Orthopedics

• Feature Article

• Staged Protocol for the Treatment of Chronic Tibial Shaft Osteomyelitis With Ilizarov’s Technique Followed by the Application of Intramedullary Locked Nail

• Orthopedics, December 2012, Volume 35 Issue 12
• Open tibial shaft fractures are the most common open fractures, and many complications can occur. During the treatment period, infection leading to...More »

• In the Journals

• IVAC aids wound healing in obese pediatric patients

• Orthopedics Today, January 2013
• Using incisional wound vacuum-assisted closure in obese patients to reduce infection after major hip or pelvic surgery may reduce these complications in...More »

• Breaking News

• CDC: Fungal meningitis outbreak passes 500 cases nationwide

• November 27, 2012
• The CDC has reported that 541 people have been affected by the fungal meningitis outbreak in 19 states as of Monday. There have also been 36 deaths.
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• In the Journals

• Study: SSI better predicted by distribution of body mass in obese patients

• Endocrine Today, December 2012
• The distribution of body mass in obese patients is more predictive of surgical site infection than absolute body mass index, according to this study.
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• Industry News

• FDA approves Xarelto for treatment of DVT, PE

• November 7, 2012
• The FDA today voted to expand the approved use of rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) to include the treatment of deep vein thrombosis or...More »

• In the Journals

• NPWT decreases deep infection rate in open tibial fractures

• November 6, 2012
• Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) was more effective at preventing deep infection than conventional dressings when used to manage...More »

• In the Journals

• NPWT decreases deep infection rate in open tibial fractures

• Infectious Disease News, December 2012
• Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) was more effective at preventing deep infection than conventional dressings when used to manage...More »

• Breaking News

• Death toll reaches 30 in fungal meningitis outbreak

• November 5, 2012
• The CDC has reported that 419 people have been affected by the fungal meningitis outbreak in 19 states as of Nov. 5. There also have been 30 deaths.
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• FDA approvals

• FDA approves Xarelto for treatment of DVT, PE

• Cardiology Today, December 2012
• The FDA today voted to expand the approved use of rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) to include the treatment of deep vein thrombosis or...More »

• Infection Watch

• No entry: Joint replacement in progress

• Orthopedics Today, November 2012
  Javad Parvizi, MD FRCS; Matthew S. Austin, MD
• Periprosthetic joint infection appears to be on the increases threats the ultimate success of joint arthroplasty, which is an otherwise incredibly...More »

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