European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2023
ReviewSocial admissions in older trauma patients, not just a one night stay.
Older trauma patients (65 years or older), who suffer minor or moderate injury for which immediate hospitalization is not strictly indicated, are often admitted to the hospital due to a self-sufficiency problem. Although hospitalization is expensive and associated with risks, little is known about the course of such a social admission. Therefore, the aim of this study was to clarify the course and outcome of social admissions. ⋯ One out of five older trauma patients presenting at the emergency department were admitted because of social reasons. Social admissions are lengthy and are accompanied by a considerable amount of complications.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2023
Outcomes of free vascularized iliac bone flap for severe traumatic osteonecrosis of femoral head in young adults.
To explore the clinical and radiological effects of the free vascularized iliac bone flap (FVIBF) based on deep iliac circumflex vessels for Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) stage 3 traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (TONFH) in young adults. ⋯ Although some patients showed no improvement of radiological outcomes, most patients with severe TONFH could still benefit from the FVIBF procedure. Further studies should attempt to improve this surgical procedure and explore its long-term efficacy.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2023
Risk factors for postoperative morbidity, prolonged length of stay and hospital readmission after appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
The aim of the present study was to identify risk factors associated with postoperative morbidity and major morbidity, with a prolonged length of hospital stay and with the need of readmission in patients undergoing appendectomy due to acute appendicitis. ⋯ Among patients undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis, there are relevant risk factors predicting postoperative complications, prolonged hospital stays and readmission. Patients with the presence of the identified risk factors should receive special attention in the postoperative course and may benefit from a more individualized therapy.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2023
Does minimally invasive percutaneous transilial internal fixator became an effective option for sacral fractures? A prospective study with novel implantation technique.
To assess radiological and functional outcomes of transilial internal fixator (TIFI) for treatment of sacral complete transforaminal fractures with a novel implantation technique that decrease wound irritation problems in addition to facilitating easy application of reduction methods beside showing the best entry points, screw trajectories and angles. ⋯ TIFI through a minimally invasive technique represents a valid method for dealing with transforaminal sacral fractures. TIFI provides a rigid fixation for posterior ring injuries with few risks regarding iatrogenic nerve injury, avoiding different variations of upper sacral osseous anatomy or sacral dysmorphism. In addition, there is no necessity for high quality fluoroscopy for visualization of sacral foramina intraoperatively, decreasing risk of radiation exposure, unlike other methods of fixation as iliosacral screws. Our novel modification for implantation technique provides few risks for postoperative and wound complications.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Jun 2023
Outcome of functional treatment with a Lucerne Cast in patients with hand fractures: a retrospective case series.
The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical outcome of patients treated with a functional Lucerne Cast (LuCa) for different types of hand fractures. Static casting has traditionally been the preferred treatment for hand fractures. However, functional casting may lead to good functional outcomes, less stiffness, and earlier return to work. ⋯ The LuCa shows to be effective in the functional treatment of both metacarpal and proximal phalangeal fractures with excellent patient-reported outcomes but at a relatively high rate of persisting pain.