Antibiotics in patients with severe burn injury —A modifiable variable in hypernatremia etiology
Hypernatremia is a common problem among patients with severe burn injuries and seems to be associated with an unfavorable clinical outcome. The current study was designed to evaluate the impact of antibiotics with a high proportion of sodium on this phenomenon. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Maximilian Bamberg, Maximilian Michael Menger, Johannes Tobias Thiel, Henrik Lauer, Tim Viergutz, Johann Fontana Source Type: research
3d printing feasibility of a controlled dynamization device for external circular fixation
to assess the small-scale 3D printing feasibility and cost estimation of a device for controlled dynamization. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bianca Carolina Bankhardt, Fernando Ferraz Faria, Rodrigo Nunes Rached, Jamil Faissal Soni, Paula Cristina Trevilatto Source Type: research
Are Dual, Lateral and Medial plates, better than a single Lateral Locking plate for Osteoporotic Intra-articular Distal Femur Fractures?
HISTORY – A 77-year-old female from a long-term nursing care institution fell on a single step while walking with her walker and presented to the ER with a left distal femur fracture. It could be classified as an AO C1 distal femur fracture in an osteoporotic patient (Figures 1-2). She normally walked abo ut 100 meters a day as she suffered from emphysema and needed to bring her oxygen tank with her. She had had very little left knee pain before this despite having some osteoarthritis on her left femur x-rays. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Meredith Stadnyk, Stephanie Gibbon, Richard Buckley Tags: Orthopaedic Trauma Guidance Source Type: research
Predictors of opioid use for rib fractures in a regional Australian hospital
Rib fractures (RFs) are the leading type of serious injury in New South Wales (NSW), present in 24 % of major trauma patients in 2020 [1]. Their consequences can be serious, especially for high-risk groups like the elderly, who are disproportionately represented [2,3]. Population-based cohort studies report a pneumonia rate of 5 %, and a mortality rate of 5 %, both increasing to 10 % in the elderly [2,4,5]. Beyond the acute complications, RFs contribute to chronic pain and disability, leading to difficulties returning to work and long-term use of opioids to control pain, which may have harmful consequences [6 –10]. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 26, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joseph Burton, Christopher Chua, Gordana Popovic, Luke Baitch Source Type: research
The Hip Fracture Assessment Tool: A Scoring System to Assess High Risk Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients for Post-Operative Critical Care Monitoring
Geriatric hip fractures have an incidence in the United States of 400 per 100,000 men and over 900 per 100,000 women and a projected 450,000 to one million hip fractures occurring annually by the year 2050. [1,2] Global estimates suggest 6% of men and 18% of women will suffer a hip fracture. [3] (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 25, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephen R. Barchick, Kendall Mieko Masada, George William Fryhofer, Aymen Alqazzaz, Derek James Donegan, Samir Mehta Source Type: research
A two-year retrospective cohort study investigating the occurrence and short-term outcomes of dog-bite injures in regional Western Australia.
This study sought to describe the demographics, clinical presentation and short-term outcomes of patients presenting with dog bite related injuries to Broome Regional Hospital (BRH). (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 24, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joshua Briotti, Jamie Cransberg, Rama Chidambaram, Sana Nasim Source Type: research
Comparison of Reamer Irrigator Aspirator (RIA) suspension versus bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMC) for percutaneous treatment of long bone nonunions - a preclinical canine model
To compare the bone healing effects of percutaneously delivered bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMC) versus reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) suspension in a validated preclinical canine ulnar nonunion model. We hypothesized that BMC would be superior to RIA in inducing bone formation across a nonunion site after percutaneous application. The null hypothesis was that BMC and RIA would be equivalent. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 24, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kenrick Lam, Chantelle C. Bozynski, Cristi R. Cook, Keiichi Kuroki, Will Bezold, Brett D. Crist, James L. Cook Source Type: research
Shoulder MRI Parameters in Anticipating Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Are they a Reliable and Reproducible Tool in Clinical Practice?
Anterior shoulder dislocation (ASD) is a frequently observed musculoskeletal injury that is often encountered in the context of sports activities or as a result of trauma. Several magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters have been previously investigated for the purpose of characterizing the anatomical features, which could potentially be responsible for the episodes of instability. These measurements have the potential to identify patients who are susceptible to dislocation. Consequently, ensuring the reliability and consistency of these measurements is crucial in the diagnosis and the management of athletic or traumat...
