Publications by authors named "P Ellanti"

Introduction: In-hospital hip fractures follow falls during unrelated admissions. Little data in the Irish setting is available on this vulnerable subset of hip fracture patients. Our objective is to review the incidence of in-hospital hip fractures, identify risk factors, and evaluate outcomes.

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  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been utilized for 40 years, gaining significant traction in the last 10-15 years across various medical fields, particularly in treating musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Strong evidence supports PRP's effectiveness for issues like osteoarthritis, epicondylitis, and plantar fasciitis, though most studies focus on knee OA and there is limited research on spinal and hand conditions.
  • Despite conflicting results regarding its efficacy for certain tendinopathies, PRP's popularity continues to rise among patients with musculoskeletal problems.
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Background There is ongoing controversy regarding the use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) therapy in patients with delayed union or non-union. Exogen (Bioventus, Durham, NC) is a well-known brand of LIPUS, and according to their data, 86% of non-union fractures will heal without the need for surgery. A few independent retrospective studies reported much lower healing rates.

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Hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. The number of hip fractures is set to increase significantly by 2050 as the global population ages. The costs associated with hip fracture patients are significant due to prolonged hospitalisation and rehabilitation.

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Background: Fat embolism (FE) continues to be mentioned as a substantial complication following acute femur fractures. The aim of this systematic review was to test the hypotheses that the incidence of fat embolism syndrome (FES) has decreased since its description and that specific injury patterns predispose to its development.

Materials And Methods: Data Sources: MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for articles from 1 January 1960 to 31 December 2019.

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