Injury
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Comparative Study
Biomechanical analysis of various internal fracture fixation devices used for treating femoral neck fractures: A comparative finite element analysis.
Several internal fixation devices are available for treating Pauwels type I, II and III femoral neck fractures. The present study compared various fixation implants for all Pauwels fracture types using a CT-based subject-specific finite element model of the femur and determined the most effective implant for each fracture type. ⋯ The DHS with AR-screw implanted model was identified as the most effective in treating Pauwels I and III fractures. However, for Pauwels type II, DCS with an AR-screw implant was deemed superior to the other configurations.
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Survivors of burn injuries may be at risk of early death. This study describes the mortality of burn survivors in comparison with two matched cohorts. ⋯ Survivors of burn injury are at increased risk of mortality compared to individuals matched on sex, age and socioeconomic deprivation in both the general population and with a hospital admission due to acute pancreatitis.
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Observational Study
Does surgical delay time affect mortality and functional outcomes in elderly patients with hip fractures?
Hip fracture in elderly population is a global health problem because of the high mortality and deterioration of functional status of the patients. The purpose of this study is to determine how surgical delay in elderly patients with hip fracture influences mortality and functional outcomes. ⋯ IV.