Venting in closed femoral nailing: A simple technique using a frazier suction tip.

A surgical technique to drain the medullary content during closed femoral nailing by using a Frazier suction tip as a vent is demonstrated. This method is simple, safe and reproducible. The medullary content can be drained outside without surrounding soft tissue contamination and the intramedullary pressure is possibly minimized when femoral canal reaming and nail insertion is performed.

Medical services during the 24th summer universiade.

Background: International sports competitions are one of the mass gathering events which require a well-planned medical care system for large numbers of participants. The Universiade, the World University Games, is organized for university athletes every two years. Methods: The medical service organization was presented and the medical care for injuries and illnesses provided during the 24th Summer Universiade were described. Results: During 1 to 23 August 2007, a total of 5,641 patients aged 12-89 years (including 1,700 athletes) received medical care. There were 2,535 cases (44.9%) using the Athletes’ Village Polyclinic, 2,755 cases (48.8%) using the on-site medical units, and 351 cases (6.2%) using Thammasat Hospital. For the patients presented at the Athletes’ Village Polyclinic, muscle strain was the most common injury (n=287, 34.1%), and musculoskeletal system problems were the most common illnesses (n= 484, 27.33%). Nineteen patients required hospital admission at Thammasat Hospital. Conclusion: This information might be useful for planning medical services in international multi-sport competitions in the future.