Do Swedish rock-climbers exhibit more eating disorder and body dissatisfaction symptoms than non-climbers? A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The inclusion of rock-climbing in the Olympic Games has increased participation in the sport and attention to athletes' health. In sports where the importance of low body weight is considerate, there is an increased risk of developing eating disorders (EDs). There is sparse research on EDs among rock-climbers.

Mental health problems, sleep quality and overuse injuries in advanced Swedish rock-climbers - the CLIMB study.

Objectives: To examine the prevalence of mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress), sleep quality, and disability due to overuse injuries in advanced and elite rock-climbers. The rock-climbers were compared to a group of non-climbing controls.

Methods: A self-selected sample of advanced and elite Swedish rock-climbing athletes was recruited through the Swedish Rock-climbing Federation, local rock-climbing gyms and through social media.

Validity and Reliability of Finger-Strength Testing in 6 Common Grip Techniques for the Assessment of Bouldering Ability in Men.

Objective: To determine the criterion validity and test-retest reliability of isometric finger-strength testing in 6 differentiated grip techniques for the assessment of bouldering ability among male climbers.

Methods: We recruited participants at climbing gyms in Sweden and through online advertisements. We included climbers over 15 years of age with a minimum bouldering performance level of 17 International Rock Climbing and Research Association (IRCRA) for men and 15 IRCRA for women.

Protocol for a 2-year longitudinal study of eating disturbances, mental health problems and overuse injuries in rock climbers (CLIMB).

Introduction: Rock climbing is a rapidly growing sport in which performance may be affected by participant's weight and leanness, and there may be pressure on athletes with respect to their eating behaviour and body weight. However, there is sparse research performed on climbers, constituting a knowledge gap which the present study aims to fill. The primary outcomes of the study are to examine disordered eating and overuse injuries in rock climbers.

Low occurrence of MRI spinal changes in elite climbing athletes; a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To examine the occurrence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) changes in the thoracolumbar spine among elite climbing athletes.

Methods: All climbers of the Swedish national sport climbing team (n = 8), and individuals having trained for selection to the national team (n = 11), were prospectively included. A control group, matched in age and sex, were recruited.

Postoperative stability following a triple pelvic osteotomy is affected by implant configuration: a finite element analysis.

Background: The triple pelvic osteotomy is an established surgical method with multiple modifications regarding surgical technique and choice of implant. The stability of the osteotomy is affected by numerous factors, and among these, the three-dimensional implant configuration is a scientifically less explored aspect.

Methods: We used a finite element model of a hemi-pelvis with a standardized triple osteotomy to calculate relative flexibility for loads in all translational degrees of freedom for five different implant configurations.

Patterns of traumatic outdoor rock-climbing injuries in Sweden between 2008 and 2019.

Purpose: Injury prevalence patterns for climbers have been presented in several papers but results are heterogenous largely due to a mix of included climbing disciplines and injury mechanisms. This study describes the distribution and pattern of acute traumatic climbing injuries sustained during outdoor climbing in Sweden.

Methods: Patients that experienced a climbing related traumatic injury during outdoor climbing between 2008 and 2019 and who submitted a self-reported questionnaire to the Swedish Climbing Association were included in the study.

Stability in Pelvic Triple Osteotomies in Children Using Resorbable PLGA Screws for Fixation.

Background: The triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) is a major redirectional osteotomy used to improve the acetabular coverage of the femoral head in selected pediatric patients with hip disorders. Traditionally the iliac osteotomy is stabilized by metal screws that require a second surgery for removal. Despite favorable results for both adults and children in related pelvic osteotomies, resorbable implants have not previously been used for TPOs.

MRI evaluation of resorbable poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) screws used in pelvic osteotomies in children-a retrospective case series.

Purpose: The orthopaedic use of resorbable poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) implants carries multiple potential benefits. To our knowledge, only one publication exists regarding the use of PLGA implants in pelvic osteotomies in children, and data regarding resorption and potential side effects are lacking for resorbable pelvic screws in children. The aim of this study is to present an MRI-based evaluation of the resorption pattern and local tissue reactions in a paediatric case series after pelvic osteotomies fixated with PLGA screws.

Using a 3D Printed Model as a Preoperative Tool for Pelvic Triple Osteotomy in Children: Proof of Concept and Evaluation of Geometric Accuracy.

The feasibility of 3D printing in clinical practice depends not only on the usability but also on the reliability of the method. The aims of this study were to demonstrate the feasibility of a 3D printing method for pediatric patients planned for pelvic triple osteotomy and to present a reliable quality assessment strategy for these printed models. A 10-year-old boy with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease underwent a triple pelvic osteotomy.

Minimal training sufficient to diagnose pediatric wrist fractures with ultrasound.

Background: In children, non-fractured wrists generally need no treatment and those that are fractured may only require a 3-week cast without any clinical follow-up. The ability to perform a point-of-care triage decision if radiographs are needed could improve patient flow and decrease unnecessary radiographs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of ultrasound (US) as a point-of-care triage tool for pediatric wrist injuries with limited training.

Ultrasound-assisted triage of ankle trauma can decrease the need for radiographic imaging.

Background: An ankle sprain is a common injury, and patients are usually examined with plain radiographs to rule out a fracture despite the fact that only a small minority actually have one.

Purpose: To investigate if ultrasound (US)-guided triage can decrease the need for radiographic imaging in patients with ankle trauma.

Hypothesis: Orthopedic surgeons can use point-of-care US with limited training to triage ankle trauma that requires standard radiographs.

Evasive response to ultrasound by the crepuscular butterfly Manataria maculata.

The crepuscular nymphalid butterfly Manataria maculata was studied in Monteverde cloud forest, Costa Rica, during the dry season reproductive diapause. M. maculata has ears in the form of Vogel's organs located near the base of the forewings.