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Rotational Malalignment after Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Shaft Fractures is Predictable. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Megan E Cain, Laurent Hendrickx, Inger Sierevelt, Gino M M J Kerkhoffs, Bhavin Jadav, Job N Doornberg, Ruurd L Jaarsma
Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is the treatment of choice for most tibial shaft fractures (TSF). However, an iatrogenic pitfall may be rotational malalignment. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to determine predictors of rotational malalignment following IMN of TSF.
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Laterally protruded cephalomedullary nail lag screws are a source of consistent thigh pain after pertrochanteric fracture. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Şahan Güven, Ömer Faruk Naldöven, Hilmi Alkan, Yasin Erdoğan, Şahin Çepni, Enejd Veizi
To assess the correlation between the amount of proximal screw lateralization and clinical symptoms in patients treated with a cephalomedullary nail after a pertrochanteric fracture.
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Incidence of suboptimal fluoroscopic outlet imaging of the sacrum and pelvic retroversion necessary for optimal views. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Joseph T Patterson, Michael Brown, Ian G Hasegawa, Jacob A Becerra, Andrew M Duong, Akhil Reddy, Joshua L Gary
To estimate the prevalence of suboptimal fluoroscopy of sacral outlet images due to anatomic and equipment dimensions. Pelvic retroversion is hypothesized to mitigate this issue.
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PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference Scores are Correlated with Tibial Shaft Fracture Nonunion Following Intramedullary Nailing. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Willie Dong, Tyler Thorne, Zarek Da Silva, Morgan Dauk, Lucas Marchand, David Rothberg, Thomas Higgins, Justin Haller
To assess trends in PROMIS Physical Function (PF) and Pain Interference (PI) in surgically treated tibial shaft fracture patients progressing to union versus nonunion.
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The Relationship Between Intra-Articular Fracture Energy and a Patient's Inflammatory Response. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Justin M Haller, Diane Fink, Hannah Smith, Zachary Olsen, Cale Jacobs, Donald Anderson
Prior studies have demonstrated elevated inflammatory cytokine concentrations in the synovial fluid of articular fracture patients post-injury. Similarly, CT-based fracture energy measurements have been correlated to PTOA risk after pilon fracture. The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between synovial fluid cytokine levels, fracture energy, and overall trauma to the body in articular
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Early complications of a novel retrograde intramedullary femoral nail in the treatment of femur fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 David J Cinats, Azhar Bashir, Clarence B Toney, Jibanananda Satpathy, Stephen L Kates, Paul W Perdue
To determine the early implant failure rate of a novel retrograde intramedullary femoral nail.
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Maximizing Adherence and Minimizing Time to Antibiotics: A Multi-Disciplinary Institutional Trauma Bay Protocol for Single Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Erick Heiman, Joss Delaune, Ian S Hong, Matthew Lamb, Marissa Fisher, Bruno Molino, Sandy Moreau, Maria Devivo, Frank A Liporace, Richard S Yoon, Jaclyn M Jankowski
To determine if a multi-disciplinary institutional protocol can optimize the time to antibiotic (Abx) administration for open fractures (openFx) and improve compliance with the administration of Abx prophylaxis during trauma activation.
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High rate of undetected infections in failed osteosynthesis of pertrochanteric fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Alexandre Coelho, Albert Alier, Santos Martínez-Diaz, Lluis Puig-Verdié, Joan Gómez-Junyent, Carlos García-Bernedo, Daniel Pérez-Prieto
The objective of this study was to assess the incidence of infection in patients with cut-out after PFF osteosynthesis.
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Early Versus Delayed Definitive Fixation Relative to Fasciotomy Closure in High-Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures with Compartment Syndrome. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Ilexa Flagstad, Patrick Albright, Tony Pedri, Rebekah M Kleinsmith, Andrew Schmidt, Maxwell Alley, Jerald R Westberg, Andres Fidel Moreno, Greer Henry, Lauren M Tatman, William T Obremskey, Paul Tornetta, Brian P Cunningham
To evaluate the timing of definitive fixation of tibial plateau fractures relative to fasciotomy closure with regards to alignment and articular reduction.
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Talar Neck Fractures with Associated Ipsilateral Foot and Ankle Fractures Have a Higher Risk of Avascular Necrosis. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Arjun Srinath, Wyatt G S Southall, Mark R Nazal, Charles A Mechas, Jeffrey A Foster, Jarod T Griffin, Maaz Muhammad, Eric S Moghadamian, David C Landy, Arun Aneja
To determine if talar neck fractures with concomitant ipsilateral foot and/or ankle fractures (TNIFAFs) are associated with higher rates of avascular necrosis (AVN) compared to isolated talar neck fractures (ITNs).
