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Using Plate Osteosynthesis to Treat Isolated Greater Tuberosity Fractures
Isolated greater tuberosity fractures make up a small subset of proximal humerus fractures. We conducted a study to evaluate the radiologic and...
Case Reports
Closed Rupture of the Flexor Profundus Tendon of Ring Finger: Case Report and Treatment Recommendations
Zone III midsubstance flexor tendon rupture without underlying pathology is rare. The most common mechanism of injury for a spontaneous rupture is...
Original Research
Cadaveric Study of Appropriate Screw Length for Distal Radius Stabilization Using Volar Plate Fixation
We conducted a study to highlight areas of risk with distal radius fixation to prevent occurrence of extensor tendon injury without compromising...
Original Research
Risk Factors for Thromboembolic Events After Surgery for Ankle Fractures
We conducted a retrospective national-cohort study to determine the incidence of and independent risk factors for venous thromboembolic events (...
Original Research
Comparison of Outcomes and Costs of Tension-Band and Locking-Plate Osteosynthesis in Transverse Olecranon Fractures: A Matched-Cohort Study
To determine if there are significant differences in outcomes and costs between tension-band and locking-plate fixation of transverse olecranon...
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab reverses dabigatran’s anticoagulant effects
Key clinical point: The investigational monoclonal antibody idarucizumab reversed the anticoagulant effects of dabigatran. Major finding:...
Clinical Review
Reducing Postoperative Fracture Displacement After Locked Plating of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Current Concepts
The incidence of proximal humerus fractures in the elderly has been rising. Concomitantly, operative fixation with use of locking plates has been...
Conference Coverage
SAEM: Pelvic CT may not be needed to diagnose intra-abdominal injury in children
CT limited to the radiographic abdomen – the region between the dome of the diaphragm to the top of the iliac crest – may be able to capture the...
Case Reports
Intra-Articular Dislocation of the Patella With Associated Hoffa Fracture in a Skeletally Immature Patient
Since 1887, approximately 50 cases of an intra-articular patellar dislocation have been reported in the worldwide literature. The vast majority of...
Original Research
Incidence and Injury Types in Motorcycle Collisions Involving Deer in Western New York
Motorcycle popularity, urban sprawl, and large deer populations result in a significant number of deer–motorcycle collisions.
Original Research
Mortality Rates Associated With Odontoid and Subaxial Cervical Spine Fractures
Cervical spine fractures can lead to many devastating consequences. However, mortality rates of older individuals with odontoid or subaxial spine...