Study Design. A retrospective clinical study of patients with vertebral osteomyelitis of the
lumbar spine necessitating surgical treatment. All patients underwent sequential (same-day) or …

The efficacy of nonreamed nailing as the treatment of choice of unstable blunt tibial diaphyseal
fractures was studied. From March 1, 1990, through August 31, 1991, 72 patients with 74 …

Background: Familial dysautonomia is a hereditary multisystemic disease primarily affecting
people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Musculoskeletal problems are related to gait disorders…

Purpose: Traditional maneuvers aim to decrease retroperitoneal bleeding in hemodynamically
unstable multi-trauma patients with unstable pelvic fractures, are reportedly successful in …

BACKGROUND Semirigid cervical collars (SRCCs) are routinely applied to victims of explosions
as part of the prehospital trauma protocols. Previous studies have shown that the use of …

Aim To investigate the potential distinct risk factors associated with trochanteric and cervical
hip fractures. Methods Elderly patients aged 65 years and older (n = 1161) were admitted to …

Twenty-nine patients with tibial diaphyseal fractures had external fixators applied to treat
their initial fractures and underwent nonreamed solid core nailing for nonunion (>22 weeks). …

METHODS The medical literature search was done with WinSPIRS 2.0 (Silver Platter
International NV, Norwood, Mass) using the terms: C1, C2, atlanto, axial, and dislocation. …

Background: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for
spondylodiscitis, its failure rates, and the need for surgical intervention. Methods: This is a …

Conclusion: Intradural extension of pus through multiple dural perforations is a rare complication
of spinal epidural abscess and a treatment challenge. Early diagnosis enabling prompt …