Objectives: To evaluate the differences in patient outcomes after operative or nonoperative
treatment of displaced, type II distal clavicle fractures. Design: Multicenter, prospective, …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to survey surgeons’ preferences surrounding the
management and evaluation of proximal humerus fractures internationally. Methods A …

Introduction The incidence of periprosthetic femoral fractures around total hip arthroplasties
is increasing. Fractures around a stable implant stem (Vancouver type B1) are among the …

Objectives: We sought to determine whether the use of the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA)
device resulted in a decreased amount of fat emboli compared with standard reaming (SR) …

Background Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a common treatment to decrease pain and
improve shoulder function in patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA). In Canada, patients …

Objectives: In the SPRINT trial, 18% of patients with a tibial shaft fracture (TSF) treated with
intramedullary nailing (IMN) had one or more unplanned subsequent surgical procedures. It …

Purpose The optimal treatment for acute dislocation of the acromio-clavicular (AC) joint
remains unclear. Both surgical repair and non-operative treatment have been advocated, but …

Objectives: To determine the cost-effectiveness of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of
displaced, midshaft clavicle fractures in adults. Design: Formal cost-effectiveness analysis …

Importance Unstable chest wall injuries have high rates of mortality and morbidity. In the last
decade, multiple studies have reported improved outcomes with operative compared with …

Objective: To determine the prevalence, management and outcomes of patients with flail
chest injuries, compared to patients without flail chest injuries (single rib fractures and multiple …