Orthopedic trauma
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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic trauma surgeons: an OTA survey Open
To our knowledge, our study is the first to report a high percentage of orthopedic trauma surgeons sustaining occupational injuries some time in their careers. The high cost of management and rehabilitation of these injuries in addition to…
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The Orthopaedic Trauma Service and COVID-19: Practice Considerations to Optimize Outcomes and Limit Exposure Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to healthcare systems, including the cancellation and then staged resumption of elective procedures. The orthopaedic trauma community has continued to provide care to patients with acute muscu…
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Management of high-energy tibial pilon fractures Open
Tibial pilon fractures result from high-energy trauma unlike usual ankle fractures. Their management provides numerous challenges to the orthopaedic surgeon including obtaining anatomic reduction of articular surface and the management of …
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Use of three-dimensional printing in preoperative planning in orthopaedic trauma surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Our results suggest that the use of 3D printing in pre-operative planning in orthopaedic trauma reduces operative time, intraoperative blood loss and the number of times fluoroscopy is used.
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The right team at the right time – Multidisciplinary approach to multi-trauma patient with orthopedic injuries Open
Bach JA, Leskovan JJ, Scharschmidt T, Boulger C, Papadimos TJ, Russell S, Bahner DP, Stawicki SPA. Multidisciplinary approach to multi-trauma patient with orthopedic injuries: the right team at the right time. OPUS 12 Scientist 2012;6(1):6…
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Tarsal navicular stress fractures Open
Various operative and non-operative adjunctive treatment modalities are reviewed including the relevance of vitamin D levels, use of shock wave therapy and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and administration of teriparatide. Surgic…
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Effects of a formalized collaboration between plastic and orthopedic surgeons in severe extremity trauma patients; a retrospective study Open
The present study highlights the importance of formalized collaboration between orthopedic and plastic surgeons in severe extremity trauma patients. The concept of an interdisciplinary approach has led to an increased number of trauma pati…
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Surgical Management of Musculoskeletal Trauma Open
Musculoskeletal injuries cause a significant burden to society and can have a considerable impact on patient morbidity and mortality. It was initially thought that these patients were too sick to undergo surgery and later believed that the…
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COVID-19 Response in the Global Epicenter: Converting a New York City Level 1 Orthopedic Trauma Service into a Hybrid Orthopedic and Medicine COVID-19 Management Team Open
INTRODUCTION The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus emerged in Wuhan, China, on November 17, 2019. Similar to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, COVID-19 has been described to have its origins in bats, and many of the early patient cases were linked to a sea…
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Emicizumab use in major orthopedic surgery Open
Key Points Major orthopedic surgery can be performed safely in hemophilia patients with inhibitors receiving emicizumab.
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Incidence and predictive risk factors of postoperative sepsis in orthopedic trauma patients Open
There is a significantly greater incidence of postoperative sepsis in the trauma cohort. Clinicians should be aware of these predictive characteristics, may seek to counsel at-risk patients, and should consider addressing modifiable risk f…
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Intra‐articular interleukin‐1 receptor antagonist (IL1‐ra) microspheres for posttraumatic osteoarthritis: in vitro biological activity and in vivo disease modifying effect Open
Background Interleukin‐1 receptor antagonist (IL‐1 ra) can be disease‐modifying in posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). One limitation is its short joint residence time. We hypothesized that IL‐1 ra encapsulation in poly (lactide‐co‐glycol…
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In recreational alpine skiing, the ACL is predominantly injured in all knee injuries needing hospitalisation Open
Purpose The knee joint still represents the most frequent anatomical injury location accounting for about one‐third of all injuries in recreational alpine skiers. However, comprehensive information on current knee injury patterns in this p…
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Chondral injuries in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation: a systematic review Open
Background Patellar dislocations in patients presenting with recurrent patellofemoral instability can damage the surrounding structures, limiting patient’s participation to recreational activities and quality of life. This study evaluated …
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Impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on orthopedic trauma numbers and patterns in an academic Level I Trauma Center in Berlin, Germany Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to the implementation of drastic shutdown measures worldwide. While quarantine, self-isolation and shutdown laws helped to effectively contain and control the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the impact of COVID-1…
