Are Unnecessary Serial Radiographs Being Ordered in Children with Distal Radius Buckle Fractures?

Torus or buckle distal radius fractures are common injuries in the pediatric population. By definition, they are stable and can be treated conservatively with a wrist splint or soft crepe bandage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of serial radiographs in the clinical outcome of children with stable distal radius buckle fractures.

Can geriatric hip fractures be managed effectively within a level 1 trauma center?

Objectives: To determine whether geriatric hip fractures can be managed effectively within a level 1 trauma center.

Design: A prospective observational cohort study with a historical control group.

Setting: Level 1 trauma center.

Eighty-seven cases of a nail gun injury to the extremity.

Objectives: The aims of this research were to characterise the injury patterns associated with nail guns, highlight their potential complications and review treatment options.

Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted of all patients with a nail gun injury to the upper or lower limb who presented to the Princess Alexandra Hospital from 1 January 2007 to 30 July 2012.

Results: Young men in the work environment were at most risk of sustaining a nail gun injury to their non-dominant hand.