Complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fracture: A survey of current practices.

Introduction: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a common complication following distal radius fractures that is difficult to diagnose and can lead to permanent disability. While various proposed prophylaxis and treatment modalities exist, high-quality evidence guiding practice is limited. This survey of Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) members was conducted with the primary aim of assessing practice patterns in distal radius fractures complicated with CRPS.

An Integrated System Using Ultrasound-Based Registration for Surgical Navigation of Iliosacral Screw Insertions.

Objective: Pelvic fractures often require fixation through iliosacral joint, typically guided by fluoroscopy using an untracked C-arm device. However, this involves ionizing radiation exposure and potentially inaccurate screw placement. We introduce the Navigated Orthopaedic Fixations using Ultrasound System (NOFUSS), a radiation-free ultrasound (US)-based end-to-end system for providing real-time navigation for iliosacral screw (ISS) insertions.

Trajectory of Recovery following ORIF for Distal Radius Fractures.

 Distal radius fractures are commonly seen among the elderly, though studies examining their long-term outcomes are limited.  The aim of this study was to describe the 5-year trajectory of recovery of distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).  Patients with distal radius fractures (AO/OTA 23.

Applications of Natural Language Processing for Automated Clinical Data Analysis in Orthopaedics.

Natural language processing is an exciting and emerging field in health care that can transform the field of orthopaedics. It can aid in the process of automated clinical data analysis, changing the way we extract data for various purposes including research and registry formation, diagnosis, and medical billing. This scoping review will look at the various applications of NLP in orthopaedics.

The double-edged scalpel: Experiences and perceptions of pregnancy and parenthood during Canadian surgical residency training.

Introduction: Only 34% of Canadian surgeons in 2022 were female. The protracted length of surgical residency training, concerns regarding infertility, and increased rates of obstetrical complications have been shown to contribute to the disproportionate lack of females in surgical specialties.

Methods: A novel online survey was sent to all surgical residents in Canada.