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No Differences in Clinical, Functional, or Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Trial of Non-operative Management Prior to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Urvi J Patel, Melissa R Holloway, Thomas J Carroll, Sandeep P Soin, John P Ketz
To test the hypothesis that primary osteosynthesis of humeral shaft fractures may lead to more favorable clinical, functional, and patient-reported outcomes than fixation following a trial of nonoperative management.
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Patient preferences for operative versus nonoperative treatment of LC1 pelvis fracture: a discrete choice experiment. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Joseph T Patterson, Joshua A Parry, Zachary M Working, Natasha A McKibben, Joseph Baca, Andrew Duong, Joshua Senior, Annabel Kim, Lucas S Marchand, Nathan O'Hara
To quantify how patients with LC1 pelvis fracture value attributes of operative versus nonoperative treatment.
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A New Computed Tomography-based Measure that Provides Insight into Hip Stability in Patients with Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Todd Jaeblon, Haley Demyanovich, Brent Bauer, Robert Beer, Joseph Kufera
Describe the technique and results of a new sagittal plane computed tomography (CT) based angular measure for predicting stability following posterior wall acetabular fractures (PWF).
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The Fragility of Statistical Findings in the Femoral Neck Fracture Literature: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Avanish Yendluri, Michael N Megafu, Anya Wang, John K Cordero, Jeremy D Podolnick, David A Forsh, Paul Tornetta, Robert L Parisien
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the femoral neck fracture literature frequently report p-values for outcomes which have substantial implications in guiding surgical management. This study utilized the fragility index (FI), reverse fragility index (rFI), and fragility quotient (FQ) to assess the statistical stability of outcomes reported in RCTs evaluating the management and treatment of femoral
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Skeletal Traction for Isolated Femur Fractures Does not Reduce Opioid Consumption. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Brian Mullis, Jesse Caballero, Abhijit Seetharam, Lauren Ingrid Pitz, Greg E Gaski
Isolated femoral shaft fractures can be treated preoperatively with skeletal traction (TXN) or maintenance of a position of comfort (COMF). The goal of this retrospective review was to determine if preoperative opioid consumption differs significantly between these forms of treatment.
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Vertical Versus Pfannenstiel Incision-Modified Stoppa Approach in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-22 Deniz Kara, Nuh M Elmadag, Jotyar Ali, Abdulhamit Misir, Huzeyfe Cetin, Cemil B Demirkiran, Hamisi Mraja, Anil Pulatkan
The aims of this study were to compare the patient and fracture characteristics, radiological, functional, and quality of life outcomes; the need for a lateral window approach and requirement of total hip arthroplasty; and complications in patients with simple and complex acetabular fractures who underwent a modified Stoppa approach through vertical and Pfannenstiel incisions.
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Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Among Patients With Hip Fracture Is Not an Indication to Delay Surgical Intervention. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-2-22 Devon T Brameier, Eric H Tischler, Taylor D Ottesen, Michael F McTague, Paul T Appleton, Mitchel B Harris, Michael J Weaver, Nishant Suneja
To compare outcomes in patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) treated within 48 hours of last preoperative dose with those with surgical delays >48 hours.
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Treatment of large femoral and tibial bone defects with Plate-assisted Bone Segment Transport (PABST). J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Holger Freischmidt, Thorsten Guehring, Patrick Thomé, Jonas Armbruster, Gregor Reiter, Paul Alfred Grützner, Philip-Christian Nolte
The purposes of this study were to assess clinical and radiographic outcomes following Plate-assisted Bone Segment Transport (PABST) in large bone defects of the lower extremities.
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Risk of Fracture and Complications Following Fixation in Patients with Pre-injury Psychiatric Illness: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Kevin Y Zhu, Lukas Bobak, Ian Dorney, Mary A Breslin, Sarah B Hendrickson, Heather A Vallier
The purpose was to describe the frequency of orthopaedic trauma and post-surgical complications associated with psychiatric diagnoses.
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Recovery Curves for Lisfranc ORIF Using PROMIS Physical Function and Pain Interference. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Willie Dong, Oliver Sroka, Megan Campbell, Tyler Thorne, Matthew Siebert, David Rothberg, Thomas Higgins, Justin Haller, Lucas Marchand
To determine the postoperative trajectory and recovery of patients who undergo Lisfranc ORIF using PROMIS physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI).
