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University of New Mexico

2020

Fractures

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Aspetic Nonunion Of Long Bones In Children: A Report Of Twelve Cases, Rami Khalifa, Amr Abdelgawad, Ahmed M. Thabet Jun 2020

Aspetic Nonunion Of Long Bones In Children: A Report Of Twelve Cases, Rami Khalifa, Amr Abdelgawad, Ahmed M. Thabet

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Background: There are very few reports in the literature that directly address nonunion in children. The current study aimed to present a series of long bones nonunion in children following fractures and corrective osteotomies. Methods: This was a retrospective study that included pediatric patients diagnosed with nonunion following long bone fractures or corrective osteotomies. Patients with nonunion following femoral neck or lateral humeral condyle fractures were excluded. The clinical and radiological records were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Eight patients developed nonunion after fractures, while four patients had nonunion after corrective osteotomies. The mean age at the time of surgical procedure for …


Identification And Management Of Injuries Associated With Femoral Shaft Fracture, Brian N. Hodges, Thomas A. Decoster Jun 2020

Identification And Management Of Injuries Associated With Femoral Shaft Fracture, Brian N. Hodges, Thomas A. Decoster

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Femoral shaft fractures are common injuries typically due to high-energy trauma. Injuries associated with femoral shaft fractures include ipsilateral femoral neck fractures, ipsilateral distal femur fractures, ipsilateral patella fractures, ipsilateral tibial shaft fractures, ipsilateral knee ligament injuries, acetabular and pelvis fractures, and small bone fractures. These injuries can go unnoticed, and it is important to recognize and treat these injuries accordingly.


Mesh Plate Fixation For Complex Patella Fractures: A Surgical Technique, Rami Khalifia, Eric Potter, Sherif Dabash, Richard S. Yoon Jun 2020

Mesh Plate Fixation For Complex Patella Fractures: A Surgical Technique, Rami Khalifia, Eric Potter, Sherif Dabash, Richard S. Yoon

Western Journal of Orthopaedics

Different types of low-profile plates have been designed for fixation of complex patellar fractures. Plate fixation of patella fractures provides stable fixation and allows earlier mobilization. This report describes three cases of complex patellar fractures. The report includes a detailed description and tips of the surgical technique