A5025368942- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
Rothman Orthopaedics
2022-2025
Rothman Institute
2021-2024
Thomas Jefferson University
2021-2024
Background: Polyethylene wear particles have been shown to be a contributing factor of osteolysis and aseptic loosening. To date, no clinical study has investigated the in vivo rates Salto Talaris total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Therefore, purpose our was evaluate mid- long-term outcomes primary their association with peri-implant osteolysis, complications, implant survivorship. Methods: A retrospective review performed determine polyethylene TAA. Patients minimum 5-year radiographic data...
Three-dimensional custom cages can be used to treat complex ankle and hindfoot pathology bone loss with potentially better patient satisfaction higher fusion rates than tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) alone or in combination bulk femoral head allograft. Yet there is limited literature support this procedure. The purpose of study objectively quantify the clinical radiologic outcomes patients undergoing patient-specific 3D-printed cage implantation fill large defects around joint region as part a...
Background: The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use closed suction drains after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) associated with lower wound complications in first postoperative year as compared no drain usage. Methods: A 324 TAA were reviewed and included for analysis. One hundred forty-four did not have a placed, whereas 180 drain. Demographic data, including age, sex, tobacco or alcohol use, various medical comorbidities, obtained. Follow-up data collected at 2, 6, 12...
Metacarpal fracture fixation using the retrograde intramedullary screw technique can be performed through two different approaches. The mini-open approach requires greater soft tissue dissection but allows for direct visualization of metacarpal head compared with percutaneous approach. Our aim was to determine which resulted in optimal position.