Open AccessSurgical treatment of closed injuries of the quadriceps femoris in the acute period of injury
Author(s) -
S. G. Girshin,
Г. Д. Лазишвили,
A. D. Lishansky
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
vestnik travmatologii i ortopedii imeni n.n. priorova
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-6738
pISSN - 0869-8678
DOI - 10.17816/vto101594
Subject(s) - medicine , rehabilitation , blocking (statistics) , physical therapy , surgery , physical medicine and rehabilitation , computer science , computer network
Mechanisms and different types of quadriceps injuries are considered. The diagnostic peculiarities are described in detail. The experience in early surgical treatment of 52 patients with 53 quadiceps injuries is present. The advanced operative technique with application of blocking wire loop is given. The advantages of this technique are shown. Recommendations on early postoperative management and rehabilitation program are suggested. In 32 examined patients long-term results were good for 84.4%) of patients and satisfactory for 15.6%).