Injury
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Brachial plexus injuries will cause a significantly decreased quality of life. Patients with upper arm type brachial plexus injuries, which means C5 and C6 roots injury, will lose their shoulder elevation/abduction/external rotation, and elbow flexion function. ⋯ In this review article, we summarized the various reconstructive procedures to restore the function of shoulder and elbow. Nowadays, the upper arm type BPI can be treat with satisfied outcomes (80-90% successful rate).
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Review Meta Analysis
The association between sarcopenia and fracture in middle-aged and elderly people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
The association between sarcopenia and risk of fracture remained controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between sarcopenia and fracture incidence in the middle-aged and elderly people. ⋯ Our meta-analysis found that sarcopenia was significantly associated with fracture in middle aged and elderly people. However, more homogeneous studies are needed to fully clarify the relationship between sarcopenia and fracture.
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Review Meta Analysis
The association between sarcopenia and fracture in middle-aged and elderly people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
The association between sarcopenia and risk of fracture remained controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between sarcopenia and fracture incidence in the middle-aged and elderly people. ⋯ Our meta-analysis found that sarcopenia was significantly associated with fracture in middle aged and elderly people. However, more homogeneous studies are needed to fully clarify the relationship between sarcopenia and fracture.
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Review Comparative Study
A comparative study of fixation methods in adults with two-thirds distal isolated ulnar shaft fractures with a minimum of 2 year follow-up.
Adult isolated ulnar shaft fractures (IUSF) are rare. There remains a need to establish the best methods to manage these fractures. The aim of this study was to compare two forms of treatment for IUSF: intramedullary stabilization by k-wire (IMF) versus Open Reduction Internal Fixation by plating (ORIF), in order to identify differences in clinical (1) and radiological outcomes (2), as well as comparative costs (3). ⋯ Level 4.
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Review Case Reports
The diagnostic and management challenge for concomitant fragility fractures of pelvis and hip - a Case series with literature review.
Fragility fractures of hip and pelvis in the elderly population are common. They do co-exist but are frequently missed and undertreated. ⋯ Surgical treatment of fragility hip and pelvic fractures improves fracture stability, achieves better pain relief and allows earlier mobilization. Anti-osteoporotic treatment is essential as secondary prevention in fragility fractures.