ALLMedicine™ Fracture Care Center

Apr 21st, 2021 - Hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. Timely surgical fixation and early mobilisation are the cornerstone to successful outcomes. The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) was established in 2012 and pu...

Apr 14th, 2021 - Fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum (PAFs) are challenging injuries, requiring specialist surgical input. Since implementation of the major trauma network in England in 2012, little has been published regarding the available services, workforce...

Apr 8th, 2021 - To describe patient experiences with fracture prevention and management among persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D). Qualitative data collected via semi-structured telephone interviews. Veterans Health Administration (VA) SCI/D Syste...

Mar 31st, 2021 - Tranexamic acid (TXA) use has expanded across many surgical specialties. It has been shown to reduce blood loss, decrease transfusion rates, and, in some cases, improve mortality. Within orthopaedic surgery, its popularity has primarily grown with...

Mar 26th, 2021 - We describe variation across geographical regions of England in operations undertaken following presentation of hip fracture and in 30-day mortality. Some significant geographic variation in 30-day mortality was observed particularly for patients ...

Jan 24th, 2021 - Open fractures of the lower limb remain a potentially devastating group of injuries that are challenging to manage. The primary aims of treatment are to optimise limb function and avoid serious complications such as infection and non-union, which ...

Apr 21st, 2021 - Hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. Timely surgical fixation and early mobilisation are the cornerstone to successful outcomes. The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) was established in 2012 and pu...

Apr 14th, 2021 - Fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum (PAFs) are challenging injuries, requiring specialist surgical input. Since implementation of the major trauma network in England in 2012, little has been published regarding the available services, workforce...

Apr 8th, 2021 - To describe patient experiences with fracture prevention and management among persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D). Qualitative data collected via semi-structured telephone interviews. Veterans Health Administration (VA) SCI/D Syste...

Mar 31st, 2021 - Tranexamic acid (TXA) use has expanded across many surgical specialties. It has been shown to reduce blood loss, decrease transfusion rates, and, in some cases, improve mortality. Within orthopaedic surgery, its popularity has primarily grown with...

Mar 26th, 2021 - We describe variation across geographical regions of England in operations undertaken following presentation of hip fracture and in 30-day mortality. Some significant geographic variation in 30-day mortality was observed particularly for patients ...

Mar 17th, 2020 - Implementation of fracture liaison services (FLS) at two Swedish hospitals was associated with an 18% reduction of recurrent fracture over a median follow-up of 2. 2 years, results from an observational cohort study found.

Nov 3rd, 2019 - The guidelines on preventing secondary fractures in persons aged 65 years or older with a hip or vertebral fracture were released on September 20, 2019, by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).[1] Fundamental Recommendations ...

Feb 20th, 2019 - Coding for an Initial Consult, Then Surgery Question: Last weekend when I was on call, the emergency department physician asked me to see a patient after a fall. She had a pelvic fracture, and I took her to surgery later that day. Can I bill for b...

Sep 13th, 2018 - RESULTS In total, 350 offices were contacted across 8 states (4 states with and 4 states without expanded Medicaid eligibility) of which we identified 245 orthopedic surgeons who would surgically treat ankle fractures. The 245 surgeons’ offices we.

Dec 14th, 2017 - Take-Home Points The incidence of geriatric hip fractures is rising nationally. Costs associated with hip fracture care have risen significantly.