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Five important news items from the BOA Annual Congress
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Healio.com/Orthopedics features the top five news items from the British Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. More live coverage, including video interviews with researchers, can be found by clicking here.
Shoulder function improved 2 years after balloon arthroplasty for massive cuff tears
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — A balloon arthroplasty technique, in which a balloon is placed in a space cleared for it in the shoulder joint of a patient with an irreparable rotator cuff tear, may prove beneficial for patients who have severe pain and lack shoulder function, according to a presenter. Read more.
Lecturer: Nailing periprosthetic distal femur fractures is effective, challenging
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — Nonoperative treatment, open reduction and internal fixation, and revision arthroplasty are the main options available to trauma surgeons when they treat periprosthetic distal femur fractures. However, Anthony S. Rhorer, MD, said he prefers nailing these fractures whenever possible. Read more.
Speaker: Adjuvants may help resolve nonunions after failed bone grafting
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — A presenter at the British Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, here, said orthopaedic surgeons should familiarize themselves with adjuvant treatment options for nonunions, because this is an increasingly challenging problem. Read more.
Include musculoskeletal system, especially spine, in S. aureus septicemia workup
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — Workup for Staphylococcus aureus septicemia should include the musculoskeletal system. Further, an MRI scan of the spine and pelvis is recommended as clinical examination alone may not sufficiently exclude infection, according to a presentation by D. Makki at the British Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Read more.
VIDEO: Wilton talks Wikipaedics, impact of Brexit
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — At the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Annual Congress, Tim J. Wilton, MA, FRCS, president of BOA, discussed the purpose of Wikipaedics and how it will help orthopaedic trainees prepare for their exams. He also discussed how Brexit will affect the field of orthopaedics, including the implants used, practices and how orthopaedists are trained. Watch more.