We also noted divergent shifts in prevalence of risk factors such as smoking and diabetes that may be important for non-union outcomes.
The following data were examined: histologic diagnosis, surgical details (resection type, length of bone defect, and reconstruction details), adjuvant therapy (chemotherapy and radiotherapy), postoperative complications (e.g., non-union, fracture, implant failure, or infection), time required for bone union, oncologic outcome, and functional outcome.
Our research group performed the first CT-scan evaluated, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the effect of PEMF bone growth stimulation on the time to union, functional outcome and cost-effectiveness of acute fractures of the scaphoid.
Also, the definition given for "healing" (union final outcome point) was ambiguous, defined as "callus across the fracture site", with no criteria provided.
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the results of intramedullary fixation with regards union, functional outcome and complications.
Several studies measured time to clinical and radiological fracture union; this outcome measure is clearly open to inaccuracy given the often-lengthy intervals between fracture clinic appointments, as well as the difficulty of determining exactly when a fracture has united.
The results of this study will help to clarify the question whether plate fixation is superior to non-operative treatment in adults, thereby considering incidence of non-union, functional outcome, pain scores, Quality of Life, cosmetic aspects and complications.
The aim of this trial is to compare the results of plate fixation with non-operative management of dislocated midshaft fractures of the clavicle with respect to the incidence of non-union, functional outcome, pain scores, Quality of Life, cosmetic aspects, and complications.
Fracture classification, mode of fixation, time to union, and final outcomes at the latest follow-up were reviewed.
EU business has been effectively on hold for months as the union awaits the outcome of what is by far the biggest political event in Europe this year.
The use of a DHHS for stabilization of unstable(AO31A2), osteoporotic trochanteric fractures in the elderly patients was associated with reliable rates of union and functional outcome and a decreased incidence of screw cut-out and side plate pull-out.
