Combined Lateral Plateau and PCL Injury in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Introduction: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries and tibial plateau fractures are common orthopedic injuries. In the pediatric population, femoral-sided avulsions are the most common injury pattern for PCL injuries. However, there is limited literature on the characterization and treatment of pediatric PCL avulsion with concomitant tibial plateau fracture.

A Novel Protocol for Nasal Decolonization Using Prolonged Application of an Alcohol-Based Nasal Antiseptic Reduces Surgical Site Infections in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Current nasal decolonization strategies utilize pre-operative agents without consideration for short-term re-colonization or de novo colonization. Many strategies utilize an antibiotic-based agent, raising concerns of limited gram-negative antimicrobial coverage and the emergence of resistant bacterial strains. This study evaluated the clinical utility of a non-antibiotic, alcohol-based nasal decolonization agent in decreasing surgical site infection (SSI) rates after total joint arthroplasty.

Threaded Pin and Volar Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: Early Functional Recovery.

Purpose: To assess the results of threaded pin fixation and volar plate fixation of extra-articular distal radius fractures.

Methods: A retrospective case comparison study of patients undergoing operative fixation of distal radius fracture and postoperative therapy at 1 hand clinic was performed. Clinical variables included implant type along with the assessment of the volar tilt; radial height; postoperative wrist flexion, extension, pronation, and supination; key pinch; and grip strength.

Normal Values of the Second Interosseous Pinch: A Measurement of Pure Ulnar-Innervated Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand.

Purpose: The second palmar interosseous muscle is innervated solely by the ulnar nerve, and second palmar interosseous pinch (2IP) strength may be a good indicator of ulnar nerve motor function. The goal of this study was to describe the 2IP test and establish its normative values, stratified by age, sex, and dominance.

Methods: Volunteers were recruited to participate in this study at various community locations.

Programmed Multidrug Delivery Based on Bio-Inspired Capsule-Integrated Nanocoatings for Infected Bone Defect Treatment.

Infection and delayed wound healing are two major serious complications related to traumatic injuries and cause a significant burden to patients and society. Most currently available drug delivery materials typically carry a single drug, lack protection from drug loading, and face challenges in on-demand and precisely controlled drug release. Here, we report a flower ()-inspired capsule-integrated multilayer nanofilm (FICIF), synthesized using a layer-by-layer self-assembly, for programmed multiple drug co-delivery for trauma (open fracture as an example) treatments.