fracture
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Extremities
Does CT Dose Matter When Assessing Acetabular Fracture Reduction?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “Can you obtain a quality image with a lower dose CT scan,” asked researchers in…
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Extremities
Talar Neck Fractures…Tickle the Foot! (Well, Test Sensation)
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Citing that talus fractures are accompanied by a high rate of complications, including numbness, pain,…
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Recon
Exactech Shoulder System Among Lowest Published Fracture Rates in Largest Study of Its Kind
September 3, 2020 GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation and computer-assisted technologies for joint replacement…
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COVID-19
“Significant” Increases in Morbidity, Mortality in Hip Fracture Patients with COVID-19
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. A recent article from Tufts Medical Center has explored the evolving interplay between orthopedic trauma…
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COVID-19
NYC Hip Fracture Patients with COVID-19: Higher Death Rates
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Several New York City institutions have banded together to get a clear picture of how…
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Recon
Hemiarthroplasty: Cost-Effective for Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly
By Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Is the rate of reoperation after screw fixation for nondisplaced femoral neck fractures higher than…
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Extremities
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Announces U.S. Launch of Large Fragment Cannulated Screw System
WARSAW, Ind., March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing…
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Extremities
TDM USA Announces Commercial Launch of 12 New Value-Based Orthopedic Systems
January 16, 2020 TDM USA expands portfolio, now providing comprehensive value-based fracture care solutions that benefit patients, physicians, surgical facilities,…
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Extremities
In2Bones Launches CoLink® Mini Plating System
November 12, 2019 MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In2Bones Global, Inc. today announces the commercial launch of the CoLink® Mini Plating System, a comprehensive, minimally invasive…
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Extremities
Sectra Extends its Pre-operative Orthopaedic Solution With DePuy Synthes 3D Templates
LINKÖPING, Sweden, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/– International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) is extending its pre-operative orthopaedic planning solution for trauma cases…
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Recon
Preoperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Hip Fracture Patients
By Stuart Grant, MB, ChB, FRCA, Gavin Martin, MB, ChB, FRCA, and Ellen Flanagan, MD – Oct 5, 2016 Each…
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Spine
Stryker announces completion of the acquisition of vertebral compression fracture portfolio from BD
Kalamazoo, Michigan – April 21, 2016 – Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced today it has completed the acquisition of the…
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Biologics
Bone Therapeutics Expands Its Delayed-Union Program with ALLOB® into Multiple Fractures
GOSSELIES, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: BONE THERAPEUTICS (Brussels:BOTHE) (Paris:BOTHE), the bone cell therapy company addressing high unmet medical needs in the field…
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Uncategorized
High rate of fracture reported with third-generation CoC hip articulations
Compared with other findings regarding ceramic materials in joint articulations, results published in The Journal of Arthroplasty showed a higher…
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Recon
Fragility fractures: Taking control of management, follow-up and assessment
The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, with 50% of women and 25%…
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