Publications by authors named "A R Socci"
Background: Orthopaedic academic partnerships between high-income countries (HICs) and low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are an effective method to increase research and scholarly support. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic literature review of the current state of partnerships worldwide and assess the quality, quantity, and content of their research output.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted using 4 academic databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL.
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- - The study investigates the link between neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a condition caused by opioid exposure, and the incidence of clubfoot in infants, revealing a significant increase in NAS cases over two decades.
- - Using data from the Pediatric Hospital Information System (PHIS) from 2018 to 2022, researchers analyzed various factors including race, ethnicity, gestational age, and comorbidities in 458,274 neonatal patients, finding higher odds of clubfoot among those diagnosed with NAS.
- - The results show that NAS is associated with a 49% higher likelihood of clubfoot, along with other factors like increased comorbidities and length of hospital stay, while certain racial and ethnic groups showed lower odds
Background: Follow-up scoliosis radiographs are performed to assess the degree of spinal curvature and skeletal maturity, which can be done at lower radiation exposures than those in standard-dose radiography.
Objective: Describe and evaluate a protocol that reduced the radiation in follow-up frontal-view scoliosis radiographs.
Materials And Methods: We implemented a postero-anterior lower dose modified-technique for scoliosis radiography with task-based definition of adequate image quality and use of technique charts based on target exposure index and patient's height and weight.
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- This study examines the effectiveness of tension-band plating (TBP) in treating early-onset Blount disease, focusing on its impact on Langenskiöld stage (LS) and mechanical alignment outcomes over time.
- A retrospective analysis of 16 children indicated that after TBP surgery, 84% of limbs showed improvement in LS, with a majority maintaining correct alignment years later.
- Overall, results suggest that TBP significantly improves both the stage of Blount disease and the alignment of the limbs, highlighting its potential as an effective surgical option.
More women are choosing a career in surgery, many of whom plan to have children during their residency and fellowship training. However, women still face perceived physical and psychological barriers to childbearing during training. In this article we review the risks of surgical exposures such as bloodborne disease, radiation, bone cement, physical labor and fatigue, and emotional stressors for the pregnant resident.
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