Fracture Nonunion

Results from a randomized clinical trial showed fixation of the medial malleolus after fibular stabilization may not be superior to non-fixation.

SAN FRANCISCO — Documented cannabis use may be associated with an increased risk of scaphoid fracture nonunion compared with non-use, according to results presented here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Smokeless tobacco use may be associated with an increased nonunion risk in patients who undergo nonoperative management for a scaphoid fracture, according to results presented here.

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.

Published results showed intramedullary nailing and open reduction and internal fixation yielded similar nonunion and reoperation rates for patients with humeral shaft fractures.

According to published results, adverse events are common after diaphyseal forearm fracture surgery, thus these procedures may require special consideration and personnel.

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

A healthy 36-year-old man presented to the ED with a 2-week history of draining wounds from the right thigh.

LAS VEGAS — Use of beta blockers after fracture was associated with an increase in the incidence of nonunion, according to data presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Demonstrated in this video is the site of a Levy 3 fracture proximal to the base of the acromion that occurred after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.