FRACTURE

This study looks at whether a new DNA sequencing technology (Nanopore) can better identify infections in broken bones compared to standard lab cultures. Researchers will collect bone samples from 100 adults with fracture-related infections and compare the results from both method…

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 looked at over half a million older adults in Taiwan who were hospitalized for a bone fracture. Researchers compared those who had received a flu vaccine in the past year to those who had not. They found that vaccinated patients had fewer infections and a lower chance …

This trial tests whether giving a steroid injection just before surgery for a broken leg can reduce swelling and pain compared to a placebo. Adults with certain leg fractures who need surgery within 72 hours are randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a saline injectio…

This trial tests whether a very low dose of two drugs—dexmedetomidine and esketamine—given at night can improve sleep quality in older adults (65-89 years) undergoing knee or hip replacement. Poor sleep after surgery is common and linked to worse recovery. The study compares the …

This study tested whether combining ketamine with propofol reduces agitation during recovery from sedation, compared to ketamine alone. 150 adults needing sedation for a broken bone or dislocation were randomly assigned to one of the two drug combinations. The main goal was to se…

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…