Publications by authors named "Kendall Derry"
Eponyms are widely used in the field of orthopedic surgery, including for surgical instruments. Although their use is at times controversial, an appreciation of the history behind eponymous terms allows one to both recognize the shortcomings of the past and simultaneously be inspired by ingenious inventors. The primary purpose of this review is to provide a historical perspective of clamps and forceps commonly used in orthopedic surgery, to better appreciate the evolution of their use over time, and to inspire innovation to constantly improve upon surgical instrumentation as the field of orthopedic surgery advances.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It remains poorly understood why only some hemodynamically unstable patients who receive aggressive treatment with vasopressor medications develop limb necrosis.
Objective: To determine the incidence of limb necrosis and the factors associated with it following high-dose vasopressor therapy.
Methods: A retrospective case-control medical records review was performed of patients aged 18 to 89 years who received vasopressor therapy between 2012 and 2021 in a single academic medical center.
Article Synopsis
- Gluteus medius and minimus tears are increasingly recognized as a significant cause of lateral hip pain, now understood as a treatable condition linked to greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
- Treatment options for these tears include both nonoperative methods and surgical interventions; when surgery is necessary, techniques like repair, reconstruction, or tendon transfer can be performed, with good outcomes reported.
- Current evidence supports both open and endoscopic repair methods, but more research is essential to identify the best surgical practices and factors affecting recovery.
Background: Airborne biologic particles (ABPs) can be measured intraoperatively to evaluate operating room (OR) sterility. Our study examines the role of OR size on air quality and ABP count in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA).
Methods: We analyzed primary THA procedures done within 2 ORs measuring 278 ft and 501 ft at a single academic institution from April 2019 to June 2020.
There are tremendous opportunities to advance science, clinical care, sports performance, and societal health if we are able to develop tools for monitoring musculoskeletal loading (e.g., forces on bones or muscles) outside the lab.
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