Publications by authors named "R Scott Lutz"
Background: Failure after rotator cuff repair is typically due to a loss of integrity of the bone-tendon interface. The BioWick anchor (Zimmer-Biomet) is an interpositional scaffold-anchor that was developed to improve tendon-bone healing. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of this novel anchor compared with a standard anchor with respect to retear rates and patient outcomes.
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- The study investigates the long-term effects of multiple myeloma and its treatment on the immune system of cancer survivors, finding significant changes even years after being cancer-free.
- Analysis revealed that these survivors have a compromised bone marrow environment, which is linked to ongoing inflammation and the presence of residual myeloma cells, despite the absence of detectable cancer.
- The research suggests that initial cancer treatment leads to lasting "immunological scarring," indicating that some immune system changes may be irreversible.
Background: In order to successfully perform orthodontic mini-implant procedures successfully for the subsequent anchoring of orthodontic appliances, it is crucial to know the palatal bone thickness. This is usually assessed using two-dimensional radiographs. The purpose of this study was to use a three-dimensional digital imaging measurement method to provide information on palatal bone volume and bone thickness and to make recommendations on the optimal and safe insertion site and angle for palatal mini-implants.
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- The study investigates the unknown risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) for orthopedic surgeons during manual and robotic arthroplasty procedures, aiming to assess if these surgical techniques contribute to this risk.* -
- Researchers collected sound recordings during total knee and hip arthroplasties to measure decibel levels, finding much higher noise levels (106.0 to 108.0 dB) during surgeries compared to baseline controls.* -
- Results indicated that orthopedic surgeons performing robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasties had the highest noise exposure, with doses exceeding safe limits, suggesting a need for protective measures against NIHL.*
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare functional outcomes between patients who were found to have a retear on ultrasound versus those with an intact repair following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Methods: Retrospective cohort study comparing functional outcomes of 84 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and were found to have a retear versus those who did not experience a retear. Functional outcomes included American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Simple Shoulder Test, strength and active range of motion (AROM) assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at 3 and 6 months.