Injury
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Influence of postoperative immobilization on pain control of patients with distal radius fracture treated with volar locked plating: A prospective, randomized clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to compare the pain scores and the rates and doses of opioid use in patients undergoing volar locked plate fixation of intra-articular distal radius fractures using or not postoperative immobilization. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Specific stretchers enhance rapid extraction by tactical medical support teams in mass casualty incidents.
In mass casualty incidents where the threat is on-going, victim evacuation remains a challenge: fast extraction while respecting spinal immobilisation and haemorrhage control. Different devices can be used but their suitability has not been compared. ⋯ Devices were not equivalent in terms of extraction time and suitability criteria. For rapid extraction of victims from danger zones, the "firefighter's worn" and "flexible tarp", as very simple stretchers, seem to be the most appropriate devices.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A biomechanical study comparing minimally invasive anterior pelvic ring fixation techniques to external fixation.
INFIX and Pelvic Bridge are two new minimally invasive surgical techniques for unstable pelvic ring injuries, and they have demonstrated early clinical success in small, single-center case-series. The primary objective of this study is to gather evidence speaking to the biomechanical stability of internal bridging methods relative to external fixation, with the expectation of biomechanical equivalence. ⋯ Our study provides the biomechanical foundation necessary to support future clinical trial implementation for pelvic fracture patients. While biomechanical stability of these newer, subcutaneous techniques is equivalent to APEF, the surgeon must take into account their technical abilities and knowledge of pelvic anatomy, patient-specific factors including body habitus, and the potential complications associated with each implant and the ability to avoid them.