Article
Orthopedics
Wei-Bin Wu, Yun-Feng Du, Hong-Xing Wang, Feng Liang
Summary: This case report presents a novel multiple carpometacarpal injury called 'diagonal' carpometacarpal joint fracture and dislocation. The patient's hand was successfully restored through open reduction combined with Kirschner wire and steel plate fixation.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Wei Zhang, Yucheng Cheng, Mohamed Diaty Diarra, Erman Chen, Weiduo Hou, Zengfeng Xin, Zhijun Pan, Weixu Li
Summary: The percutaneous SI screw is commonly used for posterior ring disruption in pelvic fractures, but its placement is difficult and can damage adjacent neurovascular structures. The SAI screw is a safe and reliable technique for sacral pelvic fixation. Finite element analysis showed that SAI screws provided biomechanical stability for SI joint dislocation. Various fixation methods achieved sufficient stability, with the TS1 + TS2 group having the smallest displacement and lowest peak screw stress. These findings suggest that SAI screws are a valuable option for treating SI joint dislocation.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Liang Zhao
Summary: This study compared the clinical efficacy of microplate trans-carpometacarpal joint fixation and non-trans-carpometacarpal joint fixation in treating fractures and dislocation or subluxation of the base of the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. Both methods were found to achieve fracture fixation and healing, with each method having its own advantages and disadvantages.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Guanning Huang, Minglei Zhang, Youjia Zhang, Xukai Wang, Mingran Zhang, Guangyao Liu
Summary: Hoffa fracture is a rare coronal-plane fracture of the femoral condyles, often requiring surgical intervention. This case study demonstrated successful treatment with manual reduction, surgical stabilization using compression screws and a buttress plate, and early postoperative rehabilitation. The patient achieved satisfactory healing and functional range of motion outcomes after four months post-operation.
Article
Orthopedics
Mohammed Sadougui, Mouncef Amahtil, Walid Bouziane, Amin Hamzaoui, Abdessamad Lamhaoui, Abdelkrim Daoudi
Summary: This study analyzed the functional and radiological results of patients with radiocarpal dislocation fractures after surgery and reviewed other series in the literature to identify potential medium- and long-term complications. Most cases involved other bone or ligament injuries, and the dislocation fractures mainly exhibited posterior displacement. Surgical treatment followed by cast immobilization for 45 days was performed, resulting in a mean loss of range of motion of approximately 39% at the last follow-up. The functional result was assessed using the QuickDash score and the modified Green O'Brien score, while the radiological result was judged on standard wrist radiographs. Three patients showed osteoarthritic remodeling.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Joseph T. Labrum IV, Nicolas P. Kuttner, Yousif Atwan, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Jonathan D. Barlow
Summary: Proximal humerus fracture dislocations are complex injuries that require special considerations. This review summarizes recent literature regarding their evaluation and management, as well as the indications and surgical techniques for each treatment strategy.
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Qifeng Tao, Fenglin Zhong, Chuan Wang, Hongping Wang, Chunyu Chen, Feipeng Wu, Yuping Lan
Summary: Traumatic obturator dislocation of the hip joint associated with greater trochanter fracture is rare. The lateral approach through the rectus abdominis was used to remove the dislocated femoral head, with the posterolateral approach for reduction and internal fixation of the greater trochanteric fracture and THR. Good results were achieved, with restored ability to work and a Harris hip score of 86 points after 2 years of follow-up.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Molin Su, Lianyong Xu, Chentao Peng, Yongdian Han, Lei Zhao
Summary: This study analyzes the behavior of short cracks in EH36 steel, revealing a certain pattern in the growth rate of the cracks with respect to their size. By introducing the concept of crack transition length, the short cracks are divided into three stages, and the effect of strain hardening gradient on their behavior is examined using geometrically necessary dislocation density. Finally, considering the closure of cracks, a segmented model is proposed to demonstrate the growth rate of the entire short cracks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Pan Hong, Saroj Rai, Ruikang Liu, Xin Tang, Jin Li
Summary: This study found that glenohumeral dislocation combined with fracture of the proximal humerus is extremely rare in children, with an overall incidence of 2.14%. For pediatric patients who cannot undergo closed reduction, using an external fixator for reduction and stabilization is a suitable choice.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zisheng Xu, Yifei Jiang, Weidong Mu, Wenlong Li, Guanjun Zhang, Shichao Jiang, Peng Xu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of sacral nerve injury caused by sacral fractures and the relationship between nerve decompression and nerve function. Through anatomical study, biomechanical testing, and finite element analysis, it was found that neurological loss was positively correlated with the degree of compression, and nerve function could not recover in the severe compression group.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meike Gierig, Fangrui Liu, Lukas Weiser, Wolfgang Lehmann, Peter Wriggers, Michele Marino, Dominik Saul
