Trauma
Conference Coverage
Hemorrhage control after pelvic fracture: Methods vary widely
Methods for controlling hemorrhage from severe pelvic fractures vary widely across institutions, according to findings from a prospective...
Conference Coverage
BCVI: Screen with CT angiography, confirm with DSA
Blunt cerebrovascular injuries should be assessed using 64-channel computed tomographic angiography screening and verified with digital...
Case Reports
Is Skin Tenting Secondary to Displaced Clavicle Fracture More Than a Theoretical Risk? A Report of 2 Adolescent Cases
While one traditional indication for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of clavicle fractures was tenting of the skin because of concern...
Case Reports
Isolated Avulsion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brachioradialis Origins: A Case Report and Surgical Repair Technique
The mobile wad of the elbow provides a tremendous mechanical advantage with respect to elbow flexion and wrist extension.
Case Reports
Avascular Necrosis of Trochlea After Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a rare but important complication after supracondylar humerus fractures. Posttraumatic humerus deformity was first...
Original Research
Using 3-Dimensional Fluoroscopy to Assess Acute Clavicle Fracture Displacement: A Radiographic Study
Midshaft clavicle fractures are often treated successfully by nonoperative means.
Conference Coverage
Study reveals higher than expected post-discharge mortality after trauma
A concerning proportion of trauma-related deaths occur after hospital discharge, according to findings from a prospective cohort study.
Article
Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Bone Health?
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Technique of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Comminuted Proximal Humerus Fractures With Allograft Femoral Head Metaphyseal Reconstruction
Proximal humerus fractures are common injuries that can require operative treatment. Different operative techniques are available, but the...
Original Research
Treatment of Acetabular Fractures in Adolescents
Although the treatment of acetabular fractures in adults has evolved substantially, treatment of these injuries in adolescents remains primarily...
Original Research
Hip Fracture and the Weekend Effect: Does Weekend Admission Affect Patient Outcomes?
Reduced hospital staffing on weekends is a hypothesized risk factor for adverse health outcomes—commonly referred to as the weekend effect. We...