Publications by authors named "Mitesh Kabadi"
Background: Detection of a thrombus in transit through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is extremely rare due to the transient nature of the process. We report an unusual case of a large, paradoxical embolus in transit seen on echocardiography through a PFO that was not found upon atriotomy.
Case Summary: An 80-year-old woman presented to the emergency room with shortness of breath and right leg pain.
Purpose: Tension band constructs are commonly used for olecranon fracture fixation. The purpose of this study was to determine if a tension band constructed of FiberWire (Arthrex, Naples, FL), a high-strength polyester and polyethylene suture, will provide fixation that is equivalent to an 18-gauge metal wire tension band.
Methods: The following 4 fixation methods were biomechanically tested in cadaveric elbows with a simulated transverse olecranon fracture: (1) Kirschner wires (K-wires) with an 18-gauge metal wire tension band, (2) K-wires with a FiberWire tension band, (3) intramedullary screw with an 18-gauge metal wire tension band, and (4) intramedullary screw with a FiberWire tension band.