European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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In recent years, the increasing number of bicyclists has evoked the debate on use of bicycle helmet. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between helmet use and injury pattern in bicycle trauma patients. ⋯ Non-helmet use is associated with an increased risk of injury to head and face in collisions, whereas helmet use is associated with an increased risk of limb injuries in all types of crashes.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2015
Radiographic fracture features predicting failure of internal fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures.
Fixation-related complications of displaced femoral neck fractures treated by internal fixation are accompanied by high mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study is to investigate the pre- and postoperative radiographic fracture characteristics in relation to patient age and the occurrence of reoperation caused by fixation failure. ⋯ The results of this study show that patient age and fracture reduction are important predictors for reoperation. In the preoperative treatment plan, patient age should be taken into account and surgeons should strive for anatomical reduction. Patients over 75 should always undergo arthroplasty. In patients aged 65-75, conversion to arthroplasty should be strongly considered if anatomical reduction is impossible.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2015
Abdominal injuries involving bicycle handlebars in 219 children: results of 8-year follow-up.
Handlebar injuries are one of the most common causes of abdominal injuries in children. We aim to investigate the epidemiology of bicycle handlebar injuries and to emphasize the severity of the injuries. ⋯ Trend of bicycle handlebar trauma over this time period was related to the local floating population and economy. The most common abdominal organ injury was liver. Hollow organ injury required emergency exploratory laparotomy and the Roux-y anastomosis applied well in cases whose gastrointestinal tract damaged seriously. Pancreatic injury usually led to secondary pseudocyst. The percutaneous ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst was really an effective way. The trend in the amylase and lipase levels could reflect the pancreatic injury condition and predict prognosis. Early diagnosis and optimal care without delay may help to reduce the morbidity of injuries to the internal organs. Children with abdominal handlebar injuries should be treated with great care.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2015
Does lesser trochanter implication affect hip flexion strength in proximal femur fracture?
In pertrochanteric and intertrochanteric femoral fractures, the avulsion of the lesser trochanter by the pull of the iliopsoas muscle is not uncommon. This fragment is not commonly fixed because the avulsion of the lesser is tough to not influence the clinical outcome but up to date there is no evidence to support this statement. The aim of this study is to evaluate if lesser trochanter implication affects psoas muscle strength in proximal femur fracture. ⋯ Our results showed that lesser trochanter implication may result in decreased hip flexion strength. Lesser trochanter displacement is directly correlated with flexion strength. Further studies will be necessary to understand if lesser trochanter fixation may be a good solution for those patients.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2015
Non-iatrogenic civilian vascular trauma in a well-defined geographical region in Finland.
The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence, treatment and outcome of vascular trauma in a well-defined geographical region in Finland. ⋯ This paper demonstrates that the incidence of non-iatrogenic civilian vascular trauma in the Pirkanmaa region is low and mainly caused by penetrating injury. Further, the majority of vascular traumas are still treated surgically. In general, the short-term survival of patients who survive the initial trauma is good.