Novel illuminoss photodynamic bone stabilization system: normal and post-operative complication imaging findings in the emergency setting.

The mainstay orthopedic surgical technique for fracture fixation involves metal plates, screws, and rods. While these methods are effective, they exhibit high rates of complications within specific populations, particularly among patients with pathologic and insufficiency fractures. IlluminOss represents a novel photodynamic bone stabilization system, approved for use in multiple countries, that serves as an alternative to traditional fracture fixation approaches for patients experiencing pathologic, traumatic, and fragility fractures.

Computer Tomography Angiography of Peripheral Vascular Injuries.

Peripheral vascular injuries are a rare finding in the setting of trauma but an important source of morbidity and mortality when present. Fast and accurate diagnosis followed by rapid repair of vascular injuries are important for achieving the best clinical outcomes. The advancements in computer tomography (CT) and decades of experience in vascular imaging have allowed radiologists to become important contributors for the diagnosis and characterization of peripheral vascular injury.

Diagnostic performance of triple-contrast versus single-contrast multi-detector computed tomography for the evaluation of penetrating bowel injury.

Purpose: Selecting groups of low-risk penetrating trauma patients to forego laparotomy can be challenging. The presence of bowel injury may prevent non-operative management. Optimal CT technique to detect bowel injury related to penetrating injury is controversial.