Syndesmotic injury with ankle fracture: A systematic review of screw vs dynamic fixation.

Cortical screw fixation across the tibiofibular joint is the mainstay of treatment for syndesmotic injury. Dynamic fixation devices have been developed offering similar advantages to screw fixation in terms of reduction and stability of the syndesmosis. Dynamic fixation may also facilitate a more physiological movement between the tibiofibular joint and thus incur less morbidity.

Reducing fear and avoidance of memory loss improves mood and social engagement in community-based older adults: a randomized trial.

Background: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are among the most feared age-related conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate a brief psychological intervention to promote adaptive coping in older adults experiencing heightened fear of ADRD and investigate positive downstream effects on health-related secondary outcomes, including frequency of reported memory failures, psychosocial functioning, and quality of life.

Methods: Eighty-one older adults were recruited and randomized into REFRAME or active control intervention arms.

To test or to not test: A retrospective cross-sectional study on potentially inappropriate use of pathology testing in South Australian hospitals.

Objectives: To measure rates of potentially inappropriate pathology testing in the hospital setting.

Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study in hospital setting from July 2021 to December 2021. We examined 3 potentially inappropriate uses: overordering, selection errors, and unnecessary repeat testing.

Validation of the Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss scale in community-based older adults.

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are among the most feared conditions. However, research around ADRD-specific fear and avoidance behaviors is lacking. Here, we validated a novel measure of fear and avoidance specific to memory loss, the Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) scale, and examined associations between fear avoidance and psychosocial functioning in older adults.

Clinical and Radiological Mid- to Long-term Results Following Triple Arthrodesis.

Background/aim: Triple arthrodesis (TA) is a common procedure for stabilization of painful and unstable hind foot deformities. The aim of the study was to analyze postoperative changes in function and pain following isolated TA based on clinical outcomes, radiological findings, and pain scores. The study also considered economic aspects, such as the inability to work, before and after surgery.