To describe early functional outcomes of nerve transfer surgery in a relatively large cohort patients with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).A retrospective case analysis was made AFM treated between 2007 and 2018. Surgical criteria were persistent motor deficits after 6 months from onset available donor nerves. Thirty-two evaluated; 16 underwent surgeries. Motor function evaluated by licensed occupational therapist using the Active Movement Scale preoperatively during follow-up examinations....

This study investigates the antibacterial properties of two different platelet-rich plasma (PRP) platelet concentration preparations (PRPLP and PRPHP) through a time-kill assay.Two PRP - single spin process yielding lower white blood cells (PRPLP) one high cell (PRPHP) were obtained from 2 individuals. PRPLP, PRPHP, phosphate buffered saline (PBS), whole Cefazolin added to experimental reaction tubes, each containing bacterial inoculum Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), epidermidis epi),...

Purpose.This study investigates the antibacterial properties of two different platelet-rich plasma (PRP) platelet concentration preparations (PRPLP and PRPHP) through a time-kill assay.Methods.Two PRP -a single spin process yielding lower white blood cells (PRPLP) one high cell (PRPHP) -were obtained from 2 individuals.PRPLP, PRPHP, phosphate buffered saline (PBS), whole Cefazolin were added to experimental reaction tubes, each containing bacterial inoculum Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus),...

We describe a preliminary report of 3 cases ulnar neuropathy after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and treatment with intermittent prone positioning.Ulnar may be associated recent COVID-19 infection. The natural process the positioning are likely risk factors contributing to this finding. Conservative management seems lead improvement symptoms.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly changed the landscape of health care, particularly in New York City area. The elderly population is vulnerable to both novel coronavirus and effects a fracture. goal this study was compare trends outcomes hip fracture patients during pandemic. This retrospective chart review from suburban academic hospital on Long Island, York, who presented March 1 May 30, 2020. Patient COVID-19 status, demographics, outcome measures were recorded. Statistical...

Background: External fixation has been traditionally used to treat comminuted or open distal radius fractures that are not amenable reduction internal fixation. This procedure is associated with a relatively high complication rate and decreasing frequency in recent years. However, trends external utilization for the treatment of have described. Methods: Using Nationwide Inpatient Sample, patients fracture treated from 2003 2014 were identified. The annual incidence was reported, hospital...

Background . Dorsal spanning plate fixation is an increasingly popular method of for certain distal radius fractures. Published outcomes are encouraging, but complications still reported. Methods We present a case report 26-year-old woman with breakage and extensor pollicis longus (EPL) metallosis, fraying, near-complete rupture. The patient’s unsuccessful follow-up led to this complication. Metallosis damage the indices (EI) carpi radialis (ECRL) were intraoperative obstacles tendon...

Background Dorsal bridge plate fixation is an effective technique for stabilization of highly comminuted, complex distal radius fractures. However, it unknown whether to the second or third metacarpal optimal. Given dorsal plating spans radiocarpal joint, unclear if spanning affects carpal position. This study investigates differences in translocation resulting from either metacarpal. Methods Ten paired cadaveric upper extremities without evidence gross deformity prior surgery elbow were...

Background: It is common practice for hand surgeons to premix corticosteroids with a local anesthetic and store the mixture in pre-loaded syringes rapid use during clinic. However, any possible loss of efficacy this has never been studied. The purpose study, therefore, determine whether premixing betamethasone sodium phosphate/betamethasone acetate (BSP) lidocaine (L) at different time intervals from injection diminishing anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes vitro. Methods: Human...

Soft tissue masses of the fingers have a broad differential, including both benign and malignant etiologies. Of these, lipomatous tumours finger are exceedingly rare, with subset neurolipomas, rarer still. Often referred to as lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH), or lipomatosis nerve, among more than ten other descriptive terms, these generally associated macrodactyly frequently involve branches median nerve upper extremity, leading spectrum neurologic sequelae. These represent diagnostic...

INTRODUCTION: Dorsal bridge plate fixation is a technique increasingly utilized to establish and maintain anatomic reduction of the distal radius in setting complex fracture patterns involving significant comminution, large zone injury, or osteopenic bone. This study investigates carpal translocation resulting from second vs. third metacarpal MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three paired (left-right) cadaveric upper extremities with no history trauma were imaged 3-views by fluoroscopy (Group A). Each...

Objectives: The risks of elbow arthroscopy, have been previously described by Kelly et al (2001) with 473 consecutive arthroscopies from 1980-1998. Since that time, the field arthroscopy has drastically changed and complexity procedures increased. Another report Nelson in 2014, shared results 417 performed over a thirteen year period three orthopedic surgeons who completed specialized subspecialty training shoulder surgery. While this data set highlights complication rate highly trained...