Trauma News

SAN DIEGO — A study that identified the incidence and predictors of scapular fractures in patients after primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty showed an estimated incidence of 6.9% and that hypothyroidism was among the fracture predictors.

A 22-year-old right-hand dominant woman presented to the ED with right arm and forearm pain after being struck by a car when she was on the sideline at an auto race. The car went off track, crashing into a barrier behind which she was standing.

Stryker announced the launch of its new nailing solution, the T2 Alpha Femur Retrograde Nailing System, according to a company press release.

SAN DIEGO — Delaying reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of proximal humeral fractures could result in additional surgery and potentially poor outcomes, according to a presenter.

SAN DIEGO — Stress shielding and radiocapitellar arthritis are common midterm complications in patients undergoing radial head arthroplasty for displaced radial head and neck fractures, according to a presenter.

SAN DIEGO — Compared with internal fixation of minimally displaced fractures, arthroplasty may reduce the risks of mortality and reoperation in patients with femoral neck fractures, according to a presenter.

SAN DIEGO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed one in every six patients aged 60 years or older were still taking opioid pain medications 3 to 6 months after hip fracture surgery.

Antibiotic, calcium sulfate-coated intramedullary nails are safe and “100% effective” for long bone infection prophylaxis and could be comparable to polymethylmethacrylate antibiotic-coated nails, according to a presenter.

The modified Fels knee skeletal maturity system accurately estimates ultimate limb length discrepancy and appropriate timing of epiphysiodesis in pediatric patients with lower limb discrepancy, according to a presenter.

Results showed self-reported functional outcomes may decline over time among patients with major lower extremity trauma, especially among those who underwent early amputation.