Injury
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This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of electric-scooter (E-Scooter) injuries by evaluating the incidence, common mechanisms of injury, clinical outcomes, associated costs, and effective interventions for injury prevention. ⋯ The incidence of E-Scooter related injuries rose significantly in recent years. These injuries typically result from falls and MVAs and are compounded by factors including limited helmet usage and riding while intoxicated. These contribute to the poorer clinical outcomes seen with E-Scooter injuries. However, there remains a significant paucity of literature focused on the outcomes of policies and interventions designed to reduce these injuries. Further investigation must address these gaps and discrepancies to inform future policies.
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The majority of patients hospitalised for trauma survive their injuries, with the quality of the survival potentially influenced by early acute hospital rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of patients managed under an intensive Allied Health Model of Care (AHMOC) compared to a baseline cohort. ⋯ This study shows an association between an AHMOC for trauma patients with a focus on early and intensive therapy and improved odds of discharge directly home, as well as improved 12 month return to work outcomes.
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The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative complications and outcomes of minimally invasive intramedullary fixation (IMF) versus plate fixation (PF) in the treatment of distal fibular fractures. ⋯ III, retrospective cohort comparison study.
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A single-centre, retrospective cohort study. ⋯ The plate-on-plate technique can be considered an alternative option to reduce operation time and blood loss in the treatment of PFPIF, especially for older patients and those who are less capable of sustaining long-term operation and anaesthetic exposure.