Impact of sociodemographic factors and depression on medication adherence in schizophrenia: Cross sectional study in Morocco.

Background: Medication non-adherence in schizophrenia is a major cause of relapse and hospitalization, presenting a significant challenge for clinicians. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of medication non-adherence and identify the impact of depression, as well as other factors, on medication adherence in individuals with schizophrenia.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among individuals with schizophrenia, both outpatients and inpatients.

Distal humerus fractures in subjects over 65 years old: about 62 cases in Moroccan population.

Distal humerus fractures, defined as interruptions of bone continuity below the insertion of the anterior brachial muscle, are relatively rare, representing 1 to 2% of all fractures. These fractures display a bimodal distribution, predominantly affecting young men (12-19 years old) due to violent trauma and elderly women (>80 years old) due to low-energy trauma associated with osteoporosis. This study aims to present the clinical, radiological, and therapeutic outcomes of distal humerus fractures in subjects over 65 years.

Tibio-Talo-Calcaneal Arthrodesis: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Specific Surgical Technique in 17 Cases.

Introduction: Ankle arthrodesis is a crucial surgical intervention for advanced hindfoot conditions, aiming to restore plantigrade walking and alleviate pain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a specific surgical approach for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (TTCA), focusing on rigorous risk factor control, corticocancellous grafting, and internal fixation using an angled retrograde femoral nail in the sagittal plane, and assesses the outcomes of this approach in terms of bone fusion and reduction of postoperative complications.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective analysis includes 17 patients who underwent TTCA in a trauma-orthopedic department over seven years.