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Talar neck fractures are unique and potentially debilitating injuries. Their successful treatment requires an understanding of talar anatomy and arterial blood supply, as well as knowledge of the sequelae of these injuries, particularly avascular necrosis of the talar body. Presented is an extensive literature review on talar neck fractures and Hawkins' classification, with special emphasis on the rates of avascular necrosis as determined by selected researchers on the topic.
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Fraturas Ósseas/complicações , Osteonecrose/etiologia , Tálus/lesões , Previsões , Fixação de Fratura/métodos , Fraturas Ósseas/classificação , Fraturas Ósseas/fisiopatologia , Fraturas Ósseas/cirurgia , Humanos , Osteonecrose/cirurgia , Tálus/cirurgiaRESUMO
The authors identify the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma in the foot, and discuss the increasing incidence of AIDS-related cases, and the increasing chance of mortality when this lesion is seen in patients under the age of 50.
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida/complicações , Doenças do Pé/etiologia , Sarcoma de Kaposi/etiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Doenças do Pé/mortalidade , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognóstico , Sarcoma de Kaposi/mortalidadeRESUMO
The authors present a new modification of the Austin bunionectomy with single 2.7-mm. cortical screw fixation, and a comparison study with the standard osteotomy fixation using a single Kirschner wire. The results include subjective postoperative evaluation as well as objective radiographic analysis. Suggestions are made that this type of procedure is indeed a viable alternative in a large patient population suffering from hallux abducto valgus deformities.
