Postoperative Stability in Displaced Ankle Fractures With Concomitant Ligamentous Injuries.

Ankle instability, which can be attributed to either the deltoid or lateral ligamentous complex, may be both a cause and a consequence of ankle fractures. This study aimed to assess postoperative ankle instability in patients with displaced ankle fractures. A total of 54 patients with displaced ankle fractures were included.

Effect of Lactobacillus Fermentum as a Probiotic Agent on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women.

Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits on the host. Many animal studies have shown that among the probiotics, lactobacilli exert favorable effects on bone metabolism. Herein, we report the results of a randomized controlled trial performed to investigate the effect of Lactobacillus fermentum (L.