Which surgical technique may yield the best results in large, infected, segmental non-unions of the tibial shaft? A scoping review.

Purpose: Infected nonunion of the tibia with a large segmental bone defect is a complex and challenging condition for the patient and surgeon. This scoping review was conducted to identify existing evidence and knowledge gaps regarding this clinical scenario. Secondly, the objective of this study was to search for a valid recommendation on the optimal treatment.

[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recreational drug intoxications].

Objective: To investigated the impact of the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, since March 2020, on the occurrence and characteristics of recreational drug intoxications in the Emergency Department (ED), compared to previous years.

Design: Retrospective cohort study METHOD: Patients ≥ 18 years old who presented to the ED of OLVG hospital in Amsterdam with recreational drug intoxication(s), with or without alcohol, were divided into the pre-COVID-19-period (January 2017 to February 2020), and the COVID-19-period (March to December 2020). An intoxication was registered by the treating physician, or retrospectively by researchers.