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Shear fractures of the distal radius Also known as an osteochondral fracture, "shear" refers to the action of the bone and its movement as the result of the fracture. As the fracture occurs, the bone ...

Patella fractures can cause extensive bleeding into the joint. Emergency treatment may include draining blood and fluid from the joint to reduce swelling and pain and to make it easier to diagnose the ...

Waiting more than four hours in emergency departments for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip-fracture patients, a study has shown.

To assess the potential impact on hip fracture patients of 4+ hour waits in the emergency department, the researchers retrospectively evaluated local hip fracture database entries for all patients ...

Evaluation of Local Database To assess the potential impact on hip fracture patients of 4+ hour waits in the emergency department, the researchers retrospectively evaluated local hip fracture ...

Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a single centre study, published ...

Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a single centre study, published ...

Study author Dr. Jennifer Allen is scheduled to present this research from 2:30–2:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, during the Section on Emergency Medicine program during the AAP's National ...