The first clinical case of fat embolism was described over 100 years ago and significant
progress has been made in the understanding of this condition since then. Gurd's criteria, …

© 2005 CMA Media Inc. Can J Surg, Vol. 48, No. 6, December 2005 487 fracture pattern or
comminution. In more complex fracture patterns, stacked one-third tubular plates or a limited …

Background: Femur fractures are a common complication of hip arthroplasty. When the stem
is well fixed, fracture fixation is the preferred treatment option. Numerous fixation methods …

Background: As part of its contribution to the Global War on Terror and North Atlantic Treaty
Organization's International Security Assistance Force, the Canadian Forces deployed to …

Importance Unstable chest wall injuries have high rates of mortality and morbidity. In the last
decade, multiple studies have reported improved outcomes with operative compared with …

Objective: To assess surgical and functional results after corrective reconstruction of malunited,
scapula neck or body fractures in patients who presented with chronic pain, limited range …

OBJECTIVES: Obtaining stable fixation in cases of long bone non-union with segmental
bone defects can be challenging. Bone quality is often sub-optimal. Locking plates and …

In a prospective study, we evaluated if surgery substantially improved functional and quality
of life outcomes in patients with nonspinal bone metastases. Sixty-seven patients were …

Introduction Acute extremity compartment syndrome requires rapid decompression. In
remote locations, distance, weather and logistics may delay the evacuation of patients with …

Background Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis is frequently recommended for most surgical
procedures; however, it is unclear if these recommendations should apply to surgery involving …