Externally Applied Metaphyseal Locking Plate: An Alternative to Unilateral External Fixator in Definitive Management of Compound Tibia Fractures - A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Compound tibial fractures are a common injury due to high velocity trauma and its management is always a challenge to the surgeon due to increased chances of infection, non-union, poor blood supply, and potential risk of amputation. Unilateral external fixator, though the gold standard, had many problems related to patient compliance and complications, such as joint stiffness. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the metaphyseal locking plate applied as an external fixator in managing the compound tibia fracture.

Atypical Injuries of the Elbow in Children: A Case Series.

Fractures occurring in the elbow region of children and adolescents pose a notable challenge for orthopedic surgeons due to the complex anatomy and developmental stages of the humerus. Capitulum fractures, a rare form of elbow injury, are classified into three types according to the Bryan and Morrey classification system. Monteggia fractures, a rare occurrence in children, involve a combination of ulna break and radial head dislocation, with Monteggia equivalent fractures expanding upon traditional classifications.

Popliteal Artery Injury Associated with Proximal Tibia Fracture: A Case Report.

Introduction: Acute popliteal artery thrombosis can occur as a result of direct trauma to the knee in cases of knee dislocations, distal femur fractures, and tibial plate fractures. Traction injury can induce indirect trauma, including popliteal artery laceration. Popliteal artery transection injury can have fatal effects for patients, since irreversible ischemia can occur in as little as 6-8 h.

An Outcome Analysis of Pediatric Diaphyseal Fractures Treated Surgically With the Titanium Elastic Nailing System.

Introduction Pediatric fractures account for one-fourth of all pediatric injuries. Stabilizing the fracture, regulating the length and alignment, encouraging bone healing, and minimizing morbidity and problems for the child and family are the objectives of treatment for diaphyseal fractures of long bones in children. Our goal is to investigate how pediatric diaphyseal long bone fractures are treated with a titanium elastic nailing system (TENS).

Association between Hypocalcemia and Outcome in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study.

 Calcium has been shown to play a vital role in the pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 and middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus diseases, but less is known about hypocalcemia in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and its association with the disease severity and the final outcome. Therefore, this study was conducted with an aim to assess clinical features in COVID-19 patients having hypocalcemia and to observe its impact on COVID-19 disease severity and the final outcome.  In this retrospective study, consecutive COVID-19 patients of all age groups were enrolled.