Jaw fracture

This study tested two different thicknesses of 3D titanium plates used to fix broken jawbones (mandibular body fractures). The goal was to see which thickness leads to less pain and fewer complications like infection or bite problems. The trial involved 18 adults aged 20-60 who n…

This study tested two different thicknesses of 3D-printed titanium plates used to fix broken jawbones. 18 adults with jaw fractures received one of the two plate types during surgery. The goal was to see if one thickness led to less pain or fewer complications like infection or b…

This study tested a new type of metal plate for fixing broken jawbones in the front and side areas. The plate is designed to be strong but low-profile, and to avoid damaging a key nerve in the chin. Twenty-two adults with recent jaw fractures were randomly assigned to get either …

This study tested a freeze-dried plasma product that can be mixed with water in 6 minutes, avoiding the long thaw time of standard plasma. It included 42 trauma patients with severe bleeding who needed blood transfusions. The goal was to see if faster plasma delivery could improv…

This study looked at over 2,000 trauma patients who needed help breathing before arriving at the hospital. Half were given a supraglottic airway device (like an LMA or King tube) first, while the other half received standard care. The goal was to see which approach led to more pa…

This study tested whether custom 3D-printed plastic (PEEK) plates work better than standard titanium plates for fixing fractures at the angle of the jaw. Twenty-two adults with this type of break were treated and followed to see how well their bite and jaw joint healed. The goal …

This study tested a custom 3D-printed guide and plate for repairing broken jaw bones (mandibular angle fractures) in 24 adults. The new method was compared to the standard technique using a single miniplate. The goal was to see if the custom device helps align the broken pieces m…

This study compared three devices used to wire broken jaws together: Erich arch bars, IMF screws, and hybrid arch bars. Twenty-four adults with mandibular fractures were randomly assigned to one of the three devices. The goal was to see which device provides the best stability an…

This study tested whether custom 3D-printed surgical guides and titanium plates can help surgeons fix broken jawbones more accurately. Six adults with jaw fractures received the personalized tools. The goal was to see if this approach leads to better bone alignment and faster sur…

This study compared two surgical methods for fixing a broken front jawbone: using a single locking plate versus two non-locking plates. Twenty patients with displaced jaw fractures were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers measured pain, swelling, healing, and …

This study looked at how safe and effective the JuniOrtho plating system is for treating congenital deformities and fractures in the lower limbs of 30 children and adults. The device is a metal plate and screws used during surgery to hold bones in place while they heal. Researche…

This study tested custom-made surgical stents and plates for repairing broken jaw bones (mandibular angle fractures). Seven medically fit adults received the personalized implants to guide bone alignment and fixation. The approach aimed to improve surgical accuracy and reduce ope…

This study looked at two ways to treat a rare break in the jaw joint (condylar head fracture): surgery to fix the bone, or non-surgical care with advice and exercises. 14 adults with this injury took part. The goal was to see which approach leads to better chewing and jaw functio…

This study tested a special 3D titanium plate designed to fix fractures of the lower jaw near the joint. Fourteen adults with a single-side jaw fracture received the plate during surgery. Researchers used CT scans and clinical exams to check bone alignment and jaw function over t…

This study tested two methods of making custom metal plates to fix broken jawbones. Sixteen patients with fractures between the chin and lower teeth received plates made either by 3D printing (additive) or by computer-controlled machining (subtractive). Researchers measured the p…

This study tested whether custom-made titanium plates, designed from CT scans and 3D printing, work better than standard lambda plates for fixing broken jaw joints. Twenty-four adults with subcondylar fractures were treated with one of the two plates. Researchers measured surgery…

This study looked at 60 people with a broken lower jaw to see if using one metal plate plus an arch bar works as well as the standard two plates. The goal was to compare infection, numbness, bone alignment, and surgery time. Results help doctors choose the best treatment for jaw …

This study tested a new custom-designed omega-shaped bone plate against standard metal plates for fixing broken jaws in the chin area. Twelve adults with such fractures were split into two groups, one receiving the custom plate and the other the standard one. The custom plates we…

This study tested whether using the World Health Organization's trauma care checklist helps injured patients recover better. Sixty adults with trauma were randomly assigned to standard care or care with the checklist. Researchers measured pain, injury severity, complications, and…

This study tested whether custom-made 3D-printed PEEK (a strong plastic) plates are as good as standard titanium plates for fixing a specific type of jaw fracture. Eighteen adults with a broken jaw angle received one of the two plates during surgery. Researchers measured bone hea…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) program called Carebot AI Bones to see how well it finds fractures on X-rays. Researchers compared the AI's performance to that of experienced radiologists using 600 X-rays from both children and adults. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether an AI tool called Boneview helps clinicians spot fractures on X-rays more accurately. 18 doctors and other health professionals reviewed 500 X-ray images, half with fractures and half without, first without AI and then with AI assistance. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a cone-beam CT scanner (Newtom 5G) can detect and classify fractures of the arms and legs as accurately as a standard CT scan. 43 adults with suspected fractures received both scans. Researchers compared how well each scan identified the type of fracture…

This study tested whether a social robot could reduce fear and pain in children aged 5 to 10 during wound dressing. Sixty children were split into two groups: one interacted with the robot while getting their wound dressed, and the other received standard care. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether giving a low dose of ketamine continuously could lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed by people with serious injuries. The goal was to see at least a 25% reduction in opioid use over 48 hours while still controlling pain just as wel…

