Publications by authors named "Luke C Zappia"
Introduction: While multiple ulnar-sided wrist pain (USWP) diagnostic evaluation guides have been presented, none have included original clinical data or statistical analysis. The purpose of this study is to provide a diagnostic evaluation guide derived from original clinical data and analysis to help clinicians arrive at a differential diagnosis for USWP.
Methods: Using a computer search of patients presenting with sprains, instability, and laxity of the wrist, 385 patient charts were identified.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates 30-day readmission and reoperation rates after shoulder arthroplasty in patients under 45, addressing a gap in existing research focused on younger populations.
- - An analysis of data from 530 patients identified factors like Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, functional dependence, hypertension, and prolonged hospital stays as significant predictors of poor outcomes like readmission and reoperation.
- - The findings aim to enhance risk assessment in younger patients during surgery, potentially lowering healthcare costs and highlighting healthcare disparities among different racial and ethnic groups.
Background: A single-site retrospective study was designed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of single-screw lunocapitate arthrodesis (LCA) using a retrograde approach for the treatment of scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) wrist.
Methods: We retrospectively identified 31 patients (33 cases) between September 2010 and December 2019 with SLAC wrist changes who were treated with single-screw LCA. Objective outcomes included time to fusion, union rate, range of motion, and grip and pinch strength recovery.