A Primary Extragonadal Teratoma of the Proximal Humerus
Journal of Korean Medical Science, 10/12/2009
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Koh JS et al. – The describe a extremely rare case of malignant teratoma of the left proximal humerus in a 14–yr–old female. Radiologic evaluations, including magnetic resonance imaging, suggested a malignant bone tumor, but ... immature bony teratoma. Bone scintigraphy and positron emission tomography computed tomography scan showed increased uptake of proximal humerus but no other abnormal lesion.
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Allograft-Prosthesis Composite Reconstruction of the Proximal Part of the Humerus
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10/02/2009
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Abdeen A et al. – An allograft–prosthesis composite used for limb salvage following tumor resection in the proximal part of the humerus is a durable construct associated with an acceptable complication ... resection are associated with a greater range of shoulder motion and a superior functional outcome, respectively.
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Clinical and radiological evaluation of minimally displaced proximal humeral fractures
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 10/13/2009
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Bahrs C et al. – Early physiotherapy, with a short period of immobilization is a sufficient therapy for management of minimally displaced and/or impacted fractures of the proximal humerus.
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Differential Presentations, Clinical Courses, and Survivals of Osteosarcomas of the Proximal Humerus over Other Extremity Locations
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 11/23/2009
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Cho WH et al. – The association between proximal humeral osteosarcoma and poor survival could be the result of unresponsiveness to chemotherapy, which was
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Analysis of early failure of the locking compression plate in osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures
Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 10/06/2009
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Micic ID et al. – Early postoperative failure of the LCP developed within 4 weeks with a presentation of en bloc back–out of the plate–screw construct and plate breakage
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Antegrade urethrogram: A technique to visualize the proximal bulbous urethral segment in anterior urethral stricture
Indian Journal of Urology, 10/05/2009
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Goel A et al. – In patients of stricture urethra that are on suprapubic catheter if the proximal bulbous urethral segment is not visualized at the time of voiding ... the suprapubic tract ureteric catheter is passed cystoscopically into the proximal urethra and contrast instilled to visualize the proximal urethra.
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Stress Fracture of the Proximal Fibula in Military Recruits
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 11/18/2009
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Hong SH et al. – Proximal fibular stress fracture is not rare in military recruits. The shearing force on the proximal fibula and the repetitive stress by walking or jumping in a squatting position contribute to the stress fracture of the proximal
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Bilateral humerus fracture in a neonate after cesarean delivery
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 10/26/2009
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Canpolat FE et al. – Humerus fractures in neonates are rare, but can occur during cesarean section and bilateral humerus fracture has not been reported yet. This case represents a newborn delivered by cesarean section for breech ... presentation which resulted in bilateral humerus fracture.
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Proximal femoral nailing without a fracture table
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 10/01/2009
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Ozkan K et al. – The treatment of unstable trochanteric femoral fractures is still challenging, and the proximal femoral nails are becoming more commonly used. The proximal femoral nailing is usually performed on a fracture table under ... traction which is associated with some possible complications. In this study, the authors tried to present the results of proximal nailing surgery performed in the lateral decubitus position and manual traction on a radiolucent table without the fracture table traction.
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A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Semirigid Ureteroscopy for the Management of Proximal Ureteral Calculi
Urology, 10/12/2009
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Salem HK – URS with intracorporeal lithotripsy is an acceptable treatment modality for all proximal ureteral calculi, particularly stones > 1 cm. SWL should remain the first–line therapy for proximal ureteral calculi <= 1 cm because of
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