Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To determine the impact of anesthesia type on in-hospital mortality and morbidity for geriatric fragility hip fracture surgery. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To determine if ligamentous and meniscal injuries as determined by initial magnetic resonance imaging altered clinical outcomes after the fixation of tibial plateau fractures. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To characterize the in vitro toxicity of vancomycin on articular cartilage. ⋯ Vancomycin is toxic to articular chondrocytes in concentrations of 5 mg/mL and greater. Strategies for controlling concentration must be developed before routine application of topical antibiotics around synovial joints is performed.
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To examine the characteristics of high-energy geriatric trauma over time. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.