A5068930949- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
Rothman Institute
2016-2025
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2016-2025
Rothman Orthopaedics
2019-2025
Thomas Jefferson University
2016-2025
Inform (Germany)
2025
Orthopedic Institute
2021-2024
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2021-2022
AdventHealth Orlando
2022
Johnson University
2021
Rowan University
2021
Scaphoid fracture fixation using a single headless compression screw (HCS) may permit unacceptable rotation at the site. This study aimed to assess biomechanical stability of HCS construct fix scaphoid waist fractures. (1) Does provide rotational stability? (2) What degree is found central axis without fixation? In eight fresh frozen cadavers, two parallel K-wires were placed in mark and an osteotomy was created waist. To determine whether present between proximal distal poles, radiographs...
Background Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is the most common surgery of hand, and interest growing in performing it under local anesthesia without tourniquet. To better understand differences, we hypothesized that patients undergoing CTR wide-awake with no tourniquet (WALANT) versus sedation (monitored care [MAC]) would not result a difference outcome. Methods Consecutive cases electrodiagnostically confirmed open across multiple surgeons at single center were prospectively enrolled. Data...
Background: There has been a recent increase in the use of headless compression screws for fixation metacarpal neck and shaft fractures as they offer several advantages, minimal complications have reported. This study aimed to evaluate clinical their solutions following retrograde intramedullary screw fractures. We describe approach management. Methods: performed multicenter case series through retrospective review all patients treated with by 3 fellowship-trained hand surgeons. Patient...
Background: The objective of this study was to determine the functionality 3-dimensional (3D) printed orthoses for upper extremity immobilization compared with conventional immobilization. Methods: Twelve healthy volunteers were fitted a 3D custom short arm cast and fiberglass in separate sessions. Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT) used test function dexterity each cast. All completed modified version Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE). Skin complications recorded. Results: There no...
The demand for telemedicine has been increasing over the past several years with growth of technology and digital connectivity in our daily lives. With impact global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, implementation become a necessity many specialties because social distancing measures have greatly affected access to routine medical care. This article presents detailed systematic approach conducting hand physical examination during video encounter. Although limitations, most components...
Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects the ability of an individual to communicate and can negatively impact quality life. The risk orthopaedic surgeons developing NIHL as a result occupational exposures in operating room (OR) is currently unknown. Hearing protection recommended for levels >85 decibels (dB), irrespective length exposure. primary goal present study was determine whether are exposed harmful noise OR that puts them at NIHL. Methods: A prospective review...
In Brief Study Design. A retrospective review. Objective. To review the effectiveness of blood conservation techniques in spinal fusion patients that refuse transfusion; specifically Jehovah's witnesses population. Summary Background. Spinal surgery can be challenging refusing transfusion. There is paucity literature examining surgery. Methods. The radiographic and medical records 19 who underwent deformity at a single institution between 2000 2003 were reviewed. Patients assessed for...
Post-traumatic joint contracture is a frequent orthopaedic complication that limits the movement of injured joints, thereby severely impairing affected patients. Non-surgical and surgical treatments for often fail to improve range motion. In this study, we tested hypothesis limiting formation collagen-rich tissue in capsules joints would reduce consequences fibrotic response mobility. We targeted collagen fibrils, main component deposits formed within tissues by employing relevant rabbit...
While there are advantages and disadvantages to both processed nerve allografts (PNA) conduits, a large, well-controlled prospective study is needed compare the efficacy delineate how each of these repair tools can be best applied digital injuries. We hypothesized that PNA repairs would achieve superior functional recovery for longer length gaps compared with conduit-based repairs.Patients (aged 18-69 years) presenting suspected acute or subacute (less than 24 weeks old) injuries were...
Background: Metacarpal neck fractures are frequently encountered by hand surgeons. Certain operative metacarpal amenable to both retrograde intramedullary screw (IMS) fixation and closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP). The purpose of this study was compare functional outcomes complications following these two techniques. Methods: All patients with treated either IMS or CRPP from 2015 2021 at a large private academic institution were retrospectively identified. Electronic medical...
To reduce the risk of spread novel coronavirus (COVID-19), emerging protocols are advising for less physician-patient contact, shortening contact time, and keeping a safe distance. It is recommended that unnecessary casting be avoided in events alternative methods can applied such as stable ankle fractures, hindfoot/midfoot/forefoot injuries. Fiberglass casts suboptimal because they require follow up cast removal while conventional plaster amenable to self-removal by submerging water cutting...
Abstract Introduction Posttraumatic scarring of peripheral nerves produces unwanted adhesions that block axonal growth. In the context surgical nerve repair, organization scar tissue adjacent to conduits used span gap between stumps transected is poorly understood. The goal this study was elucidate patterns distribution collagen‐rich and analyze spatial cells produce fibrotic deposits around within conduit's lumen. Methods Employing a rabbit model sciatic transection injury, we studied...
Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is the second most common compression neuropathy of upper extremity. Electrodiagnostic studies (EDSs) are often used to confirm diagnosis. However, negative EDSs can present a difficult clinical challenge. The purpose this study was determine functional outcomes and symptom improvement for patients with diagnosis CuTS, but EDSs, who treated surgically.Patients had before ulnar nerve surgery were identified by means database search. Chart review performed on 867...
ABSTRACT Post‐traumatic joint contracture is a debilitating consequence of trauma or surgical procedures. It associated with fibrosis that develops regardless the nature initial and results from complex biological processes inflammation cell activation. These accelerate production structural elements extracellular matrix, particularly collagen fibrils. Although increased collagenous proteins has been demonstrated in tissues contracted joints, researchers have not yet determined protein...