- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Defense, Military, and Policy Studies
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Disaster Response and Management
- Technology Assessment and Management
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
Thomas College
2023
Riverside University Health System - Medical Center
2019-2022
Abstract Objective To examine physical therapists’ experience providing telerehabilitation and their perceptions of for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Methods Survey members the Academy Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Results We received 208 completed responses to our survey invitation. Most therapists responding reported using little no prior pandemic but increased use during pandemic, followed by decreased after pandemic. Respondents slightly more than beforehand. that they...
This study examined the volume and characteristics of common surgically treated fractures in children during COVID-19 pandemic. The worldwide spread affected society numerous ways. Social distancing led to changes types activities performed by individuals, including children. Physicians saw a shift orthopedic trauma distribution. We predicted that with change participated in, number or type injuries sustained would as well.A retrospective review was who fracture forearm, supracondylar...
Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign, destructive lesion characterized by expansile fluid-filled cystic structure primarily affecting children and young adults. Common treatment modalities include arterial embolization, curette, intralesional injections en bloc resection with instrumentation placement. We present the case of 22-year-old patient presenting to emergency department an ABC in intertrochanteric region right femur minimally displaced pathologic femoral neck fracture. Open biopsy...
MAGEC rods (NuVasive) provide distraction growth in early-onset scoliosis. Pedicle screw use with can lead to anchor failure. Sublaminar bands offer superior fixation points for the system while preserving pedicles and facets, avoiding spinal cord injury, eliminating need fluoroscopy. be safely used up cervical vertebra four (C4), substantially decreasing risk of complications such as pull-out, rod breakage, proximal junctional kyphosis that typically occurs pedicle screws hooks. This case...