ANZ journal of surgery
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The constant need for rapid financial gain drives the international illegal drug industry, which encourages healthy individuals to smuggle drugs through internal concealment. The aim of this study was to evaluate our practice of the management of body packers using a hospital-based protocol in order to validate it. ⋯ Conservative treatment is safe and effective for drug body packers. We therefore recommend conservative management to be the mainstay for body packers with surgery only being indicated on clinical grounds.
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ANZ journal of surgery · Sep 2016
ReviewThree-dimensional printing in orthopaedic surgery: review of current and future applications.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly evolving technology with the potential for significant contributions to surgical practice. There are many current applications for 3D printing technology with future applications being explored. This technology has applications in preoperative planning, education, custom manufacturing (implants, prosthetics and surgical guides) and exciting potential for biological applications. This article reviews the current and future applications of 3D technology in orthopaedic surgery.
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Oztag is an Australian tag rugby code in which opponents are 'tackled' by removing Velcro tabs from their shorts. It is assumed to be safer than other higher-contact rugby codes. ⋯ While the prevalence of Oztag-related hand injuries may be low, the occurrence of potentially debilitating injuries in a young, working population raises concern. The 'tag' tackle, which involves players running at speed with outstretched fingers, is particularly high risk. Prospective audit of injuries is required and players and organizers should be made aware of the dangers of this 'low-contact' sport.