The Iowa orthopaedic journal
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Few references are available describing the epidemiology of pediatric spine injuries. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence, risk factors and trends during the period from 1997 to 2009 of pediatric spine injuries in the United States using a large national database. ⋯ III.
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Comparative Study
Risk Factors for Nonroutine Discharge in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion for Intervertebral Disc Disorders.
Although outcomes following spinal fusion for intervertebral disc disorders have been studied, factors influencing discharge disposition and health care resource utilization have not been determined. This study sought to clarify perioperative risk factors for non-routine discharge and prolonged hospital stay in patients undergoing fusion for intervertebral disc disorders. ⋯ 3.
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Many types of projectiles, including modern hollow point bullets, fragment into smaller pieces upon impact, particularly when striking bone. This study was performed to examine the effect on time to union with retained bullet material near a fracture site in cases of gunshot injury. ⋯ Level III.
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Lower extremity injuries secondary to low-energy gunshot wounds are frequently seen in the civilian populations of urban areas. Although these wounds have fewer complications than high-energy gunshot injuries, the functional and psychological damage is still significant making appropriate timely orthopaedic treatment and follow-up imperative. ⋯ Gunshot injuries to the extremities may involve bone, soft tissue, and neurovascular structures. Execution of appropriate therapeutic methods in such situations is critical for treating surgeons given the potential for complications. At our level one trauma center, gunshot victims were predominantly young, uninsured adult men. Complications included infection, compartment syndrome, and arterial injuries. Functional data collected demonstrated that patients continued to have difficulties with ADL's at long-term follow-up.
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Comparative Study
Impact of Age, Gender and Anesthesia Modality on Post-Operative Pain in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients.
Optimizing pain control following total knee arthroplasty is of utmost importance to the immediate post-operative course. Various anesthesia modalities are available, but studies comparing multiple anesthesia modalities, patient age, and sex are limited. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic Study, (Retrospective Comparative study).