Interconnected Pathways: Exploring Inflammation, Pain, and Cognitive Decline in Osteoarthritis.

The relationship among inflammation, pain, and cognitive decline in osteoarthritis (OA) patients is complex and has not been sufficiently explored; therefore, we undertook this research to evaluate how OA-related inflammation and pain affect cognitive functions, as well as to examine the potential of urinary markers as indicators of these conditions. This study examined fifty OA patients through clinical and cognitive assessments, morphological analyses, urinary biomarkers, and bioinformatics. Morphologically, 24% of patients had moderate to high synovial inflammation, which was significantly correlated with depressive symptoms, pain intensity, and self-reported anxiety.

COVID-19 Crisis Effect: Experience at Two Orthopedic Trauma Units.

Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) crisis has affected how hospitals work and has had an effect on orthopedic surgery.

Objectives: To compare patient management and low-energy and high-energy trauma treatment at two orthopedic trauma units during the COVID-19 crisis and to clarify resource demands and preparedness in orthopedic clinics during the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at two orthopedic trauma units from 14 March 2019 to 14 April 2019 and from 14 March 2020 to 14 April 2020.

Mid-term outcome of patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures following internal fixation through a modified Stoppa approach.

This retrospective study presents the mid-term outcome of polytrauma patients with pelvic ring and acetabular fractures operated using a modified Stoppa approach. We examined 32 patients (13 women and 19 men ; mean age 44 years) 24 to 40 months after the trauma. We performed a functional assessment of these patients using Majeed's score.