Injury
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Observational Study
The epidemiology and outcomes of severe road traffic injury by road user type in Korea: A nationwide retrospective observational study.
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) pose a significant public health burden, and more than half of these fatalities are attributed to vulnerable road users (VRUs). This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology and outcomes of severe RTIs in Korea by focusing on different types of road users. ⋯ We found varying trends and injury characteristics in severe RTIs according to road user type. Adapting prevention strategies for evolving road user patterns, with particular attention to increasing safety device usage and addressing the high mortality associated with severe RTIs are warranted.
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To identify the determinants that influence the outcome of the return to work (RTW) after occupational injuries. ⋯ Biomechanical exposure and social support are main influencers of the return-to-work process.
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Our study aimed to evaluate the prognosis of implant-related infection following hip fracture and pre-surgical, surgical and microbiological factors modifying outcomes. ⋯ Antibiofilm-controlling surgery and antibiotics improve treatment success following implant-related infection after hip fracture and should be considered regardless of fracture type. Acute infections are a "second hit" for frail patients recovering from initial surgery and are associated with increased mortality.
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The sustentaculum tali is a biomechanically important stabilizer of the hindfoot and contributes to articular congruency of the subtalar joint. Sustentaculum injury associated with a talus fracture has been described infrequently and treatment of this combined injury varies. The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the outcomes of the combined talus and sustentaculum fracture. ⋯ IV.
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This study investigates patients' experiences of commencing weight-bearing after ankle fracture surgery and their recovery priorities to inform a new rehabilitation intervention. ⋯ The study highlighted the diversity in patient experiences and recovery challenges post-ankle fracture surgery. Patients' recovery was influenced by access to consistent healthcare advice, self-efficacy, and the physical and psychological impact of non-weight-bearing. The findings suggest a need for tailored, patient-centred rehabilitation interventions that consider individual recovery trajectories and promote self-management. These insights provide a foundational understanding for developing interventions that more effectively address patient priorities and barriers to recovery.