Radiation Exposure Among Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons: Deconstructing Commonly Held Myths and Misperceptions.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002340
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To review and evaluate the validity of common perceptions and practices regarding radiation safety in orthopaedic trauma. DESIGN Retrospective. SETTING Level I trauma center. SUBJECTS N/A. INTERVENTION Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS… read more here.
Keywords: trauma surgeons; radiation; orthopaedic trauma; radiation exposure ... See more keywords
Comparing appendectomies performed by trauma surgeons and pediatric surgeons in children 5 to 10 years of age.
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001928
Abstract: To the Editor: W e read with interest the retrospective study by Wall and Ortega comparing the outcomes of children aged 5 to 10 years of age who underwent appendectomy by adult trauma surgeons versus… read more here.
Keywords: age; years age; appendectomies performed; trauma surgeons ... See more keywords
Trauma surgeon–performed peripheral arterial repairs are associated with equivalent outcomes when compared with vascular surgeons
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003531
Abstract: This study reviews a level I trauma center's experience with open vascular trauma and compares outcomes between trauma surgeons and vascular surgeons. The time to the OR was significantly faster for trauma surgeons, OR duration… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes compared; arterial repairs; surgeon; vascular surgeons ... See more keywords
Reduction of routine radiographs in the follow‐up of distal radius and ankle fractures: Barriers and facilitators perceived by orthopaedic trauma surgeons
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DOI: 10.1111/jep.13053
Abstract: Abstract Rationale, aims, and objectives Studies suggest that routine radiographs during follow‐up of distal radius and ankle fractures result in increased radiation exposure and health care costs, without influencing treatment strategies. Encouraging clinicians to omit… read more here.
Keywords: distal radius; radius ankle; orthopaedic trauma; routine radiographs ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Multi-Trauma Road Traffic Crashes at a Tertiary Hospital in Oman: Does attendance by trauma surgeons versus non-trauma surgeons make a difference?
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DOI: 10.18295/squmj.2016.17.02.010
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Trauma surgeons are essential in hospital-based trauma care systems. However, there are limited data regarding the impact of their presence on the outcome of multi-trauma patients. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of… read more here.
Keywords: non trauma; oman; hospital; multi trauma ... See more keywords