Augmentative lag screws as a treatment for aseptic hypertrophic nonunion after internal fracture fixation.

Background: Hypertrophic nonunion after intramedullary (IM) nailing and plating is Uncommon and the treatment remained controversial. The aim of this study was to show the result of a simple augmentative lag screws technique for vital non-unions after internal fixation PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the patients with nonunion after internal fixation between January 2016 to August 2022. Patients with unacceptable shortening or deformity were excluded as well as nonunion septic cases.

Design and Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Educational Event on Fracture Care for Older Adult.

Introduction: Surgeons, internal medicine physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team managing older adults with a fracture all have barriers to attending educational courses, including time away from practice and cost. Our planning group decided to create and evaluate a hospital-based educational event to address, meet, and improve the care of older adults with a fracture.

Materials And Methods: A committee of surgeons and geriatricians defined 3 learning objectives to improve knowledge and attitudes in co-managed care.