Juniper Publishers Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology

Orthopedics and Rheumatology - Juniper Publishers                                                 Abstract In 6 elderly patients intertrochanteric fractures were treated, using FERN external fixation system. All fractures healed within 4 months. Three patients had a superficial pin tract infection and one deep infection. Shortening of 1cm or more was seen in 2 patients. Varus angulation of 5º or more was seen in 2 patients but this seems to be well tolerated by the elderly. External fixation represents an excellent alternative for the surgical treatment of high-risk, elderly patients. Go to Introduction Intertrochanteric fractures are very common among elderly patients. These fractures are cause of significant morbidity and mortality in conservatively treated patients. Because of that the treatment of choice is surgery. The most commonly used surgical method is intern...

Orthopedics and Rheumatology - Juniper Publishers                                                     Editorial Osteoarthritis in hips, knees and other major large joints is a progressive and chronic debilitating disease characterized by pain and limitation of movements. Worldwide this disease is on the increase due to people living longer and more active lives. When first symptoms appear, doctors will offer palliative treatments to kill pain, which will help for awhile, and in many cases patients develop health complications due to taking anti-inflammatory or pain killers. In many countries of the third world and even in the developed world, patients have to suffer pain and limitations for months or years, waiting while their joints are destroyed and in need of the old, dreaded, expensive and not free from severe complications joint prosthesis surgery. By th...