Publications by authors named "Abigail Pyne"

AbstractPregnant research participants have long been excluded from early-stage clinical trials. This stance has been considered ethically justifiable because it upholds the principle of nonmaleficence by avoiding potential harm, using the fetus(es) as the point of reference. However, there are unintended consequences with this default approach.

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Objective:  This study aimed to assess the rates of vaginal delivery (VD) and the predictors of VD in a cohort of patients with early (<34 weeks) preeclampsia with severe features (Early Severe PreEClampsia [ESPEC]).

Study Design:  We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients with ESPEC admitted to a single center from 2013 to 2019. Exclusion criteria included patients with contraindications to labor, multifetal gestation, or presenting in spontaneous labor.

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Article Synopsis
  • Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is gaining popularity as a viable option for patients with isolated patellofemoral joint arthritis, especially compared to total knee arthroplasty.
  • A study analyzed outcomes for obese versus nonobese patients who underwent PFA, revealing that obese patients had worse preoperative quality of life and physical function scores but experienced similar improvements post-surgery.
  • The findings suggest that obesity should not disqualify patients from receiving PFA, as both obese and nonobese patients can expect similar functional gains and complication rates after the procedure.
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Background: Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is an emerging treatment for patients with isolated patellofemoral compartment osteoarthritis. The medial parapatellar approach is the standard arthrotomy but has been shown in total knee arthroplasty to damage the patellar blood supply and increase postoperative patellar instability. The lateral parapatellar approach is an alternative that may reduce the risk of these outcomes.

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