The Effect of Age on Fracture Healing Time in Metacarpal Fractures.

Older patients are treated for fracture with increasing frequency. Although studies on animals suggest that older mice and rats heal fractures more slowly, the clinical implications remain unclear. A better understanding of differences in healing with age can help customize fracture treatment.

Improvement in Sleep Quality after Carpal Tunnel Release.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has multiple implications on patient quality of life. In particular, CTS may affect quality of sleep, causing sleep deprivation in extreme cases. Carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery may aid in resolving these disturbances.