Publications by authors named "E M Hammerberg"
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (E-PROMs) with traditional in-person PROM collection for orthopedic trauma patients.
- A total of 150 patients participated, with E-PROMs collected via automated emails at various postoperative intervals, while in-person PROMs were gathered simultaneously in the clinic.
- Results showed that E-PROM collection had a significantly higher loss to follow-up rate and was less effective overall compared to in-person collection, indicating that traditional methods may be more reliable in this setting.
Background: Increasingly, total hip and total knee replacements are being performed at outpatient ambulatory surgery centers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and safety of instituting a same-day surgery program for hip and knee replacement at an urban, safety net hospital.
Methods: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected registry for all patients scheduled for same-day total joint replacement at a safety net hospital was performed.
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- The use of antibiotic-impregnated cement is effective for treating chronic osteomyelitis and works as a local antibiotic delivery system.
- The antibiotic cement bead rouleaux technique is a quick (10 minutes) and simple method for creating antibiotic beads with common operating room supplies.
- The discoid shape of these beads increases the surface area for antibiotic release, making it a beneficial option for surgeons.
Complex traumatic and/or infected wounds and their sequelae are a significant burden for high-volume trauma centers. Local or free flap coverage options are well described; however, they may be high risk in poor hosts with multiple comorbidities and active infections. In addition, flap coverage can result in delays in wound coverage depending on specialist availability.
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- High-energy pelvic fractures can be life-threatening due to the risk of severe internal bleeding.
- The historical understanding of these injuries dates back to 1851, with major advancements in the 20th century leading to better treatment strategies.
- This review aims to summarize the evolution of knowledge and management approaches for severe pelvic ring injuries, excluding acetabular fractures.