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Evaluation of Intraoperative Fluoroscopic Techniques to Estimate Femoral Rotation: A Cadaveric Study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 David V Ivanov, John P Welby, Ankur Khanna, Jonathan D Barlow, S Andrew Sems, Michael E Torchia, Brandon J Yuan
To compare three fluoroscopic methods for determining femoral rotation.
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Angioembolization Has Similar Efficacy and Lower Total Charges than Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing in Patients with Pelvic Ring or Acetabulum Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Aaron Singh, Travis Kotzur, Ezekial Koslosky, Rishi Gonuguntla, Lorenzo Canseco, David Momtaz, Ali Seifi, Case Martin
To compare cost, hospital related outcomes, and mortality between angioembolization (AE) and preperitoneal pelvic packing (PPP) in the setting of pelvic ring or acetabulum fractures.
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Mismatch rate of empirical antimicrobial treatment in fracture-related infections. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Michelle Mj Jacobs, Micha Holla, Bas van Wageningen, Erik Hermans, Karin Veerman
To evaluate the current standard of care regarding empirical antimicrobial therapy in fracture related infections (FRI).
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Does the level and type of femur fracture determine intra-medullary peak pressures during reamed femoral nailing? A Prospective study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 J Kotze, G McCollum, C Breedt, N Kruger
Investigation of femoral intra-medullary pressures during reamed antegrade nailing and to determine whether fracture level and/or complexity affect peak pressures.
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Postoperative Care and Outcomes in Solid Organ Transplant Patients undergoing Lower Extremity Fracture Treatment. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Daniel Chiou, Bailey H Mooney, Brendan Shi, Alexander Upfill-Brown, Jennifer Kallini, Nelson SooHoo, Eric E Johnson
Determine the postoperative outcomes in solid-organ transplant (SOT) patients undergoing operative treatment of lower extremity fractures.
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A Suprapatellar approach, when compared to an Infrapatellar approach, yields less Anterior Knee Pain and better patellofemoral joint Function, for intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal tibial fractures. Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Gerrit J van de Pol, Daniel E Axelrod, Christopher Conyard, Kevin D Tetsworth
To assess if a suprapatellar (SP) approach, when compared to an infrapatellar (IP) approach, yielded less patient reported anterior knee pain and higher patellofemoral joint function at 6 weeks and 12 months post operatively, when treating tibial fractures with intramedullary nailing.
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Measuring external rotation of the fibula and fibular length in bilateral CT scans: how reliable is this method? J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Diederick Penning, Juul Molendijk, Jens A Halm, Tim Schepers
During ankle fracture surgery, goals include accurate reduction and fixation of the tibiofibular joint and fibular length. Bilateral postoperative computed tomography (CT) can be performed to assess syndesmotic reduction, the talar dome angle and fibular length.. The study aim is to compare side-to-side differences of the fibular rotation and fibular length using bilateral CT's of uninjured ankles
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The Utilization of Preoperative Steroids Safely Decreases the Risk of Postoperative Delirium in Geriatric Patients after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Anthony N Baumann, Grayson M Talaski, Mathias A Uhler, Albert T Anastasio, Kempland C Walley, Christian A Pean, Rajesh R Tampi, Michel Farivar
Postoperative delirium is an acute neurocognitive complication that can have adverse effects on outcomes of geriatric patients after undergoing hip fracture surgery. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of preoperative steroids in preventing postoperative delirium after hip fracture surgery.
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Complications and outcomes after fixation of Lisfranc injuries at an urban level 1 trauma center. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Margaret A Sinkler, Alex Benedick, Michael Kavanagh, Nicholas Alfonso, Heather A Vallier
To evaluate patients with tarsometatarsal fractures and dislocations and describe complications and secondary operations.
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Risk factors for failure in 228 periprosthetic distal femur fractures: a multicenter study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Fairres Marshall James, Brodke Dane, O'Hara Nathan, Devana Sai, Hernandez Adolfo, Burke Cynthia, Gupta Jayesh, McKibben Natasha, O'Toole Robert, Morellato John, Gillon Hunter, Walters Murphy, Barber Colby, Perdue Paul, Dekeyser Graham, Steffenson Lillia, Marchand Lucas, Black Loren, Working Zachary, Roddy Erika, El Naga Ashraf, Hogue Matthew, Gulbrandsen Trevor, Atassi Omar, Mitchell Thomas, Shymon
To identify risk factors for reoperation to promote union or to address deep surgical site infection (DSSI) in periprosthetic distal femur fractures (PPDFs) treated with lateral distal femoral locking plates (LDFLPs).
