Functional outcomes after ankle fracture-dislocation: a systematic review.

Introduction: Ankle fractures represent a significant portion of orthopedic injuries, with fracture dislocations tending to have worse outcomes. Logsplitter fractures represent a subset of fracture dislocations in which the talus is axially wedged in the tibiofibular joint. We aim to comprehensively investigate and report on the complications and functional outcomes associated with ankle fracture-dislocations.

Patient-Reported Outcomes After Periacetabular Osteotomy Versus Hip Arthroscopy for Borderline Acetabular Dysplasia Are Both Favorable: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To compare patient populations and outcomes in studies treating borderline hip dysplasia (BHD) with either hip arthroscopy or periacetabular osteotomy (PAO).

Methods: We conducted a literature review according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines to identify studies published after 2014 that reported patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after hip arthroscopy or PAO for BHD. Preoperative demographic characteristics, radiographic variables, operative findings, procedures, postoperative outcomes, and complications were recorded.

Fractionation of mercury stable isotopes in lichens.

Bio-monitoring of mercury (Hg) in air using transplanted and in-situ lichens was conducted at three locations in Slovenia: (I) the town of Idrija in the area of the former Hg mine, where Hg contamination is well known; (II) Anhovo, a settlement with a cement production plant, which is a source of Hg contamination, and (III) Pokljuka, a part of a national park. Lichens from Pokljuka were transplanted to different sites and sampled four times-once per season, from January 2020 to February 2021. Lichens were set on tree branches, fences, and under cover, allowing them to be exposed to different environmental conditions (e.

Does exposure to weathered coal ash with an enhanced content of uranium-series radionuclides affect flora? Changes in the physiological indicators of five referent plant species.

Coal ash deposited in open landfills is a potential source of environmental pollutants due to the contained toxic element content. The weathered coal ash used in this study additionally contains enhanced activity concentrations of U series radionuclides. This study aimed to determine the physiological effects of enhanced ionizing radiation and toxic elements on five plant species (smilo grass, sticky fleabane, blackberry, mastic and pine tree) inhabiting the coal ash disposal site.