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Pediatric monteggia fracture dislocation treatment study
Using step-cut osteotomy alone without bone grafting or reinforcement is effective at treating neglected Monteggia fracture dislocation, according to new research.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : RY Ortho -
Depuy Synthes launches new syndesmosis repair system
DePuy Synthes has announced the launch of its Fibulink syndesmosis repair system for patients with traumatic ankle injuries, according to a press release.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Healio -
Evaluating the role of early weightbearing in patients with ankle fractures
Early weight-bearing at 2 weeks versus 6 weeks after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures shows significant improvement in general health outcomes without increased complications.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
Depuy synthes launches radial head replacement system in the US
The system, which is designed for patients with destabilized radial head fractures, includes side loading spacers and single-use instrument kits to save time in the OR, improve efficiency and reduce costs, according to the release. It is reportedly the first system to use radiolucent trials that all...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Healio -
Changes in flexor wad subjective fatigue suggest pitch counts for adolescent pitchers
Results showed between 50 and 75 pitches is likely appropriate for 10-year-old pitchers, with changes in flexor wad fatigue and an increase in subjective fatigue throughout the pitching session.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Healio -
Lesser tuberosity osteotomy failure after tsa with shoulder resurfacing implant
A 58-year-old male patient underwent a right total shoulder arthroplasty with a resurfacing implant for glenohumeral arthritis. Three weeks postoperatively, he was found to have failure of his lesser tuberosity osteotomy repair. What is the best treatment option and what are the differences in techn...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
New technique uses the principles of mortise and tenon joints for repair of unstable shoulders
S u r g i c a l t e c h n i q u e s t o t r e a t r e c u r r e n t s h o u l d e r i n s t a b i l i t y a r e e f f e c t i v e b u t p r o n e t o n o n - u n i o n o f b o n e g r a f t s h e l d i n p l a c e b y s c r e w s a l o n e . A s t u d y ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
Study compares racial disparities in unilateral versus bilateral TKA
Disparities in unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been well-documented, with lower utilization and higher complication rates found among African American patients. Less is known, however, about whether these racial variations are seen with same-day bilateral TKA as well. In a study presen...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
Younger patients are more likely than older patients to require reoperation after TKA
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing among patients age 65 and younger, with 1 study projecting a potential increase of 183% in the number of TKA and revision TKA surgeries in that age group by the year 2030. Concerns have been raised about poorer clinical outcomes, lower patient satisfaction...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
The use of dual mobility implants in total hip arthroplasty
M i d - t e r m d a t a s h o w t h a t t o d a y s d u a l m o b i l i t y c o n s t r u c t s c a n p r o v i d e e x c e l l e n t s t a b i l i t y a n d r a n g e o f m o t i o n i n p r i m a r y a n d r e v i s i o n t o t a l h i p a r t h r o p ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR