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Distal Clavicle Bone Augmentation for Shoulder Instability

Description/Abstract:	Background: Glenoid bone loss remains one of the most significant risk factors for recurrent instability following surgical management of glenohumeral instability. Controversy exists regarding the optimal procedure for reconstructing glenoid bone...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Use of a 5-Item Modified Frailty Index for Risk Stratification in Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Olecranon Fractures

Description/Abstract:	INTRODUCTION The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) is a concise and effective tool for predicting adverse events after orthopedic operations. However, no studies have assessed its utility in patients undergoing open reduction and internal...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Complications Following Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft Fractures – A Systematic Review

Description/Abstract:	BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to systematically review complications arising from intramedullary nailing (IMN) of proximal and humeral shaft fractures. This study hypothesized that there would be a low rate of complications and...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Early versus Delayed Arthroplasty of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Elderly Patients

Description/Abstract:	BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in elderly patients with proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) who underwent early RTSA versus those who underwent delayed RTSA. METHODS: A...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Do Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Predict Bone Mineral Density Testing after Distal Radius Fracture in Menopausal Women?

Description/Abstract:	Background: Current osteoporosis screening guidelines recommend bone mineral density (BMD) testing following fragility fractures. Despite the existence of such guidelines, previous studies have demonstrated that rates of osteoporosis screening...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Abduction Pillow Versus No Pillow: An Assessment of Efficacy for Managing Small Rotator Cuff Tears

Description/Abstract:	BACKGROUND: Slings with abduction pillows are used by surgeons in the postoperative rehabilitation protocol for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR); however, there is a lack of evidence demonstrating superior outcomes. The purpose of this...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024