OTA 2022: Key Findings from This Year’s RCTs and Meta-Analyses (Part 1) .

This OE Insight highlights the latest RCTs and meta-analyses presented at the 38th OTA Annual Meeting, focusing on general interest and hip/femur trauma. Topics include the landmark PREVENT CLOT trial on aspirin for thromboprophylaxis, comparative trials on surgical approaches in hip arthroplasty, and the impact of NSAIDs and injection therapies on pain and recovery. From patient education and opioid literacy to mobility outcomes and fracture augmentation, these studies reflect a growing emphasis on function, safety, and individualized care in orthopaedic trauma management.