Trauma News

Published results showed highly active older adults may consider surgical treatment for distal radius fractures, as chronological age had no association with functional demand.

Compared with patients who undergo hip hemiarthroplasty for a femoral neck fracture, patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty are at increased risk for hip dislocations at 30 days, 1 year and 2 years after surgery, according to a study.

Published results showed integration of fracture liaison and orthopedic services, as well as inpatient zoledronic acid administration, may improve osteoporosis pharmacotherapy rates among patients with fragility fractures.

Published results showed older patients who used a wheelchair may have a lower risk for most fractures compared with ambulatory controls.

Adults with type 2 diabetes who use statins have a lower risk for hip fracture than those who do not use statins, according to data published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews.

The International Geriatric Fracture Society has announced a partnership to become the official U.S. chapter of the Fragility Fracture Network, according to a press release.

Although a study in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery found comparable clinical and range of motion results for conservative vs. surgical treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures, surgery had a higher rate of complications.

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.

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.

According to published results, one in 10 patients aged 60 years or older who were treated with internal fixation for a nondisplaced femoral neck fracture underwent conversion to total hip arthroplasty within 5 years.