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Patient Characteristics and Outcomes of Geriatric Ankle Fractures: Open Fracture Is the Key Risk Factor for Complications and Functional Decline. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-1-26 Mathew Bowers, Canhnghi Ta, Rajiv Siddhartha Vasudevan, Conner Dean Trimm, William T Kent
To determine whether open (O) or closed (C) geriatric ankle fractures had different patient characteristics or outcomes.
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Comprehensive Analysis of Pediatric Elbow Radiographic Lines and Angles. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-1-26 Marko Bašković, Andrija Gregov
The study aimed to determine relevant radiographic lines and angles of children's elbow.
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Characteristics and outcomes of non-operatively managed hip fracture patients using the Dutch Hip Fracture Audit (DHFA). J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Hanne-Eva van Bremen, Lotta J Seppala, Johannes H Hegeman, Nathalie van der Velde, Hanna C Willems
This study aims to identify and compare characteristics of hip fracture patients treated non-operatively versus those treated operatively.
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The impact of smoking on hospital course and postoperative outcomes in patients with fracture-related infections. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Evan G Gross, Zuhair Mohammed, Karen J Carter, Elizabeth M Benson, Gerald McGwin, Alexander Mihas, Austin C Atkins, Clay A Spitler, Joey P Johnson
To assess the relationship between patient smoking status and fracture-related infection (FRI) characteristics including patient symptoms at FRI presentation, bacterial species of FRI, and rates of fracture union.
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Immediate Weightbearing through Walker or Crutches After Surgical Fixation of Clavicle Fractures in Patients with Lower Extremity Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Nicholas Frane, Benjamin Watzig, Arjun Vohra, Sorka Deeyor, Clayton Hui, Michael McKee, Niloofar Dehghan
To assess the safety of immediate upper extremity weightbearing as tolerated (WBAT) rehabilitation protocol after clavicle fracture open reduction internal fixation (ORIF).
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Detection of Traumatic Ankle Arthrotomies: Computed Tomography Scan vs. Saline Load Test. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Lt Jonathan K Kallevang, Lt Thomas J Berault, Lcdr Aaron A Olsen, Julia N Zuppke, Lcdr James K Clark, Cdr Thomas J Douglas, Cdr Christopher S Smith
Periarticular wounds present a common diagnostic dilemma for emergency providers and orthopedic surgeons, as traumatic arthrotomies (TA) often necessitate different management from superficial soft tissue wounds. Historically, TA have been diagnosed with the saline load test (SLT). Computed tomography (CT) scan has been studied as an alternative to SLT in diagnosing TA in several joints, but there
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Intramedullary Impaction of the Basicervical Component is Determinant of Fixation Failure in a Simple Two-Part Pertrochanteric Fracture. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Seok Ha Hong, Kang Hun Yu, Seung Beom Han
To evaluate initial fracture morphology influences on outcomes in simple two-part pertrochanteric fracture, with a focus on the basicervical component and its initial impaction.
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The Effect of Social Isolation on 1-Year Outcomes After Surgical Repair of Low Energy Hip Fracture. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Lisa A Mandl, Mangala Rajan, Robyn A Lipschultz, Serena Lian, Dina Sheira, Marianna B Frey, Yvonne M Shea, Joseph M Lane
To evaluate if social isolation or loneliness is associated with outcomes 1 year after low energy hip fracture.
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Retention of Antibiotic Cement Delivery Implants in Orthopedic Infection Associated with United Fractures Does Not Increase Recurrence Risk. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Abhishek Ganta, Lauren A Merrell, Jack Adams, Sanjit R Konda, Kenneth A Egol
To evaluate if retention of antibiotic cement delivery devices after resolution of orthopedic infection is associated with recurrence.
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A New Method for Creating Impact-Induced Intra-Articular Fractures in a Rabbit Model Induces Severe Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Jessica E Goetz, Marc J Brouillette, Maxwell Y Sakyi, Danielle P Paulsen, Emily B Petersen, Douglas C Fredericks
The objective of this work was to develop a model of intra-articular fracture in a rabbit and document the speed and severity of degenerative joint changes after fracture fixation.
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Zone 2 5th Metatarsal Fractures Treated Nonoperatively Have Similar Time to Healing to Those Treated Operatively. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Manasa L Kadiyala, Matthew T Kingery, Mohamed Hamzane, Raymond Walls, Abhishek Ganta, Sanjit R Konda, Kenneth A Egol
To quantify the rate of union and time to clinical and radiographic healing in Zone 2 proximal 5th metatarsal (MT) fractures and compare these outcomes between Zone 2 fractures treated operatively and nonoperatively.
