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Trauma Study to Prospectively Evaluate Reamed Intramedullary Nails in Tibial Shaft Fractures - This NIH sponsored multi-center clinical study is designed to document the outcomes of tibial fractures associated with reamed or non-reamed intramedullary nails. A Clinic Study of the Performance of the Implex Hedrocel Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Intervention Implant - The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance, safety and effectiveness of the Hedrocel AVN Interventional Implex when used in patients with Stage I or Stage II osteonecrosis A multicenter, prospective, randomized trial of non-operative versus operative treatment for high-energy midshaft clavicle fractures is underway to determine the most appropriate treatment for this type of fracture. Two technologies are under evaluation in trauma patients. First, the application of topical negative pressure is being evaluated for managing chronic osteomyelitis. Second, a new vacuum jet tool is being evaluated for improved wound debridement.