Retraction: Gastric Volvulus: A Rare Etiology of Acute Chest Pain.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19067.].

Ipsilateral Concomitant Intertrochanteric and Femoral Shaft Fractures Associated With Metatarsal Bone Fractures: An Unusual Presentation.

Concomitant ipsilateral intertrochanteric and femoral shaft fractures with metatarsal bone fractures in young adults are extremely rare, and there are only a few reports regarding these fractures in the literature. High-energy trauma is a well-known attributable factor for this type of fracture. In this report, we presented a rare case of ipsilateral intertrochanteric and femoral shaft fractures with metatarsal bone (MTB) fractures in a 42-year-old male patient who was a victim of a road traffic accident (RTA). He was managed by closed fracture reduction and fixation with gamma nails, lag and locking screws, and K-wires. This particular combination of fractures is scarce. Reporting such a case to orthopedic surgeons is useful for management since these injuries present technical and infrastructural challenges, especially in resource-limited hospitals.

Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors among Saudi Arabian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition. Studies on adolescent low back pain are scarce, with no research to determine its prevalence in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain in Saudi Arabian adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted among Saudi Arabian high school students, which included demographic data, medical and low back pain history. The completed survey by 2000 participants showcased 57.9% of students experiencing low back pain in the last 12 months. This included 31.2% men and 26.7% women. This study found a link between low back pain and age, clinical symptoms of diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid disease, arthritis, and back surgery, a family history of low back pain, as well as smoking. There is substantial prevalence of low back pain in Saudi Arabian adolescents. This study identified several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors stemming from adolescent low back pain.

Gastric Volvulus: A Rare Etiology of Acute Chest Pain.

Chest pain is one of the most common complaints in the emergency department. The etiologies of chest pain include a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from mild and self-limited to life-threatening conditions. Gastrointestinal origins of acute chest pain, including esophageal, gastric, and biliary conditions, are not uncommon. We present the case of a 67-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with chest pain of three hours duration with pressure-like quality. The pain was associated with sweating, palpitation, nausea, and vomiting. The past medical history of the patient was remarkable for ischemic heart disease and percutaneous cardiac intervention. Both the electrocardiograph and cardiac biomarkers were normal. The patient experienced severe episodes of vomiting with one episode containing a small amount of blood. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed distorted anatomy of the stomach. Subsequently, the patient underwent a computed tomography scan which demonstrated an organoaxial gastric volvulus. The patient was resuscitated and underwent laparoscopic repair of the volvulus. Acute gastric volvulus is a very rare etiology of chest pain. Despite its rarity, physicians should keep a high index of suspicion of this condition after excluding the possible cardiac causes of chest pain.