Surgical vs. Nonsurgical Management for Humeral Shaft Fractures; Preference Among Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Background: Determining trends in managing humeral shaft fractures may help identify variation in practice which might benefit design of clinical guidance. We aimed to determine the practice of members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) in managing humeral shaft fractures.

Methods And Materials: An electronic survey was sent to members of BESS.

Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder and diabetes: a meta-analysis of prevalence.

Background: adhesive capsulitis (AC) results in progressive painful restriction in range of movement and can reduce function and quality of life. Whilst it has been associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), there is considerable variation in the reported prevalence of AC in the diabetic population. The aim of this study is to determine through meta-analysis the prevalence of AC in DM and examine whether it is influenced by type of DM or insulin therapy.

Blunt chest trauma: soft tissue injury in the thorax.

The management of blunt chest trauma is evolving. This article discusses the soft tissue injuries associated with blunt chest trauma.

Blunt chest trauma: bony injury in the thorax.

The management of blunt chest trauma is an evolving concept with no clear current guidelines. This article explores the bony injuries associated with this, focusing on rib fractures and flail segments and the themes around investigation and best management.