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Temporary Bridging of Severe Medial Column Injury of the Foot using Internal Fixation 使用內固定支架原理來為嚴重足部內側柱損傷作臨時橋接：病例報告
We report a case of severe midfoot crush injury that was treated with temporary bridging fixation using a low-profile locking plate. It is an evolving technique that solves the problems of external fixation, and a stable construct can be achieved for early weight bearing. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Congenital Thenar Hypoplasia with Absent Radial Artery: A Case Report 先天性大魚際肌發育不全和缺失橈動脈 - 病例報告
We report a case of a boy with isolated right-sided congenital thenar hypoplasia meeting the clinical and radiological characteristics of Cavanagh syndrome with concurrent absence of the right radial artery. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Hippocratic Medicine in China: Comparison with a 9th Century Chinese Manual on Bone Setting 希波克拉醫學與中國 - 第九世紀的中國跌打手冊與希波克拉醫學文獻庫之比較
Publication date: Available online 29 October 2014 Source:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation Author(s): Fu Louis Chinese history annals recorded cultural interchange between China and the Roman Empire during the Han dynasty. The first medical missionaries were Nestorian Christians from the Middle East who arrived in China in ad 635. They introduced Western medical practice into China. This paper compares the first comprehensive Chinese treatise on bone and joint injuries by a hermit monk named Lin and the Hippocratic Corpus. Based on external knowledge from the author's background as well as textural c...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Factors Affecting Postsurgery Hip Fracture Recovery 影響髖部骨折手術後康復的因素
Publication date: Available online 29 October 2014 Source:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation Author(s): Sydney Wallace , Betty Jo Ellington After hip fracture surgery, patients seldom return to their prefracture functional state and there is a 43% rate of mortality and institutionalisation of postsurgery hip fracture patients. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify preoperative, perioperative, postoperative, and psychosocial factors that may hinder postsurgery hip fracture patients from returning to previous functionality. Factors that were identified as being associated with postsur...
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Is the Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor a Safe Measure for Bone Lengthening? A Systematic Review 用ISKD髓內骨骼延長釘來進行骨骼延長是一個安全方法嗎？一個系統性回顧
Conclusion Even though the classic complications of external lengthening are virtually diminished, alterations to the current design of the ISKD are needed to avoid the distraction- related complications. Risk of unplanned surgery could be minimized through proper patient selection and proper surgical techniques. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Locking Plate for AO Type C Intra-articular Distal Radius Fracture: Volar or Dorsal Approach? 以鎖定鋼板治療AO- C型橈骨遠端關節內骨折 ---- 應使用掌側抑或背側入路?
Conclusion The volar approach group demonstrated better range of motion and functional score. The complication rates were similar between the two groups. The volar surgical approach should be adopted in most operative cases of AO type C intra-articular fracture distal radius while the dorsal approach should be reserved for intra-articular fracture with dorsal comminuted fragments. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Exostosis of the Foot: Clinical Features and Outcome After Surgery 腳的外生骨瘤—— 臨床特點和手術後的結果
Conclusion Osteochondroma and subungal exostosis are not uncommonly encountered diagnoses for bony outgrowths occurring over the foot region. Surgical outcome was satisfactory. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

A Rare Intra-articular Pathology of Knee Lipoma Arborescens: A Report of Two Cases Managed by Arthroscopic Synovectomy 膝關節罕見的關節內病變--樹枝狀脂肪瘤：由關節鏡滑膜切除術醫治的兩個病例報告
We present two cases of patients with recurrent knee effusion. MRI showed a frond-like fatty synovial mass and joint effusion that suggested the likelihood of lipoma arborescens. Arthroscopic synovectomy was performed and pathology confirmed the diagnosis. There was no recurrence of symptoms after synovectomy. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation - November 3, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research