Fracture Fixation

SAN FRANCISCO — Early weight-bearing after dual-plate fixation for mid-shaft diaphyseal clavicle fractures may be safe and effective, according to results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite an increase in the number of prophylactic fixation procedures of the femur performed among Medicare patients from 2000 to 2021, results showed the average reimbursement of this procedure decreased by nearly 50%.

Results published in The Journal of Arthroplasty showed total hip arthroplasty may be associated with improved outcomes among patients with previous operative fixation of acetabular fractures.

DePuy Synthes has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TriLEAP lower extremity plating system for use in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, according to a press release.

SEATTLE — Data presented here showed postoperative deep surgical site infection had a negative impact on functional recovery after treatment for tibial plateau, pilon or calcaneus fractures.

A 23-year-old female, former collegiate cheerleader with a history of right patellar instability presented to the ED with acute onset of sharp, severe pain in her right knee after feeling a pop when attempting to do a jump-squat.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Data presented here showed early postoperative weight-bearing after open reduction and internal fixation for unstable ankle fractures was not associated with major complications among older patients.

A longer course of antibiotics may not be associated with improved rates of surgery-free survival in patients with infection after fracture fixation, according to recently presented data.

The University of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Bone Bolt fracture fixation system, according to a press release.

A healthy 25-year-old man presented to the ED after accidentally injuring his left hand with a circular saw while cutting lumber.