Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
03/02/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A randomized US trial evaluated whether a shortened course of romosozumab followed by denosumab could achieve bone mineral density improvements comparable to the standard 12-month romosozumab regimen in...
03/02/2026
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
09/19/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective study from Puerto Rico reveals that orbital floor fractures, not nasal bone fractures, are the most common facial trauma among older adults, with falls as the leading cause.
09/19/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/07/2025
Kate Young
A new study found that an AI system achieved diagnostic accuracy nearly identical to that of an experienced orthopedic surgeon in detecting distal radius fractures on wrist radiographs.
08/07/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/28/2025
Kate Young
The results of a recent retrospective study of patients older than 65 years of age with terrible triad elbow injuries showed a high prevalence of complex fracture patterns, particularly Mason Type III...
07/28/2025
ACFAS Conference Coverage
ACFAS Conference Coverage
03/29/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective study found no significant differences in outcomes between open reduction internal fixation and primary arthrodesis for Lisfranc injuries. This study was presented at the American College of...
03/29/2025
research summary
research summary
07/19/2024
Leigh Precopio
The development of new treatment options for nephropathic cystinosis has resulted in a higher likelihood of survival to adulthood for these patients but has also introduced new challenges in management....
07/19/2024
Fractures
Fractures
02/02/2023
The researchers compared the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis with aspirin to low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with orthopedic trauma.
02/02/2023
medication use
medication use
12/28/2022
Researchers examined the relationship between daily use of low-dose aspirin in older adults and the risk of fractures and serious falls.
12/28/2022
Surgery
Surgery
10/24/2022
The researchers looked at 2 commonly used antiseptics to compare the effect of both formulations in preventing infections after bone fracture surgery.
10/24/2022
bone health
bone health
01/25/2022
Leigh Precopio
Patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of bone fractures. The authors of a recent study examined the impact of a lifestyle intervention on markers of bone health in this patient population....
01/25/2022