Trauma News

A 42-year-old man with no past medical history and prescribed no medications presented to the ED with complaints of pain and swelling in his left lower leg during the last 48 hours.

According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.

Smith & Nephew announced the launch of its Renasys Edge negative pressure wound therapy system for patients with chronic wounds, according to a company press release.

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

Electric scooter-related orthopedic injuries may present a steep cost and financial burden to patients and hospitals, according to data published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Business.

Results from a mixed-methods qualitative study showed improvement strategies based on hospital-specific contextual determinants of time to surgery may reduce delays in time to surgery for patients with hip fractures.

Onkos Surgical announced FDA de novo approval of its antibacterial implant coating for use in orthopedic oncology, trauma and revision arthroplasty procedures, according to a company press release.

According to results published in Orthopedics, patients with vs. without psychiatric diagnoses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and schizophrenia, had similar clinical outcomes after fracture-related infection.

According to published results, “off-hour” surgical start times between 5 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. do not negatively affect hospital quality measures or outcomes of hip fracture surgery.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release.