Injury
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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in complex shoulder fractures is ever more frequently. This study compares clinical and radiologic results of patients with comminuted proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) treated with RSA, with and without tuberosities grafting. ⋯ RSA showed satisfied results even at 5 year follow up. Preservation of the tuberosities in anatomic position improves active forward elevation and external rotation as well as patient satisfaction with less complications.
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To determine the radiologic, histologic and biomechanical effects of curcumin on bone healing using a total rat femur fracture injury model. ⋯ According to our results, curcumin has no positive effect on fracture healing not only histologically but also radiologically and biomechanically. Curcumin's antioxidant effect may be more noticeable with long term follow up investigation as it may have a positive effect in remodelling phase. Long term follow up designed studies may be planned to investigate its effect on remodelling phase of fracture healing.