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Outcome of bilateral circular fixators in complex lower limb fractures
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2017)
Circular external fixators are increasingly being used for complex lower limb trauma. When these injuries are sustained to both lower limbs, the ideal management is unclear. We present the results of 25 consecutive patients ...
Circular external fixation in the management of tibial plateau fractures in patients over the age of 55 years
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018)
Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures in the elderly pose significant treatment challenges because of coexisting medical problems, pre-existing degenerative joint disease and osteoporosis. While several studies have ...
Circular frames of the humerus : salvage surgery case series
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019-11)
INTRODUCTION: High energy fractures like gunshot-related injuries or high velocity road traffic accidents are often complex to treat and have been associated with a higher non-union rate, especially when there is extensive ...
Current concepts in the management of open tibia fractures
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019-11)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Open tibia fractures are associated with an increased risk of infection, delayed union, non-union and wound complications. Management is aimed at mitigating the risk of infection while optimising the ...