Orthopedics

• In the Journals

• Low-intensity warfarin reduces bleeding, symptomatic venous thromboembolism after THA

• May 16, 2013
• Researchers in this study reported low rates of symptomatic venous thromboembolism and clinically relevant bleeding 90 days after using low-intensity...More »

• In the Journals

• Sliding hip screws yield higher reoperation rate in reverse oblique trochanteric, subtrochanteric fractures

• May 15, 2013
• Researchers from Norway found sliding hip screws had a 6.4% reoperation rate after 12 months compared to a 3.4% reoperation rate for intramedullary...More »

• Health Care Updates

• FDA approves clamp for unmanageable amputations

• May 9, 2013
• The FDA approved new critical indications for the Combat Ready Clamp to treat unmanageable amputations and pelvic wounds not addressable with standard...More »

• UN Global Road Safety Week focuses on pedestrian safety

• May 6, 2013
• As the Second United Nations Global Road Safety Week kicks off today, the World Health Organization is urging governments to take action to improve...More »

• Surgeon weighs in on rehabilitation for patients injured during Boston Marathon bombings

• May 3, 2013
• After the Boston Marathon bombings that killed 3 people and injured 264 people, orthopedic surgeons treated wounds normally seen in a wartime setting. The...More »

• Industry News

• Sonoma hires three new executives

• May 3, 2013
• Sonoma Orthopedic Products announced the addition of three executives.
  According to a company press release, Victoria Good, PhD, joined Sonoma as director...More »

• Open Fractures Timing and Debridement Whats New

• May 2, 2013
• Andrew H. Schmidt, MD...More »

• Plafond Fractures When and How to Treat

• May 2, 2013
• Patrick Yoon, MD...More »

• Wound VAC Current Usage and Technique

• May 2, 2013
• Patrick Yoon, MD...More »

• Tibial Plateau Fractures New Techniques for Joint Restoration

• May 2, 2013
• Thomas A. “Toney” Russell, MD...More »

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