Publications by authors named "Rutledge Carter Clement"
Flexible intramedullary nail (FIN) fixation of pediatric femur fractures is a popular method of fixation in children. Typical immobilization options include spica casting, long leg cast, knee immobilizers, or no immobilization and the decision to use each is usually left to surgeon preference. Our primary aim is to evaluate whether different postoperative immobilization status influences outcomes, namely radiographic alignment at the time of healing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Scheuermann's disease is a condition often seen in children that leads to hyperkyphosis, and this study investigates whether vitamin D deficiency affects health outcomes in these patients.
- Using the TriNetX database, researchers analyzed data from 11,277 U.S. patients with Scheuermann's disease, finding that 9.08% had vitamin D deficiency.
- The study revealed that vitamin D deficiency correlated with higher rates of pain, depression, and emergency room visits, while notably showing lower odds for surgical interventions on the spine.
In order to identify risk factors for readmissions following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and the causes and financial implications of such readmissions, we analyzed clinical and administrative data on 1583 consecutive primary THAs performed at a single institution. The 30-day readmission rate was 6.51%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF