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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
January 2025
Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland.
Introduction: Pelvic ring fractures are known to be associated with complications associated with adjacent organ injuries, such as the urogenital tract (e.g. erectile dysfunction (ED), which are sometimes diagnosed in a delayed fashion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMJ Glob Health
January 2025
University of Bristol Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Introduction: Population ageing in Africa is increasing healthcare demands. Hip fractures require multidisciplinary care and are considered an indicator condition for age-related health services. We aimed to estimate current hip fracture incidence in Zimbabwe, compare rates against other regional estimates and estimate future fracture numbers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeep venous thrombosis (DVT) has insidious clinical symptoms, and only a few patients suffer from lower limb swelling, tenderness and dorsal flexion pain. We aimed to explore the ultrasonographic features and risk factors of postoperative lower limb DVT in patients with lower limb fractures. Ninety patients with lower limb fractures admitted from January 1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2023 were selected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDislocation is the second most common indication for revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). In revision cases the dislocation rate can be as high as 5-30%. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome, specifically the dislocation rate in revision THA where a dual mobility cup was used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Am Podiatr Med Assoc
January 2025
*Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Background: Ankle fractures continue to increase in incidence and severity in an older, more challenging geriatric population. Medial malleolus fixation with partially threaded cancellous 4.0-mm screws, a common fixation method, has been shown to fail due to pullout strength.
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