Scapular dyskinesis, or abnormal dynamic scapular control, is a condition that commonly associated with shoulder pathology but also present in asymptomatic individuals. Literature varies on whether it represents cause symptom of pathology, believed to be risk factor for further injury. Clinical identification focuses visual observation and examination maneuvers. Treatment altered motion has been shown improve symptoms. It thought more common overhead athletes due their reliance unilateral...

Limited data exist delineating the reasons women choose subspecialties within orthopaedics.(1) To perform a survey that determines female orthopaedic surgeons select and (2) to analyze motivations behind their choices.A 10-question was distributed via e-mail Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), Texas Association (TOA), private internet page for in Orthopaedics, which covered area of subspecialty practice, motivations, demographic data. Practicing surgeons, fellows, or fellowship-matched...

Background: Tourniquets are frequently used to minimize blood loss. Standard pressures (STPs) typically higher than minimum limb occlusion pressure (LOP), which can contribute postoperative pain among other complications. We sought investigate the effect of STP versus LOP on and opioid medication use after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Methods: Sixty patients (age = 37 ± 15 years) undergoing ACLR were recruited randomized into (275 mm Hg; M 15/F 15) or (180 29 group. A...

Background: Acute ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) thumb are common injuries in sports. Surgical repair complete tears has yielded excellent results elite athletes. Methods: National Football League (NFL) players who underwent UCL surgery and matched controls were identified. Demographic performance data collected. Performance scores calculated using a standardized scoring system. Return to sport (RTS) NFL was defined as playing at least 1 game after surgery. Comparisons...

Social media presents an opportunity to analyze popular opinion about patient experiences. Idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal pathology commonly identified in younger patients who are the largest users of social media.To posts on platform, TikTok, better understand scoliotic condition.TikTok were searched manually by screening for "#Scoliosis." Variables assessed included number likes, conveyed tone, gender, activities daily living, incisional scar, imaging, involved spine level, curvature,...

Forearm fractures are one of the most common upper extremity injuries requiring surgery in professional football. Surgical fixation forearm may speed recovery and decrease games missed football.National Football League (NFL) players who underwent fracture open reduction internal (ORIF) were identified. Matched controls (position, age, experience, performance) Control case performance scores calculated using a standardized scoring system. Return to sport (RTS) NFL was defined as playing...

Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex entity resulting in neurogenic or vascular manifestations. A wide array of procedures has evolved, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The authors hypothesized that treatment TOS first rib resection (FRR) may lead to increased complication rates. Methods: retrospective case control study was performed on the basis National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005 2014. All cases involving operative were extracted....

The medical field has long believed that polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) vapor is dangerous to a growing fetus, and therefore, women who are pregnant should avoid exposure it. Symptoms of include eye irritation, coughing, respiratory tract irritation exposed mucous membranes. purpose this study investigate the perceptions PMMA cement during pregnancy in female orthopaedic surgeons because it influences (1) currently held beliefs practices (2) clinical career choices.A 23-question survey was...

Introduction Research is an important aspect of residency and fellowship programs across the country. Developing strategies to foster research productivity worthwhile. An annual project one strategy that some implement. Methods All resident fellow (Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Spine) presentations at orthopedic surgery department's symposium from June 2016 through 2021 were identified. Abstract titles, title keywords, author names searched in PubMed Google Scholar identify presence...

Physician rating websites (PRWs) rate physicians based on experiences of previous patients. Although a high is desirable, it may not correlate with quality care, experience, or other physician-specific variables. This study examined the impact variables, such as American Board Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Certificate Added Qualification (CAQ) status, years in practice, sex, and geographic location, PRW patient satisfaction number ratings. A list orthopedic sports medicine surgeons was obtained...

Hamate hook fractures can occur as a result of repetitive contact with the knob bat used in sport baseball. excision has resulted excellent outcomes and return to (RTS) elite baseball players. The ideal treatment for hamate stress response before development fracture line is unknown.To report players bone edema.Case series; Level evidence, 4.We reviewed medical records all edema consistent at 2 institutions. Players were eligible inclusion if they played collegiate or professional time...

Background: Angiosarcoma is a rare but aggressive malignancy with high predilection for the head and neck. There have been few case reports of development angiosarcoma in nonfunctional arteriovenous fistula hemodialysis patient. Methods: After institutional review board approval, retrospective chart analysis conducted to present patient who received plastic surgical treatment at our hospital. Results: We 44-year-old male presented ischemic changes paresthesias upper extremity associated an...

Pneumatic tourniquets are used extensively in orthopedic hand/wrist surgery. Complications, while rare, associated with elevated pressure and duration of tourniquet use. Limb occlusion (LOP) is the minimum at which arterial blood flow restricted. Therefore, we performed a cross-sectional double-blinded randomized control trial to assess if there difference post-operative pain surgical site between LOP standard opioid usage.A total 44 patients (Age 60±13, 30 female, 14 male) were into two...

Patient-reported vaccine reactivity (PRVR) is a major contributor to COVID-19 hesitancy. PRVR responses the may be affected by several modifiable and non-modifiable factors that influence immune function. Understanding effects of these on can aid in better educating patients expectations, as well formulating public health strategies increase levels community vaccination.