OTA 2002 Posters OTA 2002 Posters Poster #1 Basic Science *Biomechanical Stability Provided by Oblique Screws in Intramedullary Nailed Proximal Tibial Fractures Cari M. Whyne, PhD ( a-Zimmer, Inc. USA) ; G. Yves LaFlamme, MD, FRCS(C); Daniela Heimlich, BS; Hans J. Kreder, MD, FRCS(C); David J. Stephen, MD, FRCS(C); Sunnybrook & Women's...

Abt & Hurwitz 2007
Triplane fractures of the distal tibia are generally sustained during adolescence and occur before complete closure of the distal tibial physis (growth plate). Incomplete closure of the tibial growth plate, as well as the stress forces applied during injury, are responsible for the unique occurrence of this...

Dall-Miles cable and plate fixation system in the treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures: a review of 20 cases R Sandhu, K Avramidis, C Johnson-Nurse Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK PURPOSE. To assess the effectiveness of Dall-Miles cables and plates in the treatment of periprosthetic...

OTA 2002 - Session 10 Session X - Upper Extremity Sun., 10/13/02 Upper Extremity, Paper #69, 11:00 AM *Corrective Osteotomy of Dorsally Malunited Fractures of the Distal Radius via the Extended Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach Jorge L. Orbay, MD (d-Hand Innovations, Inc.); Alejandro Badia, MD; Roger K. Khouri, MD; Eduardo González,...

Sprains and strains commonly occurring in active adults are relatively benign injuries. However, when similar injuries occur in growing children, they often result in the potentially more serious growth plate or physeal fracture. This article discusses some of the important orthopedic history relative to the physes, relevant anatomy, classification systems,...

The decision is between a condylar buttress plate versus a 95 degree fixed angle device such as a blade plate or a DCS condylar screw. Biomechanically, the results are better with a fixed angle device.
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Volar Versus Dorsal Plating in the Management of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures David S. Ruch MD, and Anastasios Papadonikolakis MD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Received 16 February 2005; accepted 7 September 2005. Available online 25 January 2006. Purpose To compare...

Discussion: - benign and asymptomatic cartilaginous tumor of bone which most often occurs in adolescents or young adults; - it is an intramedullary cartilage lesion located in central metaphysis; - intramedullary tumor develops in adjacent metaphysis and may...

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Ingrown toenail is a common problem resulting from various etiologies including improperly trimmed nails, hyperhidrosis, and poorly fitting shoes. Patients commonly present with pain in the affected nail but with progression, drainage, infection, and difficulty walking occur. Excision of the lateral nail plate combined with lateral matricectomy is thought to...

A paronychia is a superficial infection of epithelium lateral to the nail plate. The acute painful purulent infection is most frequently caused by staphylococci. The patient's condition and discomfort are markedly improved by a simple drainage procedure.
A paronychial infection usually starts in the lateral nail fold. Occasionally, the infection includes...

OTA 2002 - Session 8 Session VIII - Femur/Knee Sun., 10/13/02 Femur/Knee, Paper #55, 8:25 AM *Biomechanical Evaluation of the Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS), Angled Blade Plate, and Retrograde Intramedullary Nail for the Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures: An Osteoporotic Cadaveric Model Michael Zlowodzki, MD; Randall Scott Williamson, BS; Lyle D....

SCOI Presents Volar Plate Avulsion Injury

Periprosthetic fracture plate This is a joint project between Medical Engineering and Orthopaedics, Hull Royal Infirmary (Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust).

Account of specially designed plate for calcaneus fractures Commercial

OTA 2002 - Session 7 Session VII - Tibia Sat., 10/12/02 Tibia, Paper #51, 5:08 PM Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: Comparison of Early Results with a Locking Plate Compared with Medial and Lateral Plating William J. Ertl, MD; Douglas G. Smith, MD; Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Salter Harris III fracture involving avulsion of anterolateral tibial epiphysis;
- occurs in older adolescents, after the middle and medial parts of epiphyseal plate has closed, but before the lateral part closes (usually 12 to 15 yrs of age);
- because, this fracture occurs...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
- slip of the captial femoral epiphysis occurs with in a narrow window of physiologic maturity of the growing child; - arises from mechanical and constitutional factors; - pts may have underlying endocrine dz (such as hypothyroidism) delayed...

Trainers' Page Humerus (upper arm bone) fractures are not common in athletics. Humerus fractures account for approximately 3% of all fractures. Due to the low incidence rate of humerus fractures, Athletic Trainers may not see more than one in their professional career. Treatment of a humerus fracture begins with a visit to...

In children, there is an area on the heel bone where the bone grows that is called the growth plate, or apophysis. Calcaneal apophysitis, also called Sever's disease, is inflammation of the calcaneal growth plate that causes pain in the heel. It is the most common cause of heel pain...

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation: A comparative biomechanical study of the palmaris-longus tendon graft reconstruction with other augmentative methods in cadaveric models Guntur E Luis , Chee-Khuen Yong , Deepak A Singh , S Sengupta and David S.K. Choon
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2007, 2:22
The objective of this study...

Osteochondroma / Osteocartilaginous Exostosis Discussion: - a developmental dysplasia of peripheral growth plate which forms a cartilage capped projection of bone found near metaphyses of long bones; - peripheral chondroblast grows outward from the metaphysis, acting as an ectopic...

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