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Regenerative Dentistry and Advanced Biomaterials: Healing from Within Open

Dhwani Patel, Hilman Adam, Nathaly Toribio, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2025

Regenerative dentistry is changing the game in oral healthcare. Instead of just fixing problems with artificial materials, we're now learning how to help teeth and gums heal themselves using the body's natural repair systems. This review e…

Revision of Failed Radial Head Arthroplasty Open

John J. Heifner, Gregory P. Kolovich, Luis Bolano, Paul A. Sibley, Gilberto Gonzalez , et al. · 2023

Background: Revision of radial head arthroplasty (RHA) may be indicated in cases of prosthesis loosening and malposition. Inherent difficulties in revision surgery include poor bone stock and disrupted soft tissue envelope. Although cases …

Predictors of Success following Microvascular Replantation Surgery of the Upper Extremity in Adult Patients Open

Kayla R. Rizzo, Michael D. Eckhoff, Gilberto Gonzalez, Shawn Diamond, Leon J. Nesti , et al. · 2022

Background: The purpose of this study is to ascertain which factors are associated with successful replantation in the upper extremity. Secondarily, the purpose was to determine patient factors that differentiate those patients who undergo…

Sauvé-Kapandji and Darrach Salvage Procedure Rates and Perioperative Parameters for Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthritis and Instability Open

Reece Moore, Ryan O’Leary, Gilberto Gonzalez, Fernando A. Herrera · 2022

Background: Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability and arthritis are often painful and functionally limiting pathologies. Two common salvage procedures for DRUJ dysfunction are the Darrach and Sauvé-Kapandji (S-K) procedures. This stud…

A radial head prosthesis that aligns with the forearm axis of rotation: a retrospective multicenter study Open

Deana Mercer, Luis Bolano, Francisco Rubio, H. Brent Bamberger, Jose Santiago Figueroa , et al. · 2022

Advancements in technique and devices and a better understanding of forearm kinematics have contributed to the improvement in outcomes following radial head arthroplasty. The results of radial head arthroplasty depend on the inherent varia…

Primary Repair of Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An NSQIP Analysis From 2010 to 2016 Open

Ryan P. Brennan, Jordan T Carter, Gilberto Gonzalez, Fernando A. Herrera · 2021

Background To identify the rate of 30-day complications after primary repair of upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries, associated diagnoses, and postoperative complication rate. Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgica…

Analysis of the Quality of Prospective Randomized Controlled Trials for Treatment of Boxer’s Fractures Open

Cole M. Patrick, Isaac Fernandez, Gilberto Gonzalez, Leon J. Nesti, John C. Dunn · 2021

Background This study aimed to review level I and II therapeutic studies on boxer’s fractures to measure variation in quality among the highest level study designs. Methods We used quantitative measures of study quality to evaluate prospec…

Ischemic Contracture following Compartment Syndrome Diagnosed 16 Months after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open

Buck Boren, Jordan T Carter, Michael Polmear, Rami Khalifa, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2021

Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that if left untreated can result in irreversible neurologic deficits and muscle damage, ultimately causing loss of lower limb function, organ failure, and rarely…

Osteoporosis Importance of Convenient the Treatment Breaks Open

Gilberto Gonzalez · 2021

Backbone Surgery Witnessed to Spine Care Open

Gilberto Gonzalez · 2021

Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfer Outcomes in Shoulder Abduction: A Systematic Review Open

Matthew Wells, Gilberto Gonzalez, Benjamin R. Childs, Mathew Williams, Leon J. Nesti , et al. · 2020

Background: Brachial plexus and axillary nerve injuries often result in paralysis of the deltoid muscle. This can be functionally debilitating for patients and have a negative impact on their activities of daily living. In these settings, …

The Educational Impact of a Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Oncologist Open

Matthew Wells, Michael D. Eckhoff, Phillip R. Schneider, Lisa Kafchinski, John C. Dunn , et al. · 2020

The addition of a fellowship-trained orthopaedic oncologist results in increased exposure to orthopaedic oncology cases and improved resident performance on the OITE. This may correlate to improved American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Pa…

Outcomes and Return to Work Following Complex Nerve Lacerations in the Volar Forearm in an Underserved Spanish-Speaking Population Open

Ryan B. Bucknam, John C. Dunn, Isaac Fernandez, Leon J. Nesti, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2020

Bilateral Congenital Absence of Small Finger Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendons in a Trauma Patient Open

Jordan T Carter, Michael Polmear, Fernando A. Herrera, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2020

The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) is the only muscle in the intermediate layer of the flexor compartment of the forearm. Its main function is flexion of the proximal interphalangeal (IP) joint. Variations of the FDS are common, and …

Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome in an Elderly Caucasian Female: A Case Report Open

Jordan T Carter, Michael Polmear, Fernando A. Herrera, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2020

Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a vascular disorder characterized by ulnar artery thrombosis or aneurysmal formation. It is most commonly reported in middle-aged males who suffer from repetitive trauma to the palm secondary to occupati…

Foreign Bodies in the Hand: A Case Report, Review of Literature, and Guidance for Acute Management Open

J. Muñoz Avila, Griffin Biedron, Jordan T Carter, Gilberto Gonzalez · 2020

Iatrogenic Radial Artery Injuries: Variable Injury Patterns, Treatment Times, and Outcomes Open

Doris Kim, Chase A. Arbra, J. Simon Ivey, Philip Burchett, Gilberto Gonzalez , et al. · 2019

Background: The radial artery is commonly accessed for arterial blood sampling, invasive blood pressure monitoring, and vascular access for cardiac catheterization. Iatrogenic radial artery injury is a rare complication with potentially de…

Supercharge End-to-Side Nerve Transfer: Systematic Review Open

John C. Dunn, Gilberto Gonzalez, Isaac Fernandez, Justin D. Orr, Elizabeth M. Polfer , et al. · 2019

Background: To decrease the time to reinnervation of the intrinsic motor end plates after high ulnar nerve injuries, a supercharged end-to-side (SETS) anterior interosseous to ulnar motor nerve transfer has been proposed. The purpose of th…

Current Evidence Regarding Routine Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Hand Surgery Open

John C. Dunn, Austin Fares, Nicholas Kusnezov, Miguel A. Pirela-Cruz, Gilberto Gonzalez , et al. · 2017

Background: Although routine antibiotic prophylaxis immediately preceding an orthopedic surgery has become the standard of care in most cases, this practice is poorly defined in hand surgery. The purpose of this analysis is to review the m…

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