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View article: Patient-reported Outcomes Following Intercostal Nerve Transfer to Musculocutaneous Nerve at a Median Follow-up of 3.5 Years
Patient-reported Outcomes Following Intercostal Nerve Transfer to Musculocutaneous Nerve at a Median Follow-up of 3.5 Years Open
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) using intercostal nerves (ICNs) to restore elbow flexion in patients with complete brachial plexus paralysis (CBPP). …
View article: Influence of the Immune Microenvironment Provided by Implanted Biomaterials on the Biological Properties of Masquelet-Induced Membranes in Rats: Metakaolin as an Alternative Spacer
Influence of the Immune Microenvironment Provided by Implanted Biomaterials on the Biological Properties of Masquelet-Induced Membranes in Rats: Metakaolin as an Alternative Spacer Open
Macrophages play a key role in the inflammatory phase of wound repair and foreign body reactions—two important processes in the Masquelet-induced membrane technique for extremity reconstruction. The macrophage response depends largely on t…
View article: Nerve transfer in the spastic lower limb: anatomical feasibility study
Nerve transfer in the spastic lower limb: anatomical feasibility study Open
Purpose We want to evaluate the feasibility of transferring a motor branch of the the anterior tibial muscle (ATM) on the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) in order to evaluate this procedure in patients with spastic Equino Varus Foot (EVF) …
View article: Military Orthopedic Surgeons Are Not Just Traumatologists
Military Orthopedic Surgeons Are Not Just Traumatologists Open
Introduction Each French military orthopedic surgeon is both an orthopedic surgeon and a trauma surgeon. Their mission is to support the armed forces in France and on deployment. The aim of this study was to describe the type of orthopedic…
View article: Retired French Military Orthopedic Surgeons’ Opinions on Their Careers
Retired French Military Orthopedic Surgeons’ Opinions on Their Careers Open
Introduction Owing to their professional and personal experiences, retired military orthopedic surgeons’ views of their careers are a unique source of inspiration. Reflecting on their experiences allows them to grasp the positive points an…
View article: Relevance of a simulation model to microsurgery for military surgical residents
Relevance of a simulation model to microsurgery for military surgical residents Open
IntroductionMicrosurgical training is an asset for military orthopedic surgeons who frequently treat hand or nerve injuries in external operations. The objective of this study was to evaluate a microvascular surgery simulation model intend…
View article: Traum'cast: an online, open-access educational video podcast series for teaching military trauma care to all healthcare providers
Traum'cast: an online, open-access educational video podcast series for teaching military trauma care to all healthcare providers Open
The aim of this paper was to describe the development of ‘Traum’cast’, an ambitious project to create a high-quality, open-access, 12-week video podcast programme providing evidence-based continuing medical education for civilian and milit…
View article: Correction to: Extremity soft tissue coverage in the combat zone: use of pedicled flap transfers by the deployed orthopedic surgeon
Correction to: Extremity soft tissue coverage in the combat zone: use of pedicled flap transfers by the deployed orthopedic surgeon Open
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
View article: [Nailing of long bone fractures in precarious situations: focus on the Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) nail].
[Nailing of long bone fractures in precarious situations: focus on the Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) nail]. Open
Economic development in low-income countries has led to a considerable increase in motor vehicles, in particular motorcycles. Traffic accident-related fractures are therefore increasing. The treatment of long bone fractures is, in the majo…
View article: Repeated Induced-Membrane Technique Failure without Infection: A Series of Three Consecutive Procedures Performed for a Single Femur Defect
Repeated Induced-Membrane Technique Failure without Infection: A Series of Three Consecutive Procedures Performed for a Single Femur Defect Open
A 40-year-old male was treated using the induced-membrane technique (IMT) for a noninfected, 9 cm long femoral bone defect complicating a lengthening procedure. The interesting case feature lies in the three consecutive IMT procedures that…
View article: Towards Understanding Therapeutic Failures in Masquelet Surgery: First Evidence that Defective Induced Membrane Properties are Associated with Clinical Failures
Towards Understanding Therapeutic Failures in Masquelet Surgery: First Evidence that Defective Induced Membrane Properties are Associated with Clinical Failures Open
The two-stage Masquelet induced-membrane technique (IMT) consists of cement spacer-driven membrane induction followed by an autologous cancellous bone implantation in this membrane to promote large bone defect repairs. For the first time, …
View article: Missile Injury of the Sciatic Nerve: Observational Study Supporting Early Exploration and Direct Suture With Flexed Knee
Missile Injury of the Sciatic Nerve: Observational Study Supporting Early Exploration and Direct Suture With Flexed Knee Open
Missile injuries of the sciatic nerve are frequently encountered in modern violent conflicts. Gunshot and fragment wounds may cause large nerve defects, for which management is challenging. The great size of the sciatic nerve, in both diam…
View article: Input of a Multi-Disciplinary Meeting in the Treatment of Osteoarticular Infections in French War Casualties
Input of a Multi-Disciplinary Meeting in the Treatment of Osteoarticular Infections in French War Casualties Open
The MDM seems to have had a beneficial impact on orthopedic surgeon practices. A significant increase of the number of samples taken was the most obvious sign that the French recommended practices for osteoarticular infections were followe…
View article: Digital replantation in forward surgical units: a cases study
Digital replantation in forward surgical units: a cases study Open
Introduction : Noncombat-related hand injuries are common in current theatres of operations. Crushing is one of the most frequent mechanisms that may cause traumatic amputations of digits. In the military setting, management of these digit…
View article: Sequential management of tibial fractures using a temporary unicortical external fixator
Sequential management of tibial fractures using a temporary unicortical external fixator Open
Introduction : The development of damage control orthopedics (DCO) procedures has led to the development of temporary unicortical external fixators (TUEFs) intended to limit deep infectious complications and facilitate early conversion to …
View article: Humanitarian Surgical Care Provided by a French Forward Surgical Team: Ten Years of Providing Medical Support to the Population of the Ivory Coast
Humanitarian Surgical Care Provided by a French Forward Surgical Team: Ten Years of Providing Medical Support to the Population of the Ivory Coast Open
The FSTs contributed widely to MSP in the IC. This MSP required limited resources, standardization of the procedures and specific skills beyond the original surgical specialties of military surgeons to fulfill the needs of the local popula…