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View article: Effect of fusion and arthroplasty for cervical degenerative disc disease in patients with physically demanding occupations
Effect of fusion and arthroplasty for cervical degenerative disc disease in patients with physically demanding occupations Open
View article: Global trends in surgical approach to neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a systematic review
Global trends in surgical approach to neonatal brachial plexus palsy: a systematic review Open
Background We analyzed trends in age at surgery and surgical approach over time and geography. Methods We performed a systematic review according to PRISMA-IPD guidelines to include individual patient data. Collected data included age at s…
View article: Spinal accessory nerve transfer for shoulder abduction has no benefit over supraclavicular exploration and nerve grafting in brachial plexus birth injury: a systematic review
Spinal accessory nerve transfer for shoulder abduction has no benefit over supraclavicular exploration and nerve grafting in brachial plexus birth injury: a systematic review Open
Introduction Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) has an incidence of 0.9 per 1,000 live births in the population. Techniques for repair classically include supraclavicular exploration and nerve grafting (SENG) and more recently nerve trans…
View article: Leveraging ChatGPT to Produce Patient Education Materials for Common Hand Conditions
Leveraging ChatGPT to Produce Patient Education Materials for Common Hand Conditions Open
View article: ChatGPT-3.5 and -4.0 Do Not Reliably Create Readable Patient Education Materials for Common Orthopaedic Upper- and Lower-Extremity Conditions
ChatGPT-3.5 and -4.0 Do Not Reliably Create Readable Patient Education Materials for Common Orthopaedic Upper- and Lower-Extremity Conditions Open
The findings of this study suggest that ChatGPT, while constantly improving as evidenced by the advances from version 3.5 to version 4.0, should not be substituted for traditional methods of patient education at this time and, in its curre…
View article: The 5-factor modified frailty index (mFI-5) predicts adverse outcomes after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
The 5-factor modified frailty index (mFI-5) predicts adverse outcomes after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Open
mFI-5 score is a quick and viable option for surgeons to use as an assessment tool to stratify high risk patients undergoing elective ACDF, as increasing mFI-5 scores showed significantly higher rates of all adverse outcomes accounted for …
View article: Are Patients With Segmental Cervical Kyphosis Appropriate Candidates for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA)? A Clinical and Radiographic Analysis Compared to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Are Patients With Segmental Cervical Kyphosis Appropriate Candidates for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA)? A Clinical and Radiographic Analysis Compared to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Open
Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) in patients with preoperative segmental kyphosis. …
View article: Intercostal Nerve Transfer for Biceps Reinnervation in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for Individual Patient Data Systematic Review using Individualized Fusion and Comparison to Supraclavicular Exploration and Nerve Grafting
Intercostal Nerve Transfer for Biceps Reinnervation in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for Individual Patient Data Systematic Review using Individualized Fusion and Comparison to Supraclavicular Exploration and Nerve Grafting Open
Introduction: The objective of this study was to search existing literature on nerve reconstruction surgery in patients with obstetric brachial plexus palsy to determine whether treatment with supraclavicular exploration and nerve grafting…
View article: Readability assessment of patient educational materials for pediatric spinal conditions from top academic orthopedic institutions
Readability assessment of patient educational materials for pediatric spinal conditions from top academic orthopedic institutions Open
Background: The Internet has become a popular source of health information for patients and their families. Healthcare experts recommend that the readability of online education materials be at or below a sixth grade reading level. This tr…
View article: Septic Tenosynovitis of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report
Septic Tenosynovitis of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report Open
Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Tibialis anterior rupture is an exceptionally rare complication of septic tenosynovitis. One case of septic tenosynovitis of TA has been previously documented by Lowell et al. 2020 It is worth noting i…
View article: Readability assessment of patient educational materials for pediatric spinal deformity from top academic orthopedic institutions
Readability assessment of patient educational materials for pediatric spinal deformity from top academic orthopedic institutions Open
View article: Upper cervical spine instability systematic review: a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most influential publications
Upper cervical spine instability systematic review: a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most influential publications Open
The goal of a bibliometric study is to assess trends in a specific field of study, provide evidence for the impact of an individual or field of study's research, and highlight potential areas for future research. While the number of citati…
View article: Surgical timing in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: A <scp>PRISMA‐IPD</scp> systematic review
Surgical timing in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: A <span>PRISMA‐IPD</span> systematic review Open
Background Neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) is a serious complication of high‐risk deliveries with controversy surrounding timing of corrective nerve surgery. This review systematically examines the existing literature and investigate…
View article: Septic tenosynovitis and rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon: A case report and review of the literature
Septic tenosynovitis and rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon: A case report and review of the literature Open
Septic or suppurative tenosynovitis is the infection of a tendon sheath in which the potential space between the parietal visceral layers of the tendon become distended due to microbial invasion. These infections typically involve the flex…
View article: Abstract No. 548 Radial versus femoral arterial access for interventional procedures: is there a preference among critical care staff?
Abstract No. 548 Radial versus femoral arterial access for interventional procedures: is there a preference among critical care staff? Open