[Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in major orthopaedic surgery: A multicenter, prospective, observational study].

Objectives: We investigated risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylaxis measures employed, and incidence of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery (MOS).

Methods: An open, multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted in 21 medical centers, comprising 899 patients. Of these, 316 patients (35.

Arthroscopic retrieval of sewing needle fragments from the knees of 3 children.

Penetrating knee joint injuries are less common in children than adults. Foreign bodies that penetrate into the knee joint often mimic septic arthritis and synovitis. In the management of such cases, rheumatological tests, medical imaging, and finally arthroscopy are essential.

[Approaches to distal humeral fractures in adults and comparison of treatment results].

Objectives: We compared the results of surgical techniques used in the treatment of distal humeral fractures.

Methods: The study included 22 patients (15 men, 7 women; mean age 52 years; range 21 to 80 years) who were treated for closed distal humeral fractures. The fractures were classified according to the Müller's classification (18 type 3, 4 type 4) and Mehne-Matta's classification of intraarticular fractures.

Pseudallescheria boydii keratitis.

We describe a patient with Pseudallescheria boydii keratitis. The treatment of mycotic keratitis remains difficult. This case demonstrates that identification and susceptibility testing should be rapidly performed.