AAOS Now, June 2026
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Intramedullary fixation and early motion drive evolving strategies for hand fractures
From overlooked toddler injuries to high-stakes fractures in professional athletes, hand specialists are rethinking how to match fixation choices to each patient’s goals and functional demands.
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OVT video demonstrates open technique to avoid syndesmosis malreduction
Historically, syndesmotic disruptions were reduced by closed methods with percutaneous fixation if the injury pattern permitted.
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Can Simple Changes in Splinting Technique Reduce Posterior Heel Contact Pressure?
The first biomechanical study measuring contact pressure of the posterior heel to identify the optimal splint configuration and positioning for risk reduction of secondary injuries was presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.