Publications by authors named "D DiStefano"

Young adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have lower employment rates compared to young adults in general, as they may be confronted with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments, coupled with personal and societal barriers as they mature. These challenges are clear, but the solutions are less so. Understanding the factors that impact employment is vital.

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Background: Division chiefs (DCs) and department leadership play an integral role within the service, and in the department as a whole. The goal of this study was to assess the demographics and academic characteristics of the leadership in orthopedic shoulder and elbow services across academic centers in the United States and comment on the diversity within these leadership positions.

Methods: Academic medical centers were identified using the FRIEDA database.

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Background: Diabetes and hypertension are some of the most prevalent and costly chronic conditions in the United States. However, outcomes continue to lag behind targets, creating further risk of long-term complications, morbidity, and mortality for people living with these conditions. Furthermore, racial and ethnic disparities in glycemic and hypertension control persist.

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Background: Operative decision making between approaches to posterior malleolus reduction remains a challenge. The purpose of this study is to compare the quality of reduction between percutaneous and open reduction of posterior malleolus fractures and to identify factors associated with malreduction.

Methods: Operatively managed ankle fractures that included posterior malleolus fixation were reviewed.

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