Publications by authors named "Daniel D Li"
Printed porous titanium metaphyseal cones have become a mainstay for managing bone loss in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). A short or long stem is routinely used when implanting a cone to augment fixation and offload stresses. This retrospective analysis compared the short-term survivorships and functional outcomes for use of a short or long stem with a metaphyseal cone.
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- The study highlights that most cost analyses for total hip arthroplasties (THAs) focus on the surgery itself, neglecting preoperative expenses.
- The research, using data from the Humana Administrative Claims database, revealed significant preoperative costs, averaging $512 for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and $764 for Commercial beneficiaries in the year leading up to the surgery.
- Key factors contributing to these costs were office visits and pain medications, with conservative treatments like steroid injections and physical therapy making up a substantial portion of preoperative spending.
Background: Soccer is one of the most common international sports in which ACL injuries occur, with previous studies reporting high return-to-play rates following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Return-to-play analysis fails to take into consideration how effective a player remains once returning to competition. The aims of this study are to provide a large-scale international analysis of return-to-play and player performance statistics among professional soccer athletes following ACLR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mastectomy flap necrosis remains a challenging complication in immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction. Nitroglycerin ointment has been shown to reduce the incidence of mastectomy flap necrosis in a randomized controlled study, using 45 g per breast and treating one side only in bilateral cases. This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of 15 g of nitroglycerin ointment per breast, therefore permitting application to both breasts in cases of bilateral mastectomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Septic arthritis results in rapid joint destruction if not properly diagnosed and treated. A work up for septic arthritis includes a peripheral white blood cell count, inflammatory markers, and a joint aspiration. In the general population, the interpretation of these labs has been well-defined by prior studies.
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