Femoral Head Pathology in Subcapital Hip Fractures: Clinical Value and Cost-Effectiveness in a 230-Patient Case Series.

Osteoporotic fractures, particularly subcapital hip fractures (SCF), pose a significant healthcare and economic burden. The routine pathological examination of resected femoral heads in such cases is common practice, aimed at identifying malignancies that may have contributed to bone fragility. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of routine femoral head pathology in patients undergoing surgical treatment for SCF.

Injury Patterns in Krav Maga Training: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This cross-sectional study, conducted from July 2023 to January 2024, examines injury patterns and associated risk factors among Krav Maga athletes to develop tailored prevention strategies for this unique martial art. A survey of 109 participants revealed that 65 injuries were reported, with 59.6% caused by actions from another individual and 24.

Better Short-term Outcomes after Total Hip Arthroplasty Compared to Hemiarthroplasty in Active Older Patients with Displaced Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture.

Background: Hip fractures are a public health problem that disproportionately affects the elderly. Displaced femoral neck fractures were treated historically with hemiarthroplasty, but the use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasing showing superior long-term results.

Objectives: To assess whether THA has superior short-term results compared to bipolar hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures.

Proximal Femur Fractures in the Elderly-A Novel Modality to Predict Mortality: The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio.

Background: The assessment and identification of elderly patients with proximal femur fractures (PFF) who are at high risk of postoperative mortality may influence the treatment decision-making process. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) could be used to predict postoperative mortality in the elderly population. Methods: A four-year retrospective cohort study of electronic medical records was conducted at a single tertiary care hospital between 2015 and 2018.

Comparison of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment and Partial Plantar Fasciotomy Surgery in Patients with Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized, Prospective Study.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection has become a desirable alternative to Partial Plantar Fasciotomy (PPF) surgery and steroid injection for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis (CPF) due to its potential for shorter recovery times, reduced complications, and similar activity scores. As such, we compared PRP treatment to PPF surgery in patients with CPF. Between January 2015 and January 2017, patients were randomly divided into two groups, a PRP treatment group, and a PPF group.

Red cell distribution width-A mortality predictor in older adults with proximal femoral fracture.

Background: Identifying elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures (PFF) who are at risk of postoperative mortality may influence the treatment decision-making process. The purpose of this study was to examine whether red blood cell distribution width (RDW) can serve as a predictor of postoperative mortality in these patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of electronic medical records at a single tertiary care hospital over a 3-year period between 2015 and 2018.

Proximal Femoral Fractures in Geriatric Patients: Identifying the Major Risk Factors for Postoperative Infection in a Single-Center Study.

Background: Proximal femoral fractures (PFF) are among the most common injuries in the elderly population treated by orthopedic surgeons. Postoperative complications, especially infections, are of great importance due to their effect on patient mortality and morbidity and healthcare costs.

Objectives: To assess the main causes for postoperative infection among PFF patients.

Mortality following surgery for geriatric hip fractures: is it the timing or the co-morbidities?

Background: Hip fractures are prevalent in the elderly population and present serious health, social and economic problems, with an impact on morbidity and mortality. Today, it is common practice to surgically repair these fractures as early as possible, preferably within 48 hours of hospital admission. However, there is conflicting evidence in the literature about the effect of the timing of surgery on postoperative mortality.