Osteoporosis guideline awareness among Iranian nurses: results of a knowledge and attitudes survey.

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a chronic and progressive disease associated with gradual bone loss and elevated risk of fracture. Role of health care professional especially nurses in lowering burden of osteoporosis via patients and public education is critical. Current study conducted to evaluate knowledge and attitude regarding osteoporosis among the nurses in orthopedic wards and their experience with national clinical osteoporosis guideline.

Effectiveness of Methylene Blue in the Prevention of Stifle Joint Arthrofibrosis in Rabbit Models.

Background: One of the major challenges in orthopedic surgery is the prevention of arthrofibrosis, which can be successfully alleviated in its early stages. Many studies suggest the administration of methylene blue (MB) as an accessible and effective agent for the prevention of post-operation adhesions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of MB in the prevention of arthrofibrosis.

MORTALITY AND FUNCTION AFTER SURGICALLY-TREATED HIP FRACTURE IN ADULTS YOUNGER THAN AGE 60.

Objective: Hip fractures in young adults can cause poor functional capacity throughout life because of several complications. The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate 1-year mortality and functional outcomes for patients aged 60 years or younger with hip fracture .

Methods: We prospectively obtained data for all consecutive patients aged 60 or younger with any type of hip fracture who were treated operatively between 2008 and 2014.