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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