Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Double disruptions of the superior suspensory shoulder complex, commonly referred to as 'floating shoulder' injuries, are ipsilateral midshaft clavicular and scapular neck/body fractures with a loss of bony attachment of the glenoid. The treatment of 'floating shoulder' injuries has been debated controversially for many years. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with 'floating shoulder' injuries who underwent operative fixation of the clavicle fracture only. ⋯ Level IV.
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The aim of this study is to investigate how the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) scores contribute to increased length of stay (LOS) and healthcare costs in hip fracture patients. ⋯ Level III.