Publications by authors named "Kevin K Kruse"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of ultrasound in diagnosing rotator cuff tears during routine office visits, emphasizing its growing acceptance in orthopedic practice despite limited supporting literature.
- A total of 145 patients had their preoperative ultrasound and surgical imaging analyzed by three orthopedic surgeons, focusing on the visibility of the rotator cuff tendon edges.
- The results indicated that if the tendon edge is visible on ultrasound, it strongly predicts reparability during surgery, with a high positive predictive value of 97.6%, suggesting ultrasound could be a valuable tool in pre-surgical assessments.
Background: Despite significant benefits, many orthopedic surgeons are hesitant to incorporate diagnostic ultrasound into their practice. This may be because of a lack of comfort, knowledge, and/or training. The purpose of this study was to analyze practice patterns regarding the use of shoulder ultrasound by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose rotator cuff tears.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Currently, there are many techniques used in the surgical release of elbow contracture, but no single technique has gained widespread acceptance. The purpose of this study was to report the outcomes of a lateral-column approach combined with a mini-open triceps-splitting technique for elbow contracture release.
Methods: Thirty-six patients with a mean age of 39 years were included in the study.