The hidden blood loss in proximal femur fractures is sizeable and significant.

Background: Patients sustaining hip fractures experience blood loss as a direct result the fracture independent of surgery. The objective of this study was to quantify the expected non-surgical blood loss for proximal femur fractures using hemoglobin values.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients at a level 1 trauma center sustaining proximal femur fractures between October 2015 and January 2018 was performed.

Implications of Admission and Surgical Timing on Hospital Length of Stay in Patients with Hip Fractures.

Introduction: Hospital reimbursements for geriatric hip fractures are contingent on patient outcomes and hospital length of stay (LOS). This study examined if the day of the week (DOTW) and time of day (TOD) of both admission and surgery are associated with increased LOS.

Methods: LOS, time from admission to surgery, DOTW of admission/surgery, TOD of admission/surgery, and demographics were retrospectively collected.

A Proposal for a Standardized Nomenclature of the C-arm Movements.

Unlabelled: No formal didactic source exists concerning terminology for movement of the C-arm in the operating room (OR). Many terminologies exist, breeding confusion among OR staff. The objective of this study was to survey the existing C-arm movement terminologies among orthopaedic surgeons and radiologic technologists and propose a standardized nomenclature moving forward.

Palliative Management of Nonoperative Femoral Neck Fractures With Continuous Peripheral Indwelling Catheters: Case-Control Series.

Introduction: This case-control study evaluates the success of indwelling pain catheters in nonoperatively treated femoral neck fractures (FNFs) for end-of-life pain management.

Methods: Patients older than 65 years with nonoperatively treated FNFs were retrospectively identified at a level 1 trauma center between March 2012 and September 2015. Twenty-three received indwelling continuous peripheral pain catheters (experimental) and 10 received traditional pain control modalities (control).

Comparing fracture patterns of younger versus older riders involved in nonfatal motorcycle accidents.

Objective: The motorcyclist demographic is shifting to a larger proportion of riders over the age of 40. We sought to identify differences in orthopedic injury distribution and severity between 3 age cohorts and identify independent factors that contribute to fractures following a motorcycle collision (MCC).

Methods: A trauma registry at a level 1 trauma center was queried for motorcycle-related orthopedic injuries between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2014.