Distraction arthroplasty compared to other cartilage preservation procedures in patients with post-traumatic arthritis: a systematic review.

Unlabelled: Post-traumatic arthritis (PTA) is characterized by the deterioration of articular cartilage temporally associated with an articular injury. With a paucity of literature comparing joint preservation techniques, we performed a systematic review of the literature intending to describe and summarize the results of ankle distraction arthroplasty as it compares with studies on tibio-talar microfracture, allograft, and autograft for ankle joint preservation in the post-traumatic population under 50 years of age. Research databases were searched and abstracts screened for relevance on our topic of interest.

A Process Improvement Evaluation of Sequential Compression Device Compliance and Effects of Provider Intervention.

This process improvement study sought to evaluate the compliance in orthopaedic patients with sequential compression devices and to monitor any improvement in compliance following an educational intervention. All non-intensive care unit orthopaedic primary patients were evaluated at random times and their compliance with sequential compression devices was monitored and recorded. Following a 2-week period of data collection, an educational flyer was displayed in every patient's room and nursing staff held an in-service training event focusing on the importance of sequential compression device use in the surgical patient.

Liposomal bupivacaine in total hip arthroplasty: Do the results justify the cost?

Introduction: Liposomal bupivacaine has a paucity of data regarding narcotic requirements and hospital length of stay in comparison to other peri-articular injections, specifically in the total hip arthroplasty (THA) population.

Methods: 69 patients who underwent THA by a single surgeon were divided into two cohorts over a 3 year period in this retrospective study comparing narcotic requirements, hospital length of stay and cost. The study group (n = 29) received liposomal bupivacaine whereas a matched control group (n = 40) received a pharmacy-mixed cocktail in peri-articular structures.

Fatalities in high school and college football players.

Background: Fatalities in football are rare but tragic events.

Purpose: The purpose was to describe the causes of fatalities in high school and college football players and potentially provide preventive strategies.

Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study.