Cancellous Grafting Versus Corticocancellous Graft With Volar Locked Plating for Scaphoid Waist Fracture Nonunion: An Evaluation of Early Bony Bridging.

Background: Achieving bony union in scaphoid nonunion fractures is challenging. Various bone grafts have been studied using headless compression screws (HCS) fixation. However, the impact of bone graft choice on bone healing with volar locking plates (VLP) use is less clear.

Board of Directors Names Clare L. Ardern Next JOSPT Editor-in-Chief.

The JOSPT/Movement Science Media (MSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce its appointment of the first woman Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the Journal, Clare L. Ardern, PT, PhD. Dr Ardern succeeds J.

Assessment of Distal Radioulnar Joint Stability After Reconstruction With the Brachioradialis Wrap.

Background: The brachioradialis (BR) wrap technique is an option to restore the stability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). The technique capitalizes on the BR's advantageous insertion point on the radial styloid and the ability of the BR to be harvested with minimal to no deficit. The tendon can then be wrapped around the radius and ulna, tunneling under the pronator quadratus and extensor compartments and secured back into its insertion to provide stability.

JOSPT Experiences Tremendous Growth, Change in 14 Years With Editor-in-Chief Simoneau in Charge.

As Editor-in-Chief, Dr Guy G. Simoneau and his editorial board have taken JOSPT from an acceptable US-based journal to a highly influential worldwide force behind contemporary orthopaedic and sports physical therapy research and practice. Today, the bridge Dr Simoneau constructed spans the orthopaedic and sports physical therapy globe for the betterment of clinical practice and research.

JOSPT's Board names Dr Haxby Abbott editor-in-chief elect.

On behalf of JOSPT's Board of Directors, President John A. Nyland is pleased to announce that J. Haxby Abbott, DPT, PhD, FNZCP, has accepted the position of editor-in-chief for JOSPT.

A formal reception improves orthopaedic surgery residency program applicant perceptions of the interview experience.

Orthopaedic surgery residency program (OSRP) applicant selection is an essential part of program success. The perceived quality that applicants place on an OSRP may influence whether or not they apply. Efforts are being made in Kentucky to recruit the best possible applicants for residency programs.

Evaluation of cruciate and slot auxiliary screw head design modifications for extracting stripped screw heads.

Slotted and cruciate auxiliary screw head design modifications for "salvaging" a stripped hexagonal head screw were studied. Thirty screws were divided into 3 groups: Group 1 = control without modification, Group 2 = auxiliary cruciate design modification and Group 3 = auxiliary slot design modification. Screws were inserted into adhesive filled high-density synthetic bone tunnels using a hexagonal driver.

Recreational all-terrain vehicle injuries among children: an 11-year review of a Central Kentucky level I pediatric trauma center database.

Background: A database review of 238 admissions for recreational all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident-related injuries treated over an 11-year period at a level I pediatric trauma center in Central Kentucky was performed.

Methods: Descriptive statistical analysis of patient demographics (age and sex), helmet use, county of residence, county of ATV accident, injury mechanism, injuries sustained, days of hospitalization, days in the intensive care unit, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, Injury Severity Score, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score, and discharge disposition was performed.

Results: All-terrain vehicle accident-related admissions increased approximately 4.

Prehabilitation before knee arthroplasty increases postsurgical function: a case study.

Conditioning the body to undergo physical stress such as joint arthroplasty has been termed prehabilitation. This case study examined the effect of a 4-week prehabilitation intervention on functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Two female subjects completed baseline strength and functional assessments before TKA.

Orthopedic trauma from recreational all-terrain vehicle use in central Kentucky: a 6-year review.

Background: All-terrain vehicle (ATV) crashes and injuries have become an increasing concern for the medical community. After the expiration of federal guidelines in 1998, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has tracked an increasing incidence of usage and injury. This retrospective review of data from a Level I trauma center presents ATV crash-related injury prevalence, type, and location sustained in central Kentucky and compares the data with previous reports.

Scapular thickness--implications for fracture fixation.

The purpose of this study was to measure and map scapula osseous thickness to identify the optimal areas for internal fixation. Eighteen (9 pairs) scapulae from 2 female and 7 male cadavers were used. After harvest and removal of all soft tissues, standardized measurement lines were made based on anatomic landmarks.

Knee flexor function 2 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with semitendinosus-gracilis autografts.

Purpose: This retrospective study evaluated the knee flexor function of 20 patients at 25.8 +/- 5 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with use of a semitendinosus-gracilis (STG) autograft.

Methods: Clinical examinations included instrumented isometric testing, conventional and prone isokinetic testing, hop testing, knee arthrometry, modified visual analog scale leg sensation evaluation, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee and Current Health Evaluations.