Complications Following Short Femoral Nail Fixation for Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Retrospective Study.

The incidence of proximal femur fractures is increasing due to aging of the population. Intramedullary nails are the mainstay of treatment for intertrochanteric hip fractures mainly due to their better biomechanical properties compared to dynamic hip screw devices, shorter operative time, and less blood loss during surgery. However intramedullary nail fixation is not devoid of complications.

Lower Limb Pain Attributed to Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome: A Commonly Ignored Pathology.

Bone marrow edema syndrome (BMES) is a highly uncommon, self-limited syndrome of unclear etiology. The syndrome most commonly affects middle-aged men. Magnetic resonance imaging is essential for the diagnosis because of the characteristic pattern of bone marrow edema.

Scapulothoracic Dissociation and Clavicle Fracture with Associated Brachial Plexus Palsy.

Scapulothoracic dissociation is the traumatic separation of the scapula from the thoracic wall. It is the outcome of rare, high-energy trauma to the shoulder girdle and may include vascular and neurologic damage of the upper extremity. Of the few cases presented in the literature, the majority refer to polytrauma patients.

Morganella Morganii: An Unusual Case-Report of Shoulder Septic Arthritis.

Morganella morganii is a gram-negative, anaerobic, facultative bacillus that is part of the natural flora of the gastrointestinal system. In the rare event of joint effusion, it is known for its slow-paced progression of symptoms and occasional attacks and remissions leading to septic arthritis, and it is difficult to recognize and to address with a timely response. We present a case of a 95-year-old male hospitalized due to left shoulder septic arthritis.