Second hip fractures at Chiang Mai University Hospital.

Background: Hip fractures are a major public health problem. Patients who have suffered a hip fracture have an increased risk of a subsequent hip fracture. This study examines the incidence ofsecondhip fractures and attempts to identify underlying risk factors.

Locking plate fixation of proximal humeral fracture: minimally invasive vs. standard delto-pectoral approach.

Objective: To evaluate the results of surgery of proximal humeral fractures using the MIPO technique and to compare that with the results of surgery using the traditional approach.

Material And Method: All PHILOS-plate osteosynthesis operations for two and three part proximal humeral fractures conducted at Chiang Mai University Hospital between January 2010 and December 2011 were evaluated retrospectively. Operative time, blood loss, mean fracture union time, and rate of axillary nerve injury were recorded for each patient.

Factors related to mortality after osteoporotic hip fracture treatment at Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand, during 2006 and 2007.

Objective: To investigate the one-year mortality rate after osteoporotic hip fracture and to identify factors associated with that mortality rate.

Material And Method: A retrospective review of 275 osteoporotic patients who sustained a low-trauma hip fracture and were admitted in Chiang Mai University Hospital during January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007 was accomplished. Eligibility criteria were defined as age over 50 years, fracture caused by a simple fall and not apathologicalfracture caused by cancer or infection.

Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis following hip fracture in Chiang Mai University Hospital.

Background: Osteoporosis is defined as a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture. Hip fracture is the common and serious consequence of osteoporosis. To improve bone quality and prevent new fracture, osteoporosis should be treated while the patient was admitted with hip fracture problem.

Electroacupuncture versus diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA), diclofenac and their combination in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.

Methods: This study was a randomized, single-blind, placebo controlled trial. The 193 out-patients with OA of the knee were randomized into four groups: placebo, diclofenac, EA and combined (diclofenac plus EA).