Research Surveys

The proposal is for a short survey to determine common practice of skin closure suture material, size, and technique in adult (i.e. patients ≥18 years of age) ankle fractures among members of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

A brief survey of current practice patterns for preoperative planning in fracture surgery and the utilization of modern cloud-based storage software. Target Population to Receive

Two widely used classifications exist to grade periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur.

Ankle fractures with syndesmotic injuries are one of the most commonly surgically treated injuries in orthopaedic surgery. Multiple methods of fixation exist to repair syndesmotic

The main purpose of this study is to investigate if there are any differences between the way that proximal humerus fractures are approached, classified and treated between members of the ASES and members of the OTA, as well as to see if there are any trends based on surgeon characteristics (gender, geographic location, years in practice, etc.).

Orthopaedic traumatologists are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic and multimodal analgesic regimens are frequently implemented following trauma/fracture surgery. Increasing

The coronavirus pandemic has affected healthcare providers throughout the world. The purpose of this survey is to assess how the pandemic has affected orthopaedic trauma surgeons’

The proposed study would survey orthopaedic surgery trainees and practitioners to determine if rates of PTSD and ASD are prevalent in this field as well

To determine if and how factors associated with self-destructive behavior, or limited postoperative contact with providers would influence decisions on performing surgery for joint depression calcaneal fractures.

This 3-5 minute survey aims to assess institutional protocols and barriers to obtaining MRI scans in patients with external fixators since the FDA relabeling of external fixators

The purpose of this brief survey (3-5 min) is to better understand current surgeon attitudes, trends and treatment patterns of infection in the field of Orthopedic Trauma Target