OTA 2008 Meeting Highlights
Early surgical intervention is safe for patients on anti-platelet medication
1st on the web (December 29, 2008)
Nearly 95% of femoral neck fractures treated with ORIF healed without shortening
1st on the web (November 4, 2008)
DRAM assessment recommended for spine patients
ORTHOPEDICS TODAY (November 2008)
Trochanteric antegrade nailing offers an edge for femoral fractures
ORTHOPEDICS TODAY (November 2008)
Level I study cites trochanteric nailing as an acceptable option to piriformis nailing
1st on the web (October 31, 2008)
Percutaneous compression plating may be more advantageous than screw fixation
1st on the web (October 28, 2008)
Higher risk of thrombotic events, worse function with delayed hip fracture surgery
1st on the web (October 24, 2008)
Multiply injured patients with lung contusion, high PPT levels at risk for complications following major surgery
1st on the web (October 22, 2008)
Casting, IM nailing show similar function at 6 months for stable tibial fractures
1st on the web (October 20, 2008)