Hip fracture

Study identifies high-impact postoperative complications in older patients undergoing hip fracture repair

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Bone fractures, Hip fracture, Bone fracture

The article is The Relative Impact of Specific Postoperative Complications on Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair by Christopher C. Stahl, MD; Luke M. Funk, MD, MPH; Jessica R. Schumacher, PhD, MS; Ben L. Zarzaur, MD, MPH; and John E. Scarborough, MD.

Key Points: 
  • The article is The Relative Impact of Specific Postoperative Complications on Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair by Christopher C. Stahl, MD; Luke M. Funk, MD, MPH; Jessica R. Schumacher, PhD, MS; Ben L. Zarzaur, MD, MPH; and John E. Scarborough, MD.
  • The article appears inThe Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, volume 47, number4(April 2021), published by Elsevier.
  • JQPS isthe official journal of The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources, Inc .
  • 2 Bhandari M, Swiontkowski M. Management of acute hip fracture.

X-Bolt Features in Largest Ever Hip Fracture Fixation Trial Publication

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Surgery, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Bone fractures, Dynamic hip screw, Hip fracture, Orthopedic surgery, Screw, XHS, Bone fracture

WHITE4 was the world's largest randomised trial in hip fracture fixation (n=1,128) across ten UK specialist orthopaedic centres.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE4 was the world's largest randomised trial in hip fracture fixation (n=1,128) across ten UK specialist orthopaedic centres.
  • Sliding Hip Screw (SHS) fixation is a well-established treatment of trochanteric hip fractures.
  • XHS differs only by the nature of fixation in the femoral head, using an expanding bolt instead of a lag screw.
  • A 2016, 100-patient clinical trial ( WHITE1 ) showed a 0% XHS reoperation rate versus a 6% SHS cut-out and reoperation rate.

X-Bolt Features in Largest Ever Hip Fracture Fixation Trial Publication

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Surgery, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Bone fractures, Dynamic hip screw, Hip fracture, Orthopedic surgery, Screw, XHS, Bone fracture

WHITE4 was the world's largest randomised trial in hip fracture fixation (n=1,128) across ten UK specialist orthopaedic centres.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE4 was the world's largest randomised trial in hip fracture fixation (n=1,128) across ten UK specialist orthopaedic centres.
  • Sliding Hip Screw (SHS) fixation is a well-established treatment of trochanteric hip fractures.
  • XHS differs only by the nature of fixation in the femoral head, using an expanding bolt instead of a lag screw.
  • A 2016, 100-patient clinical trial ( WHITE1 ) showed a 0% XHS reoperation rate versus a 6% SHS cut-out and reoperation rate.

NCOA Launches Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas: Bilingual Tool to Prevent One of Greatest Health Risks to Older Adults

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Articles, Health, RTT, Injuries, Bone fractures, Geriatrics, Falling, Safety, Hip fracture, Balance, Falls in older adults, Fall prevention

The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls.

Key Points: 
  • The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls.
  • Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, for older adults.
  • Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community-clinical partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be reduced substantially.
  • Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.

NCOA Launches Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas: Bilingual Tool to Prevent One of Greatest Health Risks to Older Adults

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Articles, Health, RTT, Injuries, Bone fractures, Geriatrics, Falling, Safety, Hip fracture, Balance, Falls in older adults, Fall prevention

The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls.

Key Points: 
  • The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls.
  • Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, for older adults.
  • Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community-clinical partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be reduced substantially.
  • Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.

North American Osteoporosis Drugs Market by Route of Administration, Drug Class and Country - Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Professional services, Consulting, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, RTT, Bone fractures, Skeletal system, Endocrine diseases, Osteopathies, Osteoporosis, Hip fracture, Bone density, Bone fracture, Bone

The "North America Osteoporosis Drugs Market By Route of Administration, By Drug Class, By Country, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Osteoporosis Drugs Market By Route of Administration, By Drug Class, By Country, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The World Health Organization reports that about 1.66 million hip fractures occur worldwide per year owing to osteoporosis.
  • According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis.
  • Osteoporosis is induced by low bone mass and tissue degradation, which raises the likelihood of fracture, especially in the spine and wrists.

