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FDA issues reminder on defective packaging of some Exactech joint replacement devices
FDA warns of recalled Exactech joint replacement devices from 2004 to 2021.
Surgery setting did not impact safety of calcaneus fracture ORIF via sinus tarsi approach
LAS VEGAS — Presented results showed the outpatient setting may be suitable for patients who undergo operative repair of isolated calcaneus fractures via the sinus tarsi approach.
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Ankle pain in an active 71-year-old woman
A 71-year-old woman presented to the clinic for evaluation of progressively worsening chronic left ankle pain at her anterolateral ankle, which is worse with ankle dorsiflexion and activities, such as walking and hiking.
Autograft, allograft use for nerve gap repair may have comparable recovery rates
Published results showed autograft and allograft repair in peripheral nerve reconstruction had comparable rates of meaningful recovery regardless of gap length or nerve type, while conduit repairs had lower meaningful recovery rates.
Speaker: Critically assess patient factors, radiographs prior to ankle surgery
KOLOA, Hawaii — In his presentation at Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Derek J. Donegan, MD, MBA, noted that ankle fractures are a big spectrum of injury and how surgeons address an ankle fracture determines how patients will function later.
Speaker discusses myths, truths of syndesmotic fixation
KOLOA, Hawaii — When performing syndesmotic fixation, surgeons can achieve better reductions and outcomes using an open vs. closed technique, Daniel S. Horwitz, MD, noted.
Speaker: Look out for issues during syndesmotic fixation
KOLOA, Hawaii — When performing syndesmotic fixation of complex ankle injuries, surgeons need to look out for any issues, which may occur even among simple ankle injuries, according to a presenter here.
VIDEO: ‘We are all in the world together’
KOLOA, Hawaii — Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, and Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke about the importance of leadership and service in the profession of orthopedics.
Revisit Healio’s Health, Happiness, Wellness and Women resource center
Healio highlights the Health, Happiness, Wellness and Women resource center, a collection of blogs, news articles and features on women’s musculoskeletal health and wellness.
Orthopedics Today Surgical Techniques of 2022
Healio highlights the monthly Surgical Techniques of Orthopedics Today that were published in 2022.
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