Injury
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The high rates of gun violence in the United States are a recognized public health concern with increased attention since the 1990's. The predominant studies used in gun violence research have been epidemiological approaches and quantitative analyses. This study, instead, examines lived experiences of gunshot wound survivors to better understand their situations. This study also compared the different census categories and their types of gunshot wound injuries. Ethnographic informed analyses may inform public health interventions to decrease firearm injuries. ⋯ Different injury patterns between census groups demonstrates that multiple public health approaches will be needed to decrease firearm violence. Ethnographically informed approaches, including the support of people with previous GSW injuries, may help craft those interventions to reduce injury. Matched peer support programs represent one potential intervention to decrease secondary injury and firearm violence.
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Stress fractures of the upper extremity are reported less often than their lower extremity counterpart. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of an important and often missed diagnosis in pediatric athletes: hand and wrist stress fractures.
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Hip fracture patients are recommended to undergo surgery within 24-36 h. The present study aimed to analyze the current status of hip fracture surgery among the elderly in China. ⋯ The major issues in diagnosing and treating elderly patients with hip fractures in China are the long waiting time for surgery and the low surgery rate.
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3D-navigation for percutaneous sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation is becoming increasingly common and several studies report great advantages of this technology. However, there is still limited clinical evidence on the efficacy regarding radiation exposure for patient and personnel. ⋯ Our data clearly suggests that the use of 3D-navigation for percutaneous SI screw fixation decreases radiation exposure for medical personnel, while increasing radiation exposure for patients. Furthermore, intraoperative precision is improved, even in more challenging operations.