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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_19 | Pages 5 - 5
1 Apr 2013
Kazzaz S Kumar P Mahapatra A
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Introduction

We retrospectively evaluated our five years' experience in using Expandable Fixion nail system in tibial diaphyseal fractures.

Materials/Methods

Eighteen cases with closed tibial diaphyseal fracture were identified between January 2006 and January 2011, all treated successfully with Fixion intramedullary nail as a primary osteosynthesis device.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 33 - 33
1 Sep 2012
Kazzaz S Cox G Deakin M
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Introduction

Current literature supports the use of total hip replacement (THR) for the treatment of displaced intra-capsular proximal femoral fractures (DIPFF). Case series of patients receiving this treatment show dislocation rates higher than that of patients who have THR to treat osteoarthritis. Large diameter THR have mechanical advantages in terms of dislocation and their role in PFF has yet to be assessed.

Objectives

To assess the role of large-diameter total hip replacements on the rate of dislocation when used to treat displaced intra-capsular proximal femoral fractures.

Design: Single surgeon, case series

Setting: Level I trauma centre

Inclusion criteria:

Displaced intra-capsular proximal femoral fracture (Garden III & IV).

Independently mobile pre-operatively for distances greater than a mile, with no more than 1 stick as a mobility aid.

Abbreviated mental test score of 9/10 or greater

Exclusion criteria:

Patient under 60

Pathological fractures

Additional fractures of the femur

Outcomes

Mortality

Morbidity (Including dislocation)

Oxford Hip Score

SF12

Patients/Participants: Retrospective study to assess patients who presented between May 2006 and December 2008 and met the requirements had a CPTÒ (Zimmer) cemented femoral stem, using 3rd generation cementation techniques, and large diameter Duronò (Zimmer) head and cup (uncemented) inserted as a primary procedure via a modified Hardinge technique. Follow up was via routine clinic appointments, letter to GP and phone conversation with patient.