Trauma News

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Registry Program released its 2024 Shoulder & Elbow Registry annual report, according to a press release.

Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced the launch of the VOLT variable angle optimized locking technology plating system, according to a company press release.

Although research has shown diversity in health care can enhance patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and improve access to care, women and historically underrepresented groups still represent a minority in orthopedics.

Results presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting showed radiographic parameters may not be associated with patient-reported function after nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures.

Presented results showed patients with odontoid fractures experienced significantly higher mortality risks 2 and 4 years after initial injury compared with patients with hip fractures.

Compared with a control, liposomal bupivacaine did not provide effective pain management for older patients who undergo hemiarthroplasty for an intracapsular femoral neck fracture, according to published results.

Avicenna.AI announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its CINA-CSpine tool for patients with cervical spine fractures, according to a company press release.

Osteoporosis and osteopenia may be underdiagnosed and undertreated among patients treated for a periprosthetic fracture following total hip arthroplasty, according to published results.

While most patients may expect a return to daily activities after ankle fracture repair, presented results showed patients with sedentary preinjury levels of activity may have better odds of returning to normal activity after surgery.