Trauma News

CurvaFix Inc. received FDA 510(k) clearance of its CurvaFix IM implant for fixation of pelvic fractures in smaller patients, according to a press release.

Published results showed use of a novel hip brace was effective for preventing progression of hip displacement and improving quality of life in patients with nonambulatory cerebral palsy.

Older cancer survivors have an increased risk for pelvic and vertebral bone fracture compared with older adults without a history of cancer, research published in JAMA Oncology showed.

While operative and nonoperative treatment of displaced clavicle fractures had similar time to return to activity, results showed nonoperative treatment had higher refracture rates and operative treatment had higher secondary surgery rates.

CHICAGO — Although cement augmentation did not alter the rate of secondary fracture after osteoporotic compression fracture, results presented here showed a decrease in secondary fracture rate with anti-osteoporotic medications.

TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, skin antisepsis for surgical site infection in patients undergoing surgery for an open fracture was effective with both aqueous 10% povidone-iodine and aqueous 4% chlorhexidine gluconate.

CHICAGO — Results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting showed access to early surgery may not be equal among patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries.

Open reduction and internal fixation of acromion fractures with or without previous reverse shoulder arthroplasty can provide significant relief for patients who lack mobility in the injured shoulder and have failed conservative treatment.

A 70-year-old woman presented to the ED after being kicked by her horse on the lateral side of her left knee. She experienced immediate severe left knee pain, which was accompanied by significant swelling, deformity and inability to ambulate.

TAMPA, Fla. — Early data presented here showed improved 6-week postoperative functional outcomes for patients with femoral neck fractures who have hemiarthroplasty by the direct anterior approach compared with anterolateral approach.