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Femoral Neck Fracture Management In The Young Patient: A Case Review, Luis Berrios, Kevin J. Orellana, Michael Lago, Frank Gerold

Research Colloquium

Introduction:The optimal management of femoral neck fractures in the young patient remains controversial. Although there are universally accepted principles, there remains some variability in the optimal timing of surgery and method of fixation. In general, surgery should be performed on an urgent or emergent basis when feasible to decrease peri-operative complications, length of stay, and most importantly the ultimate likelihood of avascular necrosis. However, it is important to note that the preference toward a specific method of fixation remains heterogeneous among orthopedic surgeons.(1)

The purpose of this study is to present our preferred technique for treatment of displaced femoral …

Assessing Morbidity In Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gtps), Sonia Wadekar, Joel Wells

Research Colloquium

Introduction: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) continues to be a challenge among orthopedics to rid discomfort for their patients, especially since there are few studies on characterization of GTPS morbidity.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to characterize the morbidity of GTPS in order to aid orthopedics in providing an early diagnosis and better treatment/care options for their patients.

Methods: A total of 156 patients were included from January of 2016 to July of 2020. Refer to Figure 1 for a visual of inclusion criteria. All patient information was taken from first appointment notes, operative notes, chart reviews, and …

Rotator Cuff Injury In The Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review Of Patient Characteristics, Treatment, And Outcomes, Kevin J. Orellana, Kathleen L. Harwood, John G. Horneff 3rd, Joseph J. King, Brendan A. Williams

Research Colloquium

Background: Rotator cuff injuries (RCIs), traditionally thought to be an adult-type pathology, have been reported in the pediatric population, but there remains limited evidence regarding this injury pattern in pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to characterize the epidemiology, injury patterns, treatment modalities, and outcomes for pediatric patients with RCIs.

Methods: A systematic review was performed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines reviewing Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases. Studies reporting imaging confirmed RCIs and treatment outcomes in patientsdemographics, mechanism, injury type and injury location were …