Accuracy and reliability of the AO/OTA classification for tibial shaft fractures.

Background: Available literature lacks information regarding the accuracy and reliability of the AO/OTA classification for tibial shaft fractures. This study aimed to assess the inter- and intra-observer agreement and accuracy of the AO/OTA 42 classification (4-signs) for adult patients with tibial shaft fractures.

Materials And Methods: The study design is an accuracy, inter- and intra-observer agreement study.

Population-based incidence and epidemiology of 5912 foot fractures.

Background: The present study aimed to report a full overview of the incidence and epidemiology of foot fractures.

Method: Population-based epidemiological cohort study including all foot fractures over 5 years. All patient charts and radiology were manually assessed.