User profiles for CHRISTIAN KRETTEK

Christian Krettek, Professor em, FRACS, FRCSED

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Verified email at mh-hannover.de
Cited by 37967

Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO) using the DCS in proximal and distal femoral fractures

C Krettek, P Schandelmaier, T Nliclau, H Tscherne - Injury, 1997 - Elsevier
In a prospective study, 14 cases of supracondylar or subtrochanteric fractures or osteotomies
were stabilized with a dynamic condylar screw (DCS) inserted using a minimally invasive …

The timing of fracture treatment in polytrauma patients: relevance of damage control orthopedic surgery

HC Pape, P Giannoudis, C Krettek - The American journal of surgery, 2002 - Elsevier
Information illustrating the benefits of fracture stabilization after multiple trauma has been
gathering for almost a century. At the turn of the last century, the introduction of the Thomas …

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis: does percutaneous plating disrupt femoral blood supply less than the traditional technique?

O Farouk, C Krettek, T Miclau… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Objectives/Hypothesis: Proximal and distal femur fractures have traditionally been treated with
open reduction and internal fixation through a standard lateral approach. New," minimally …

Changes in the management of femoral shaft fractures in polytrauma patients: from early total care to damage control orthopedic surgery

…, B Zelle, R Garapati, K Grimme, C Krettek - Journal of Trauma …, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Background The optimal treatment of major fractures in patients with blunt multiple injuries
continues to be discussed. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical course of …

Minimally invasive fracture stabilization of distal femoral fractures with the LISS: A prospective multicenter study results of a clinical study with special emphasis on …

M Schütz, M Müller, C Krettek, D Höntzsch… - Injury, 2001 - Elsevier
The LISS-DF (Less invasive stabilization system—distal femur) is a new type of implant
system for the treatment of distal femoral fractures according to the principles of “Minimally …

The mechanical effect of blocking screws (" Poller screws") in stabilizing tibia fractures with short proximal or distal fragments after insertion of small-diameter …

C Krettek, T Miclau, P Schandelmaier… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Objectives/Hypothesis: To evaluate the mechanical effects of medial and lateral blocking
screws in supplementing intramedullary nail fixation of high proximal and low distal tibial …

Major secondary surgery in blunt trauma patients and perioperative cytokine liberation: determination of the clinical relevance of biochemical markers

…, M Winny, R Lichtinghagen, C Krettek - Journal of Trauma …, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Background The aim of this study is to assess the associations between the timing of
secondary definitive fracture surgery on inflammatory changes and outcome in the patient with …

Appraisal of early evaluation of blunt chest trauma: development of a standardized scoring system for initial clinical decision making

…, D Remmers, J Rice, M Ebisch, C Krettek… - Journal of Trauma …, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Background Current techniques for assessment of chest trauma rely on clinical diagnoses
or scoring systems. However, there is no generally accepted standard for early judgement of …

Fractures and fracture dislocations of the midfoot: occurrence, causes and long-term results

M Richter, B Wippermann, C Krettek… - Foot & Ankle …, 2001 - journals.sagepub.com
Etiology and outcome of 155 patients with midfoot fractures between 1972 and 1997 were
analyzed to create a basis for treatment optimization. Cause of injuries were traffic accidents (…

Timing of fixation of major fractures in blunt polytrauma: role of conventional indicators in clinical decision making

HC Pape, PV Giannoudis, C Krettek… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Grading of the clinical status in patients with multiple trauma is important regarding the
treatment plan. In recent years, 4 different clinical conditions have been described: stable, …