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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Single-Incision Fasciotomy Decreases Infection Risk Compared to Dual-Incision Fasciotomy in Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Acute Compartment Syndrome Feb 07, 2023

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Host Dr. Sonny Konda interviews paper author Dr. Graham Dekeyser to discuss this retrospective review of patients with ACS and tibial plateau fractures was conducted at 2 Level I trauma centers. multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Risk Factors for Reoperation to Promote Union in 1,128 Distal Femur Fractures Jan 17, 2023

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Host Dr. Conor Kleweno interviews paper authors Dr. Dane Brodke and Dr. Christopher Lee as they discuss this multi-center retrospective review rom 10 centers. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Is Iliosacral Screw Removal Useless? A Causal Analysis of Prospective Observational Data Jan 03, 2023

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Ms. Natasha McKibben and Dr. Gerard Slobogean as they discuss the results of their prospective study of the removal versus retention of iliosacral screws to relieve pain. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: What is the Probability that Intrawound Vancomycin Powder Reduces Infections in Patients with High-Risk Tibial Plateau or Pilon Fractures?A Bayesian Analysis of the VANCO Trial Dec 20, 2022

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Host Dr. Paul Whiting interviews paper author Dr. William Obremskey as they discuss this 10 year study outcome relative to infection rates with Vancomycin and analyzing and interpreting the data using Bayesian analysis. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Aqueous-PREP: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial Evaluating Preoperative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures Dec 13, 2022

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Host Dr. Joseph Patterson interviews paper authors Drs. Gerard Slobogean, MD, and Sheila Sprague, PhD, as they discuss this study comparing two skin solutions on the risk of surgical site infection in open extremith fractures. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Annual Meeting Selected Papers: Functional Outcomes of Primary Arthrodesis vs. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in the Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries Dec 06, 2022

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Host Dr. Michael Blankstein interviews primary paper author Dr. Arun Aneja as they discuss this retrospective study of patient outcomes specifically geared toward returning to sporting activities and activities of daily living. This paper was presented at the 2022 OTA Annual Meeting.

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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Final Board Preparation Tips and Pearls Nov 08, 2022

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Dr. Michael Blankstein concludes the Next Level Board Prep series with special guest Dr. Bruce Gomberg as they chat about final tips to pass the Boards. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams.

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OTA Next Level Board Prep: Polytrauma - Decision-making/timing Nov 01, 2022

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Dr. Paul Whiting is joined by Drs. Zach French and Eric Cotter as they discuss Poly Trauma Decision-making and Timing. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Combined Femur Fractures and Femoral Neck Fractures Oct 25, 2022

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Dr. Michael Blankstein is joined by Dr. Chris McAndrew as they discuss Management of Combined Femur and Femoral Neck Fractures. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice.

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OTA Next Level Board Prep - Humeral Shaft Nonunion Oct 18, 2022

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Dr. Sonny Konda is joined by Dr. Berkcan Akpinar as they discuss a Humeral Shaft Nonunion case. This series is intended for Residents, Fellows & Junior Faculty as they prepare for Board exams and encounter these challenging cases in practice. Thank you to Bioventus for sponsoring this episode.

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