Use of a Double Reverse Traction Repositor versus a Traction Table for the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures: A Comparative Study.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the clinical results for unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures treated with a double reverse traction repositor (DRTR) and those treated using a traction table with the Asia proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA-II).

Methods: A retrospective study was performed including 95 patients with AO/OTA type 31-A2 and 31-A3 unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures who underwent DRTR or traction table-facilitated PFNA-II nailing from April 2015 to December 2018 in our traumatic center. Demographics, duration of operation, blood loss, part loading time after surgery, fracture healing time, and early and late complications were assessed.

Identification of genes and pathways associated with subchondral bone in osteoarthritis via bioinformatic analysis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a high prevalent musculoskeletal problem, which can cause severe pain, constitute a huge social and economic burden, and seriously damage the quality of life. This study was intended to identify genetic characteristics of subchondral bone in patients with OA and to elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms involved. Data of gene expression profiles (GSE51588), which contained 40 OA samples and 10 normal samples, was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO).

Unusual presentation of congenital radioulnar synostosis with osteoporosis, fragility fracture and nonunion: A case report and review of literature.

Background: Congenital radioulnar synostosis (CRUS) is a rare deformity of the upper extremity. It is characterized by loss of rotation of the involved forearm and functional limitations in daily activities. No studies on CRUS with osteoporosis have been reported to date, and osteoporosis is usually recognized as an important dimension of genetic disorder in children.

Is hip fracture surgery safe for patients on antiplatelet drugs and is it necessary to delay surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hip fractures are common and account for a large proportion of orthopedic surgical admissions in elderly patients. However, determining the timing for surgery has been controversial for patients who develop hip fractures while on antiplatelet treatment.

Methods: Computerized databases for studies published from the inception date to January 2020, including the Cochrane Library, PubMed (Medline), EMBASE, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, ClinicalKey, and Google Scholar, were searched using the keywords "Hip AND Fracture", "Antiplatelet", "Antithrombocyte", "Platelet aggregation inhibitors", "Aspirin", "Plavix", and "Clopidogrel".