[Palliative treatment of proximal femur fracture: results of intrathecal phenol (SPING block) in frail older patients].

This case series describes the clinical outcomes of intrathecal phenol (SPING block) as palliative, non-operative treatment of proximal femur fracture (PFF) in frail older patients with comorbidities and pre-morbid limited mobility. The goal of treatment is to provide adequate pain relief. Ten patients (mean age 89.

The yield of tertiary survey in patients admitted for observation after trauma.

Purpose: Existing literature on trauma tertiary survey (TTS) focusses on multitrauma patients. This study examines the yield of the TTS in trauma patients with minor (AIS 1) or moderate (AIS 2) injury for which immediate hospitalization is not strictly indicated.

Method: A single center retrospective cohort study was performed in a level II trauma center.