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Primary Care For Melanoma: Should We Be Screaming For Screening?, Dennis J. Baumgardner, Alexandria Rogers

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma continues to rise in the United States. This deadly disease is potentially curable if caught at an early stage, however screening programs remain controversial. The United States Preventive Services Task Force cites insufficient evidence to recommend screening, by total-body skin examination (TBSE), for early detection of cutaneous melanoma. While definitive studies may be cost-prohibitive in the United States, more recent evidence suggests that organized programs to increase TBSE reduce mortality from melanoma. The positive impact of TBSE, and education regarding risk reduction and skin self-examination, is most likely to be cost-effective in high-risk patients …

Recurrent Acute Myocardial Infarction In Patients With Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Fengyi Shen, Tonga Nfor, Tanvir Bajwa

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an acquired immune-mediated disease of adults and children characterized by a transient or persistent decrease of platelets and, depending upon the degree of thrombocytopenia, an increased risk of bleeding. The use of standard treatments for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), such as antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants, pose serious problems in patients with ITP due to the potential higher risk of bleeding complications. There are no current guidelines available for management of ITP patients with AMI. In this brief review of the limited available literature, we discuss the proposed pathophysiological link …

Spectrum Of Acquired Demyelinating Disorders Of The Central Nervous System In Adults In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Muhammad Athar Javed, Dr Qamar Zaman, Dr Naveed Alam, Ather Enam

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Acquired demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system are diverse group of conditions characterized by destruction or disturbance of myelin sheath in the central nervous system i.e. brain and spinal cord. These vary in their causes, clinical presentations, and prognosis.

Volume Iii (2014), Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Front Matter, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Report From The Chair, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Faculty, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Fellows And Chiefs, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Mid-Level Providers, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Physical Therapy Faculty, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Residents, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Report From The Residency Director, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Research Award Winners And Assistants, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Alumni Map, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Rehab And The Kinetic Chain: An Orthopaedic Surgeon’S Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Overuse Injuries, Jenna Godfrey

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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The Aging Athlete, Taylor Jobe

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Tourniquets—A Review With Recommendations, Seth Mccord

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Dupuytren’S Disease: Past, Present, And Future, Nathan T. Morrell

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Orthopedics As It Relates To Pregnancy And The Parturient, Charlotte Orr

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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The Postero-Anterior X-Ray View Of The Thumb To Illustrate The Basal Joint Articulations, Corey Carlston, Alfred Lopez, Moheb S. Moneim

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Efficacy Of A Novel Examination Maneuver In Diagnosing Meniscal Pathology, Eric J. Freeh, Ryan Lurtsema

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

In this retrospective study we examine the effectiveness of the here named “Twist test” in diagnosing meniscal pathology. In preparation for this study, a literature review was conducted to look at commonly used “gold standard” exam maneuvers utilized in the diagnosis of meniscal lesions. The data from these studies was used as comparisons against the twist test. Medical records of patients who underwent knee arthroscopy from the 2013 calendar year were pulled and assessed for positive or negative Twist test results. These results were then correlated with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and more definitively, arthroscopic findings. With this data, we …

Regional Anesthesia At University Of New Mexico: A Diffusion Of Innovation, Matthew Martin, Evan Baldwin, Randy Rossett, Firoz Vagh, Kyle Leggot, David Sklar, Deana M. Mercer

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Congenital Scoliosis: A Retrospective Chart Review, Antony Kalllur, Azadeh F. Fotouhie, Skye C. King

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Background: The etiology, severity and prognosis of congenital scoliosis depend on multiple factors, with limited data in the literature. There is also limited data on surgical correction based on the underlying vertebral anomaly. Given the progressive nature of the disease and eventual need for surgical intervention, the study was designed to obtain more data, assess disease presentation and progression in relation to environmental and physical characteristics, and evaluate surgical predictors to elucidate the disease and understand its prognosis in relation to various factors.

Methods: Using a retrospective chart review, we created a database for patients with congenital scoliosis seen at …

Treatment Of Hallux Valgus With A Chevron Osteotomy Combined With A Lateral Release, Selina Silva, Richard A. Miller

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Purpose: Current literature recommends proximal first metatarsal osteotomy for large hallux valgus deformities. Combined distal osteotomy with lateral release can be done and may provide a similar degree of correction. The concern with this technique is disruption of the blood supply to the first metatarsal head. We hypothesized that a chevron osteotomy in conjunction with a lateral release is effective in correcting some larger hallux valgus deformities without causing disruption of the blood supply to the first metatarsal head.

Methods: We reviewed the imaging studies of fortysix cases that underwent a distal chevron osteotomy with lateral release for correction of …

Anatomy Primer Of The Wrist Ligaments, Deana M. Mercer, Moheb Moneim

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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The Use Of Human Amniotic Membrane For Cartilage Repair: A Sheep Study, Samuel K. Tabet, David M. Conner

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Arthroscopic Management Of Extra-Articular Hypertrophy Of The Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Apophysis Resulting In Hip Impingement: A Case Report, Michael Hopson, Jeremy Becker

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Chondroblastoma Of The Humeral Epiphysis In A 15-Year-Old Female: A Case Report, Katherine Gavin, Therese Bocklage, David Chafey, Deana M. Mercer

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Pediatric Proximal Ulna Plastic Deformation With Anterior Radial Head Dislocation — A Rural Monteggia Fracture Two Weeks Out In A Tertiary Care Center: A Case Report, Luke Buthuis, Selina Silva

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

The Monteggia fracture was originally described over two centuries ago. These fractures of the proximal one-third of the ulnar shaft with associated anterior dislocation of the radial head and its variants are well described and still an area of active debate. There is the additional challenge today of tertiary referral centers providing specialized care for this injury in the pediatric population, resulting in missed diagnosis and late referrals. This is a case report of one such patient, an eight-year old female referred to our center two weeks post injury with the diagnosis of an un-reducible radial head dislocation.

Stress Fractures In An Athlete With Primary Amenorrhea After Onset Of Menarche At Age Twenty-Two: A Case Report, Jill Inouye, Ann Gately, Christopher Mcgrew

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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