Radiation Exposure in Operatively Treated Pediatric Femur Fracture Patients.

Background: Children who sustain femur fractures are exposed to medical radiation as part of their treatment. In addition to standard radiographs and fluoroscopy, computerized tomography (CT) is a major source of ionizing radiation (IR). These patients frequently undergo CT scans during their treatment.

Repair of a Reverse Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament and a Supraspinatus Tear in a Division I Collegiate Football Player: A Case Report.

Case: We present the case of a 21-year-old male, collegiate division I wide receiver, with a humeral avulsion of the posterior glenohumeral ligament (RHAGL) and near-full-thickness supraspinatus tear after falling on his outstretched arm. He returned to full collegiate participation with symptom resolution after arthroscopic repair of each tear.

Conclusion: This case report emphasizes the importance of imaging studies in the diagnosis of RHAGL and details a treatment approach that provided an excellent result in a young, active patient.

Hypoalbuminemia and Obesity in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: Body Mass Index a Significant Predictor of Surgical Site Complications.

The purpose of this investigation was to identify the prevalence of hypoalbuminemia and obesity in orthopaedic trauma patients with high-energy injuries and to investigate their impact on the incidence of surgical site complications. Patients 18 years of age and older undergoing intramedullary nail fixation of their femoral shaft fractures at a university-based level-1 trauma centre were assessed. Malnutrition was measured using serum markers (albumin <3.