Injury
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Due to aging society, osteoporotic posterior ring fractures of the pelvis are gaining importance. Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation can reduce pain if conservative therapy is not sufficient. One of the surgical complications is the malposition of the screws in neuroforamen. The aim of this study is to correlate the measured pedicle angle with the screw position in postoperative CT scans. ⋯ Complications such as intraforaminal screw position and revision surgery are more frequent in patients with steeper S1 pedicles, making this a detrimental prognostic marker.
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Gaps remain in our understanding on how COVID19 affects trends in pediatric trauma, the leading cause of mortality and morbidity during childhood and adolescence. ⋯ This analysis provides insight into how the COVID19 pandemic has affected high acuity trauma in an inner-city pediatric population. Findings may be used to guide public health measures on safety and injury prevention as the pandemic continues.
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U- and H-shaped fragility fractures of the sacrum (FFP IVb) are unstable fractures. Non-operative treatment may be associated with impaired walking abilities, chronic pain and the potential loss of independency. However, different treatment options are still controversially debated. The aim of surgical treatment includes sufficient fracture stability for immediate full weight bearing and good pain control postoperatively. A new surgical treatment algorithm was developed. This algorithm was evaluated in a cohort of geriatric patients with FFP type IVb regarding surgical complications and patient-related outcome. ⋯ IV.
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A strict lockdown was decided from 17/03/2020 to 11/05/2020 in France in order to tackle the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic. In the Great Paris region, several areas are severely affected by overcrowding, creating difficult conditions for children and their families during a period of nearly two months. The objective was to assess the effects of the 2020 spring lockdown on injuries, child abuse and neglect. ⋯ These results indicate that specific prevention measures are crucial if strict lockdowns are to be decided in the future.