Associated injuries complicating the management of acetabular fractures: review and case studies

The treatment of acetabular fractures has evolved considerably in the past three decades. Associated injuries to the femoral head, proximal femur, or femoral shaft can complicate the initial management of the acetabular fracture, and mandate a careful treatment strategy for optimal treatment of both the acetabular fracture and associated injury. These injuries may have a large impact on the clinical outcome. The surgeon must consider surgical approaches, timing, and alternative modes of fixation. A discussion with case illustrations is provided.     

Twitter 101 and beyond: introduction to social media platforms available to practicing hematologist/oncologists

Social media utilizes specific media platforms to allow increased interactivity between participants. These platforms serve diverse groups and purposes including participation from patients, family caregivers, research scientists, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies. Utilization of these information outlets has increased with integration at conferences and between conferences with the use of hashtags and “chats”. In the realm of the “e-Patient” it is key to not underestimate your audience. Highly technical information is just as useful as a basic post. With growing use, social media analytics help track the volume and impact of content. Additionally, platforms are leveraging each other for uses, including Twitter, blogs, web radio, and recorded video and images. We explore information on social media resources and applications from varying perspectives. While these platforms will evolve over time, or disappear with new platforms taking their place, it is apparent they are now a part of the everyday experience of oncology communication.     

Short-stemmed arthroplasty with glenoid preoperative planning

Total shoulder arthroplasty implant design, instrumentation, and outcomes continue to evolve; however, accurate glenoid placement remains a challenge especially in cases of glenoid deformity. Knowledge that malpositioning of the glenoid can lead to inferior outcomes and glenoid component loosening has led to the development of patient specific instrumentation (PSI). The ideal PSI system should be consistent, reliable, cost-effective, reusable, and robust enough to withstand applied stress during difficult exposures. In addition, short-stemmed humeral components appear to offer several advantages over the traditional length stems.