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We found that the TCIC models utilized predictors that could be obtained more quickly than BIC models while achieving similar discrimination. For example, the TCIC identified a 7-predictor model with a total time-cost of 44 seconds, while the BIC identified a 7-predictor model with a time-cost of 119 seconds. The Harrell C-statistic of the TCIC and BIC 7-predictor models did not differ (0.7065 vs. 0.7088, P=0.11).

Accounting for the time-costs of potential predictor variables through the use of the TCIC led to the development of an easier-to-use mortality prediction model with similar discrimination.

Accounting for the time-costs of potential predictor variables through the use of the TCIC led to the development of an easier-to-use mortality prediction model with similar discrimination.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, TBIs substantially contribute to health care costs, which vary by severity. This is important to consider given the variability in recovery time by severity.

This study quantifies the annual incremental health care costs of nonfatal TBI in 2016 for the US population covered by a private health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare health plan. This study uses MarketScan and defines severity with the abbreviated injury scale for the head and neck region. Nonfatal health care costs were compared by severity.

The estimated 2016 overall health care cost attributable to nonfatal TBI among MarketScan enrollees was $40.6 billion. Total estimated annual health care cost attributable to TBI for low severity TBIs during the first year postinjury were substantially higher than costs for middle and high severity TBIs among those with private health insurance and Medicaid.

This study presents economic burden estimates for TBI that underscore the importance of developing strategies to prevent TBIs, regardless of severity. Although middle and high severity TBIs were more costly at the individual level, low severity TBIs, and head injuries diagnosed as "head injury unspecified" resulted in higher total estimated annual health care costs attributable to TBI.

This study presents economic burden estimates for TBI that underscore the importance of developing strategies to prevent TBIs, regardless of severity. Although middle and high severity TBIs were more costly at the individual level, low severity TBIs, and head injuries diagnosed as "head injury unspecified" resulted in higher total estimated annual health care costs attributable to TBI.

Our observational study's objective was to determine how effective guided growth with tension-band plates was to correct the deformity in Blount's disease.

We reviewed the records of 14 children (18 limbs) with Blount's disease who were treated with tension-band plates as the only surgical intervention at a single institution over eight years. Five children (seven limbs) had infantile Blount's disease with Langenskiöld stage ≤2. Nine children (11 limbs) had late-onset Blount's disease.

The mean age at operation was 7.2 years (SD, 3.1, range, 2.9-11.8). The tension-band plate effectively corrected the varus deformity in 78% (14/18) of limbs. Correction to normal mechanical alignment was achieved in 67% (n = 12) of limbs at a mean of 18 months (SD, 7, range, 9-31). Failure to achieve correction of the mechanical axis was due to delayed implant removal and overcorrection in 11% (2/18), mechanical failure due to screw fixation failure in 11% (2/18) and in 6% (1/18) due to a misplaced epiphyseal screw. There was a greater magnitude of correction in the Infantile Blount's disease group (mean, 26°, SD, 9°) when compared to the children with late-onset Blount's disease (13°, SD, 4°) (P = 0.021). The mean correction rate was 1.8°/month in the Infantile Blount's disease group and 0.7°/month in the late-onset Blount's disease group, respectively (P = 0.014).

Our findings support the use of tension-band plating in Blount's disease. Further research is required to determine the ideal indications and to investigate the long-term outcome of guided growth in Blount's disease.

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Level 4.Distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ) injuries are under-reported in the paediatric population. No single study has discussed methods of DRUJ reconstruction in immature patients with chronic instability. We present a physeal sparing ligamentoplasty for chronic DRUJ instability and describe the outcomes in two patients. selleck products Two consecutive children with chronic DRUJ instability were treated using physeal sparing ligamentoplasy. After the failure of triangular fibrocartilage complex repair, reconstruction was done using palmaris longus tendon graft that was tunnelled through the distal radius epiphysis and wrapped subperiosteally around the ulnar neck. Graft was tied in a neutral forearm position. DRUJ stability was achieved in both patients. Grip strength averaged 90% of the healthy side. Prono-supination range of motion (ROM) averaged 88 and 86%, respectively, of the healthy side, without intraoperative nor postoperative complications. Our novel technique was effective in the regain of DRUJ stability with minor effect on the prono-supination ROM. Further studies are planned to experiment the biomechanical effectiveness of our technique. Level of evidence Therapeutic IV.

The aim of this article is to describe a novel technique of gluing as an interim measure to provide tectonic support in cases of medium-sized to large-sized (3-6 mm) corneal perforations. Five eyes of five patients in which conventional cyanoacrylate glue application was not feasible, and therapeutic keratoplasty could not be performed in view of the unavailability of corneal tissues were included. Surgery to maintain integrity of the globe was performed, and a therapeutic keratoplasty was performed on tissue availability (mean interval of 7.4 days). On follow-up, all patients had a well-formed anterior chamber, and none of them had progression. The contact lens sandwich technique of glue was a feasible, reproducible, and economical technique during times of tissue unavailability such as the present COVID pandemic, in patients with medium to large perforated corneal ulcers.

The aim of this article is to describe a novel technique of gluing as an interim measure to provide tectonic support in cases of medium-sized to large-sized (3-6 mm) corneal perforations.