Publications by authors named "M M Erdman"
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- The study investigates the complications and union rates of femoral neck fractures caused by gunshot injuries compared to those caused by blunt trauma, hypothesizing that gunshot injuries result in more complications due to increased damage and blood supply issues.
- A retrospective chart review was conducted on 28 patients aged 16-45 with femoral neck fractures at a trauma center between 2018 and 2023; specific criteria were applied to select the study group, and various measurements and classifications were utilized to assess the fractures.
- Results indicated similar nonunion rates and RUSH scores between the two groups, though the ballistic group had a higher prevalence of Garden I fractures and fewer Garden IV fractures, suggesting that the
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- Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a significant health concern associated with increased rates of illness and death, yet many patients do not follow prescribed osteoporosis treatments (AOTs).
- This study analyzed data from over 637,000 patients with VCFs from 2010 to 2021 to assess the rate of hip fractures following VCFs and examined patterns of AOT prescriptions and surgical interventions.
- Results showed a higher subsequent hip fracture rate among patients who started AOT after their VCF, indicating a potential selection bias and underscoring the need to improve adherence to osteoporosis management guidelines.
Fabry Disease Rat Model Develops Age- and Sex-Dependent Anterior Segment Ocular Abnormalities.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
August 2024
Purpose: Fabry disease is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder that results in multi-systemic renal, cardiovascular, and neuropathological damage, including in the eyes. We evaluated anterior segment ocular abnormalities based on age, sex (male and female), and genotype (wild-type, knockout [KO] male, heterozygous [HET] female, and KO female) in a rat model of Fabry disease.
Methods: The α-Gal A KO and WT rats were divided into young (6-24 weeks), adult (25-60 weeks), and aged (61+ weeks) groups.
Objectives: To evaluate the orthopaedic management, associated injuries, and outcomes in patients treated for low-velocity ballistic pelvic fractures.
Design: Retrospective chart review.
Setting: Single, urban, Level I trauma center.
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