Fix It Or Bucket? Decision-making for Common Upper Extremity Fractures

Friday, October 25, 2024

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EDT

Location: 512ABCEFG

Moderator(s)

Andrew Moon Choo, MD

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Uthealth Dept of Orthopaedics, Texas, United States

Financial Disclosures: AAOS: Board or committee member|Arthrex, Inc: Paid consultant|Bonebridge: Paid consultant|Globus Medical: Paid consultant|Orthopaedic Trauma Association: Board or committee member|

Faculty(s)

Jonah Hebert-Davies, MD

Associate Professor
Harborview Medical Center
Harboriew Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States

Financial Disclosures: Arthrex, Inc: Paid consultant|Synthes: Paid consultant|
DB

Daphne Beingessner, MD

Professor
Harborview Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington

Financial Disclosure: This individual reported nothing to disclose
Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic

Financial Disclosures: Stryker: Paid consultant

Orthopaedic trauma surgeons are more commonly seeing upper extremity fractures in geriatric patients or those with significant comminution. Arthroplasty for these fractures has become increasingly popular, but the indications remain unclear despite good supporting evidence. The aim of this panel discussion is to review the current evidence for injuries to the proximal humerus, distal humerus, and radial head. In addition, nuances of decision-making for these injuries as well as technical pearls will be discussed. The format will be partially didactic, but ample time will be left for case discussions to illustrate salient points.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Review current evidence for ORIF vs arthroplasty in the proximal humerus, distal humerus, and radial head.
Discuss indications and technical tricks for arthroplasty in these injuries.
Illustrate decision-making and technical pearls with case examples.