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An Overview of 3D Anatomical Model Printing in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Open
The use of the virtual anatomical model and the 3D printed anatomical model with the additive manufacturing technology proved to be effective and useful in planning and performing the surgical treatment of complex articular fractures, allo…
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Healthcare resources attributable to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus orthopedic surgical site infections Open
The number of orthopedic surgeries is increasing as populations steadily age, but surgical site infection (SSI) rates remain relatively consistent. This study aimed to quantify the healthcare resources attributable to methicillin-resistant…
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Female Sex is Associated With Increased Reported Injury Rates and Difficulties With Use of Orthopedic Surgical Instruments Open
Female orthopedic surgeons are more likely than their male counterparts to report physical symptoms attributed to orthopedic surgical instruments, to have negative attitudes toward instruments, and to identify a larger number of common ins…
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Recommendations of protective measures for orthopedic surgeons during COVID-19 pandemic Open
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Robotics in trauma and orthopaedics Open
Recent advances and review of literature
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Collateral effect of COVID-19 on orthopedic and trauma surgery Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopedic and trauma surgery in private practices and hospitals in Germany. Design: In this cross-sectional study, an online-based anonymous survey…
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Is the AO guideline for postoperative treatment of tibial plateau fractures still decisive? A survey among orthopaedic surgeons and trauma surgeons in the Netherlands Open
This study demonstrates that consensus about the weight bearing aftercare for tibial plateau fractures are limited. A large majority of surgeons do not follow the AO guideline or their own local protocol. More transparent criteria and pred…
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The impact of the increasing burden of trauma in Malawi on orthopedic trauma service priorities at Kamuzu Central Hospital Open
Background and purpose - The burden of road traffic injuries globally is rising rapidly, and has a huge effect on health systems and development in low- and middle-income countries. Malawi is a small low-income country in southeastern Afri…
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Orthopedic Trauma and Aging Open
The elderly (age 70+) patient with orthopedic trauma is a rapidly growing subset of patients in the United States. Due to increased medical comorbidities and decreased physiological reserve, morbidity and mortality after trauma may signifi…
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COVID-19. An update for orthopedic surgeons Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our world in a short period of time, and the orthopedic surgery practice was not an exclusion. Elective care was deferred in most health care facilities and emergency care was continued with strict precau…
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Efficacy and safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of acute pain after orthopedic trauma: a practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Orthopedic Trauma Association Open
Objectives Fracture is a common injury after a traumatic event. The efficacy and safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat acute pain related to fractures is not well established. Methods Clinically relevant questio…
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Does Weather Matter? The Effect of Weather Patterns and Temporal Factors on Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Volume Open
Objectives: Orthopaedists often speculate how weather and school schedule may influence pediatric orthopedic trauma volume, but few studies have examined this. This study aims to determine: how do weather patterns, day, month, season and p…
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Social Determinants of Health and Patients With Traumatic Injuries: Is There a Relationship Between Social Health and Orthopaedic Trauma? Open
Background Although economic stability, social context, and healthcare access are well-known social determinants of health associated with more challenging recovery after traumatic injury, little is known about how these factors differ by …
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Epidemiologic characteristics of orthopedic surgical site infections and under-reporting estimation of registries using capture-recapture analysis Open
Background Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are among the leading causes of the postoperative complications. This study aimed at investigating the epidemiologic characteristics of orthopedic SSIs and estimating the under-reporting of regist…
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Change in the spectrum of orthopedic trauma: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing nation during the upsurge; a cross-sectional study Open
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the spectrum of orthopedic injury. More household injuries have occurred and are anticipated due to the ongoing effects of lockdown.