A5060944355- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
University of Pittsburgh
2022-2025
UPMC Presbyterian
2024
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2020-2024
Trinity Medical Center
2024
Montefiore Medical Center
1990-2023
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1979-2023
Beilstein-Institut
2019
Levy Economics Institute of Bard College
2019
Mount Sinai Hospital
2017
Hospital for Special Surgery
1982-1989
We used an in vitro knee-testing apparatus to measure anterior-posterior displacement of the tibia on femur and accompanying tibial rotation response applied force. Testing was performed nine intact knees, five knees after medial meniscectomy, three isolated section anterior cruciate ligament, eight both excision meniscus ligament. The induced coupled were unaffected by meniscectomy. Isolated ligament allowed a significant (p less than 0.05) increase but had no effect posterior displacement....
With the use of a five-degrees-of-freedom testing apparatus, we studied changes in motion knees cadavera after isolated resection lateral meniscus, with section anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus. Primary posterior translations were not affected by meniscectomy. When meniscectomy was done addition to ligament, translation did increase compared that measured ligament. However, when means paired differences compared, significant found. This differed from results excision meniscus...
We investigated the motion of cadaver knees before and after section medial structures anterior cruciate ligament. The were tested using a 5-degrees-of-freedom in vitro knee-testing apparatus that measured anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, axial displacement as well internal-external valgus-varus rotation. flexion angle could be varied but was fixed for each individual test. A 125-newton anterior-posterior force applied perpendicular to tibial shaft resulting knee measured. In five...
WARREN, RUSSELL F. M.D.; LEVY, I. MARTIN M.D.Editor(s): FEAGIN, JOHN A. Jr. M.D., F.A.C.S. Author Information
We present a simple provocative diagnostic office test for detection of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears the wrist. Twenty-seven patients with working diagnosis tear complained wrist pain caused by forceful use; 18 had history trauma. A "press test" was performed in each, requiring seated patient to push body weight up off chair using affected wrist, creating an axial ulnar load. positive provoked focal replicating discomfort that prompted seek medical attention. Thirteen improved...
Epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a clinical neuromodulation technique that commonly used to treat neuropathic pain, with patients typically undergoing one-week percutaneous trial phase before permanent implantation. Traditional SCS involves of the thoracic cord, but there has been substantial recent interest in cervical upper extremity restore sensation from missing hand after amputation, or motor function paretic limbs people stroke and injury. Because additional mobility neck, as...
This study introduces an innovative approach to enhancing evoked potential measurements using high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG). The precision and localization of potentials are significantly improved by spatial filters ultrasound imaging, offering a novel method for better assessing motor pathway integrity. These advancements could lead more accurate tools detecting treating neurological deficits, making it significant contribution neurophysiological research.
A straight anteromedial incision for the exposure of medial, posteromedial, and posterior ligaments knee provides favorable distal attachment site cruciate ligament. This approach enables a medial parapatellar arthrotomy to be performed through same incision. The key elements are reflection semimembranosus tendon detachment capsule from meniscus.
SUMMARY In the United States, over 1.5 million people live with lower-limb amputation. Existing prosthetic limbs do not restore somatosensory feedback from limb, resulting in functional impairments including balance deficits and an increased risk of falls. Further, these prostheses alleviate severe phantom limb pain that often follows Leveraging clinically available spinal cord stimulation electrodes, we designed a system restores somatosensation missing thereby improving gait reducing pain....
This study establishes the construct validity of a low-cost training platform designed for high-repetition skills required fluent use five specific tools described free-hand pedicle screw placement and breach avoidance.A total 19 participants were included divided into three groups based on spine surgery experience. Participants asked to place screws model. The performance was assessed by recording breaches, technical criteria (0 44 points), time completion, angulation screws. Success (no no...
Background: In an effort to satisfy the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) requirement for a month-long orthopaedic skills rotation, programs often construct curriculum that is procedurally based. As alternative, we describe program teaches individual tool fluency (accuracy at speed) using instructional modules are innovative, challenging, inexpensive, and when combined with operant learning program, encourage deliberate practice. Methods: The faculty identified 14 surgical tools...