This study looked at how well Global D implants work for orthognathic (jaw) surgery and whether they improve patients' quality of life. 198 people who had their first jaw surgery received these implants. Researchers measured quality of life before and after surgery using a specia…

This study looked at whether walking with a therapy dog helps adult trauma patients move more during their hospital stay. Sixty-four patients each took two walks—one with a dog and one without—and reported their pain, anxiety, and motivation. The goal was to see if animal-assiste…

This study aims to create a simple bedside tool that helps doctors quickly identify motorcycle accident victims with chest injuries who are at high risk of dying. Researchers will analyze data from 1250 patients to build and test the tool, focusing on factors like helmet use and …

This completed study looked at 510 trauma patients who had no signs of nerve damage. Researchers wanted to see if getting a full-body CT scan actually changed how doctors managed their care. The goal is to find out if these scans are truly helpful or just add cost and time.

This study looked at 55 adults with arm or leg injuries to see if using a tourniquet before reaching the hospital made a difference. Researchers compared those who had a tourniquet placed to those who did not, checking for shock, blood transfusions, and other complications. The g…

This study looked at 265 severely injured adults in France to see if getting them to the hospital within the recommended 60 minutes (the 'golden hour') improves their chances of survival. Researchers checked if following these time guidelines helped patients live at least 24 hour…

Researchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…

This pilot study tested whether a personalized nutrition plan using up to three Ensure shakes a day is practical for older adults (60+) recovering from a serious injury. Forty participants were randomly assigned to either the nutrition plan or standard care. The study did not mea…

This study looked back at the medical records of 137 severely injured trauma patients who needed large blood transfusions between 2020 and 2025. Researchers analyzed how different transfusion strategies, such as balanced ratios and whole blood use, affected 30-day survival and ot…

This study looked at whether vitamin D levels affect how well broken bones heal in young adults aged 18 to 25. Researchers measured vitamin D at the time of injury and tracked healing for up to a year. The goal was to understand if low vitamin D is linked to slower healing or com…

This study looked back at the medical records of 150 adults who had surgery for facial fractures using the Stryker Universal CMF System. The goal was to confirm that the system safely and effectively holds broken facial bones in place. Researchers checked whether any patients nee…

This study looked back at medical records of 50 people who had jaw reconstruction surgery using Stryker's custom-made plates. The goal was to confirm the plates are safe and work well by checking how often unplanned follow-up surgeries were needed. The study found that the plates…

This study looked back at 70 patients who had jaw reconstruction surgery using Stryker's custom-made Surgeon iD plates. The goal was to confirm the plates are safe and work well by checking how many patients needed unplanned follow-up surgery. Researchers also tracked infections …

This study looked at how parents cope emotionally after their child is hospitalized in intensive care for a severe injury. Researchers checked for signs of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress in 62 parents, 3 to 6 months after the child left the ICU. The goal was to un…

This study tested a simple frailty score (TSFI) to see if it can predict complications and death in trauma patients aged 65 and older. Researchers enrolled 500 patients across multiple hospitals. The goal was to improve care by identifying high-risk patients early, not to provide…

This study looked at how obesity affects the hospital course and outcomes of trauma patients aged 60 and older. Researchers compared obese and non-obese patients to see if obesity leads to longer stays, more complications, or higher costs. The goal was to clarify conflicting repo…

This study looked at whether a structured regional health system, where trauma centers are organized by level of care, reduces deaths within 28 days after severe injury. Researchers compared outcomes for 2193 severely injured patients treated in a structured system versus a non-s…

This study checked how well the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) predicts survival and the need for intensive care or surgery in 204 trauma patients at one hospital in Iraq. Researchers measured the score within 6 hours of arrival and tracked outcomes. The goal is to see …

This study looked at how different amounts of numbing medicine given around the collarbone affect pain relief and side effects during arm surgery. Researchers also used ultrasound to measure the nerve behind the eye to see if it relates to brain pressure. 64 patients aged 18 to 5…

Researchers studied 407 children under 18 who had whole-body CT scans after trauma. They looked at injury details, physical exams, and lab results to create a scoring system called WHOLE. The goal is to help emergency doctors decide when a full-body scan is truly needed, reducing…

This study tested how accurate 3D-printed surgical guides are for repairing broken jawbones. Twenty-four patients with a single-side jaw fracture received surgery using guides made from two different virtual planning methods. The goal was to see how well the guides helped surgeon…

This study looked at 263 severely injured trauma patients to find out how often they develop early blood clotting problems (called trauma-induced coagulopathy) and excessive clot breakdown (hyperfibrinolysis) within the first hour of arriving at the emergency room. Researchers us…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide the placement of catheters in the femoral artery and vein (in the groin) reduces complications in severely injured patients in the intensive care unit. The trial involved 136 adults with severe trauma who needed these catheters.…

This study tested whether custom-made titanium plates, designed using 3D technology, help surgeons fix broken jawbones more accurately. Ten adults with a specific type of jaw fracture received these personalized plates. Researchers measured how well the bone pieces lined up after…

This study looked at 15,000 trauma patients treated at a Swedish hospital over 10 years. Researchers focused on those with serious neck or face injuries to understand what causes deadly bleeding and how it is managed. The goal is to improve care for future patients with these inj…

This registry study tracked 44 adults with broken jaw bones who were treated using the MatrixWAVE MMF system, a device that helps align the jaw during healing. Researchers recorded how long the device took to apply, any complications, and how patients felt about speaking, eating,…