European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2024
Review Meta AnalysisEnhanced recovery after surgery protocols following emergency intra-abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for patients undergoing emergency intra-abdominal surgery improve postoperative outcomes as compared to conventional care. ⋯ There is low-to-very-low certainty evidence supporting the use ERAS protocols for patients undergoing emergency intra-abdominal surgery. The currently available data are limited by imprecision.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2024
Review Meta AnalysisWhich fixation produces the best outcome for distal femoral fractures? Meta-analysis and systematic review of retrograde nailing versus distal femoral plating in 2432 patients and 33 studies.
The distal femur comprises a wide intramedullary cavity and thin cortical bone. Firm internal fixation of comminuted fractures with displacement is challenging. Although many comparative studies have reported retrograde intramedullary nailing (RIN) and distal femoral plating (DFP) as the usual fixation methods for distal femoral fractures, no clear conclusion has been reached. Therefore, a meta-analysis and systematic review of the clinical and radiological results were conducted to determine the appropriate treatment method for distal femoral fractures. ⋯ In distal femoral fractures, RIN had a shorter bone union time and was more resistant to infection than DFP. However, there were no significant differences in the other clinical parameters. Therefore, the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of RIN and DFP should be carefully identified, and appropriate treatment should be provided based on the patient's medical condition and fracture pattern.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2024
Comparative StudyClinical efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty versus percutaneous kyphoplasty treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with kyphosis.
This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) and percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) in treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) with kyphosis. ⋯ PVP and PKP can restore partial vertebral height and improve kyphosis with similar clinical outcomes. PVP has a shorter operating time, is more economical, and can represent a therapeutic choice.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2024
ReviewMental health is strongly associated with capability after lower extremity injury treated with free flap limb salvage or amputation.
Knowledge about factors associated with long-term outcomes, after severe traumatic injury to the lower extremity, can aid with the difficult decision whether to salvage or amputate the leg and improve outcome. We therefore studied factors independently associated with capability at a minimum of 1 year after amputation or free flap limb salvage. ⋯ This study adds to the growing body of knowledge that physical health is best regarded through the lens of the bio-psycho-social model in which mental health is a strong determinant. This study supports making mental health an important aspect of rehabilitation after major lower extremity injury, regardless of amputation or limb salvage.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2024
Utilization of trauma nurse screening procedure for triage of the injured patient.
The treatment of trauma patients requires significant hospital resources. Numerous protocols exist to triage the injured patient and determine the level of care they may require. The purpose of this work is to describe an institutional trauma nurse screening procedure and to evaluate its effectiveness in triaging injured patients. ⋯ These results suggest that nursing screening protocols can be safe, effective tools for triage of trauma patients.