Trauma Journal Club: Humeral Shaft Fractures
Engage in discussions with lead authors and gain CME credits
05 January 2021
During this monthly series, interviews with authors of landmark orthopaedic trauma articles will be featured and discussed. The series will provide an opportunity to understand what prompted the study, the design of the study, implications to practice, and key takeaways. Join this month’s session to meet authors, ask questions, and earn CME credits!
Who should attend: orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and all research enthusiasts with an interest in orthopedic trauma.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021: Humeral Shaft Fractures
Articles and authors
- Fracture Site Mobility at 6 Weeks After Humeral Shaft Fracture Predicts Nonunion Without Surgery, Adam Driesman, MD and Kenneth Egol, MD
- Functional Bracing for the Treatment of Fractures of the Humeral Diaphysis, Gregory Zych, DO
- Effect of Surgery vs Functional Bracing on Functional Outcome Among Patients With Closed Displaced Humeral Shaft Fractures: The FISH Randomized Clinical Trial, Lasse Rämö, MD, PhD
- Treatment of Diaphyseal Fractures of the Humerus Using a Functional Brace, David Ring, MD, PhD
Interview moderators
- Lauren Tatman, MD
- Jeff Potter, MD, FRCSC
| Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to |
| Interpret how historical results for functional bracing of humeral shaft fractures compare with contemporary evidence |
| Evaluate nonunion risk associated with functional bracing of humerus shaft fractures based on fracture characteristics and timing |
| Counsel patients on expected functional outcomes when treating a humeral shaft fracture with a functional brace versus open reduction internal fixation |
| Topic | Date | Time | Register |
| Pelvic Ring Injuries | 9-23-20 | 8-9 p.m. EST |
View recording |
| Tibial Plateau Fractures | 11-17-20 | 8-9 p.m. EST | Closed |
| Pilon Fractures | 12-15-20 | 8-9 p.m. EST | Closed |
| Humeral Shaft Fractures | 1-19-21 | 8-9 p.m. EST |
Closed |