Publications by authors named "Adam C Hines"
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- Recent research emphasizes the role of patient psychosocial factors, such as resilience and mental health, in recovery outcomes after rotator cuff surgery.
- This study focused on how preoperative resilience, mental health status, and the size of rotator cuff tears impact recovery as measured by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score.
- Results showed that out of 119 patients, only 43% met the substantial clinical benefit threshold after 6 months, highlighting the influence of psychosocial factors on surgical outcomes.
Orthop J Sports Med
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- ACL reconstruction can be performed soon after injury, as this study evaluated the outcomes of surgery done within an average of 4.5 days post-injury, challenging the traditional delay of at least 3 weeks.
- The patients regained their range of motion in an average of 4.4 months, with no significant loss of knee extension or flexion compared to their uninjured knees.
- The subjective outcomes measured using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) indicated a favorable recovery with a mean score of 82.8 over an average postop period of 56.6 months.
J Pediatr Orthop
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the impact of wearing the Pavlik harness for either 23 or 24 hours a day, and the frequency of follow-up visits, on the treatment outcomes for infants diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) featuring dislocated but reducible hips (Ortolani+).
- - The research included 62 patients, revealing a high clinical success rate of 93% and a radiographic success rate of 84% at the 2-year follow-up, with no significant differences found between the two wear duration or follow-up visit frequencies.
- - The findings suggest that a rigorous adherence to 24-hour wear and strict weekly check-ups may not be essential for achieving successful outcomes in infants under
Foot Ankle Int
September 2014
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of elective fasciotomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) specifically in a high-demand military setting, contrasting civilian outcomes.
- Out of 46 patients analyzed, only 41.3% returned to full active military duty post-surgery, with 21.7% facing medical separation and 37% remaining on restricted duty due to ongoing pain.
- Despite lower return rates compared to civilian studies, 71% of participants reported satisfaction with the surgery, indicating a desire to undergo the procedure again.
