Publications by authors named "A R Shikhman"
Unlabelled: Vector-borne infections may underlie some rheumatic diseases, particularly in people with joint effusions. This study aimed to compare serum and synovial fluid antibodies to and spp. in patients with rheumatic diseases.
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- Cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS) is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve, and this study presents a new surgical technique involving a fascial "V-sling" to stabilize the nerve without relocating it.
- The analysis of 39 elbows from 35 patients showed significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes, with the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scores increasing from an average of 64.5 to 82.3 after surgery, and QuickDASH scores dropping from 49.3 to 10.8.
- The results indicate that this novel approach not only helps relieve symptoms but also maintains functional improvements long-term, while minimizing the risks typically associated with more invasive procedures like nerve transposition.
Prepectoral Conversion of Subpectoral Implants for Animation Deformity after Breast Reconstruction: Technique and Experience.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
February 2022
Unlabelled: Implant-based breast reconstruction in postmastectomy patients is commonly performed in a submuscular plane. Following reconstruction, animation deformity can be a displeasing aesthetic result for patients. In addition, patients may experience more postoperative pain with a submuscular reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: The purpose of this study was to introduce a modification of the Furlow double-opposing Z-plasty (DOZ)-the square-root palatoplasty (SRP)-and critically evaluate outcomes compared to children who underwent straight-line repair (SLR).
Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all nonsyndromic children undergoing primary cleft palate closure either by SRP or SLR at our institution between 2009 and 2017. Outcomes of interest included rates/location of oronasal fistula, secondary surgery, speech delay/deficits, resonance, nasal air emission (NAE), articulation errors, and velopharyngeal function.