Proximal femoral fractures in the elderly. Does cement augmentation decrease mechanical failures and increase function? A retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: The management of extracapsular proximal femoral fractures (EPFF) with intramedullary nails in the elderly is hindered by osteoporosis, leading to complications that significantly impact functionality due to restrictions for full weight-bearing. We hypothesized that cement augmentation of the cephalic blade could enhance the bone-implant interface and reduce mechanical failure, thereby improving patient functionality in the management of EPFF.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients ≥ 70 years old with type 31-A EPFF (AO/OTA classification) treated with intramedullary nailing between 2017 and 2021, with and without cephalic blade augmentation with bone cement.

Neuropsychological profile associated with financial exploitation vulnerability in older adults without dementia.

Reports of financial exploitation have steadily increased among older adults. Few studies have examined neuropsychological profiles for individuals vulnerable to financial exploitation, and existing studies have focused on susceptibility to scams, one specific type of financial exploitation. The current study therefore examines whether a general measure of financial exploitation vulnerability is associated with neuropsychological performance in a community sample.

AO/OTA type C3 distal humeral fractures in patients aged 75 years and older: Is ORIF with double precontoured anatomical locking plates a reliable treatment?

Introduction: The incidence of osteoporotic distal humeral fractures (DHF) is on the rise. Their operative management is demanding. Fixation with non-locking reconstruction plates was associate with a high number of complications.