Isolated thoracic and lumbar transverse process fractures: Do they need spine surgeon evaluation? a high volume level I trauma center experience with cost analysis.

Background: Transverse process fractures (TPF) of the thoracic and lumbar spine have become increasingly identified due to CT imaging. Spine service consultation is common for further evaluation and management. There are several studies that demonstrate no difference in clinical outcome with or without spine service intervention.

Wear debris in metal-on-metal bearings and modular junctions : What have we learned from the last decades?

Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearing hip arthroplasty saw increasing utilization and peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s. Although the linear and volumetric wear rate for a MoM bearings was lower than its polyethylene counterpart, metal ion particles were found to be approximately 10 × smaller and 500 × higher in quantity compared to polyethylene wear debris. Research into these articulations have demonstrated their relationship to the formation of lymphocyte-mediated adverse local tissue reactions.

Surgical removal of a migrating intraspinal bullet: illustrative case.

Background: Management of gunshot wounds to the spine with subsequent spinal cord injury is a controversial topic among spine surgeons. Possible complications of retained intradural bullets include delayed neurological deficits, spinal instability, and lead toxicity. The authors' purpose is to review the potential complications of retained intraspinal bullets and the surgical indications for intraspinal bullet removal.

Gunshot Fractures of the Forearm: A Multicenter Evaluation.

Objectives: To evaluate a large series of open fractures of the forearm after gunshot wounds (GSWs) to determine complication rates and factors that may lead to infection, nonunion, or compartment syndrome.

Design: Multicenter retrospective review.

Setting: Nine Level 1 Trauma Centers.

A Novel Skin Closure Device for Total Knee Arthroplasty: Randomized Controlled Trial versus Staples.

Twenty-five patients undergoing simultaneous, bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive skin closure with Zip device on one knee and staples on the other. Patients' pain and scar appearance were rated from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). Knee arc of motion was measured by a physical therapist.

A scoping review of augmented reality in nursing.

Background: Augmented reality (AR) has the potential to be utilized in various fields. Nursing fulfils the requirements of smart glass use cases, and technology may be one method of supporting nurses that face challenges such as demographic change. The development of AR to assist in nursing is now feasible.

Smart Glasses in Nursing - Situation Change and Further Usages Exemplified on a Wound Care Application.

Smart Glasses are a promising technology that can be leveraged to improve flexible service processes. Especially in the field of nursing where practitioners are facing complex tasks and challenges. Introducing such pervasive computing devices in service processes may have both positive and negative consequences.