Injury
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Presenting to the fracture clinic carries economic, social and societal consequences. The virtual fracture clinic (VFC) has proven to be a safe, patient-focused, cost-effective means of delivering trauma care, whilst reducing unnecessary clinic attendances. Within our institution, a Satellite VFC was established, so as to accommodate an offsite referring emergency department. ⋯ The Satellite VFC is the first of its kind in the literature. Rural communities worldwide would benefit from remote orthopaedic management of suitable fracture patterns. The true value of the Satellite VFC process comes from its use of robust patient care pathways, rationalising resource use and minimising patient travel, whilst demonstrating reliable outcomes and promoting safety.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in children and young adults. TBI can be classified based on severity, mechanism or other features. Inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and ischemia are some of the important pathophys-iological mechanisms underlying neuronal loss after TBI. Lacosamide (LCM) is an anticonvulsant compound approved for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and neuropathic pain. This study aimed to investigate possible neuroprotective effects of LCM in a rat model of TBI. ⋯ No existing study has produced results suggesting that different doses of LCM has therapeutic effect against TBI, using EEG recording in addition to histological and biochemical evaluations in rats.
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To explore the association between return to work (RTW) and mental health outcomes in Black men in Philadelphia recovering from serious traumatic injuries. ⋯ Programmatic strategies that seek to optimize recovery after injury in Black men should include consideration of key structural factors such as employment, financial stability, and the impact of racism-related exposures.
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Lisfranc ligamentous injuries are complex, and their treatment, along with the preferred method of fixation, is controversial. Implementing a flexible synthetic augmentation device (fibertape) has been described as an alternative to traditional screw fixation. This biomechanical study evaluated two fibertape devices with interference screw fixation: InternalBrace, and InternalBrace with supplementary intercuneiform stabilization. ⋯ The use of InternalBrace for ligamentous Lisfranc injuries appears to provide a biomechanically viable alternative for withstanding early postoperative protected weight bearing. Furthermore, the use of a supplementary limb in addition to the InternalBrace fibertape fixation method appears to enhance its biomechanical efficacy.
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The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the experience of treating long segmental bone defects. Bone union was used as the criteria for the assessment of the quantitative relationship between tibial bone defects and bone grafts, which could help reduce the complication incidence in patients. ⋯ Masquelet technique is effective and safe for the treatment of long segmental tibial bone defects. The present study revealed the quantitative relationship between the size of bone defects and bone grafts, thus providing evidence for the selection of treatment strategies for long segmental bone defects in clinical practices, as well as helping to reduce the incidence of complications in Masquelet technique.