This study aimed at investigating the functional outcome after using either a Targon proximal femoral nail versus sliding hip screw in the treatment of pertrochanteric fractures with posteromedial comminution AO:31-A2. Methods: Twenty-six patients were prospectively randomized into either Targon PFN or SHS fixation group. Our primary outcome was the hip function measured by Harris hip score at six months follow ... Read more

_Background_ : The Enthusiasm for Cervical cages in cervical fusion operations is an effort to avoid the morbidity associated with autogenous bone graft harvesting. The goal of the current study was to assess the reliability and efficacy of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using a PEEK cage filled with hydroxyapatite granules in the treatment of single level disc affection. ... Read more

Objective: This prospective study was performed to evaluate the results of treating open proximal tibia fractures by locked plate as one stage technique. Methods: Twelve patients (9 males and 3 females), the mean age was 38 years, with acute open proximal tibia fractures were treated by aggressive debridement, irrigation and primary definitive fixation by preshaped anatomical locked plate. There were ... Read more