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Early acetabular fracture repair through an anterior approach is associated with increased blood loss. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Michael Ambrose, Jeff E Schulman, Christopher Kuenze, Robert A Hymes, Michael Holzman, A Stephen Malekzadeh, Mohamed Ray-Zack, Greg E Gaski
To determine whether the timing of acetabular fracture fixation through an anterior approach influences estimated and calculated perioperative blood loss.
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Does Topical Vancomycin Powder Use in Fracture Surgery Change Bacteriology and Antibiotic Susceptibilities? An Analysis of the VANCO Trial. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Manjari Joshi, Robert V O'Toole, Anthony R Carlini, Joshua L Gary, William T Obremskey, Clinton K Murray, Greg Gaski, J Spence Reid, Yasmin Degani, Tara J Taylor, Susan C Collins, Yanjie Huang ScM, Paul S Whiting, Joseph T Patterson, Olivia C Lee, Renan C Castillo
To determine whether intrawound vancomycin changes the bacteriology of surgical site infection pathogens and investigate the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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The Effect of Vancomycin and Tobramycin Local Antibiotic Powder on Surgical Site Infections after Open Treatment of Fracture: A Retrospective Propensity-Matched Analysis. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Benjamin D Pesante, Joshua A Parry
To compare the effect of vancomycin/tobramycin local antibiotic powder (LAP) on surgical site infections (SSIs) after open treatment of fractures.
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Variables associated with loss of fixation of retrograde rami screws in minimally displaced lateral compression type 1 pelvic ring injuries. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Nicholas J Tucker, Stephen Stacey, Ye Joon Kim, Jorge DeLeon, Raveesh Richard, Austin Heare, Cyril Mauffrey, Joshua A Parry
To evaluate variables associated with loss of fixation of retrograde rami screws in the treatment of stress-positive minimally displaced lateral compression type 1 (LC1) injuries.
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Establishing the Satisfactory Patient Symptom State Thresholds for Patient Reported Outcomes After Operatively Treated Tibial Plateau Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Eleanor H Sato, Emily A Treu, Devin L Froerer, Chong Zhang, Dillon C O'Neill, Amy M Cizik, Justin M Haller
Define patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) thresholds and factors impacting PASS thresholds for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF) and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) following operatively treated tibial plateau fractures.
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Finding Your Job in Orthopaedic Trauma: A Survey Revealing the Cold Hard Facts. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Max E Davis, Chad Ishmael, Brianna Fram, Jonathan J Light, William T Obremskey, Lisa K Cannada
Finding a first job after fellowship can be stressful due to the uncertainty about which resources to utilize, including fellowship program directors (PDs), residency faculty and other sources. There are over 90 orthopaedic trauma fellows seeking jobs annually. We surveyed orthopaedic trauma fellows to determine the job search process.
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Are Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons Appropriately Compensated for Treating Acetabular Fractures? An analysis of operative times and RVUs. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Nainisha Chintalapudi, Alexander Hysong, Samuel Posey, Joseph R Hsu, Laurence Kempton, Kevin D Phelps, Stephen Sims, Madhav Karunakar, Rachel B Seymour, Suman Medda
To evaluate the work RVUs attributed per minute of operative time (wRVU/min) in fixation of acetabular fractures, evaluate surgical factors that influence wRVU/min, and to compare wRVU/min to other procedures.
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Proteomic Analyses of Plasma from Patients with Fracture Related Infection Reveals Systemic Activation of the Complement and Coagulation Cascades. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Kevin Becker, Ishani Sharma, James E Slaven, Amber L Mosley, Emma H Doud, Sarah Malek, Roman M Natoli
To compare plasma proteomes of patients with confirmed fracture related infections (FRIs) matched to noninfected controls using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
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Sagittal Angulation and the Treatment of Geriatric Femoral Neck Fractures: Time to Update our Classification Systems. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Duncan Skerrett, Lara Shefelbine, Max Coale, Florence Unno, William Lack
Inconsistent outcomes have been reported for percutaneous fixation of Garden I/II femoral neck fractures in geriatric patients. It was hypothesized that accounting for variable follow-up would better estimate the failure rate of percutaneous fixation with and without significant sagittal angulation.
