Factors Associated With Failure of Synthesis in the Treatment of Proximal Femur Fractures With Cephalomedullary Nails.

Introduction: Proximal femur fractures are common in older patients and typically require surgical treatment, with cephalomedullary nails being the gold standard device for this approach. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the failure of cephalomedullary nailing.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 380 patients treated with a cephalomedullary nail between August 2021 and August 2022 in a trauma referral center in Brazil.

Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Patients Using Circular External Fixator in a Trauma Hospital.

 To evaluate the quality of life of patients using an Ilizarov type external fixator for the treatment of complicated fractures and their sequelae.  This is an observational and cross-sectional study, in which the 36-item short form survey (SF-36) questionnaire (translated into Portuguese) was applied during outpatient consultations in 2 periods, in the months of July 2018 and January 2019. The patients who participated in the study underwent their surgical procedures between January and June 2018.

Application of the Ottawa Protocol by Medical Students and Orthopedic Residents on Ankle Sprains at a Trauma Hospital.

 To verify the applicability and agreement of the Ottawa ankle rules applied by medical students and orthopedic residents in a tertiary trauma service thus validating the Ottawa protocol for use on Brazilian soil.  This was a prospective study, conducted in a tertiary hospital, including all patients with acute torsial trauma of the tibiotarsal joint. The patients underwent ankle and/or foot radiographs, and the questionnaire with the Ottawa ankle rules was applied by academics and, subsequently, by residents.