To report clinical results of patients who underwent closed reduction and percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation for Tile Type C fractures. Retrospective, we collected data using medical records and images of patients treated in our centre. Prospectively, we followed up patients with two questionnaires. Minimum follow up time was 12 months with the mean being 24 months. 36 patients were followed up with a mean age 34 years (range 14- 65) from 2001-2009. Fracture types included 1 C1-1, 18 C1-2, 26 C1-3. Functional status was assessed using the Majeed pelvic score and the Iowa pelvic Score.Objective
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This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of steroid and local anaesthesia (LA) in reducing post-operative pain in lumbar discectomy. The study was ethically approved. Patients undergoing primary single level lumbar discectomy were randomised by a closed envelope system into 4 groups, which were (Group 1) 10mg of adcortyl in 1ml and 1ml of 0.5% marcaine, (Group 2) 10mg of adcortyl and 1ml of normal saline, (Group 3) 1ml of 0.5% marcaine and 1ml of normal saline and (Group 4) 2mls of normal saline as control. Combinations of the above were applied topically over the nerve root prior to closure. Pre-operative, day 1 and eight weeks post-operative pain scores were recorded. 24 hours post-operative opiate analgesia requirements and duration of inpatient stay were recorded. Data were analysed using student t-test for statistical significance.Introduction
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