Summary: The study demonstrates that a combination of spinopelvic stabilization and cross connector in Denis zone I sacrum fractures can significantly reduce the pressure in the fracture area under various loading conditions, providing significant biomechanical advantages.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Qingyu Zhang, Fuqiang Gao, Wei Sun, Zirong Li
Summary: Multiple periprosthetic hip fractures and joint dislocations secondary to seizure are extremely rare, and treatment should focus on fracture healing and limb function recovery. Patients who undergo craniocerebral operations may have an elevated risk of seizures, and subsequent corticosteroid replacement therapy can lead to complications such as secondary osteoporosis. Therefore, anti-osteoporotic and anti-epileptic therapy should be considered in order to prevent fractures and dislocations after arthroplasty.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hirokazu Sato, Nozomu Adachi, Yoshikazu Todaka, Tomohiko Omura, Koichi Sato
Summary: In pure iron, hydrogen (H) promotes grain refinement during plastic deformation by increasing dislocation density through the shielding effect and the presence of vacancy-H clusters. The promotion effect of hydrogen is dependent on temperature and strain rate, possibly due to changes in the number density of vacancy-H clusters and the magnitude of the shielding effect by hydrogen.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takashi Sumigawa, Takahiro Shimada, Kai Huang, Yuki Mizuno, Yohei Hagiwara, Naoki Ozaki, Takayuki Kitamura
Summary: Crystal defects, specifically dislocations, play a crucial role in brittle fracture of materials. This study investigates the fracture mechanism of dislocations in SrTiO3 through atomic-level observations and theoretical evaluations, revealing a lower fracture strength and quantitatively evaluating the fracture toughness of dislocation-induced cracks.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andrei F. Joaquim, Ratko Yurac, Marcelo Valacco, Orlando R. Neto, Charles A. Carazzo, Juan P. Cabrera, Alisson R. Teles, Ericson Sfreddo, Asdrubal Falayigna
Summary: There are wide variations in the management of unilateral cervical foraminal stenosis by Latin American surgeons, with early injuries generally treated using either an anterior or posterior approach and treated early but after an MRI, while a combined approach is used more commonly with late injuries. Either an anterior or combined approach is used when disk herniation is present.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea K. Bowe, Miriam Owens, Mary B. Codd, Brian A. Lawlor, Ronan W. Glynn
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Orthopedics
Mark Quinn, Andrea Bowe, Rose Galvin, Peter Dawson, John O'Byrne
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2015)
Article
Pediatrics
Andrea K. Bowe, Jonathan Hourihane, Anthony Staines, Deirdre M. Murray
Summary: This study found that using the ASQ at 24 or 27 months of age was not effective in accurately predicting low cognitive ability at 5 years old, indicating the need for alternative methods. Additionally, maternal education and family income were strongly associated with cognitive outcomes at 5 years old.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Philippa White, Catherine Crowe, Andrea Bowe, Aline Brennan, Orla Bruton, Margaret B. O'Sullivan, Mary T. O'Mahony, Anne Sheahan, Peter Barrett
Summary: This study reviewed COVID-19 deaths reported in the Cork/Kerry region of Ireland during the winter of 2021-2022. It found that most deaths adhered to the national COVID-19 death definition. However, there may be a need to revise the definition to differentiate between deaths caused by COVID-19 and those in which COVID-19 played a less direct role.
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Liudmila Khokhlova, Dimitrios-Sokratis Komaris, Nikolaos Davarinos, Karuppiah Mahalingam, Brendan O'Flynn, Salvatore Tedesco
Summary: This pilot study aimed to evaluate progressive cartilage damage in knee joints using acoustic emission (AE) monitoring. The study identified suitable metrics and optimal frequency range and sensor placement for assessing the damage. The results showed that parameters including hit amplitude, signal strength, and absolute energy in the lower frequency range were effective in distinguishing intact and damaged knee joints. The findings also suggested that the medial condyle area of the knee was less affected by artifacts and unsystematic noise. Multiple reopenings of the knee compartment during the damage introduction process had a negative impact on measurement quality.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrea K. Bowe, Colm Healy, Mary Cannon, Mary B. Codd
Summary: This study found a longitudinal association between physical activity patterns in childhood and early adolescence with emotional-behavioural difficulties in later adolescence. Participants categorized as inactive or reducing their physical activity levels during childhood and early adolescence had a higher likelihood of emotional-behavioural difficulties in later adolescence. Conversely, those who were categorized as active during earlier years had a reduced risk of emotional-behavioural problems in later adolescence. The study suggests that increasing physical activity among adolescents can be a beneficial public health intervention for improving mental health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)