Patterns of injury and outcomes associated with motocross accidents.

Motocross has become a popular recreation activity in Southern California, particularly in the Inland Empire area. In order to evaluate the patterns of injury and outcomes associated with motocross accidents, the Trauma Registry data and charts of all patients with motocross-related injuries from January 2000 to December 2001 were reviewed. Of the 270 patients studied, 265 were males and 5 were females, with a mean age of 26 years (range, 5-61).

Complications of hemodialysis access in HIV-positive patients.

As long-term arteriovenous (AV) access for hemodialysis becomes more prevalent in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients it is important to evaluate the complications associated with each surgical technique. The records of 37 consecutive HIV-positive patients undergoing surgery for AV hemodialysis access were reviewed. Cases were analyzed for age, gender, presence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), surgical procedure, and complications.