FEMORAL FRACTURES

This study tracked 241 adults and teens with broken thigh or shin bones who received either a retrograde femoral nail or a tibial nail. The goal was to see how well the bones healed and if patients had pain. Researchers measured healing time and pain scores to confirm the nails a…

This study looked at whether giving a single dose of tranexamic acid before surgery can reduce blood loss in adults with broken thigh bones. The trial involved 43 patients in Uganda who had open surgery to fix their fracture. The goal is to see if this common, low-cost drug can l…

This study tested a new hollow cusp fracture reducer for fixing broken thigh and kneecap bones. 142 patients were split into two groups: one got the new device, the other had standard manual reduction. The new tool shortened surgery time, reduced X-ray use, and improved accuracy …

This pilot study tested two ways to manage pain in patients aged 70 and older who had a hip fracture and were waiting for surgery. One method used a continuous pulling technique on the skin, and the other used a pillow placed between the legs. The goal was to see which approach c…

This study reviewed records of 610 older adults (over 65) on blood thinners who had hip fracture surgery. Researchers wanted to see how long surgery was delayed to avoid bleeding risks and whether that delay affected survival. The goal is to find the safest approach to schedule s…