Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium

This study aimed to develop a blood test to predict if a broken upper arm bone will heal properly. Researchers looked for specific proteins in the blood of 45 adults with this type of fracture. The goal was to find markers that could tell doctors early on if the bone is healing a…

This large study tested whether adding a second antibiotic powder (Tobramycin) to a standard one (Vancomycin) in surgical wounds could better prevent deep infections after repairing serious leg fractures. It involved 1,550 adults with high-risk fractures of the shin bone. Researc…

This study tested whether adding mental health techniques to standard physical therapy could help people recover better from serious leg injuries. Researchers worked with 633 military service members and civilians who were at risk for poor recovery. The program involved physical …

This study tested a wearable device called the Mobility Toolkit to measure how well people walk after recovering from serious leg fractures. Researchers followed 244 adults who had surgery for ankle, shin, or heel fractures, having them wear the device during clinic visits over a…