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Membrane Filtration of Sonication Fluid-A Promising Adjunctive Method for the Diagnosis of Low-Grade Infection in Presumed Aseptic Nonunion.

Treatment guidelines for fracture nonunion differ based on the presence or absence of infection. Low-grade infections without preoperative clinical signs of infection are difficult to distinguish from aseptic cases. Membrane filtration of sonication fluid (MF) has been shown to be a…

Fatigue after COVID-19 in occupationally exposed workers: prevalence, severity and associated risk factors in a cross-sectional analysis of a multicentre registry study.

ObjectivesAs fatigue is among the most frequent manifestations of post-COVID syndrome (PCS), this study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of cognitive and physical fatigue after occupational SARS-CoV-2 infection and to identify sociodemographic, clinical and occupational…

Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Queries on Traumatic Brain Injury: An Expert Assessment of Reliability and Accuracy.

The increasing use of artificial intelligence-driven chatbots for medical queries requires a systematic evaluation of their accuracy, reliability, and potential role in patient education. This study assesses the performance of three widely used chatbots-ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and…

Managing Nonunions and Fracture-Related Infections-A Quarter Century of Knowledge, and Still Curious: A Narrative Review.

Nonunions and fracture-related infections represent a significant complication in orthopedic and trauma care, with their incidence rising due to an aging, more comorbid global population and the escalating threat of multi-resistant pathogens. This narrative review highlights pivotal…

Effect of liquid rubber coating on hydration, mechanical properties and strain measurement in biomechanical testing of bone.

ObjectivesThis study evaluates liquid-rubber-coating to prevent moisture loss in bone during long-term biomechanical testing and digital image correlation (DIC) measurements. Can liquid-rubber-coating preserve bone mechanical properties and enhance DIC measurements?MethodsTwo experimental…

A Quarter of a Century of Evidence-Based Severe Trauma and Orthopaedic Injury Management.

We, the Guest Editors of this Special Issue, and all its contributors, do not want to annoy or bore you, our respected audience, with another elaboration on the term and principles of evidence-based medicine [...].

Tibial Plateau Fractures in the Elderly: No Increased Complication Rate After Surgical Treatment – A Two Center Analysis

Management of Fractures of the Thoracolumbar Spine-A Narrative Review.

The thoracolumbar region affects 60 to 80% of the 4 million spine fractures occurring annually, making them a global health threat. Management has evolved from early fixation systems to minimally invasive techniques, reducing muscle trauma and recovery time. Fractures are classified into…

Graduated Compression Stockings for Thromboprophylaxis in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery: A Rapid Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background/Objectives: The utility and value of graduated compression stockings (gCS) as an adjunct to pharmacological thromboprophylaxis, with and without low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH) and other anticoagulants, in avoiding any thromboembolic (TE) event in the scenario of total…

Biomechanical Stability of Tibia Plateau Fracture Treatment: Conventional vs. Finite Element-Based Preoperative Planning.

Tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries requiring anatomical reduction and stable fixation to restore joint congruency and function. Digital tools, including CT reconstructions, computer-assisted implant planning, and finite element (FE) modeling, have the potential to improve…