Background: Proximal humerus fractures are primarily common in the old age group. The appropriate approach to managing such displaced and comminuted fracture patterns is often questionable. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures following treatment with a proximal humerus locking plate and to assess the frequency of complications in such patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is a congenital deformity that requires weekly visits to the hospital for manipulation and corrective cast application, followed by an intensive bracing regimen requiring multiple visits to the hospital spread over the years. Parents of children with clubfoot are known to undergo a range of negative emotions. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of depression and the factors associated with depression in parents of children with idiopathic CTEV.
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