Personalized 3D-printed forearm braces as an alternative for a traditional plaster cast or splint; a systematic review
Forearm fractures such as distal radius fractures are traditionally treated with a plaster or synthetic cast. Patients commonly report inconvenience of the cast, skin problems, and occasionally radial sensory nerve numbness. A known issue with casting is that the rate of secondary dislocation is high. As an alternative to casts, personalized 3D-printed braces are increasingly used. This review provides an inventory of current developments and experience with 3D-printed forearm braces. Main focus was on the design requirements, materials used, technical requirements, and preclinical and clinical results. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - July 13, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Esther M.M. Van Lieshout, Michael H.J. Verhofstad, Linda M. Beens, Julienne J.J. Van Bekkum, Fleur Willemsen, Heinrich M.J. Janzing, Mark G. Van Vledder Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Radial Head Fractures in Paediatric Patients
CONCLUSIONS The comparison of the two methods of minimally invasive osteosynthesis revealed no statistically significant difference, namely not even when both the methods were compared based on the degree of displacement. When Kirschner wire is used, the possibility to remove the metal implant in the outpatient setting is considered to be an advantage. The drawback consists in potential penetration of the sharp Kirschner wire in the radiocapitellar joint, which we did not encounter when the second technique of osteosynthesis was used. The advantage of Prévot nail includes a lower risk of pin-tract infection. Key words: mi...
Source: Acta Orthopaedica - July 11, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: O Marek J Turek A Seehofnerov á L Pl ánka R Štichhauer Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Radial Head Fractures in Paediatric Patients
CONCLUSIONS The comparison of the two methods of minimally invasive osteosynthesis revealed no statistically significant difference, namely not even when both the methods were compared based on the degree of displacement. When Kirschner wire is used, the possibility to remove the metal implant in the outpatient setting is considered to be an advantage. The drawback consists in potential penetration of the sharp Kirschner wire in the radiocapitellar joint, which we did not encounter when the second technique of osteosynthesis was used. The advantage of Prévot nail includes a lower risk of pin-tract infection. Key words: mi...
Source: Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca - July 11, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: O Marek J Turek A Seehofnerov á L Pl ánka R Štichhauer Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Radial Head Fractures in Paediatric Patients
CONCLUSIONS The comparison of the two methods of minimally invasive osteosynthesis revealed no statistically significant difference, namely not even when both the methods were compared based on the degree of displacement. When Kirschner wire is used, the possibility to remove the metal implant in the outpatient setting is considered to be an advantage. The drawback consists in potential penetration of the sharp Kirschner wire in the radiocapitellar joint, which we did not encounter when the second technique of osteosynthesis was used. The advantage of Prévot nail includes a lower risk of pin-tract infection. Key words: mi...
Source: Acta Orthopaedica - July 11, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: O Marek J Turek A Seehofnerov á L Pl ánka R Štichhauer Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Techniques for Radial Head Fractures in Paediatric Patients
CONCLUSIONS The comparison of the two methods of minimally invasive osteosynthesis revealed no statistically significant difference, namely not even when both the methods were compared based on the degree of displacement. When Kirschner wire is used, the possibility to remove the metal implant in the outpatient setting is considered to be an advantage. The drawback consists in potential penetration of the sharp Kirschner wire in the radiocapitellar joint, which we did not encounter when the second technique of osteosynthesis was used. The advantage of Prévot nail includes a lower risk of pin-tract infection. Key words: mi...
Source: Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca - July 11, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: O Marek J Turek A Seehofnerov á L Pl ánka R Štichhauer Source Type: research
