C Michael Robinson 1, S Houshian, L A K Khan November 2005 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 87(10):2217-26 Abstract Background: Subtrochanteric fractures of the femur that are caused by low-energy trauma are less common than other proximal femoral fractures, but they occur in a similar population of elderly individuals, who are often socially dependent and medically frail. Although […]

Shirzad Houshian 1, Shan Shan Jing, Gholam Hussein Kazemian, Mohammad Emami-Moghaddam-Tehrani September 2013 (The Journal of hand surgery 38A(10 Abstract Purpose: To report the medium- to long-term outcomes of joint distraction using a unilateral external fixator in the treatment of chronic post-traumatic proximal interphalangaeal (PIP) joint contractures. Method: Between September 2001 and October 2011, 94 consecutive patients (98 PIP joints) with […]

S Houshian 1, H A Schrøder, R Weeth February 2002 Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery 36(6):373-5 Abstract We present our experience with correction of Madelung’s deformity by the Ilizarov technique. Seven patients (eight deformities) were treated by osteotomy of the radius with subsequent lengthening and angular correction. They were reviewed at a mean of […]

Shirzad Houshian 1, Sedigheh Seyedipour, Niels Wedderkopp August 2006 International Journal of Infectious Diseases 10(4):315-9 Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to delineate and update the bacteriological spectrum, characterize patterns and sites of injury, evaluate laboratory tests and possible causes of complications in patients with bacterial hand infections. Methods: All hand infections operated on in the department of orthopedics […]

Shirzad Houshian 1, Shan Shan Jing January 2013 Hand Surgery 18(1):73-8 Abstract Treatment of Rolando fractures remains a challenge for hand surgeons. We present a case series of 16 comminuted Rolando type fractures treated by controlled capsuloligamentous distraction (and over distraction by 2 mm) using the Pennig mini-external fixation system. Additional Kirschner wire(s) were used to maintain fracture […]

S Houshian 1, J S Sørensen, K E Jensen October 1998 Journal of Pediatric Surgery 33(9):1399-401 Abstract Volvulus of the transverse colon is extremely rare in children. A case report of this unusual condition in a 9-year-old girl is presented together with a review of the literature. The transverse colon volvulus was managed operatively by detorsion. Four and half […]

Shirzad Houshian 1, Anette Koch Holst, Morten S Larsen, Trine Torfing September 2004 Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 24(5):472-6 Abstract The authors studied the relation between residual angulation at the time of healing and final orientation of the distal radius as well as the clinical outcome in patients after Salter-Harris type II epiphyseal plate injury of the distal radius. Eighty-five patients […]