Early Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Improves Bone-Cement Integration and Reduces Adjacent Fractures.

Background: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is widely used for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). However, the influence of PVP timing (early vs. late) on development of adjacent vertebral fractures has rarely been discussed.

Short- to medium-term outcomes of radial head replacement arthroplasty in posttraumatic unstable elbows: 20 to 70 months follow-up.

Background: The radial head is considered the main stabilizer of the elbow when the medial collateral ligament and lateral ulnar collateral ligament have been compromised. Radial head replacement (RHR) is indicated for patients with irreparable or non-united radial head fractures associated with elbow stiffness or instability. The present study aimed to analyze the clinical results after treatment with titanium radial head prostheses, repair of torn soft tissue constraints, and early mobilization of the elbow.