Open Reduction And Internal Fixation
Prolonged opioid use may be common after trauma surgery
Published results showed 10.5% of patients who underwent surgery for a tibial shaft fracture between January 2016 and June 2020 had prolonged opioid use, with an increased risk for patients who used opioids preoperatively.
Racial, ethnic disparities for patients exist in use of open reduction, internal fixation
Published results showed Black and Hispanic patients had lower utilization of open reduction and internal fixation surgery for distal radius fractures compared with white patients.
OSSIO receives FDA clearance for bone fixation technology in pediatric surgery
OSSIO has announced FDA clearance of its OSSIOfiber bio-integrative bone fixation technology for use in orthopedic surgery for children and adolescents, according to a press release.
Patients with isolated, closed ulnar diaphyseal fractures may benefit from surgery
SEATTLE — Surgical intervention for an isolated, closed ulnar diaphyseal fracture may benefit patients physiologically and radiographically, according to data presented here.
Early weight-bearing after ankle fixation may be beneficial in older patients
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.
Nailing vs. open reduction internal fixation yield comparable results for humeral fracture
Published results showed intramedullary nailing and open reduction and internal fixation yielded similar nonunion and reoperation rates for patients with humeral shaft fractures.
Osteoporosis may increase risk of revision after treatment of distal radius fractures
LAS VEGAS — Results presented here showed patients with osteoporosis undergoing open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fractures had a higher risk for revision surgery compared with patients without osteoporosis.
Tibiotalocalcaneal nailing may be safe for unstable fragility ankle fractures
LAS VEGAS — Tibiotalocalcaneal nailing may be a safe alternative to open reduction and internal fixation for treatment of unstable fragility ankle fractures, according to results presented here.
55-year-old woman with persistent nonunion in an upper extremity
A 55-year-old woman initially sustained a closed, right distal third humeral shaft fracture in 2005 after a motor vehicle crash and underwent open reduction and internal fixation while she was living in the Dominican Republic.
Resident involvement in open reduction, internal fixation did not increase adverse events
LAS VEGAS — Presented results showed resident involvement in open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fractures was linked with longer operative time, but there was no difference in rates of episode-of-care adverse events.