Should Cannulated Screws Be Removed After Femoral Neck Fracture Healing? Evidence, Risks, and Surgical Considerations
Femoral neck fractures are commonly treated with internal fixation in younger and physiologically active patients, particularly when preservation of the native femoral head is the treatment goal. Among the available fixation strategies, three parallel cannulated screws arranged in an inv
Hydrogen Peroxide for Open Fracture Irrigation: Why Normal Saline Is Preferred
Should Hydrogen Peroxide Still Be Used for Open Fracture Irrigation?For decades, hydrogen peroxide has been used in wound cleansing and surgical irrigation because of its visible bubbling effect and perceived antimicrobial properties. The release of oxygen bubbles can create the impression that hydr
Hallux Valgus: Diagnosis, Classification, Surgical Strategies and Treatment Principles
Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most common forefoot deformities encountered in orthopedic and foot-and-ankle practice. It is characterized by a complex three-dimensional deformity involving the first ray, great toe, metatarsal head, sesamoid complex, and surrounding soft ti