Source: Injury - April 24, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aws Khanfar, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Bashar Al Qaroot, Muyasser Zahran, Lara Alshabatat, Salameh Alarood, Zaid Zurikat, Eman Allahham, Farah Alemyan Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Exosomes from ADSCs ameliorate nerve damage in the hippocampus caused by post traumatic brain injury via the delivery of circ-Scmh1 promoting microglial M2 polarization” [Injury. 2023 Oct;54(10):110927]
The authors regret fig 2D is incorrect in the published version of the article. The attachment is the correct picture: (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 24, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Songyu Chen, Xuewei Wang, Zhouqi Qian, Mingsheng Wang, Feng Zhang, Tao Zeng, Lei Li, Liang Gao Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Experimental Investigation of Brain Contusion Characteristics and Dynamic Response in Low-age Children Using an Animal Model
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has emerged as a significant contributor to both disability and mortality in pediatric populations, primarily resulting from falls, blows and traffic accidents [1]. In cases of TBI among low-age children, the mortality rate can reach as high as 50% [2]. Notably, brain contusion stands out as the predominant form of TBI in this demographic, with an incidence rate reaching 39% [3]. Given these alarming statistics, it is imperative to investigate the characteristics of brain contusion and the dynamic responses of brain to diverse impact conditions. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 22, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rui Li, Zhongqing Su, Zhigang Li, Dapeng Li, Rutao Luo, Jinlong Qiu, Huiqing Lan Source Type: research
Transtibial Osseointegration following Unilateral Traumatic Amputation: an observational study of patients with at least two years follow-up
Transtibial amputation (TTA) is one of the most common lower extremity amputations performed, with indications including trauma, infection, and severe vascular disease [1]. The vast majority of patients with a TTA use a traditional socket prosthesis (TSP) for ambulation [2]. While TTA patients generally ambulate better than transfemoral amputees (TFA) [3 –6], transtibial TSPs still repetitively traumatize the residual limb's soft tissues, resulting in four times the skin ulceration rate of patients with transfemoral amputation, requiring more frequent prosthesis refitting and diminished use [7–9]. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 22, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Munjed Al Muderis, Yao Chang Tan, William Lu, Kevin Tetsworth, Daniel Axelrod, Russel Haque, Muhammad Adeel Akhtar, Claudia Roberts, Karan Doshi, Shakib Al-Jawazneh, Jason Shih Hoellwarth Source Type: research
Predictors of Mortality after Craniotomy for Geriatric Traumatic Brain Injury
: With a sustained increase in the proportion of elderly trauma patients, geriatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant source of morbidity, mortality and resource utilization. The aim of our study was to assess the predictors of mortality in geriatric TBI patients who underwent craniotomy. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 22, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Aryan Rafieezadeh, Bardiya Zangbar, Muhammad Zeeshan, Chirag Gandhi, Fawaz Al-Mufti, Faisal Jehan, Jordan Kirsch, Gabriel Rodriguez, David Samson, Kartik Prabhakaran Source Type: research
A Comparative Study of Volar Locking-Plate Fixation with Corticocancellous and Pure Cancellous Bone Grafts for Scaphoid Nonunion with Dorsal Intercalated Segmental Instability Secondary to Scaphoid Humpback Deformity
Treatment for scaphoid nonunion with associated dorsal intercalated segmental instability (DISI) secondary to scaphoid humpback deformity aims to restore carpal alignment and achieve fracture union. To attain these goals, standard procedures of surgical treatment for scaphoid nonunion with deformity involves adequate reduction of the scaphoid deformity, internal fixation, and bone grafting [1 –3]. Various bone grafting techniques have been described, using two types of bone graft: cortcicocancellous bone graft or pure cancellous bone graft [3,4]. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 19, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joung Woo Shin, Dong Whan Kim, Dong Hee Kwak, Jong Woong Park, Jung Il Lee Source Type: research
Influencing factors and early predictive model of acute stress disorder in traumatic patients: a clinical comparative cohort study
Trauma refers to the destruction of the structure and function of tissues and organs caused by external forces acting on the body. It can be divided into open and closed trauma according to the skin integrity after injury [1]. With the rapid development of agriculture, manufacturing industry and transportation industry, the number of casualties caused by various accidents has gradually increased. Because of the sudden feature of trauma, its severity can sometimes not be accurately judged, and the severe patients are at any time exposed to the risk of massive hemorrhage, shock and asphyxia. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 18, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Guojia Qi, Xiahong Li, Ping Yuan, Xiangyuan Chu, Xiu Dai, Xiuquan Shi Source Type: research
Comparison of single and double incision leg fasciotomy in disaster settings —Experience from 2023 Türkiye earthquakes
Although there are studies comparing methods for leg fasciotomy in compartment syndrome after fractures, choice of single or double fasciotomies in disasters was not investigated. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of single and double incision leg fasciotomy in the setting of disaster. (Source: Injury)
Source: Injury - April 17, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fatih Bar ça, Halis Atıl Atilla, Ekin Barış Demir, Kadir Çevik, Bünyamin Uğur Ilgın, Osman Yağız Atlı, Sinan Yüksel, Kemal Şibar, Serhan Ünlü, Evrim Duman, Ahmet Fırat, Mutlu Akdoğan Source Type: research
