Thomas J.M. Kootstra
A5070627170- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Hernia repair and management
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Empathy and Medical Education
- dental development and anomalies
- Mechanical Failure Analysis and Simulation
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital
2024
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
2017-2022
University Medical Center Utrecht
2018
Massachusetts General Hospital
2017-2018
Harvard University
2017-2018
Utrecht University
2018
Clinical trials frequently include multiple end points that mature at different times. The initial report, typically based on the primary point, may be published when key planned co-primary or secondary analyses are not yet available. Trial Updates provide an opportunity to disseminate additional results from studies, in JCO elsewhere, for which point has already been reported. Whether adjuvant hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) might prevent peritoneal metastases after...
The objective of this study was to analyze complications and patient-related functional outcome after antegrade intramedullary Kirschner-wire fixation metacarpal shaft fractures. All consecutive patients treated from January 2010 until December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed using patient logs radiographic images. Indications for operative angulation > 40°, shortening 2 mm, or rotational deficit. Complications registered the logs. Functional assessed with Patient-rated wrist/hand...
Background Injury to the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) causes swelling and ulnar-sided wrist pain. The Adams procedure stabilizes DRUJ shows promising short-term results. Purpose We studied long-term functional outcome in patients who underwent procedure. also tested null hypothesis that there would be no difference range of motion (ROM) grip strength between operated compared unaffected side. Patients Methods identified 74 consecutive were from March 2005 February 2014. Twenty-three...
Abstract Background In prior work we demonstrated that patient-rated physician empathy was the strongest driver of patient satisfaction after a visit to an orthopaedic hand surgeon. Data from primary care setting suggest positive association between and clinical outcomes, including symptoms common cold. It is possible empathic encounter could make immediate measureable changes in patient’s mindset, symptoms, functional limitations. Questions/purposes (1) Comparing patients who rated their...
Background: Untreated bony mallet fingers can cause an array of problems; therefore, adequate treatment is essential. The primary aim this study was to determine the patient-reported functional outcome delayed surgical intervention fingers. secondary complication rate intervention. Methods: In single-center retrospective cohort study, all consecutive patients treated between 2010 and 2016 at our level 2 regional teaching hospital were included. Inclusion criterion a finger injury (excluding...
Background There is little published data to guide management of ulnar neck fractures associated with the distal radius. Purpose As unplanned surgery usually reflects adverse events and this injury combination relatively uncommon, we used a large database study incidence surgeries after surgical nonsurgical treatment metaphyseal ulna radius fracture identify factors these surgeries. Patients Methods We identified 277 patients an fracture. Fifty-six (20%) were initially treated operatively...
This study investigated the impact of laparoscopic or open resection locally advanced colonic cancer on incidence and severity adhesions evaluated by laparoscopy at 18 months, primarily intended to evaluate peritoneal recurrence. Open surgery was identified as an independent risk factor for adhesions, but not intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Background There is controversy regarding the value of repair triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). Given that an acute tear TFCC associated with a displaced distal radius fracture uncommonly benefits from repair, role in other settings uncertain. Our impression highly variable surgeon-to-surgeon. Purpose The purpose this study to determine rate patients who had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan wrist obtained for ulnar-sided pain, and showed signal changes TFCC. We tested primary...
Case: A 14-year-old girl was diagnosed with nonunion of an isolated capitate fracture 5 months after she first presented to the emergency department. The treated by cancellous proximal bone graft and screw fixation. This current case provides details surgical fixation method long-term functional outcome a follow-up 18 following Conclusions: Persisting localized tenderness over should be indication perform additional computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan. Nonunion fractures...