Incidence and Risk Factors of Heterotopic Ossification in the Knee After Reamed Tibial Nailing.

Introduction: Heterotopic ossification (HO) in the knee after tibial intramedullary nailing (IMN) has yet to be thoroughly investigated. Our aim was to assess frequency and associated factors for HO in the knee after tibial IMN.

Methods: This is a retrospective review at a single level 1 urban trauma center of 213 patients who underwent reamed tibial IMN.

High Altitude as a Risk Factor for Venous Thromboembolism in Tibial Plateau Fractures.

Background Tibial plateau fractures are often significant injuries that can require complex surgical interventions with prolonged perioperative immobilization, thereby increasing the risk of developing venous thromboembolic (VTE) events, specifically, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Risk stratification is paramount for guiding VTE prophylaxis. Although high altitude has been suggested to create a prothrombotic state, virtually no studies have explored its clinical effects in lower extremity trauma.

Fixation vs Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in Patients Aged 40-59 Years: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis.

Background: Internal fixation (IF) has historically been favored for the treatment of femoral neck fractures (FNFs) in young, nongeriatric patients. However, recent literature reporting high reoperation rates among those receiving IF, taken in conjunction with favorable survivorship of modern bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty (THA), has begun to question this paradigm. Our study sought to compare outcomes between IF and THA for FNFs in patients aged 40-59 years.

Patient Perceptions of COVID-19-Related Surgical Delay: An Analysis of Patients Awaiting Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Background: COVID-19 has caused unprecedented delays in elective orthopedic surgery. Understanding patients' perceptions of the disruptions in care and their willingness to reengage the healthcare system are crucial to planning the resumption of elective care.

Questions/purposes: The purpose of this study was to elicit patient perceptions about delays in total joint arthroplasty during the COVID-19 pandemic.