Follow-up After Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation-We Need to Do Better.

Background: Long-term follow-up after proximal femur (femoral neck) fracture is required to screen for complications, especially avascular necrosis (AVN). The purpose of this study was to evaluate sociodemographic characteristics as risk factors for lost-to-follow-up (LTFU) status following proximal femur fractures.

Methods: This retrospective case series included patients under the age of 18 years treated at a children's hospital for proximal femur fractures.

Smoldering Treatment of PFAS: Investigation of Mass Balance and Volumetric Scale Up for Field Implementation.

The chemical properties of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose a significant remediation challenge. This study investigated smoldering combustion to destroy PFAS while scaling up from the lab to field implementation. The first phase consisted of bench-scale tests using a model soil system.

Civilian Ballistic Proximal Femur Fractures and Blunt Proximal Femur Fractures: Comparing Outcomes and Complications.

Introduction: To assess ballistic proximal femur fracture outcomes in comparison with proximal femur fractures sustained by blunt mechanisms. We hypothesized that ballistic proximal femur fractures would have higher rates of infection, nonunion, and compartment syndrome than nonballistic fractures.

Methods: A retrospective cohort was collected from the electronic medical record of a single, Level I, trauma center over a 10-year period (2013 to 2022) using Current Procedural Terminology codes.

Short term outcomes of civilian ballistic distal humeral fractures compared with blunt open and closed distal humeral fractures.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess outcomes of ballistic distal humeral fracture in comparison with open and closed distal humeral fractures sustained via blunt mechanisms.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Academic Level I trauma center.

Distal Interlock Backout in the RFN-Advanced Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA) in Femur Fractures: Short Term Outcome Analysis.

Objective: To examine rate of distal screw backout in patients treated with the DePuy Synthes Retrograde Femoral Nail Advanced (RFNA) system.

Methods: Design: Retrospective.

Setting: Single Level I Trauma Center.