A5049554710- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Sports injuries and prevention
University of Iowa
2007-2024
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2007-2023
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital
2003-2005
The skeletal architecture of the DRUJ provides minimal inherent stability, as sigmoid notch is shallow and its radius curvature 50% greater than that ulnar head [Af Ekenstam F, Hagert CG. Anatomical studies on geometry stability distal radio joint. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg 1985;19(1):17-25]. Due to incongruent articulation, relies strongly surrounding soft tissues for stability. triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) generally accepted major tissue stabilizer which volar dorsal...
This study explores a novel smartphone application for postoperative care following carpal tunnel release (CTR). We hypothesized that software-based 'virtual visit' CTR could be safe, effective and convenient the patient.Our group developed software utilized in this study. Interactive steps with video instructions enabled patients to complete dressing suture removal, capture wound photo, answer question about median nerve symptoms of finger range motion. Adult undergoing endoscopic or open...
Dr. Adams is Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Iowa Hospital, City, IA. Lawler Assistant Hospital. Symbol The video that accompanies this article "Chronic Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability," available on the Knowledge Online Website, at http://www5.aaos.org/oko/jaaos/surgical.cfmFigure: No Caption available.None following authors or department with which they are affiliated has received anything value from owns stock in a commercial company institution related...
Mobile phone messaging software robots allow clinicians and healthcare systems to communicate with patients without the need for human intervention. The purpose of this study was (1) describe a method communicating postoperatively outside traditional setting by utilizing an automated mobile platform (2) evaluate first week postoperative pain opioid use after common ambulatory hand surgery procedures.The investigation prospective, multicenter patient-reported usage surgery. Inclusion criteria...
Patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments allow patients to interpret their health and are integral in evaluating orthopedic treatments outcomes. The purpose of this study was define: (1) correlation between PROs collected by automated delivery text messages on mobile phones compared with paper delivery; (2) patient use characteristics a technology platform utilizing phones.Paper versions the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) short form Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand (QuickDASH)...
The treatment of subtrochanteric fractures the femur in elderly is constantly evolving, yet these remain some most challenging that orthopaedic surgeon faces. high stresses seen by region make designing ideal implant difficult. In addition, muscular forces exerted on proximal fracture fragment add to difficulty reduction and fixation. Currently, there are numerous implants, both intramedullary extramedullary, designed treat fractures. Although clear biomechanical advantages devices, have not...
Abstract Background The attrition of medical personnel in the United States healthcare system has been an ongoing concern among physicians and policymakers alike. Prior studies have shown that reasons for leaving clinical practice vary widely may range from professional dissatisfaction or disability to pursuit alternative career opportunities. Whereas older often understood as a natural phenomenon, early-career surgeons pose host additional challenges individual societal perspective....
Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of complications following operative treatment lower extremity fractures. There is little published data establishing impact diabetes surgical upper This investigation aimed to compare incidence short-term postsurgical volar locked plating distal radius fractures in patients with and without diabetes.A retrospective matched cohort 33 diabetics 1:2 66 non-diabetics was performed, accounting for age, gender, fracture type, smoking status. Electronic medical...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is commonly viewed as resulting from chronic mechanical insult of the median nerve by adjacent anatomical structures. Both and its surrounding soft tissue structures are well visualized on magnetic resonance (MR) images wrist hand. Addressing damage impingement flexor digitorum tendons co-occupying attractive, but to date has been restricted lack means for making individual identifications respective tendons. In this image analysis work, we have developed a...
Due to a higher risk for implant loosening, particularly of the distal component, patients with physically demanding lifestyles are infrequently considered total wrist arthroplasty (TWA). A radius hemiarthroplasty may obviate need strict restrictions recommended treated by TWA, thus providing another surgical option active severe arthritis, especially those articular degeneration lunate facet radius, capitate head, or combination both, who not typically candidates traditional...
Prescription opioid abuse in the United States has risen substantially over past 2 decades. Narcotic prescription refill restrictions may paradoxically be contributing to this epidemic. We investigated a novel, refill-based method determine whether it would alter postoperative narcotic distribution or consumption.