Publications by authors named "Cami-Biayna J"
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 state of emergency on visits to a traumatology emergency department, focusing on both the quantity and severity of cases.
- During the emergency period from March 14 to April 13, 2020, there was a significant drop in total visits, from an average of 3,212 in the previous two years to just 445 in 2020, along with an increase in serious cases (triage levels 1-3).
- The findings indicate that while overall visits decreased, the proportion of major injuries increased, suggesting patients with severe injuries were more likely to seek treatment during the pandemic.
This is a case report of a 96 year old woman with pain and functional impotence in her left hip after fall. X rays were performed and loosening of the acetabular component was appreciated. After discussion of treatment options, it was decided to cement an acetabular component for a double mobility head.
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