British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2022
Surgical controversies and current concepts in Lisfranc injuries.
Lisfranc injuries, not as rare as previously reported, range from ligamentous to complex fracture-dislocations. Anatomical studies have identified a complex of discrete structures, and defined the anatomical characteristics of the Lisfranc joint. ⋯ The current controversies in surgical treatment remain around techniques and outcomes, as randomized controlled trials are infrequent.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2022
The use of long head biceps tendon autograft for massive rotator cuff tears: a PRISMA compliant systematic review.
Rotator cuff tears (RCT) are a common cause of shoulder pain and disability, with massive RCT accounting for 10-40% of all rotator cuff tears. ⋯ Prospective long term follow-up studies and randomized controlled trials are needed, adding imaging evaluation and appropriate clinical outcome measures at follow-up.
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There is evidence for a bi-directional relationship between COVID-19 and the cardiovascular (CV) system. ⋯ Large-scale longitudinal studies will shed light on long-term CV outcomes with COVID-19. Furthermore, the differential effects of COVID-19 variants on the CV system must be investigated.