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View article: COVID-19 and sexual assault: trends in US emergency department visits—a cross-sectional analysis
COVID-19 and sexual assault: trends in US emergency department visits—a cross-sectional analysis Open
Background Sexual assault often increases during crises, yet trends in United States (US) emergency department (ED) visits for sexual assault during COVID-19 remain unclear. Objective To examine demographic, incident and injury trends in U…
View article: Spinal Injuries from Equestrian Activity: A US Nationwide Study
Spinal Injuries from Equestrian Activity: A US Nationwide Study Open
Background/Objectives: Equestrian activities can result in spine injuries. Most studies are from single centers, and none use a national database. It was the purpose of this study to describe the demographics, injury mechanisms, and types …
View article: Injury Patterns and Associated Demographic Characteristics in Children with a Fracture from Equines: A US National Based Study
Injury Patterns and Associated Demographic Characteristics in Children with a Fracture from Equines: A US National Based Study Open
Background: Fractures often occur due to equestrian activities with injury patterns varying by age. The purpose of this study was to investigate in detail fracture patterns and associated demographics in children due to equine activities. …
View article: A Healed Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture, Shoulder, and Rib Fractures in an Ancient Nubian Female: An Osteoarchaeological Perspective
A Healed Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture, Shoulder, and Rib Fractures in an Ancient Nubian Female: An Osteoarchaeological Perspective Open
This report is a case of a healed proximal intertrochanteric femur fracture nonunion in an ancient Nubian adult female, approximately 58 years old at the time of death, from the Tombos archaeological site in present day northern Sudan. Tom…
View article: Letter to the Editor: Equity360: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Sex and Fairness in Sports
Letter to the Editor: Equity360: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Sex and Fairness in Sports Open
1Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA R. T. Loder, Orthopaedics, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Phase 1, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA, Email: [email protected] (RE: O…
View article: Assault-related anoxia and neck injuries in US emergency departments
Assault-related anoxia and neck injuries in US emergency departments Open
Background Early identification of non-fatal strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) is crucial due to its severe physical and psychological consequences for the individual experiencing it. This study investigates t…
View article: Idiopathic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Demographic Differences and Similarities between Stable, Unstable, and Valgus Types
Idiopathic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Demographic Differences and Similarities between Stable, Unstable, and Valgus Types Open
Idiopathic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a known disorder in pre/adolescent children with vague hip/knee pain. We wished to study the demographic differences between stable varus, unstable varus, and valgus idiopathic SCFEs u…
View article: Firearm Injuries during Pregnancy in the USA
Firearm Injuries during Pregnancy in the USA Open
Trauma during pregnancy is the leading cause of non-pregnancy-related maternal deaths, with some due to injuries from firearms. It was the purpose of this study to characterize the patterns and presentations of firearm-associated injuries …
View article: Fractures in Children Due to Firearm Activity
Fractures in Children Due to Firearm Activity Open
The purpose of this study was to investigate fracture patterns due to pediatric firearm injuries. The data used was from the US Firearm Injury Surveillance Study 1993–2019. Over these 27 years, there were 19,033 children with fractures due…
View article: Association of Socioeconomic Status With Relapse After Ponseti Method Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfeet
Association of Socioeconomic Status With Relapse After Ponseti Method Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfeet Open
Background: The Ponseti method is today’s standard treatment of idiopathic talipes equinovarus (ITEV). Compliance with foot abduction bracing (FABO) and socioeconomic factors have been shown to impact treatment outcome. We wished to furthe…
View article: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Associated With Athletic Activity
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Associated With Athletic Activity Open
Background: Little data exist regarding the association of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) and sporting activities. Hypothesis: There is no association between SCFE and sporting activities. Study Design: Retrospective review of al…
View article: Upper extremity fractures due to intimate partner violence versus accidental causes
Upper extremity fractures due to intimate partner violence versus accidental causes Open
While the finger is the most common site for IPV UEF, it is also the most common location for accidental striking. A lower proportion of finger fractures in fall and of shoulder/forearm fractures in accidental striking should prompt the ra…
View article: Bibliometric Analysis of the English Musculoskeletal Literature over the Last 30 Years
Bibliometric Analysis of the English Musculoskeletal Literature over the Last 30 Years Open
Publication and authorship are important in academia for career advancement, obtaining grants, and improved patient care. There has been a recent interest in bibliometric changes over time, especially regarding the gender gap. The purpose …
View article: Spinal Injury Associated With Firearm Use
Spinal Injury Associated With Firearm Use Open
Objective Injuries associated with firearms are a significant health burden. However, there is no comprehensive study of firearm spinal injuries over a large population. It was the purpose of this study to analyze the demographics of spina…
View article: Trends in Gender Authorship and Collaborations: A 30-Year Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Manuscripts from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The Bone and Joint Journal
Trends in Gender Authorship and Collaborations: A 30-Year Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Manuscripts from The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The Bone and Joint Journal Open
Publishing original peer-reviewed research is essential for advancement through all career stages. Fewer women than men hold senior-level positions in academic medicine and, therefore, examining publication trends relative to gender is imp…
View article: Events Due to Snowblower Use Seen in US Emergency Departments From 2003 Through 2018
Events Due to Snowblower Use Seen in US Emergency Departments From 2003 Through 2018 Open
Objective To comprehensively analyze emergency department (ED) visits associated with snowblower use in the United States. Methods Data on National Electronic Injury Surveillance System ED visits due to snow blowers from 2003 through 2018 …
View article: Injury Patterns and Demographics in Child and Adolescent Assault Victims Presenting to US Emergency Departments
Injury Patterns and Demographics in Child and Adolescent Assault Victims Presenting to US Emergency Departments Open
Objective. To correlate injury patterns with patient demographics in child and adolescent assault victims. Methods. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program data for the years 2005 through 2015 was used. Injuri…
View article: Comparative analysis of authorship trends in the Journal of Hand Surgery European and American volumes: A bibliometric analysis
Comparative analysis of authorship trends in the Journal of Hand Surgery European and American volumes: A bibliometric analysis Open
Both JHSE and JHSA display increasing female inclusion in the hand surgery literature, which has traditionally been a male dominated field. The observed increase in collaboration between institutions and countries is likely linked to advan…
View article: Overlapping Surgery for Ankle Fractures: Is It Safe?
Overlapping Surgery for Ankle Fractures: Is It Safe? Open
Objective: To determine whether the practice of overlapping surgery influenced patient safety after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for ankle fractures. Design: Retrospective case–control. Setting: Level 1 Academic Midwest trauma c…
View article: Demographics and Fracture Patterns of Patients Presenting to US Emergency Departments for Intimate Partner Violence
Demographics and Fracture Patterns of Patients Presenting to US Emergency Departments for Intimate Partner Violence Open
As this study encompasses the entire United States, these results are germane to all US orthopaedic surgeons. Knowing typical fracture patterns/locations is helpful in identifying IPV patients, although the victim may not fully divulge the…
View article: The Demographics of Fractures and Dislocations Across the Entire United States due to Common Sports and Recreational Activities
The Demographics of Fractures and Dislocations Across the Entire United States due to Common Sports and Recreational Activities Open
Background: There exists little nationwide data regarding fracture and dislocation patterns across a wide variety of sporting activities for all ages and sexes. Hypothesis: Participant demographics (age and sex) will vary with regard to fr…