Publications by authors named "Scott Nimmons"

The association between hip and spine abnormalities is frequent, and limitation in hip extension has been linked with low back pain. The purpose of this study was to assess the radiographic osseous findings in nonarthritic hips of patients with hip pain, low back pain, and limited hip extension. Ninety patients (92 hips) were included in this study.

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Study Design: Level III-retrospective study.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the effect method of bone grafting and contract status have on outcomes in a cohort of professional athletes treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Summary Of Background Data: The choice of graft-type in ACDF is controversial, with current reports limited to smaller cohorts.

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This study examined whether evaluation by physical therapy on the day of surgery impacts length of stay in patients with hip fractures. A total of 528 adult patients with hip fracture requiring surgery were prospectively included in the study over a 22-month period. The median length of stay of mobilized patients was 4.

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Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a medication that is routinely used to minimize blood loss during surgery. There is minimal literature evaluating the effects of TXA in hip fractures in regards to length of stay, readmission rates, and location of discharge. This study included adult patients who were admitted for hip fracture that required surgery over a 22-month period (May 2017-February 2019).

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This article commemorates Dr. William Beall Carrell, who made many contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery. His legacy continues through the Carrell Clinic and Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas.

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This biographical sketch on Dr. Brandon Carrell commemorates the life of an influential surgeon in the Dallas community. His contributions to pediatric orthopedic surgery helped form the field it is today.

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Study Design: Systematic literature review.

Objectives: The impact of thromboembolic disease on the morbidity and mortality of patients with acute spinal cord injury is well documented, with rates as high as 67%-100% among untreated patients. The efficacy of mechanical prophylaxis as a stand-alone measure has been questioned, so we sought to determine a safe perioperative window for chemical anticoagulation use after spine surgery.

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This biographical sketch draws on articles written by and about one of the most influential orthopedic spine surgeons of our time, Dr. Leon L. Wiltse.

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Inaccuracy of ischiofemoral space (IFS) measurement may result in radiographic misdiagnosis of ischiofemoral impingement, as well as insufficient or excessive osseous resection when surgery is indicated. This study compared the IFS measured in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed in distinct health services for the same patient. Sixty-five patients (95 hips) who had hip MRI performed at an outside institution (noncontrolled MRI) followed by a hip MRI with lower extremity positioning reproducing the standing position (controlled MRI) were studied.

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Background: The orientation of the acetabulum has a fundamental role in impingement and instability of the hip, and the spinopelvic parameters are thought to predict the sagittal orientation of the acetabulum (SOA). However, similar to the acetabular version (axial orientation) and inclination (coronal orientation), the cephalic or caudal orientation of the acetabulum in the sagittal plane, or SOA, may primarily be an intrinsic feature of the acetabulum itself.

Purpose: To determine whether the spinopelvic parameters predict the sagittal orientation of the acetabulum in individuals without lumbar deformity.

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This article commemorates Dr. Ruth Jackson for her contributions to orthopedic surgery and her status as a trailblazer for women in orthopedic surgery, becoming the first female member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. She died on August 28, 1994, at the age of 91.

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This biographical sketch of Dr. J. Pat Evans commemorates the life and contributions of one of the most influential sports surgeons in the history of orthopedic surgery, drawing on articles written in remembrance of him and his contributions to orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

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This article commemorates the life and contributions of one of the most influential sports surgeons in the history of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Robert Jackson.

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A 74-year-old man presented to an orthopedic spine surgeon with signs and symptoms consistent with cervical radiculopathy. Investigation revealed metastasis of a Pancoast tumor to the patient's brachial plexus. A year after initial diagnosis, the patient achieved full neurological function of his left arm.

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