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A scoping review of the proximal humerus fracture literature

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2015
BackgroundProximal humerus fractures are a common fragility fracture that significantly affects the independence of older adults. The outcomes of these fractures are frequently disappointing and previous systematic reviews are unable to guide clinical ...
G. Slobogean   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Assessment and diagnosis of acute limb compartment syndrome: A literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Compartment syndrome is a collection of symptoms that signal increased pressure in the muscle compartment and results in compromised tissue perfusion.
Ali, Parveen   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

An Analysis of Radiographers' False Preliminary Image Evaluation Comments in One New Zealand District

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Preliminary image evaluation (PIE) comment errors were evaluated for common errors. These include missed avulsion fractures in the finger, hand, and wrist, while accessory bones in the feet and ankle were mistaken for abnormalities. Identifying these errors provides guidance for ongoing, regular, targeted training to help improve PIE accuracy rates ...
Kim Lewis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Libyan civil conflict : selected case series of orthopaedic trauma managed in Malta in 2014 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Aim: The purpose of this series of cases was to analyse our management of orthopaedic trauma casualties in the Libyan civil war crisis in the European summer of 2014. We looked at both damage control orthopaedics and for case variety of war trauma at a
Borg, Joseph N.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Elective Surgical Care Pathways Are Associated With Lower Fracture Rates at Presentation and Contribute to Superior Clinical Outcomes in Metastatic Bone Disease

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Metastatic bone disease (MBD) often necessitates orthopaedic surgical intervention, which occurs through either emergent or elective care pathways. This study compared post‐operative outcomes between patients undergoing elective versus emergent surgery for MBD involving the pelvis and appendicular skeleton. Methods We
Annalise G Abbott   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Lesser Tuberosity of the Humerus: Case Report and Literature Review

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2012
Isolated avulsion fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus is a rare injury. It is easily missed because the fracture is difficult to visualize in routine plain radiographs of the shoulder.
Lik-Hang Hung   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postoperative complications associated with external skeletal fixators in cats [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to quantify complications associated with external skeletal fixators (ESFs) in cats and to identify potential risk factors.
Dudley M   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Three in every four systematic reviews and meta‐analyses on concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and anterolateral complex procedures present at least one type of spin in the abstract

open access: yesKnee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Spin is a form of bias that misrepresents research findings, potentially influencing clinical decisions and patient care. This meta‐research study evaluates the prevalence and types of spin in abstracts of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses comparing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with and without lateral extra ...
Adela Gottardi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stress Fractures of the Elbow in the Throwing Athlete: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Stress fractures of the elbow are rare in throwing athletes and present a challenge from both a management and rehabilitation perspective. Although the incidence of stress fractures of the elbow is increasing, there is a lack of data in the ...
Dodson, Christopher C.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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