Trauma News

Nighttime speed restrictions may not be associated with reductions in electric scooter-related injuries, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

Older men who have a rapid decline in cortical bone over 4 years have a higher risk for sustaining a future fracture, according to findings published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Military orthopedic surgeons experienced a surge of casualties with complex single or multiple extremity injuries during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Compared with several operative interventions, nonoperative treatment with functional bracing yielded the highest rates of nonunion and reoperation for patients with humeral shaft fractures.

According to results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, tranexamic acid may be indicated for the prevention of heterotopic ossification following surgery for elbow trauma.

Compared with intramedullary nailing, patients who received plate osteosynthesis for a humeral shaft fracture had faster recoveries and improved shoulder function, according to published results.

According to published results, adolescent football players may exhibit impairments in oculomotor functions and several blood biomarkers associated with subconcussive head impacts.

Published results showed use of sliding hip screws may be an acceptable low-cost alternative to intramedullary nails for patients undergoing fixation of trochanteric hip fractures.

Waypoint Orthopedics Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Waypoint GPS, a smart bone awl designed to drill pilot holes for pedicle screws, according to a press release.

Taking call, an arrangement in which employees can be called during certain periods of time to work, is generally expected among health care workers, including orthopedic surgeons.