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Intertrochanteric femur fractures with compromised proximal fixation may have nail toggle

Intertrochanteric femur fractures with compromised proximal fixation may have nail toggle

Results presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting showed short proximal femoral nails may toggle secondary to a proximal fixation defect if used for intertrochanteric fractures in patients with wide medullary canals.

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November 20, 2024
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Lower SHBG concentrations tied to reduced fracture risk for men

Lower SHBG concentrations tied to reduced fracture risk for men

Men with lower concentrations of sex hormone-binding globulin may be less likely to sustain a fracture than those with higher levels, according to data published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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November 19, 2024
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Use of gabapentinoids may be associated with increased risk of hip fracture

Use of gabapentinoids may be associated with increased risk of hip fracture

According to published results, the use of gabapentinoids may be associated with an increased risk of hip fractures in older, frail patients and patients with chronic kidney disease.

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November 15, 2024
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VIDEO: Age may affect pulmonary embolism risk in patients with lower extremity fractures

VIDEO: Age may affect pulmonary embolism risk in patients with lower extremity fractures

In this video from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Thompson Zhuang, MD, MBA, discusses age-related risk factors for pulmonary embolism in patients with lower extremity fractures.

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November 15, 2024
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What is the ideal treatment for distal femoral periprosthetic fractures?

What is the ideal treatment for distal femoral periprosthetic fractures?

Most of the surgeons in our group have a strong preference for using intramedullary fixation for distal femoral periprosthetic fractures.

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November 15, 2024
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Novel techniques advance periprosthetic fracture care

Novel techniques advance periprosthetic fracture care

Reported as the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures in the United States, research has projected an estimated increase in total hip and knee procedures of 176% and 139%, respectively, by 2040.

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November 11, 2024
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VIDEO: Time to OR may impact surgical outcomes in patients with hip fractures

VIDEO: Time to OR may impact surgical outcomes in patients with hip fractures

PHILADELPHIA — In this video from the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Rutva A. Vora, BASc, discusses a pilot study that analyzed the impact of time from ED to OR on surgical outcomes in patients with hip fractures.

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November 07, 2024
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Operative fixation of stress-positive lateral compression injuries may improve outcomes

Operative fixation of stress-positive lateral compression injuries may improve outcomes

Results showed patients with stress-positive lateral compression type 1 pelvic ring injuries who had fixation were more likely to ambulate without assists at last follow-up and have a lower mortality rate vs. those who did not have surgery.

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November 01, 2024
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Mental illness may be associated with fragility fractures, undiagnosed osteoporosis

Mental illness may be associated with fragility fractures, undiagnosed osteoporosis

According to published results, severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may be risk factors for decreased bone mineral density, fragility fractures and undiagnosed osteoporosis.

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October 30, 2024
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Novel prediction model may accurately assess 5-year hip fracture risk

Novel prediction model may accurately assess 5-year hip fracture risk

A novel clinical prediction model accurately assessed the 5-year hip fracture risk among the Swedish population without data on bone density, according to published results.

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