Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To determine whether suprapatellar nailing (SPN) over time can decrease operative time and radiation exposure when compared with infrapatellar nailing (IPN) of tibial shaft fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Case Reports
The Orthopaedic Trauma Service and COVID-19: Practice Considerations to Optimize Outcomes and Limit Exposure.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to healthcare systems, including the cancellation and then staged resumption of elective procedures. The orthopaedic trauma community has continued to provide care to patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries that cannot be delayed in all scenarios. ⋯ LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Therapeutic Level V. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To determine the risk factors for deep infection in OTA/AO 43C pilon fractures. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Meta Analysis
Ability of Thromboelastography to Detect Hypercoagulability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To review the current literature on the use of viscoelastic hemolytic assays, such as thromboelastography (TEG) and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM), during the perioperative period of patients and determine the ability of TEG and ROTEM to detect hypercoagulability and identify increased risk of the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). ⋯ Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.