Hyoid bone fracture is usually due to strangulation, and, rarely, other forms of trauma. Its sequaelae are often immediate and distressing, and may be fatal. A prominent diagnostic sign is a palpable click. Concealed fractures can present confusing symptoms. Two cases of previously undiagnosed hyoid bone fracture are presented, one affecting the greater cornu, the other, a fragmented fracture o...

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures represent major cause of disability, loss of quality of life and even mortality among the elderly population. Decisions on drug therapy are based on the assessment of risk factors for fracture, from bone mineral density measurements. The combination of biomechanical models with clinical studies could better estimate bone strength and support the specialists in t...

INTRODUCTION Distal forearm fracture is one of the most frequently observed osteoporotic fractures which may occur as a result of low energy falls such as falls from a standing height and may be linked to the osteoporotic nature of the bone especially in the elderly. In order to improve both the diagnosis of high fracture risk individuals and the fracture prevention methods, the influence of ex...

abstract non-:union: occurs when bone healing ceases and does not continue without some type of intervention. classification of non-:union: is traditionally based on the amount of callus or bone healing at the fracture site. successful treatment of non-:union: often depends on appropriate reduction and realignment of the fracture, bone grafting if necessary, and stabilization. this may not be p...

Background Paracetamol and Pethidine are two prevailing analgesics prescribed for postoperative orthopedic patients, each having different side effects and impacts on fracture healing. The present study was conducted to compare the impacts of Paracetamol and Pethidine on postoperative pain relief of children with bone fractures....

conclusions a neglected hip dislocation with acetabular fracture can be managed satisfactorily with uncemented thr. bone reconstruction using chunk grafts and use of cementless components ensures long-term survival and also preserves adequate bone stock for revision, especially in young patients. introduction posterior hip dislocation of the hip with acetabular fracture is a challenging problem...

Factors other than low bone mass, such as changes in bone quality, may contribute to fracture risk. Non-enzymatic glycation alters bone’s organic matrix [1] and creates collagen crosslinks, collectively termed advanced glycation end products (AGEs) [2]. AGEs accumulation with age stiffens bone's organic matrix, ultimately leading to fracture [3]. Cell culture work in animal models shows increas...

OBJECTIVE To test whether standard information for patients using Crunchie and Aero chocolate bars to explain bone health and risk of fracture is robust. DESIGN Observational study. SETTING Domestic kitchen in rural west Wales. PARTICIPANTS 10 Crunchie bars and 10 Aero bars. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Fracture after falls from varying heights. RESULTS Both Crunchie and Aero bars exhibited t...