The potential for diversion of prescribed opioids among orthopaedic patients: Results of an anonymous patient survey.

IntroductionDiversion of prescription opioid medication is a contributor to the opioid epidemic.Safe handling practices can reduce the risk of diversion.We aimed to understand: 1) if orthopaedic patients received instructions on how to safely handle opioids, 2) their typical storage/disposal practices, and 3) their willingness to participate in an

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Unusual orbital foreign bodies

Retained intraorbital organic foreign bodies, particularly wooden, are commonly encountered Originals Western Boot in ophthalmologic practice.We treated two children who had sustained such injury while playing.They presented to us with non-healing sinus with purulent discharge.In one of the patients, X-rays and CT scan helped to clinch the diagnosi

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