Freestyle Deliberate Practice Cadaveric Hand Surgery Simulation Training for Orthopedic Residents: Cohort Study.

Background: Cadaveric simulation training may be part of the solution to reduced quantity and quality of operative surgical training in the modern climate. Cadaveric simulation allows the early part of the surgical learning curve to be moved away from patients into the laboratory, and there is a growing body of evidence that it may be an effective adjunct to traditional methods for training surgical residents. It is typically resource constrained as cadaveric material and facilities are expensive.

Does the Use of Blocking Screws Improve Radiological Outcomes Following Intramedullary Nailing of Distal Tibia Fractures?

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess whether the addition of blocking screws during intramedullary nailing of a distal tibia fracture improved the radiological outcome and prevented a loss of fracture alignment. As a secondary outcome, the time to radiographic union was compared to see if a more rigid bone-implant construct had an effect on healing.

Methods: We searched computerized records at a UK level 1 major trauma center.