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View article: Investigating Outcomes Following Distal Upper Extremity Fractures in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Investigating Outcomes Following Distal Upper Extremity Fractures in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects bone health and fracture healing, with limited research on distal upper extremity fractures. This study evaluated the impact of CKD on fracture outcomes, including healing time, complication…
View article: Three‐dimensional‐printed femoral diaphysis for biomechanical testing—Optimization and validation
Three‐dimensional‐printed femoral diaphysis for biomechanical testing—Optimization and validation Open
Polylactic acid (PLA) models of normal human femoral diaphyses were designed using three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology to create inexpensive, accessible, and reproducible specimens for flexural biomechanical studies. These models we…
View article: Distal Radius Fracture Subsidence after Nonoperative Treatment
Distal Radius Fracture Subsidence after Nonoperative Treatment Open
Background Our primary aim was to identify risk factors for subsidence development in nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures (DRFs). Secondary aims of the study included comparisons of subsidence progression over time with respect …
View article: Surgical Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures: Recommendations for Management
Surgical Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures: Recommendations for Management Open
Background: Several operative treatments exist for scaphoid fractures, varying by approach (e.g., ercutaneous, volar, or dorsal), implant type (e.g., screw or Kirschner wire), and bone raft choice (e.g., none, nonvascularized, or vasculari…
View article: Complications in Hand Surgery During Early Independent Practice: A Single Surgeon’s 5-Year Experience
Complications in Hand Surgery During Early Independent Practice: A Single Surgeon’s 5-Year Experience Open
Background: The objective of this study was to understand the frequency and types of complications, and the associated postoperative outcomes within the first 5 years of practice after hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship. Methods: …
View article: Total Wrist Fusion with an Intramedullary Device: A Single-Institution Series with a Minimum of One Year Follow-Up
Total Wrist Fusion with an Intramedullary Device: A Single-Institution Series with a Minimum of One Year Follow-Up Open
Objective The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional and surgical outcomes of total wrist fusion (TWF) following the use of a locked intramedullary nail (IMN). Methods A single institution study was performed, which e…
View article: The Effect of Patient and Surgical Factors on Opioid Prescription Requests Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
The Effect of Patient and Surgical Factors on Opioid Prescription Requests Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Open
Level III, retrospective comparative study.
View article: Outcomes following Distal Radius Fractures with Preexisting Ulnocarpal Abutment
Outcomes following Distal Radius Fractures with Preexisting Ulnocarpal Abutment Open
Background Due to the commonality of distal radius fractures (DRFs), the potential impact of ulnocarpal abutment (UA) on patient outcomes is significant, whether it developed after or prior to injury. It is, therefore, important to conside…
View article: Factors Associated With Elevated Inflammatory Markers Prior to Shoulder Arthroplasty
Factors Associated With Elevated Inflammatory Markers Prior to Shoulder Arthroplasty Open
Background: Preoperative erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) ranges for several shoulder arthroplasty indications are not well understood. Purpose: We sought to compare preoperative ESR and CRP values for a va…
View article: Risk factors for postoperative blood transfusion after shoulder arthroplasty
Risk factors for postoperative blood transfusion after shoulder arthroplasty Open
Purpose To identify the effect of surgical indication, patient factors, and perioperative characteristics on transfusion after shoulder arthroplasty (SA). Methods Shoulder arthroplasties for osteoarthritis (OA) ( N = 47), rotator cuff arth…
View article: Treatment Patterns for Distal Radius Fractures Before and After Appropriate Use Criteria Adoption
Treatment Patterns for Distal Radius Fractures Before and After Appropriate Use Criteria Adoption Open
Background The purpose of this study was to determine agreement with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for distal radius fractures (DRFs), before and after their adoption, and secondarily determine …
View article: Delayed Presentation of Seymour Fractures: A Single Institution Experience and Management Recommendations
Delayed Presentation of Seymour Fractures: A Single Institution Experience and Management Recommendations Open
Background: Seymour fractures in children are prone to complications without prompt and appropriate treatment. This study investigated outcomes of Seymour fractures with delayed presentations; specifically, if deep infection predisposed to…
View article: Use of Standardized Letters of Recommendation for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applications
Use of Standardized Letters of Recommendation for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applications Open
Background: Standardized letters of recommendation (SLORs) were introduced to provide a more objective method of evaluating applicants for orthopaedic surgery residency positions. We sought to establish whether there exists an association …
View article: An Update on Loss to Follow-up After Upper Extremity Surgery: Survey of Patient Responses
An Update on Loss to Follow-up After Upper Extremity Surgery: Survey of Patient Responses Open
Background: Incomplete patient follow-up is a common problem after hand and upper extremity (HUE) surgery and is influenced by many demographic factors. The aims of this investigation are to determine patient-stated factors for lack of fol…
View article: Integrated treatment of a lumbar vertebral hemangioma with spinal stenosis and radiculopathy: A case report and a review of the literature
Integrated treatment of a lumbar vertebral hemangioma with spinal stenosis and radiculopathy: A case report and a review of the literature Open
We describe a comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment approach for lumbar vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) with spinal stenosis and radiculopathy. A 59-year-old female presented with 1 year of pain predominantly in the lower back, with pain …