Trauma News

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Joseph Patterson, MD, discussed the iatrogenic risk of genital injury after placement of anterior column screws.

Bioretec Ltd. has announced FDA market authorization of its RemeOs trauma screw, a bioresorbable metal implant for patients with ankle fractures, according to a company press release.

LAS VEGAS — Results showed use of antibiotic-loaded synthetic calcium sulfate beads may be safe and effective in patients at high risk for infection who are undergoing orthopedic procedures.

The FDA released draft guidance that provides recommendations for premarket notification submissions for non-resorbable plate, screw and washer devices for orthopedic bone fixation.

LAS VEGAS — Results showed general anesthesia was an independent predictor for increased risk of adverse events and postoperative complications in older patients who underwent operative treatment of intertrochanteric fractures.

FDA 510(k) clearance expands the anatomical plating system portfolio by Tyber Medical.

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Nicola Fabbri, MD, discussed the use of tranexamic acid for patients with metastatic cancer who undergo total hip arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty.

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Joshua Layne Gary, MD, FAAOS, spoke about high perioperative oxygen to lower the risk of surgical site infection in orthopedic trauma patients.

Invibio Biomaterial Solutions has announced the launch of the Peek-Optima Am filament, an implantable polyetheretherketone polymer for the manufacturing of 3D-printed medical devices, according to a company press release.

The Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium received the Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.