J Trauma
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Comparative Study
Comparison of plates versus intramedullary nails for fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.
We compare the use of plate and screws versus intramedullary nails in the operative management of patients with displaced midclavicular fractures. ⋯ Our results demonstrate no significant differences in functional outcome and nonunion rates between nails and plates fixation for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.
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We retrospectively analyzed the characteristics and treatment of maxillofacial injuries in the patients who were victims of the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008 to improve the maxillofacial injuries database and provide reference on patients' treatment after earthquake. ⋯ Our analysis of the characteristics of maxillofacial injuries after the Wenchuan earthquake may improve our emergency treatment procedures in future disaster situations.
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Individuals hospitalized after physical trauma are at heightened risk for mental disorders. We examined prevalence rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression at 6 and 12 months in a sample of 677 individuals experiencing different types of trauma who were representative of physical trauma survivors hospitalized in Los Angeles County trauma centers. Demographic and injury-related risk factors for these disorders were also evaluated. ⋯ Key demographic and injury characteristics may enhance identification of at-risk trauma survivors who would benefit from targeted screening, patient education, and early intervention efforts.