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Computed Tomography Scan versus Saline Load Test in the Detection of Traumatic Arthrotomies of the Ankle: A Cadaveric Study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Rohan A Gheewala, Akshay Lakra, Benjamin Villacres Mori, Jeremy D Carroll, James M Puleo, Michael P Smith, Michael T Mulligan
To evaluate the sensitivity and ability of computed tomography (CT) scan for diagnosing traumatic ankle arthrotomies compared to that of the Saline Load Test (SLT).
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Early Weightbearing Following Surgical Treatment of Ankle Fractures without Trans-Syndesmotic Fixation is Safe and Improves Short Term Outcomes. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Christopher G Herbosa, Hesham Saleh, Manasa L Kadiyala, Sara Solasz, Toni M McLaurin, Philipp Leucht, Kenneth A Egol, Nirmal C Tejwani
To ascertain outcome differences after fixation of unstable rotational ankle fractures allowed to weight bear two weeks postoperatively compared to six weeks.
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Does anterior plating of pelvic ring fractures increase infection risk in patients with bladder or urethral injuries? J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Suman Medda, Mario Cuadra, Ziqing Yu, Givenchy Manzano, Clay Spitler, Paul Matuszewski, David Patch, Tyler Pease, Andrew Chen, Victoria Garrard, Madhav Karunakar
Evaluate the effect of anterior fixation on infection in patients with operative pelvic fractures and bladder or urethral injuries.
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Is Post-Operative Splinting Advantageous after Upper Extremity Fracture Surgery? Results from the Arm Splint Pain Improvement Research Experiment (ASPIRE). J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Matthew Sgaglione, Sara J Solasz, Philipp Leucht, Kenneth A Egol
To determine if short-term immobilization with a rigid long arm plaster elbow splint following surgery of the arm, elbow, or forearm results in superior outcomes compared to a soft dressing with early motion.
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Worse Quality of Life Associated with Hyperextension Varus Tibial Plateau Fracture Pattern. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Dillon C O'Neill, Eleanor H Sato, Lillia N Steffenson, Luke A Myhre, Thomas F Higgins, David L Rothberg, Justin M Haller, Lucas S Marchand
Compare patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) between hyperextension varus tibial plateau (HEVTP) fractures to non-HEVTP fracture patterns.
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The VANCO Trial Findings Are Generalizable to a North American Trauma Registry. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Joseph T Patterson, Gerard P Slobogean, Joshua L Gary, Renan C Castillo, Reza Firoozabadi, Anthony R Carlini, Manjari Joshi, Lauren E Allen, Yanjie Huang, Michael J Bosse, William T Obremskey, Todd O McKinley, J Spence Reid, Robert V O'Toole, Nathan N O'Hara
To estimate the generalizability of treatment effects observed in the VANCO trial to a broader population of patients with tibial plateau or pilon fractures.
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Orthopaedic Trauma and Anemia: Conservative versus Liberal Transfusion Strategy: A Prospective Randomized Study. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Brian H Mullis, Leilani S Mullis, Laurence B Kempton, Walter Virkus, James E Slaven, Jennifer Bruggers
To determine whether it is safe to use a conservative packed red blood cell transfusion hemoglobin (Hgb) threshold (5.5 g/dL) compared with a liberal transfusion threshold (7.0 g/dL) for asymptomatic musculoskeletal injured trauma patients who are no longer in the initial resuscitative period.
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Efficacy of minimally invasive reduction with cerclage fixation in spiral or oblique subtrochanteric femoral fractures: A retrospective cohort study comparing cables and wires. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Incheol Kook, Ki-Chul Park, Keong Yoon Kim, Ilyun Jung, Kyu Tae Hwang
To compare the outcomes of a minimally invasive reduction (MIR) technique using a cable and a wire in spiral or oblique subtrochanteric femoral fractures (SFF).METHODS.
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Intravenous Versus Locally Injected Tranexamic Acid in a Fragility Hip Fracture Population: A Retrospective Review. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Stephen L Davis, Matthew J Solomito, Mandeep Kumar
Evaluate differences between blood transfusion and complication rates among fragility hip fracture patients treated with locally injected (Local) versus intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid (TXA).METHODS.
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No Difference in Acute Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Fix and Replace versus Fixation Alone in the Treatment of Geriatric Acetabular Fractures. J. Orthop. Trauma (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Pasquale Gencarelli, Luke G Menken, Ian S Hong, Conner J Robbins, Jaclyn M Jankowski, Richard S Yoon, Frank A Liporace
(s): To compare acute outcomes between patients undergoing fix and replace (FaR) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) alone in the treatment of geriatric acetabular fractures.