Infection at or near surgical incisions within 30 days of an operative procedure contributes
substantially to surgical morbidity and mortality each year. The prevention of surgical site …

Objectives The aim of this study was to review the impact of smoking tobacco on the
musculoskeletal system, and on bone fractures in particular. Methods English-language …

Purpose To assess the risk factors of surgical site infection (SSI) in gastrointestinal surgery.
Methods Surgical site infection surveillance was conducted in 27 hospitals. Results The …

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to assess the repair site integrity after
transosseous equivalent/suture-bridge (TOE/SB) repair with the use of magnetic resonance …

Smoking is a worldwide epidemic. Complications related to smoking behavior generate an
economic loss around $193 billion annually. In addition to impacting chronic health …

Background Recent reports highlighted the association between smoking and higher risk of
postsurgical infections. The aim was to compare the incidence of prosthetic joint infection …

BACKGROUND: Controversy exists with the use of the acromioclavicular hook plate for the
treatment of lateral-third clavicle fractures (Neer type II). This is thought to stem from …

An illustrative and in-depth overview of the many available applications and techniques for
limb lengthening and reconstruction, this guide provides step-by-step details on the latest …

Introduction Much has been published on the surgical and functional results following
Gender Affirming Surgery ('GAS') in trans individuals. Comprehensive results regarding …

Background This study describes cigarette smoking's effect on development of physical
disability following initial musculoskeletal‐related hospitalization. Methods We followed …