Glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis is not associated with clavicle fractures in a large arthroplasty cohort.

Introduction: A recent study based on a large osteological collection reported an association between clavicle fractures and osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint. No clinical study has yet addressed this potential association. Other radiographic parameters such as the critical shoulder angle have been associated with the risk of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

Determinants of default from pulmonary tuberculosis treatment in Kuwait.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of default from pulmonary tuberculosis treatment in Kuwait.

Design: Retrospective study.

Patients And Methods: We studied all patients who were registered for pulmonary tuberculosis treatment between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2012, and admitted into TB wards in El Rashid Center or treated in the outpatient clinic in TB Control Unit.