fracture
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Extremities
Targeted teaching improves junior doctors’ management of fractures
The addition of training focused on fracture reduction and molding technique to orthopedic juniors’ induction teaching or as a separate…
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The outcome following fixation of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures
N. Ahearn, BSc (Hons),MRCS (Eng), Speciality Registrar, Trauma and Orthopaedics1 ; A. Oppy, MBBS, FRACS FAOrthA, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma Lead2; R.…
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Use of regional anesthesia during hip fracture surgery not associated with lower risk of death
Among more than 56,000 adults undergoing hip repair between 2004 and 2011, the use of regional anesthesia compared with general…
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Extremities
Clinical Study Abstract on Proximal Humerus Fractures
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with a locking compression plate is superior to open reduction and internal fixation in the management…
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Extremities
Comprehensive ankle fracture system
ExtremiLOCK is one of the first to feature double-lead screw technology in locking, non-locking and cannulated screw options. Addison,…
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Study: THA found superior to internal fixation for femoral neck fracture
At a minimum 15-year follow-up, researchers of this study discovered a lower failure rate among lucid patients with a displaced…
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Extremities
Could a New Casting Material Revolutionize Fracture Management Globally?
Fifty years later, a revolutionary technology has finally arrived as the next effective generation of casting material, PolyTrexx™ polymer by…
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Integra receives clearance for fracture plate system
The FDA has granted 510k clearance to Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation for its Integra Proximal Humeral Fracture Plate System for…
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New Case Study Reviews Fracture Reduction and Stabilization of a L1 Burst Fracture Using Combined Anterior and Posterior Approach
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — There are approximately 700,000 clinically diagnosed vertebral fractures each year. To…
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Plating no more invasive than nailing for distal femoral shaft fractures
WAILEA, Hawaii – Plating remains the best option for comminuted, intra-articular distal femur fractures, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii…
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Age cited as important variable in conservative treatment of distal radius fractures
WAILEA, Hawaii – Age may be the most important variable in determining success of cast treatment for distal radius fractures, according…
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Decreased height in older women linked to increased fracture risk, mortality rate
Older women who have lost more than two inches of height during the past 15 years of their life may…
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Less blood needed after hip fracture surgery
Patients may need less blood than previously believed following operative hip fracture repair, according to a study published in the New England Journal…
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Bone Drugs Not Linked to Rare Fractures
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds no association between the use…
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Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgeon Awarded $97,000 Grant
A Geisinger orthopaedic surgeon recently received a $97,000 grant from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association for a pilot study that will…
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