Ballistic Trauma Basics for Orthopaedic Surgeons

Jason Lowe, MD; Megan Couso, MD; Aditya Manoharan, MD; James Ficke, MD, FAAOS

A firearm injury is defined as “a gunshot wound (GSW) or penetrating injury resulting from a weapon using a powder charge to fire a projectile.” The resultant injury often involves the musculoskeletal system and requires orthopaedic treatment.

‘No-Foley’ Trauma Initiative Demonstrates Quality/Value Benefits

Terry Stanton

A study evaluated a hospital’s implementation of a policy of using straight catherization of older orthopaedic trauma patients in lieu of indwelling Foley catheters.