Readability of Online Information on Core Decompression of the Hip for Avascular Necrosis.

Introduction Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a type of osteonecrosis, which is caused by the disruption of blood flow to the proximal femur, resulting in osteocyte death. Regression of the disease is rare, and most patients will ultimately progress to having a total hip arthroplasty performed. Early diagnosis of AVN allows treatment options beyond total hip arthroplasty.

Readability of Online Information on the Latarjet Procedure.

Introduction A common complication of first-time or recurrent shoulder dislocations is bone loss at the humeral head and glenoid. Recurrent shoulder instability is often a result of bony defects in the glenoid following shoulder dislocations. In the setting of glenoid bone loss, surgical interventions are generally required to restore stability.

Proximal Humerus Fracture: An Evaluation of the Readability and Value of Web-Based Knowledge.

Background In today's scientifically developed world, the majority of patients use different websites to explore sophisticated and varied health knowledge. Consequently, healthcare specialists remain concerned that patients may be betrayed. Currently, there is a scarcity of information on the importance and legibility of online health data on proximal humerus fractures.

Correction: Proximal Humerus Fracture: An Evaluation of the Readability and Value of Web-Based Knowledge.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27957.

Giant lipoma of the hand causing median nerve compression.

Lipomas are benign neoplasms derived from adipose tissue composed of mature adipocytes. They account for almost 50% of all soft-tissue neoplasms and occur in up to 2% of the population. They usually present asymptomatically as solitary discrete mobile lumps found most commonly on the neck, upper back, proximal limbs and chest.