Upper Extremity

Prostheses and osseointegration may unlock innovative surgical approaches for patients undergoing upper extremity amputation, according to a presenter at the Bionic Reconstruction Conference.

WASHINGTON — Among college football players who had concussions, researchers found players’ odds of an upper extremity injury were twice as great in the year after the concussion compared with the pre-concussion year.

BOSTON — Health care system expenditures and patient satisfaction can be improved with the addition of nerve interventions to upper extremity amputations, according to a presenter.

Smith & Nephew has completed the acquisition of the extremity orthopedic business unit of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation for $240 million, according to a press release.

Smith & Nephew has announced the acquisition of the extremity orthopedic business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, according to a press release.

Operative treatment of medial epicondyle fractures may lead to excellent upper extremity function and minimal pain interference among most pediatric patients, according to results.