BJJ Special Edition Podcasts…Insights from the US

Description

In this podcast episode hosted by Andrew Duckworth, Professor Heather Vallier, President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, shares insights on the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopedic trauma practices in the United States. They discuss research trends surrounding the management of fractures in elderly patients, the shift toward incorporating patient education and engagement in recovery, and the importance of addressing psychosocial factors in trauma recovery. The conversation also touches on the evolving techniques in fracture management, including considering non-operative treatment options and the preferences regarding cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasties for neck of femur fractures, as well as the implications of new technologies like suture buttons for ankle fractures. Professor Vallier emphasizes the importance of personalized patient care, acknowledging the need for recovery resources that address individual patient needs and circumstances to improve outcomes in orthopedic trauma.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210467

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Paper Links

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31633643/
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.102B9.BJJ-2020-0282.R1
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.103B2.BJJ-2020-0192.R2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32548309/
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.102B2.BJJ-2019-0692.R2
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/full/10.1302/0301-620X.102B1.BJJ-2019-1041.R1?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324239/#:~:text=This%20meta-analysis%20suggests%20that%20operative%20treatment%20of%20distal,that%20operative%20treatment%20might%20be%20more%20effective%20%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%A6
https://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/Fulltext/2016/07000/Early_Weightbearing_and_Range_of_Motion_Versus.1.aspx
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32569071/
https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/abs/10.1302/0301-620X.99B7.BJJ-2016-1112.R2?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32440637/