Intramedullary Canal Injection of Vancomycin- and Tobramycin-loaded Calcium Sulfate: A Novel Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Intramedullary Osteomyelitis.

Aim: In this study, we present a detailed surgical technique for treating chronic osteomyelitis (COM) of the intramedullary canal with injectable tobramycin and vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate (CS).

Background: Chronic osteomyelitis of the long bones has been treated using antibiotic-impregnated polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which typically requires a second procedure for removal.

Technique: Removal of the infected intramedullary nail (if any), copious irrigation, canal reaming, and intramedullary canal injection of vancomycin- and tobramycin-loaded calcium sulfate as a single-stage procedure for the treatment of COM of long bones.

A Novel Mobile App-Based Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Improvement of Knee Pain, Stiffness, and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread and debilitating disease that continues to plague patients. Over the past decade, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy has shown promise in alleviating knee OA-related symptoms. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a home-based NMES therapy for reduction of pain, stiffness, and function associated with knee OA.

Hip Fracture Trends in America Between 2009 and 2016.

Background: Hip fractures are a common condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. In this study, we assess (1) yearly incidences, (2) demographic factors, (3) postoperative outcomes, (4) primary diagnoses, and (5) primary procedures.

Materials And Methods: The National Inpatient Sample was queried for patients admitted with hip fractures from 2009 to 2016 (n = 2 761 850).