Satakunta Central Hospital

Regional differences and trends in treatment approaches for femoral neck fractures in Finland: A nationwide analysis

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Femoral neck fractures represent a major health concern in aging populations due to their morbidity and mortality. Although operative treatment is the standard, regional and temporal variations in surgical approaches exist. This study evaluates nationwide tre...

The Effect of Repeated Bilateral Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter Boluses on Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Median sternotomy for cardiac surgery is associated with significant postoperative pain. We evaluated whether repeated ropivacaine boluses via bilateral deep parasternal intercostal plane (DPIP) catheters improve analgesia after cardiac surgery. METHODS: In this rando...