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Fast track hip fracture care and mortality – an observational study of 2230 patients
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders;20 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-24)Background Hip fracture patients are frail and have a high mortality. We investigated whether the introduction of fast track care reduced the 30-day mortality after hip fractures. Methods Fast track hip fracture ... -
Five-Year follow-up results of a rondomized controlled study comparing intramedullary nailing With plate fixation of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle in adults
(JBJS Open Access;3(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-20)Background: Surgical management of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle is becoming more frequent, although long-term follow-up with Level-I evidence is scarce. Plate fixation (PF) of comminuted fractures ... -
Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for chronic Achilles tendon rupture. A retrospective study
(Foot and Ankle Surgery;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-18)Background The transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon (FHL) is an established method for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures. An extensive examination of power, strength, endurance and complications related ... -
Prognostic factors for long-term outcome of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with fixation in situ
(Journal of Children's Orthopaedics;11(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-06)Purpose Predictive factors for long-term outcome after in situ fixation for chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) have so far not been systematically analysed. The aims of this study were to define predictors ... -
Surgical site infection after hip fracture – mortality and risk factors: an observational cohort study of 1,709 patients
(Acta Orthopaedica;1-6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-24)Abstract Background and purpose — Surgical site infection (SSI) is a devastating complication of hip fracture surgery. We studied the contribution of early deep SSI to mortality after hip fracture surgery and the risk ...