AO Trauma North America Internet Live Series: Orthopaedic Trauma Journal Club AO Trauma North America

Article #1 – Incidence of sciatic nerve injury in operatively treated acetabular fractures without somatosensory evoked potential monitoring​
Article regarding a trend that did not catch on ​

Article #2 – Fractures of the distal tibial metaphysis with intra-articular extension--the distal tibial explosion fracture ​

Article(s) you are the proudest of​

Article #3 – Immediate internal fixation of open fractures of the diaphysis of the forearm ​

Article(s) you are the proudest of​

Article #4 – Closed locked intramedullary nailing. Its application to comminuted fractures of the femur​

Article that significantly impacted your practice

Overview: During this bi-monthly series, interviews with authors of landmark orthopedic trauma articles will be featured and discussed. The series will be based on anatomic location/injuries and will provide an opportunity to understand what prompted the study, how practice has changed, limitations, and key take-away points.
February 20th: Capitellum - The Little Ball of Pain
Journal Articles:
Outcome after open reduction and internal fixation of capitellar and trochlear fractures
Operative management of capitellar fractures: a systematic review
The anterior limited approach of the elbow for the treatment of capitellum and trochlea fractures: Surgical technique and clinical experience in eight cases
Optimal Fixation of the Capitellar Fragment in Distal Humerus Fractures
Open reduction and internal fixation of capitellar fractures with headless screws.

Course FacultyChairperson
Matthew Riedel, MD
Moderator
Lucas Marchand, MD, BS
Moderator
Neil Sardesai, MD, FAAOS
Moderator
Derek Stenquist, MD
Author
Steven Shannon, MD, BS
Author
L. Henry Goodnough, MD, PhD
Author
Mohit Bhandari, MD 
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Steven Shannon, MD, BS  – Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nails for Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective StudyL. Henry Goodnough, MD, PhD – Countersinking the Lag Screw or Blade During Cephalomedullary Nailing of Geriatric Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures: Less Collapse and Implant Prominence Without Increased Cutout RatesMohit Bhandari, MD – Intramedullary Nailing vs Sliding Hip Screw in Trochanteric Fracture Management
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Course FacultyChairperson
Krishna Vemulapalli, MD, BSC (Hons)
Co-Chairperson
Augustine Saiz, MD, BS
Moderator
Stephen Shymon, MD
Moderator
Patrick Kellam, MD
Moderator
David Zuelzer, MD
Faculty Author
Joshua A Parry, MD, MS
Faculty Author
Alexander Hofmann, MD
Faculty Author
Milton L. (Chip) Routt, Jr., MD 
  
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Joshua A Parry, MD, MS – Geriatric Patients Presenting With Isolated Pubic Rami Fractures and Inability to Mobilize May Have Occult Lateral Compression Pelvic Ring Injuries With Dynamic InstabilityAlexander Hofmann, MD – Comprehensive Classification of Fragility Fractures of the Pelvic Ring: Recommendations for Surgical TreatmentMilton L. (Chip) Routt, Jr., MD – Does Operative Treatment of Geriatric Pelvic Ring Injuries Lead to a High Risk of One-Year Mortality?
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Course FacultyChairperson
Caroline Tougas, MD, Med
Co-Chairperson
Jason Strelzow, MD, FRCSC
Moderator
Mary Kate Erdman, MD, BS
Moderator
Augustine M. Saiz Jr., MD, BS
Faculty Author
Prism Schneider, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Faculty Author
Benton Heyworth, MD
Faculty Author
Jamie Nicholson, PhD, FRCSEd 
  
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Prism Schneider, MD, PhD, FRCSC – Biomechanical Evaluation of Different Plate Configurations for Midshaft Clavicle Fracture FixationBenton Heyworth, MD – Two-Year Functional Outcomes of Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Completely Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Adolescents: Results From the Prospective Multicenter FACTS Study GroupJamie Nicholson, PhD, FRCSEd – Plate fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures for delayed union and non-union is a cost-effective intervention but functional deficits persist at long-term follow-up
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Course FacultyChairperson
Lucas S Marchand, MD, BS
Moderator
Patrick James Kellam, MD
Moderator
Augustine M. Saiz Jr., MD
Moderator
Zachary Working, MD
Faculty Author
Joshua A. Parry, MD, MS
Faculty Author
Robert O’Toole, MD
Faculty Author
Milton L. (Chip) Routt, Jr., MD 
  
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Joshua A. Parry, MD, MS – Open Fixation After Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing Is Associated with a High Surgical Site Infection RateRobert O’Toole, MD – Pelvic Ring Injury Mortality: Are We Getting Better?Milton L. (Chip) Routt, Jr., MD – Circumferential Pelvic Antishock Sheeting: A Temporary Resuscitation Aid
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