Publications by authors named "Joseph Massaglia"
Background: Resiliency is the ability to recover from stressful events and has been shown to correlate with patient outcomes following certain orthopaedic procedures. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between resiliency and outcomes following TAA.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing primary TAA between April 2015 and September 2022 was performed (N = 83).
de Quervain's tenosynovitis (DeQ) is a clinical diagnosis; however, due to the symptom overlap with other pathologies, it can occasionally be challenging to make an accurate diagnosis, especially for nonorthopaedic trained physicians. We hypothesized that the ratio of radial-sided to ulnar-sided soft tissue swelling could serve as a universally accessible diagnostic tool to assist in differentiating DeQ from other upper extremity conditions. We retrospectively identified patients with isolated DeQ (M65.
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- The study investigates if closed suction drains used after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) lead to fewer wound complications in the first year post-surgery compared to no drains.
- A total of 324 TAA cases were analyzed, comparing outcomes in 144 patients without drains to 180 patients with drains over various follow-up periods.
- Results indicated that while drains were associated with a higher rate of complications in the first 2 weeks, no significant differences were observed in complications or reoperations in the following months, leading to a cautious recommendation regarding drain use.
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate bacterial adherence to common casting materials including plaster of Paris (plaster), fiberglass, three-dimensional (3D) printed plastic, and silicone-coated 3D printed plastic.
Methods: The minimal inhibitory concentration of a phosphate-free detergent (Palmolive) needed to achieve total bacterial kill off was determined. 3D printed polylactic acid plastic samples were coated with silicone.
Background: Computer assisted three-dimensional (3D) printing of anatomic models using advanced imaging has wide applications within orthopaedics. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the 3D printing accuracy of carpal bones.
Methods: Seven cadaveric wrists underwent CT scanning, after which select carpal bones (scaphoid, capitate, lunate, and trapezium) were dissected in toto.
Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are rare, but can result in substantial morbidity and mortality, especially when intervention is required. The purpose of this study is to identify modifiable risk factors for the development of GI complications and determine their impact on short-term outcomes following TJA.
Methods: We queried patients who underwent primary TJA at a single academic center from 2009 through 2018 and collected data on demographics, comorbidities, operative and perioperative details, and short-term outcomes.