Effect of tranexamic acid on shoulder surgery: an updated meta-analysis of randomized studies.

Background: The effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) has been proven to be effective in reducing blood loss in lower limb arthroplasty. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of TXA in shoulder surgery with the updated studies.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of all the randomized controlled trials were conducted.

Effects of combined dexamethasone and tranexamic acid in lower limb total arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of combined Tranexamic acid (TXA) and dexamethasone (DEX) in total hip and knee arthroplasty.

Methods: PUBMED, EMBASE, MEDLINE and CENTRAL database were systematically searched for randomized studies that utilized TXA and DEX administration of TXA in THA or TKA.

Results: A total of three randomized studies enrolling 288 patients were eligible for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Use of peritoneum in neovagina construction in gender-affirming surgery: A systematic review.

Background: Gender dysphoria is defined as discomfort or distress that is caused by a discrepancy between a person's gender identity and that person's sex assigned at birth. The main objective of this study was to review the application, efficacy and outcomes of a novel surgical technique, peritoneal pull-through technique vaginoplasty, in gender-affirming surgery. Specific outcome parameters include (1) healing time (2) depth of cavity achieved (3) alleviation of dysphoria (4) morbidity of the surgery.

Distraction ligamentotaxis for complex proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations: a clinical study and the modified pins rubber band traction system revisited.

Background: The purpose of this study is to present our experience with the modified pins and rubber band traction system, discuss problems encountered, and make recommendations to optimize outcomes.

Methods: Data was collected prospectively from November 2013 to March 2017 at a tertiary referral hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Patients with closed complex proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations that were considered unsuitable for other surgical options were included in the study.

Hip fractures in young adults: a retrospective cross-sectional study of characteristics, injury mechanism, risk factors, complications and follow-up.

Unlabelled: This study characterises risk factors, complications and follow-up of minimal trauma hip fractures in young adults, adding to limited information examining the management framework. This group have severe systemic disease and significant risk of post-operative complications and subsequent fractures. Improved medical referral pathways enable management of osteoporosis and comorbid diseases.

Adolescent deliberate self-poisoning in South-East Melbourne.

Objective: To describe the characteristics of adolescents presenting with deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) to a large Australian healthcare network.

Method: This is a retrospective chart review of 12-17 year olds presenting to three Monash Health EDs with self-poisoning from January 2012 to December 2014.

Results: There were 35 207 adolescent presentations in the study period.

An unusual ulcer: A case of cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae.

Mucormycoses are high-mortality infections feared by clinicians worldwide. They predominantly affect immunocompromised hosts and are associated with a spectrum of disease. We describe a case of cutaneous mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae in a patient with multiple risk factors cured with complete surgical excision and a short course of antifungal therapy.