CONTEXT Pancreatic injuries after blunt abdominal trauma could result in significant morbidity, and even mortality if missed. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to review our institution's experience with blunt pancreatic trauma. SETTING Our study included all cases of blunt traumatic pancreatic injuries. PATIENTS Sixteen patients (median age 41 years; range: 18-60 years) were treated for blunt pancre...

We studied the incidence of injury in girl's varsity basketball to characterize injury demographics in high school athletics. We defined a reportable injury as one that occurred during organized practice or competition, resulted in either missed practice or game time, required physician consultation, or involved the head or face. We prospectively evaluated the athletes on team rosters during th...

OBJECTIVE To assess prospectively the incidence, nature, and severity of injuries to polo riders competing in the 1996 Argentine High Polo season. METHODS Assessment, documentation, and provision of care for all injuries sustained during the 1996 season by one of the authors. Riders were also surveyed retrospectively for their previous polo injuries. RESULTS 34 riders took part in the study...

The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. I n the U.S., approximately half a million correctional officers are responsible for supervising more than two million inmates. Correc-tional officers are exposed to unique workplace hazards within a controlled prison envir...

Yan Fang1, Beihua Kong1,5, Qifeng Yang2, Daoxin Ma3, and Xun Qu4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 Wenhuaxi Road, Ji’nan 250012, Shandong, People’s Republic of China Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji’nan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji’nan, Sh...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of sublingual and vaginal misoprostol in the medical management of missed miscarriage. METHODS Fifty women diagnosed as having missed miscarriage of gestational age less than 20 weeks were assigned randomly to receive 400 microg of either sublingual or vaginal misoprostol every three hours, up to a maximum of five doses. The primary outcome measures were, com...

CONTEXT Overuse injuries of the musculoskeletal system in immature athletes are commonly seen in medical practice. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION An analysis of published clinical, outcome, and biomechanical studies of adolescent epiphyseal and overuse injuries was performed through 2008 to increase recognition and provide treatment recommendations. RESULTS Adolescent athletes can sustain physeal and...

BACKGROUND Penetrating cardiac trauma represents an increasingly important form of trauma due to the frequent use of firearms and bombs in civilian violence. We report our experience over the past 16 years with missile-induced cardiac injuries. METHODS A retrospective study reviewing 40 cases (30 males, 10 females) of missile cardiac injuries was conducted. The nature of injuries, management ...

Posterolateral knee injuries can be very debilitating. It is important to understand the complex anatomy and pertinent diagnostic tests to properly treat posterolateral knee injuries. The fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, and the popliteofibular ligament are the main static stabilizers against abnormal varus and posterolateral translational moments. Important radiographic imaging s...

Objectives: Injuries to the foot and ankle are more common in National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball compared other professional sports. The goal of this study is report incidence associated risk factors injuries NBA athletes. Methods: Foot injury data from 2015-16 through 2020-21 seasons was queried verified using a publicly available database. truncated 2019-20 season omitted due CO...