Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term functional outcomes, structural healing and neuromuscular activity after arthroscopic assisted lower trapezius transfer for irreparable posterior superior rotator cuff tears.
Methods: All patients who underwent arthroscopic assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer for an irreparable posterior superior rotator cuff tear between 2017-2021 by two surgeons with a minimum of 2 year follow-up were identified. Functional outcome scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, visual analog scale (VAS) for pain), range of motion, shoulder strength, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess transfer healing and needle electromyographic (EMG) examination to assess lower trapezius muscle activity were performed at a minimum of two-years postoperatively.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
January 2024
Introduction: Acute extremity compartment syndrome ("CS") is an under-researched, highly morbid condition affecting trauma populations. The purpose of this study was to analyze incidence rates and risk factors for extremity compartment syndrome using a high-quality population database. Additionally, we evaluated heritable risk for CS using available genealogic data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine the impact of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) and identify cost drivers of 1-year total treatment costs for operative tibial plateau fractures.
Design: Retrospective review.
Setting: Level 1 trauma center.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
January 2024
Background: The outcomes of orthopaedic trauma are not solely determined by injury severity or surgical treatment. Studies of numerous orthopaedic outcomes have found that psychosocial factors are also important. Symptoms of anxiety have been linked to long-term pain and disability.
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August 2023
Background: To adequately utilize patient reported outcome scores in the clinical setting, accurate determination of a cohort-specific minimal clinically important differences (MCID) is necessary. The purpose of this study was to assess MCID for Patient Reported Outcome Information System Physical Function Scores (PROMIS®) Physical Function (PF) in a sample of patients who have undergone operative fixation for femur fractures.
Methods: All patients at a single Level 1 trauma center who were treated for operative femur fractures were identified by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes (27,244, 27,245, 27,506, 27,507).
Background: Evaluating the minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) in patient-reported outcome scores is essential for use of clinical outcomes data. The purpose of the current study was to calculate MCID of Patient Reported Outcome Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF) scores for ankle fracture patients.
Methods: All patients who underwent operative fixation for ankle fractures at a single level 1 trauma center were identified by code.
Background: An understanding of femoral anteversion and neck-shaft angle (NSA) is essential to deliver optimal orthopaedic surgical care. Despite the importance, there is little research examining the relationship between femoral anteversion and the NSA in an adult population. This study sought to determine if there is a correlation between femoral neck shaft angle and version in skeletally mature adults using computed tomography (CT) scanograms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFYoga has become a popular form of exercise, recreation, and meditation for adults in the United States. As the popularity of both yoga and the incidence of hip replacements have both coincidentally increased over the last 2 decades, we imagine that the number of total hip replacement patients partaking in the practice of yoga has also increased. There are no clear guidelines available for yoga practice following hip replacement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Kenya's neonatal mortality rate remains unacceptably high, at 22 deaths per 1000 live births, with a third of those attributable to prematurity. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the single most important cause of morbidity and mortality in the premature neonate. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a proven modality of therapy but is rarely used in low-resource settings.
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