Orthopedics

• Feature Article

• Surgical Results of Zones I and II Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures Using Hook Plates

• Orthopedics, January 2013, Volume 36 Issue 1
• The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures using a mini-hook plate. Seventeen patients...More »

• Injectable bone graft seen as alternative to autograft in ankle, hindfoot fusion

• Orthopedics Today, December 2012
• Data from a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial revealed that an injectable bone graft is a safe and effective — and potentially superior —...More »

• Perspective

• Comparison of total ankle replacement, ankle arthrodesis finds equivalent results

• Orthopaedics Today Europe [Archives], Issue 6
• Researchers at four Canadian centers found equivalent results for patients that underwent either total ankle replacement or ankle fusion for end-stage...More »

• Trauma Update

• Review of Distal Tibial Epiphyseal Transitional Fractures

• Orthopedics, December 2012, Volume 35 Issue 12
• The closure of the distal tibial physis occurs over an 18-month period between ages 12 and 15 years. During this time period, children are susceptible to...More »

• Feature Article

• Isolated Syndesmosis Ankle Injury

• Orthopedics, December 2012, Volume 35 Issue 12
• Isolated syndesmosis injuries often go unrecognized and are diagnosed as lateral ankle sprains; however, they are more disabling than lateral ankle...More »

• Industry News

• Wright Medical, BioMimetic enter into combining business agreement

• November 30, 2012
• Wright Medical Group Inc. and BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination of Wright and BioMimetic.
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• Study finds obesity nearly doubles risk for severe distal fibula fractures

• Endocrine Today, December 2012
• Obesity is associated with nearly double the risk of more proximal distal fibula fractures, which stem from rotational injuries that frequently lead to...More »

• Computer adaptive testing represents new paradigm for assessing patient outcomes

• Orthopedics Today, November 2012
• Using a computerized adaptive testing approach to select questions from a lower extremity item bank reduced patient burden and improved precision compared...More »

• Meeting News Coverage

• Research backs early weight-bearing after ankle fracture in selected patients

• October 8, 2012
• MINNEAPOLIS – Early weight-bearing is a safe rehabilitation protocol in selected patients following ankle fracture and resulted in no cases of lost...More »

• Similar outcomes found with or without FHL transfer for Achilles tendinopathy


• Orthopedics Today, October 2012
• Augmenting the flexor hallucis longus tendon in addition to decompression and debridement of Achilles tendinopathy may improve ankle plantarflexion...More »

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