Publications by authors named "Jesse King"

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  • Complicated pleural infections can involve complex effusions and empyema, and treatment options vary when tube thoracostomy fails, including surgery and fibrinolysis.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to compare the effectiveness of surgical drainage versus intrapleural fibrinolysis from studies published between 2000 and 2023, focusing on treatment success, hospital stay, and mortality.
  • Results showed surgical management significantly outperformed fibrinolysis in treatment success and led to shorter hospital stays and chest drain durations, with no difference in in-hospital mortality, suggesting the need for further research to validate these findings.
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Background: First described by Soule in 1910, arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a common operative method of treatment of hammer toe, or fixed-flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the lesser toes. The deformity is often caused by imbalance in intrinsic and extrinsic muscle function across the interphalangeal joint and metatarsophalangeal joint, which can be effectively addressed through proximal interphalangeal joint straightening and arthrodesis in conjunction with soft-tissue balancing of the metatarsophalangeal joint.

Description: Following longitudinal skin incision over the joint, a transverse extensor tenotomy and capsulotomy reveal the proximal interphalangeal joint and provide appropriate exposure of the head of the proximal phalanx.

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Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication following orthopedic shoulder surgery; however, research is limited involving the break-even cost-effectiveness of VTE prophylaxis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the cost of aspirin and enoxaparin would break even for VTE prevention in patients following shoulder surgery.

Methods: A drug retail database was used to obtain the lowest price for a course of aspirin (81 mg) and enoxaparin (40 mg) to perform a break-even cost analysis.

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Although the efficacy of ketorolac in pain management and the short duration of use align well with current clinical practice guidelines, few studies have specifically evaluated the impact of ketorolac on bony union after fracture or surgery. The purpose of this study was to review the current basic science and clinical literature on the use of ketorolac for pain management after fracture and surgery and the subsequent risk of delayed union or nonunion. Animal studies demonstrate a dose-dependent risk of delayed union in rodents treated with high doses of ketorolac for 4 weeks or greater; however, with treatment for 7 days or low doses, there is no evidence of risk of delayed union or nonunion.

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Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathicotomy is the most widely used technique in the modern era for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating and significantly affects the quality of life in those who suffer from it. This video tutorial details a uniportal, drainless sympathicotomy performed by the cardiothoracic surgical team at St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

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Charcot neuropathic arthropathy is a degenerative, debilitating disease that affects the foot and ankle in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, often resulting in destruction, amputation. Proposed etiologies include neurotraumatic, inflammatory, and neurovascular. There has been no previous animal model for Charcot.

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Background: Charcot neuropathic arthropathy is a debilitating, rapidly destructive degenerative joint disease that occurs in diabetic, neuropathic midfoot. Clinicoradiologic assessment for Charcot neuropathic arthropathy previously relied on Eichenholtz stage. There is limited histopathologic data on this entity.

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  • Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) may need advanced imaging techniques like MRI and CT when initial treatments fail, as conventional evaluation methods can lead to misjudgment of lesion size.
  • A study analyzed the accuracy of MRI compared to CT for measuring true volumes of OLTs, finding that conventional volume assessments overestimated the lesions significantly (by 285-864% for CT and 56-374% for MRI).
  • Results indicated that 3D true-volume analysis yields more accurate size measurements, with thin slice CT being preferable over MRI for better assessments in cases requiring revision surgery.
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The purpose of this study was to report the natural history, demographics, and mechanisms of requirement for additional surgery in patients undergoing flatfoot reconstruction for adult acquired flatfoot. A total of 321 consecutive patients undergoing flatfoot reconstruction over a 14-year period were included (2002-2016). All procedures were performed by a senior orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at our institution.

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Background: The incidence of Achilles ruptures has been on the rise in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football players, but the career impact of this injury is not fully understood. In this study, we analyzed a large series of Achilles tendon injuries in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) defensive football players who required repair in order to determine their return to play, performance, and career outcomes afterward.

Methods: FBS defensive football players who required Achilles repair from 2010 to 2016 were identified.

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Myocardial infarction (MI), a type of cardiovascular disease, affects a significant proportion of people around the world. Traditionally, non-communicable chronic diseases were largely associated with aging populations in higher income countries. It is now evident that low- to middle-income countries are also affected and in these settings, younger individuals are at high risk.

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First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis is the "gold standard" treatment for hallux rigidus. Recently, there has been increased interest in new synthetic cartilage implants to preserve joint motion while eradicating pain. With current health care economics, the cost of a treatment is gaining particular importance.

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The pathophysiology of adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is not fully explained by degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon alone. While a shortened or dysplastic lateral column has been implicated in flatfoot deformity in pediatrics, there is no study that has quantified the degree of dysplasia in adults with a stage IIb flatfoot deformity, or if any exists at all. : An institutional radiology database was queried for patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) who had computed tomography (CT) performed.

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Objective: To measure the relative influence of attorney advertising on patient perceptions of pelvic mesh compared with a history of surgery and a first urology visit.

Materials And Methods: A 52-item survey was administered to 170 female patients in 2 urology offices between 2014 and 2016. Multiple survey items were combined to form scales for benefit and risk perceptions of pelvic mesh, perceptions of the advertising, attitudes toward pelvic mesh, and knowledge of pelvic mesh and underlying medical conditions.

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Objectives: Although individual-level socioeconomic status is associated with poor outcomes, less is known regarding how the social context might affect cognitive outcomes. We examined the effect of neighborhood socioeconomic status (NSES) on baseline cognitive function and trajectories of decline.

Methods: The sample (N = 480) came from a longitudinal cohort recruited to study cognitive function.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate travel-related and environmental savings resulting from the use of telemedicine for outpatient specialty consultations with a university telemedicine program.

Methods: The study was designed to retrospectively analyze the telemedicine consultation database at the University of California Davis Health System (UCDHS) between July 1996 and December 2013. Travel distances and travel times were calculated between the patient home, the telemedicine clinic, and the UCDHS in-person clinic.

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Background: Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) superimpose data on geographical maps to provide visual representations of data by region. Few studies have used GIS data to investigate if telemedicine services are preferentially provided to communities of greatest need.

Introduction: This study compared the healthcare needs of communities with and without telemedicine services from a university-based telemedicine program.

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Lizards, which are amniote vertebrates like humans, are able to lose and regenerate a functional tail. Understanding the molecular basis of this process would advance regenerative approaches in amniotes, including humans. We have carried out the first transcriptomic analysis of tail regeneration in a lizard, the green anole Anolis carolinensis, which revealed 326 differentially expressed genes activating multiple developmental and repair mechanisms.

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