Novel Use of a Shoulder Spica: Treatment for Midshaft Humerus Fracture in the Presence of Limb Deficiency.

Pediatric midshaft humerus fractures are typically managed with a hanging arm cast, Sarmiento bracing, coaptation splint, or a combination of these treatment options. Here we report a novel use of a shoulder spica cast in the treatment of a midshaft humerus fracture in the presence of limb deficiency. Current treatments proved unsuccessful in maintaining adequate alignment, specifically the varus deformity of the fracture.

A course in medical device design & commercialization for medical students pursuing surgical fields.

Background: The modern surgeon faces an ever-changing landscape of procedural innovation. The demands of present-day healthcare highlight the importance of successfully developing new medical devices and technologies. This effort requires multidisciplinary collaborations of professionals ranging from manufacturers and engineers to researchers and healthcare providers.

Preoperative Blood Loss of Isolated Acetabular Fractures.

Objective: To quantify preoperative blood loss in isolated acetabular fractures and identify any fracture or patient characteristics associated with increased blood loss or blood transfusion.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Two level 1 trauma centers.