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View article: Poster 392: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Collegiate Varsity Esports Athletes
Poster 392: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Collegiate Varsity Esports Athletes Open
Objectives: Electronic sports (esports) have grown tremendously in the past decade with an estimated market value of $493 million in 2017 and an expected growth to $2.3 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Additionally, colleges are embraci…
View article: Reliability of Routine Radiographs for Conservatively Treated Metacarpal Shaft and Neck Fractures.
Reliability of Routine Radiographs for Conservatively Treated Metacarpal Shaft and Neck Fractures. Open
When evaluating initial and 4-week follow-up radiographs, hand surgeons were somewhat confident in their assessment of healing but had less than substantial intra- and interobserver reliability following radiographic evaluation. Due to the…
View article: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Collegiate Varsity Electronic Sports Athletes
Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Collegiate Varsity Electronic Sports Athletes Open
Background Collegiate electronic sports (esports) in the United States has grown from seven varsity programs in 2016 to over 200 today. Despite its growing success, little has been studied on the injuries of these athletes. In this study, …
View article: A Prospective Evaluation of the Prevalence of Persistent Median Artery in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
A Prospective Evaluation of the Prevalence of Persistent Median Artery in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Open
This study represents the highest prevalence rate of PMA directly observed in CTR patients reported to date (8.3%). A PMA is not a rare finding, and it should be recognized and protected during CTR. Occasionally, a PMA can be the cause of …
View article: Pre-operative Ultrasound Localization for Removal of a Penetrating Foreign Body of Forearm: Technical Note
Pre-operative Ultrasound Localization for Removal of a Penetrating Foreign Body of Forearm: Technical Note Open
Retained or missed foreign bodies are a common complication associated with penetrating wounds. Ideal management includes immediate removal of the foreign material without any further damage to local tissues. However, removal is often diff…
View article: Functional Outcomes of Flexor Tendon Repair in the Fingers: A Comparison of Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Versus Traditional Anesthesia
Functional Outcomes of Flexor Tendon Repair in the Fingers: A Comparison of Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Versus Traditional Anesthesia Open
Background: Flexor tendon lacerations in the fingers are challenging injuries that can be repaired using the wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) technique or under traditional anesthesia (TA). The purpose of our study was to…
View article: Incidence of Operating Room Fires During Hand Surgical Procedures.
Incidence of Operating Room Fires During Hand Surgical Procedures. Open
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study is to report the incidence of operating room fires during hand surgical procedures. METHODS: The clinic and OR electronic medical records of seven fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeons at …
View article: Time to Improvement After Corticosteroid Injection for Trigger Finger
Time to Improvement After Corticosteroid Injection for Trigger Finger Open
Purpose Trigger finger is a commonly occurring hand condition that presents with symptoms of pain, clicking, locking, and catching of the finger. A common non-operative management option is corticosteroid injection. The purpose of this stu…
View article: Female Sex is Associated With Increased Reported Injury Rates and Difficulties With Use of Orthopedic Surgical Instruments
Female Sex is Associated With Increased Reported Injury Rates and Difficulties With Use of Orthopedic Surgical Instruments Open
Female orthopedic surgeons are more likely than their male counterparts to report physical symptoms attributed to orthopedic surgical instruments, to have negative attitudes toward instruments, and to identify a larger number of common ins…
View article: Acute Septic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a Rock Climber
Acute Septic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in a Rock Climber Open
Introduction: Rock climbing is an increasingly popular sport in the United States. Acute and chronic upper extremity injuries related to rock climbing are frequently reported and include flexor pulley ruptures and hamate stress fractures. …
View article: Short term response to trigger finger injections
Short term response to trigger finger injections Open
Introduction: Pain, clicking, and locking are common presentations in patients with hand conditions and more often than not, the cause is a trigger finger. The common practice to treat trigger fingers is a corticosteroid injection. The pur…
View article: The Use of 3D Printed Customized Casts in Children with Upper Extremity Fractures: A Report of Two Cases.
The Use of 3D Printed Customized Casts in Children with Upper Extremity Fractures: A Report of Two Cases. Open
3D printing is an evolving technology which has a potential application in the treatment pediatric forearm fractures. Very little has been published with regard to 3D casting in children. We present two cases in which upper extremity fract…
View article: Comparison of the Costs of Reusable Versus Disposable Equipment for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures Using Activity-Based Costing Analysis
Comparison of the Costs of Reusable Versus Disposable Equipment for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures Using Activity-Based Costing Analysis Open
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View article: The Utilization of Physician Cell Phone Numbers by Patients in an Orthopaedic Surgery Practice
The Utilization of Physician Cell Phone Numbers by Patients in an Orthopaedic Surgery Practice Open
Category: Other; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: There are a wide variety of ways in which physicians choose to manage communications with their patients outside of official visits and interactions. Some defer to ancillary s…
View article: Treatment Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Arthritis of the Distal Radioulnar Joint
Treatment Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Arthritis of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Open
Objective Surgical treatment options for distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) arthritis include distal ulnar resection (DUR), DRUJ arthrodesis, and ulnar head replacement. Ulnar convergence leading to persistent pain and clicking is a relatively…
View article: Coronal Shear Fractures of the Distal Humerus: A Review of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes
Coronal Shear Fractures of the Distal Humerus: A Review of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes Open
Fractures of the capitellum and trochlea are uncommon fractures of the elbow and can be challenging to treat due to their size, location, and articular nature. Because of their intra-articular nature and predilection toward displacement, t…
View article: Propionibacterium acnes Infection of the Shoulder After a Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Stiffness Status Post Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Proximal Humerus: A Case Report.
Propionibacterium acnes Infection of the Shoulder After a Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Stiffness Status Post Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Proximal Humerus: A Case Report. Open
Infection by P. acnes can be difficult to diagnose and may present with shoulder stiffness as the only initial symptom. This case is unique as there have not been any documented cases of a latent P. acnes infection presenting after a manip…