Sexual and Urinary Dysfunction Following Isolated Acetabulum Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Acetabular fractures are rare fractures of the pelvis which usually result from trauma. Whilst data are reported on sexual and genitourinary function in those with pelvic fractures, less is known about those with isolated acetabulum fractures. This systematic review aimed to determine, first, the frequency of sexual and genitourinary dysfunction following isolated acetabulum fractures and, second, the nature of these complications.

Treatment of Diaphyseal Tibial Non-unions After Open Fracture: A Retrospective Observational Study on Characteristics and Outcomes.

Purpose: Non-union is a significant complication following open diaphyseal tibia fractures. Management can be complex and unpredictable. Several principles must be addressed often in combination to achieve union.

Can limb length discrepancies be corrected with the Masquelet technique? A technical trick.

Masquelet technique is a well-established procedure for reconstruction of bone defects secondary to such causes as infections, non-unions, tumors or open fractures with bone loss. The management of limb length discrepancies following bone defects has been well established using bone transport and remains the preferred choice amongst reconstruction surgeons. One of the criticisms of the Masquelet technique has been its limitation to address limb length discrepancies.

Variation in care and outcome for fragile hip fracture patients: a European multicentre study benchmarking fulfilment of established quality indicators.

Purpose: Despite the availability of clinical guidelines for hip fracture patients, adherence to these guidelines is challenging, potentially resulting in suboptimal patient care. The goal of this study was (1) to evaluate and benchmark the adherence to recently established quality indicators (QIs), and (2) to study clinical outcomes, in fragile hip fracture patients from different European countries.

Methods: This observational, cross-sectional multicenter study was performed in 10 hospitals from 9 European countries including data of 298 consecutive patients.

The outcomes of the management of complex distal tibia and ankle fractures in elderly with tibiotalocalcaneal nail in a minimum 12-month follow-up period.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the use of tibiotalocalcaneal nail for the treatment of complex distal tibia and ankle fractures in elderly people, in a major trauma centre.

Methods: Elderly patients (age > 65) with distal tibia or ankle fractures that underwent stabilization with a tibiotalocalcaneal nail were eligible to participate. Exclusion criteria were patients that died or were lost to follow-up and cases in which the nail was used in a chronic setting, such as malunion and non-union.