trauma
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Extremities
Medline UNITE launches Calcaneal Fracture Plating System and IM Fibula Implant
Latest FDA cleared products to round out UNITE hindfoot and ankle trauma portfolio Northfield, Ill., April 25, 2022 /OrthoSpineNews/ –…
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Regulatory
Bioretec files for CE mark for its bioresorbable RemeOs magnesium screw in the EU
HELSINKI, Dec. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bioretec Ltd, a pioneer in bioresorbable orthopedic implants, has submitted an application for the CE mark…
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Spine
DePuy Synthes Launches the UNIUM™ System as a Next Generation Power Tools System for Trauma and Small Bone Procedures
The UNIUM™ System’s Ergonomic Handpieces are designed to be Stronger, Lighter and More Versatile than Predecessors*1 November 22, 2021 PALM…
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Extremities
Identification of Psychological Risk Factors in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Could Improve Post-Injury Planning
ROSEMONT, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults1 and often lead to chronic pain…
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Extremities
Orthopedic Trauma Follow-up Disconnected from Clinical Care?
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Curious about issues surrounding the expectation of a 1-year follow-up in orthopedic trauma patients, researchers from…
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Extremities
Electric Scooters: What are the Related Fracture Patterns?
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. An average person may look at an electric scooter (e-scooter) and think, “What a charming and…
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Extremities
Plumbers’ Advantage Over Orthopedic Surgeons: THEIR Pay Isn’t Declining
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. You would think with all of the stress due to amped up regulations and complexity in…
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Recon
Globus Medical Trauma Division Awarded Purchasing Agreement with Premier Inc.
AUDUBON, Pa., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, was recently awarded a…
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Extremities
DePuy Synthes Launches FIBULINK® Syndesmosis Repair System Designed to Enable Precise Tension Control and Physiologic Motion for Patients with Traumatic Ankle Injuries
FIBULINK System is Designed to Improve Tension Control, Eliminate Soft Tissue Disruption and Enable Physiologic Motion WEST CHESTER, PA –…
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Hospitals
Methamphetamines Adding Fuel to the Orthopedic Fire
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “Ice,” “blue,” “crystal,” or “meth”…whatever you call it, methamphetamines (MAs) can heap problems on top…
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Extremities
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Expands Registry Program to Include Fracture & Trauma
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced a plan to launch a Fracture & Trauma…
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Extremities
The 510(k) clearance of accessories for the SixFix® Circular Fixation System improves versatility and ease-of-use
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AMDT Holdings, Inc. develops disruptive products to address existing and emerging needs in the extremity market.…
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Financial
Medicare reimbursement rates for orthopedic trauma have fallen sharply
September 22, 2020 / Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor The amount Medicare reimburses for orthopedic trauma surgery has fallen by nearly one-third…
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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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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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