Publications by authors named "Emma R Berube"

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  • The study aimed to compare mortality and complications in older patients with hip fractures before and during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Researchers analyzed data from patients aged 50 and older, comparing those who presented with fractures from March 16 to May 1, 2020, to historical cases from December 1, 2019, to January 16, 2020.
  • The findings showed a significant increase in the 30-day mortality rate during the pandemic, with 26.1% of hip fracture patients dying compared to none in the pre-pandemic group.
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Introduction: Adult both bone forearm fractures (BBFF) are common injuries that are typically treated with operative fixation given their instability. Non-displaced fractures can be theoretically treated non-operatively, but there is no literature demonstrating treatment outcomes of such fractures.

Case Report: We present a case of non-displaced BBFF in a 23-year-old Caucasian male adult who was treated with cast immobilization and concomitant ultrasound stimulator use; this patient went on to have solid fracture healing without complication.

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Study Design: Cohort cadaveric study.

Introduction: Ring finger metacarpal fractures are often treated with ulnar gutter orthoses incorporating the ring and small fingers. Iatrogenic pronation of the distal metacarpal fragment may occur from overzealous orthotic "molding", resulting in a crossover deformity of the ring finger over the small finger.

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Background: Orthopedic injuries of National Hockey League (NHL) players are common and may significantly affect players' health and careers. Evidence-based injury management is important in guiding players' timely return to sport and their ability to play at their pre-injury levels of competition.

Purpose: To summarize all data published between January 1980 and March 2020 on orthopedic injuries experienced by professional ice hockey players competing in the NHL.

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