BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are common lesions of the lower limbs.Approximately 40%of ankle fractures affect the posterior malleolus(PM).Historically,PM osteosynthesis was recommended when PM size in X-ray images was g...
Supported by Jiangsu Elderly Health Research Project,No.LD2021010;Jiangsu Elderly Health Research Project,Key Project of Elderly Health Research Project,No.LKZ2022010;Open Project of National Key Professional Base for Standardized Training of Resident Physicians in Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University,No.ZDZYJD-QK-2022-7.
BACKGROUND The prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass is steadily rising each year.Low body weight is commonly linked to diminished bone mass and serves as a robust predictor of osteoporosis.Nonetheless,the conn...
Fractures around the shoulder girdle in children are mainly caused by sports accidents.The clavicle and the proximal humerus are most commonly involved.Both the clavicle and the proximal humerus have a remarkable pote...
BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are common injuries in the young and elderly populations.To prevent post-traumatic arthritis,an anatomic reconstruction of the ankle structure is mandatory.Open reduction and internal fixati...
BACKGROUND Evidence-based guidance on return to sport following toe phalanx fractures is limited.AIM To systemically review all studies recording return to sport following toe phalanx fractures(both acute fractures an...
BACKGROUND Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.Although they are safe and effective means of analgesia for children with broken bones,th...
Radial head and neck fractures represent up to 14%of all pediatric elbow fractures and can be a difficult challenge in the pediatric patient.In up to 39%of proximal radius fractures,there is a concomitant fracture,whi...
BACKGROUND Tillaux fractures occur primarily in adolescents due to the pattern of physeal closure and are classified as Salter-Harris type III physeal fractures.Operative management with screw fixation is recommended ...
Malleolar ankle fractures have been classified using plain radiographs,and there is no consensus regarding the role of computed tomography(CT)scans in preoperative planning.We analyzed critical aspects,such as limits ...
BACKGROUND Hip fractures and proximal humerus fractures are known to be associated with increased mortality,but the impact on mortality of combining these two common injuries is not well known.AIM To compare mortality...