Smith+Nephew introduces ground-breaking assurance program for TRIGEN™ INTERTAN™ Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture Nail

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Bone fractures, Woodworking, Acute pain, Medicine, Hip fracture, RTT, Surgery, Bone fracture, Medical specialties, Screw, Nail, Fracture

The clinical superiority of the TRIGEN INTERTAN Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture Nail is what makes the IPA Program possible.

Key Points: 
  • The clinical superiority of the TRIGEN INTERTAN Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture Nail is what makes the IPA Program possible.
  • Similar mortality rates in hip fracture patients over the past 31 years: a systematic review of RCTs.
  • A meta-analysis of integrated compression screw compared to single screw nails using a single lag screw or single helical blade screw for intertrochanteric hip fractures.
  • Standardized Hospital-Based Care Programs Improve Geriatric Hip Fracture Outcomes: An Analysis of the ACS NSQIP Targeted Hip Fracture Series.

Top NYC Orthopedic Hip Surgeon, Dr. Roy Davidovitch, To Speak At ISTA 32nd Annual Congress

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Friday, September 13, 2019
Medical specialties, Surgery, Medicine, Pelvis, Prosthetics, RTT, Orthopedic surgery, Hip replacement, Hip resurfacing, Arthroplasty, Hip fracture, Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Roy Davidovitch, a top Manhattan, New York orthopedic hip surgeon ( http://www.orthopedichipsurgeonsnyc.com ) has been invited to speak at the prestigious International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) 32nd Annual Congress, October 2-5, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Roy Davidovitch, a top Manhattan, New York orthopedic hip surgeon ( http://www.orthopedichipsurgeonsnyc.com ) has been invited to speak at the prestigious International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) 32nd Annual Congress, October 2-5, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
  • Concern for opioid abuse in the medical community post-surgery continues to remain paramount in both orthopedic literature and popular media.
  • Dr. Davidovitch stated, "In my orthopedic surgery community in NYC we are taking serious steps to reduce opioid addiction.
  • His private practice in NYC focuses exclusively on the diagnostic, surgical, and non-surgical relief of hip pain, hip injuries, hip trauma, hip replacements, elite (& non professional) sports hip injuries, hip fractures, and minimally invasive orthopedic hip surgery including total hip replacement, failed hip replacement revision, hip resurfacing, and hip arthoscopy.

The surgeon who treats your ankle fracture is more important than previously recognized

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Bone fractures, Medical specialties, Medicine, Surgery, Bone fracture, Malunion, Nonunion, Podiatrist, Orthopedic surgery, Hip fracture, Foot and ankle surgery

Yet, according to new research published in the August 15 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the surgeon who treats your fracture may be more important to the healing process than previously recognized.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, according to new research published in the August 15 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the surgeon who treats your fracture may be more important to the healing process than previously recognized.
  • The study authors found a large difference in the rates of malunion and nonunion after comparing ankle fracture surgery outcomes by different surgeon types.
  • Despite higher malunion/nonunion rates, there is an increasing number of ankle fracture surgeries being performed by podiatrists over the past decade, whereas the number of ankle fracture surgeries being performed by orthopaedic surgeons is decreasing.
  • Retrieved from OrthoInfo: https://orthoinfo.org/en/treatment/orthopaedics/
    iiFoot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons additionally complete a one- or two-year fellowship focused on foot and ankle care.

Smith & Nephew Launches the CONQUEST FN™ Femoral Neck Fracture System, a Fresh Approach to Hip Preservation Versus Current Treatment Options

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Bone fractures, Medical specialties, Surgery, Medicine, Hip fracture, Femur neck, Orthopedic surgery, Pogo, Smith & Nephew

To address this concern, Smith & Nephew collaborated with FX Devices and became the first to utilize their POGO Technology for femoral neck fractures.

Key Points: 
  • To address this concern, Smith & Nephew collaborated with FX Devices and became the first to utilize their POGO Technology for femoral neck fractures.
  • The POGO telescoping compression screw is designed to provide continuous fracture compression post-operatively with the intent to decrease hip pain and post-operative complications.
  • It further complements our comprehensive hip fracture portfolio to give surgeons and their patients a choice of treatment options," said Skip Kiil, President of Global Orthopaedics, Smith & Nephew.
  • For more information about Smith & Nephew, please visit our corporate website www.smith-nephew.com and follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn or Facebook .