Orthopaedic Trauma Research Priorities in Latin America: Developing Consensus Through a Modified Delphi Approach.

Heather J Roberts Madeline C MacKechnie David W Shearer Julio Segovia Fernando de la Huerta Marcelo W Rio Carlos Sánchez Valenciano Theodore Miclaunull null

Published in: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (2021)

This modified Delphi study of orthopaedic trauma surgeons in Latin America identified geriatric hip fractures, polytrauma, open fractures, musculoskeletal infection, and pelvic and acetabular fractures as top research priorities. This information is important for resource allocation and goal setting for orthopaedic trauma in the region.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
total hip arthroplasty
minimally invasive
quality improvement
health information
social media