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Application of PVC pipes as an adjustable bilateral traction device in lower limb fractures
ObjectiveTo introduce a new type of simple adjustable bilateral bidirectional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube traction device and discuss the value of...
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The association between lower limb fractures and weight gain in adults: a prospective analysis of body mass index trends
PurposeDespite understanding the connection between obesity and fracture risk, there is limited research on the implications of lower limb fractures...
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Management and Outcomes of Hip Fractures in Lower Limb Amputees: A Case Series
BackgroundHip fractures in amputees pose a significant challenge for the orthopedic surgeon due to technical difficulties and there is no...
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The effect of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fracture on functional outcomes in knees with concomitant ipsilateral lower limb fractures: a matched-cohort analysis
BackgroundAt present, the optimal treatment for posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fracture (PCLTAF) combined with concomitant ipsilateral...
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Neonatal upper limb fractures – a narrative overview of the literature
The aim of this paper is to review the topic of neonatal fractures of the upper limb, describing the different types of fractures focusing on the...
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Surgical management of lower limb radiculopathy following acute singe-level osteoporotic vertebral fracture of lower lumbar spine in geriatric patient: a retrospective study
BackgroundRadiculopathy of the lower limb after acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) in the lower lumbar spine is uncommon in geriatric...
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Lower limb muscle strength and balance in older adults with a distal radius fracture: a systematic review
BackgroundDistal radius fractures are common fractures in older adults and associated with increased risk of future functional decline and hip...
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Patient satisfaction after lower limb replantation surgery for traumatic amputation - a qualitative study
BackgroundThe majority of published literature clinically assesses surgical outcomes after lower limb replantation for traumatic amputations....
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Quotation errors related to the wound management of open lower limb fractures (WOLLF) randomized clinical trial
PurposeWe assessed the accuracy of quotations in the published literature of the Wound Management of Open Lower Limb Fractures (WOLLF) Randomized...
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Danish translation and linguistic validation of the LIMB-Q, a PROM for traumatic lower limb injuries and amputations
BackgroundThe LIMB-Q is a newly developed patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), applicable for lower extremity trauma patients requiring fracture...
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Nerve entrapment syndromes of the lower limb: a pictorial review
Peripheral nerves of the lower limb may become entrapped at various points during their anatomical course. While clinical assessment and nerve...
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Hip and knee replacement in lower limb amputees: a sco** review
BackgroundThere are many consequences of lower limb amputation, including altered biomechanics of gait. It has previously been shown that these can...
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Comparison of both lower leg bone mineral density in single limb knee osteoarthritis patients
PurposeThe relationship between knee osteoarthritis (OA), bone mineral density (BMD), and alignment has not yet been clarified. This study aimed to...
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Effect of application of short-form video health education on the health knowledge and satisfaction with nursing care of patients with lower extremity fractures
BackgroundVideo health education has been increasingly adopted in the clinic to expand patient guidance and improve perioperative outcomes. To date,...
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Does the surgical treatment of concomitant upper limb fractures affect the outcomes of hip fractures in the elderly population?
IntroductionElderly patients with concomitant upper limb and hip fractures present a management dilemma because upper limb fractures potentially...
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Risk factors for upper limb fractures due to unintentional injuries among adolescents: a case control study from Sri Lanka
BackgroundInjuries are the number one cause for morbidity and mortality among adolescents. Adolescent fractures are a hidden public health problem in...
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Limb salvage reconstruction of the lower limb with complex ankle arthrodesis and magnetic internal lengthening nail
PurposeWith advances in orthopedic implants, the use of intramedullary lengthening devices has gained increasing popularity as an alternative...
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Mental health is strongly associated with capability after lower extremity injury treated with free flap limb salvage or amputation
BackgroundKnowledge about factors associated with long-term outcomes, after severe traumatic injury to the lower extremity, can aid with the...
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Bupivacaine–fentanyl isobaric spinal anesthesia reduces the risk of ICU admission in elderly patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery
BackgroundTo evaluate if bupivacaine–fentanyl isobaric spinal anesthesia could reduce the risk of ICU admission compared with general anesthesia in...
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The integration of ortho-plastic limb salvage teams in the humanitarian response to violence-related open tibial fractures: evaluating outcomes in the Gaza Strip
BackgroundLimb salvage by ortho-plastic teams is the standard protocol for treating open tibial fractures in high-income countries, but there’s...
