Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2021

Perceptions of Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Supracondylar humerus fractures – a multispecialty survey

Alfred MansourAndrea Biaggi-OndinaLindsay CrawfordShiraz YounasMaria MatuszczakStaci CameronRyan J. WarthLayla Haidar

This multidisciplinary survey highlights the distinct differences in perceptions of regional anesthesia for supracondylar humerus fractures.

Research Article

Utilizing Double Machine Learning to Discern Risk Factors for Preoperative Depression Among Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Patients

James M. ParrishNathaniel W. JenkinsConor P. LynchElliot D.K. ChaDustin H. Massel, MDMadhav R. PatelKevin C. JacobNisheka N. VanjaniHanna PawlowskiMichael C. PrabhuKern Singh

Our study utilized DML to identify risk factors associated with elevated levels of preoperative depression among patients undergoing single or multilevel ACDFs.

Methods Article
Driving Innovation: A Transportation Methodology to Support the Transition of Orthopaedic Surgery from Acute to Ambulatory Care
Jodi EisenbergPaul BorlandJonathan WilderWalt OkoBob MarrsDavid Jagrosse
There are opportunities to invite innovation into the way we deliver surgery and improve the process for the manufacturer, the surgeon, and ultimately the patient.
Methods Article
The Next Frontier for Rotator Cuff Augmentation? Strength + Bio-Induction
Sean McMillanRobert ArcieroElizabeth Ford
We describe the current overview of rotator cuff repair augmentation and introduce a novel, type I porous collagen bio-composite scaffold reinforced with bio-resorbable poly(L-Lactide) (PLLA) microfilaments
Research Article
The Effectiveness of Bedside Low Pressure Irrigation on Pistol Caliber Gun Shot Wounds Bacterial Contamination
Alexander ColenKatherine LindemanRobert Ablove
Controversy exists regarding the benefit of low-pressure irrigation of pistol caliber gunshot wounds.
Research Article
Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection following Total Knee Arthroplasty with an Articulating Antibiotic Knee Spacer: An Early Experience
Kris J. Alden
This customized and modular articulating knee spacer can significantly reduce spacer-related complications following PJI in both primary and revision TKA and provide enhanced stability and improved knee range of motion.

Research Article

Stable intertrochanteric hip fracture fixation: Device choice does not impact cost of care

Ryan D. DeAngelisNicole A. ZelenskiJohn Logan BrockRyan S. CharetteAlexander L. NeuwirthSamir Mehta

We found no differences in length of stay or care costs between patients treated with IMN versus SHS. Differences in implant cost were insignificant compared to the cost of care.

Research Article

LCP as supracutaneous plate vs IMLN tibia for open grade 1 and Ⅱ distal tibial fractures. A comparison study (RCT) on Functional outcome between a conventional method and a Novel technique

Manik SehgalBhanu AwasthiRubinder KaurShivam PathakSarvesh SinghGurjant Singh Sandhu

We have compared the results of IMLN nailing vs supracutaneous plating for open distal tibial fractures.

Editorial

Opinion: A case for Orthopedic Orphans

David Kay

This opinion offers a solution, where instruments (orphans) can be created and distributed as open-source using CAD and 3D printing.

Research Article
How has Return on Investment of a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery Changed Over Time?
Kush S. ModyChristopher MikhailJoseph BarberaSamuel K. ChoSelene G. Parekh
The rising cost of medical education, coupled with a lack of personal finance education, can have detrimental effects on both the personal and professional well-being of young orthopaedic surgeons.
Research Article
Immediate Weight Bearing After Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures with Small Fragment Hybrid Plating: A Biomechanical Analysis
J. Gary BledsoeSimone GeraudLisa K. Cannada
This study evaluates the stiffness of both 4.5 mm dynamic compression plates (DCP) and 3.5 mm hybrid locking-compression plates (LCP) for humeral shaft fractures in a simulated weight bearing model.
Research Article
Comparison of Clinical and Perioperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing MIS-TLIF in Outpatient vs Inpatient Setting: Matched Cohort Analysis
Kevin C. JacobMadhav R. PatelAndrew P. CollinsGrant ParkNisheka N. VanjaniHanna PawlowskiMichael C. PrabhuJessica R. GheewalaKern Singh
Patients undergoing MIS-TLIF in an outpatient setting demonstrated similar long term clinical outcomes for back pain, leg pain, physical function, and disability as defined by PROMs and MCID achievement.
Review Article
Fairness in AI: How Can We Avoid Bias and Disparities in Orthopedic Applications of Artificial Intelligence?
Karl SurmaczAtul F KamathDave Van Andel
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform the field of orthopedics.
Research Article
OrthoSummit 2020 Resident & Fellow Competition Abstracts
Multiple Authors
A compendium of all the accepted abstracts for the OrthoSummit 2020 meeting.
Research Article
High Value Tibial Nail Utilization Improves Cost Without Compromising Outcomes: Experience at a Level II Trauma Center
Daniel C FlinnTaylor P GurneaMiguel A GonzalezJordan DobrichCraig P ShulPeter L Althausen
The use of high value tibial nails at our institution resulted in significantly reduced implant expenditures with equivalent radiographic and clinical outcomes.
Review Article
The Ethical Implications of Reusing External Fixation Systems: A Used Car or A Plastic Water Bottle?
Lisa G. M. FriedmanMichael Suk
Reusing external fixators can decrease costs, but questions emerge about who owns the implant, who will benefit from the savings, and the need to disclose the use of reprocessed parts.
Research Article
Ambulatory Hip and Knee Replacement Outcomes During COVID-19 Outbreak in Washington State
Sahir JabbouriBrett JonesChristian SongVinod DasaCraig McAllister
The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was diagnosed on January 19th, 2020 in Washington State and evidence suggested that the virus was circulating in Washington prior to this.

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