Hybrid care model: Combining telemedicine and office visits for diabetes management in older adults with type 1 diabetes.

Aims: To evaluate the use of hybrid (telehealth and in-person) care on visitation and glycaemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Methods: In this retrospective study, we examined clinical characteristics, number of visits (telehealth and in-person) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics for older adults (≥65 years) with T1D from electronic health records during the pre-COVID-19 pandemic (March 1, 2019-March 1, 2020; in-person) and pandemic (September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021; hybrid) periods. Main outcomes were the number of visits and changes in glycaemic control (HbA1c), and in a sub-group of older adults using CGM, changes in CGM metrics between in-person and hybrid care.

Sacral/Pelvic Fixation: New Tools and Techniques.

This review article explores the advancements in sacropelvic fixation, comparing traditional and modern techniques, with a focus on iliac and sacral 2 alar-iliac screw fixations. It addresses the biomechanical challenges inherent in securing the lumbosacral junction and discusses the integration of current and future technologies like robotics and augmented reality to improve surgical outcomes. The article underscores the importance of these innovations in enhancing stability and reducing complications in complex spinal surgeries.

Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Ligamentous Injury in Cervical Spine Trauma: A 2-Year Consecutive Case Cohort.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used as an adjunct to spinal soft tissue evaluation in cervical spine (C-spine) trauma; however, the utility of this information remains controversial. In this consecutive observational study, we reviewed the utility of MRI in patients with C-spine trauma.

Methods: We identified patients in real time over a 2-year period as they presented to our level 1 trauma center for C-spine computed tomography (CT) scan followed by MRI.