Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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The purpose of this study was to determine which factors influence inpatient and postdischarge opioid use after orthopaedic trauma. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To evaluate the prevalence and severity of sleep disturbance experienced by patients who have sustained a traumatic orthopaedic injury, how sleep disturbance affects the patient's perceived health quality, and identify factors associated with sleep disturbance. ⋯ Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Observational Study
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Outcome Measures and Mental Health in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients During Early Recovery.
This study explored the relationships between negative affective states (depression and anxiety), physical/functional status, and emotional well-being during early treatment and later in recovery after orthopaedic trauma injury. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Comparative Study
Early Comparative Outcomes of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Plate in the Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures.
To evaluate the early clinical results of distal femur fractures treated with carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) plates compared with stainless steel (SS) lateral locking plates. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Comparative Study
Comparing Radiographic Progression of Bone Healing in Gustilo IIIB Open Tibia Fractures Treated With Muscle Versus Fasciocutaneous Flaps.
To investigate how muscle and fasciocutaneous flaps influence the progression of bone healing in acute Gustilo IIIB tibia fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.