Publications by authors named "Brandon Merryman"

Background The saline load test has not been well explored in the elbow. We aimed to determine 1) the saline infusion volume needed for 90%, 95%, and 99% sensitivity in detecting elbow arthrotomy; and 2) factors associated with higher volume at detection using sixteen forequarter upper extremity amputation cadavers. Methods Sixteen fresh-frozen forequarter upper extremity amputations were procured, and demographic data, including age, body mass index (BMI), and laterality, were recorded.

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Background: Bennett lesions represent an extra-articular ossification on the posteroinferior aspect of the glenoid fossa and a potential source of posterior shoulder pain and limitation. The prevalence of Bennett lesions in the general population is unknown.

Materials And Methods: A total of 5,662 scapulae from 2,831 individual cadaveric specimens greater than 18 years of age at the time of death were examined.

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