriately and to define the mechanism of injury, the fracture pattern, the pattern of soft-tissue insult, and the extent of periosteal stripping" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
2.	Femoral Fractures (Femoral Fracture) 04/01/1997 - "RESULTS: The complications associated with total hip replacement in patients with previous proximal femoral fracture fixation occurred more frequently than in patients who had not had undergone previous fracture fixation; in addition, intraoperative surgical difficulty was significantly greater in those patients who had undergone previous surgery for hip fracture" 05/01/2008 - "We report two cases in which the technique of fracture fixation using the Less Invasive Stabilisation System (LISS) has been successfully used in the management of distal femoral fractures in the child." 06/01/2005 - "We evaluated the influence of fracture fixation stability and fracture environment on mechanical properties in healing femoral fractures in rats" 03/01/1998 - "This in-vitro model provides a reproductable method for the initiation and propagation of longitudinal femoral fractures in press-fit noncemented THA system and to assess the effect of fracture fixation in the form of cerclage wiring." 12/01/1995 - "Prompt surgical repair, arterial as well as venous repair for popliteal and femoral injuries especially if femoral fracture is present, external skeletal fixation and/or traction, and fasciotomy when necessary led to improved limb salvage." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
3.	Infection 09/01/1998 - "The results suggest that antiseptic-coated fracture-fixation devices provide significant local protection against Staphylococcus aureus, which is the most common cause of infections related to orthopaedic devices." 02/01/1996 - "Our study compares the infection rates and some infection parameters between metallic (2073 patients) and absorbable fracture fixation devices (1012 patients) in displaced ankle fractures" 08/01/2007 - "Treatment of infection after fracture fixation" 08/01/2007 - "Treatment of infection after fracture fixation" 08/01/2007 - "Internal skeletal fixation was followed by earlier soft tissue coverage and lower deep metal infection rates" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
4.	Osteoporosis 01/01/1987 - "On the basis of data obtained from animal experiments in vivo and mechanical tests in vitro, we conclude that the cushion is effective in preventing osteoporosis without decreasing the strength of fracture fixation" 06/01/2008 - "The goal of our systematic literature search was to find out whether the experimentally proven influence of osteoporosis on fracture fixation could be confirmed in clinical studies" 06/01/2008 - "The goal of our systematic literature search was to prove whether the experimentally shown influence of osteoporosis on fracture fixation could be confirmed in clinical studies" 06/01/2008 - "METHODS: A systematic electronic database search was performed identifying articles that evaluated complications after fracture fixation among patients suspected of having osteoporosis as measured by BMD or surrogates including Singh index or risk factors" 06/01/2008 - "Influence of osteoporosis on fracture fixation--a systematic literature review." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
5.	Hip Fractures (Intertrochanteric Fractures) 03/01/1998 - "New high strength cements that are susceptible to remodeling and replacement for fracture fixation may lead to improved clinical outcome in the treatment of hip fractures" 01/01/2002 - "The other study, involving 39 patients, comparing the PFN with the dynamic condylar plate for treating more distal and uncommon trochanteric fractures gave better intra-operative and fracture fixation results for the PFN" 11/01/2005 - "We conclude that the PCCP device offers several advantages over CHS device and may improve the current treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures while maintaining a similar success rate in fracture fixation." 08/01/1995 - "OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of the timing of fracture fixation and the physiologic status on admission of elderly patients with hip fractures from low impact falls on resource utilization and outcome" 04/01/1994 - "We consider that the intramedullary interlocking nail conforms to the principle of human biomechanics and it may be used as an effective surgical treatment with the fracture fixation of superior strength and stability for every type of femoral trochanteric fractures." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
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