Chuck and Chris discuss scaphoid nonunions
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
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The Changing Landscape of Traumas and Drug Abuse in Orthopedics
This chapter explores the troubling increase in trauma cases within orthopedic services, particularly focusing on the rise of gunshot wounds and drug-related infections. The discussion highlights the dangerous combination of xylazine and fentanyl, which is leading to severe tissue damage and amputation, while also reflecting on the stark changes in medical cases over time.
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