Neurodegenerative Conditions in the Geriatric Population Increase Risk of Distal Radius Fracture: A Nationwide Study.

Purpose: Rising prevalence of geriatric neurodegenerative conditions calls for urgency to characterize common injuries in these populations for adequate targeted injury prevention. Although distal radius fracture (DRF) is common in older populations because of age-related decline, the current study aimed to report on associations between neurodegenerative conditions and DRF incidence in this senior cohort.

Methods: Data used in this study came from Epic Cosmos, a community collaboration of health systems representing more than 227,000,000 patient records from more than 1,301 hospitals and 28,600 clinics.

Obesity as a Risk Factor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Independent of Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Study.

Purpose: Although the relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is well documented because of diabetic neuropathic complications, a relationship specific to CTS and obesity has not yet been identified on a population level. The current study seeks to compare CTS prevalence between obese and nonobese patients and examine relationships among obesity, DM, and CTS.

Methods: Data used in this study came from Epic Cosmos, a community collaboration of health systems representing over 227,000,000 patient records from over 1,301 hospitals and 28,600 clinics.

Evolution of Craniosynostosis Care at a Single Institution Over an 11-Year Period.

Background: Surgical correction of craniosynostosis is continuously evolving. There has been a shift from total vault procedures towards minimally invasive techniques, reflecting advances in the understanding of the condition and surgical technique. This study aims to document the evolution and outcomes of craniosynostosis care over an 11-year period at one academic institution.