Using Next-Generation Sequencing to Understand Infection Prevention in Surgical Treatment of Upper Extremity Fractures-A Prospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Postoperative fracture site infection can lead to notable patient morbidity, increase cost of care, and further contribute to healthcare disparities globally. Dogma suggests surgical blades as a vehicle for introducing bacteria into the surgical site; however, there is a paucity of literature to support this claim. This study uses advanced DNA sequencing to detect bacterial DNA on surgical blades used in upper extremity fracture surgeries.

Let's Take a Look at the Tape: The Impact of ERAS Video Prompts on Interview Offerings for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicants: A Prospective Observational Study.

Introduction: Matching into an orthopaedic surgery residency consistently reinforces a competitive landscape, challenging the applicants and programs. A group of orthopaedic surgery residency programs implemented video prompts asking applicants to respond to a standardized question by video recording. Assessing the impact of this video on the decision to offer an interview can help guide programs and applicants through the interview process.

Fixation or Revision for Periprosthetic Fractures: Epidemiology, New Trends, and Projections in the United States.

Background: Periprosthetic fractures can be devastating complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The management of periprosthetic fractures is complex, spanning expertise in arthroplasty and trauma. The purpose of this study was to examine and project trends in the operative treatment of periprosthetic fractures in the United States.