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Full Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1 - April 2024
Full Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1 - April 2024
Bone Bulletin
i - Editors’ Note by Ari Clements & Amit Syal
ii - Foreword by Dr. Alan Hilibrand
7 - Exploring Approaches to Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries by Catherine Alvaro
9 - A Spotlight on the Various Subspecialties of Orthopedic Surgery by Ryan Garemani
14 - Exploring the Importance of Implant Selection in Total Hip Arthroplasty by John Czarnecki
16 - Revolutionizing Orthopaedics: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells by Harrison Fellheimer
18 - Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis: Preoperative and Perioperative Management of Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Therapy by Daniel Kwak
22 - The Role of Psychological …
Redefining Recovery: Multimodal Analgesics And Tranexamic Acid In Orthopedic Surgery, Elijah Hoffman
Redefining Recovery: Multimodal Analgesics And Tranexamic Acid In Orthopedic Surgery, Elijah Hoffman
Bone Bulletin
Introduction As the demand for joint replacements continues to rise, optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing recovery have become paramount goals for orthopedic surgeons. Patients used to have minimal mobility following a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) or Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) due to pain or the effects of sedation from anesthesia. This would lead to longer hospital stays, more complications, and higher opioid use.1 These surgeries also resulted in levels of blood loss that required transfusion therapy postoperatively.2 In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in postoperative care for total joint arthroplasty (TJA), marked by significant advancements …
A Review Of The Effects Of Early Sport Specialization On The Health Of Adolescent Baseball Players, Robert C. Juniewicz
A Review Of The Effects Of Early Sport Specialization On The Health Of Adolescent Baseball Players, Robert C. Juniewicz
Bone Bulletin
Introduction
Participation in sports during adolescence is beneficial for participants as it improves fitness, enhances psychosocial development, increases academic performance, and boosts self-esteem.1 One of the most popular sports among adolescent athletes is baseball, with nearly 500,000 high school players in the United States in 2020.1 While participation in sports has been shown to have clear benefits and has been steadily increasing, recent decades have also seen a dramatic rise in the level of competition.2 As a direct result, there has been an increase in the prevalence of early sports specialization (ESS) with an estimated 14-47% of adolescent …
The Ins And Outs Of Wide-Awake Hand Surgery, Molly Milano
The Ins And Outs Of Wide-Awake Hand Surgery, Molly Milano
Bone Bulletin
Introduction
As the name might imply, “wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet” (WALANT) is a surgical method to perform hand surgery using only a local anesthetic without the use of a tourniquet or any sedation and general anesthetics. The WALANT technique takes advantage of the vasoconstrictive effects of epinephrine combined with the local anesthetic effects of lidocaine to create a surgical field that does not require a tourniquet or general anesthesia.1 The main contributor is epinephrine, which decreases bleeding in the surgical field while also lengthening lidocaine’s absorption and effect.2 When first introduced to the surgical world, the …
Examining The Role Of Augmented Reality In Total Hip Arthroplasty, Joseph Raphael
Examining The Role Of Augmented Reality In Total Hip Arthroplasty, Joseph Raphael
Bone Bulletin
Background
In 2023, it was reported that total hip arthroplasty (THA) was the main and effective surgical treatment for advanced hip osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.1 As the population ages, the number of annual THA procedures is projected to grow and reach 635,000 by the year 2030.2 As such, further improving outcomes in THA will benefit this large population. On average age for individuals who sustain a hip fracture is 80 years old and the lifetime prevalence of hip fractures is 20% in women and 10% in men.3 Fracture reduction and internal fixation or arthroplasty are often …
The Role Of Psychological Readiness In Recovery From Acl Injury In Female Athletes, Samantha Meacock
The Role Of Psychological Readiness In Recovery From Acl Injury In Female Athletes, Samantha Meacock
Bone Bulletin
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is common in sports, with female athletes facing a disproportionately higher risk in comparison to male athletes.1 This susceptibility is the result of a complex relationship between various factors including anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, neuromuscular, and environmental influences.2 In addition, the unique challenges that females face with respect to sports, violence, body image, and family planning create additional stressors that may further contribute to an increased risk for injury.3,4 Following ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) surgery, these gender discrepancies carry over into recovery as female athletes exhibit decreased rates of return to sport (RTS) …
Shoulder Arthroplasty In Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis: Preoperative And Perioperative Management Of Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Therapy, Daniel Kwak
Bone Bulletin
Introduction
Inflammatory arthritis is a debilitating systemic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that leads to joint damage, resulting in significant pain and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis typically associated with advanced arthritic changes of the glenohumeral joint as well as with rotator cuff tears.20 Since the introduction of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy, patients diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatic diseases have observed improvements in pain management and functional outcomes, alongside a reduction in the occurrence of upper limb arthroplasties.16 Nonetheless, total joint arthroplasty still remains common in the treatment of RA.8,14
One recognized …
Revolutionizing Orthopaedics: Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Stem Cells, Harrison Fellheimer
Revolutionizing Orthopaedics: Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Stem Cells, Harrison Fellheimer
Bone Bulletin
The development of stem cells holds the key to a revolutionary era in medicine, unlocking multisystem processes that will help restore normal function in the human body. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the capability to give rise to cells of the same type, and from which new cells can arise through the process of differentiation. Several sources of stem cells can be broadly categorized into three main types: embryonic stem cells (ESC), adult stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).1
Exploring The Importance Of Implant Selection In Total Hip Arthroplasty, John Czarnecki
Exploring The Importance Of Implant Selection In Total Hip Arthroplasty, John Czarnecki
Bone Bulletin
Introduction
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is a rapidly growing field within the United States. In 2023 alone, 1,050,821 arthroplasties were performed, making it the second-most performed arthroplasty of the year.1 With over a million of these procedures completed each year, there are several medical device companies that create their own implants to be used in these procedures. Each company can patent their own device and go through a thorough process involving the FDA to receive approval provided there is evidence from clinical trials that demonstrates their device improves patient outcomes.2 With the many implant options available, one question to consider …
A Spotlight On The Various Subspecialties Of Orthopedic Surgery, Ryan Garemani
A Spotlight On The Various Subspecialties Of Orthopedic Surgery, Ryan Garemani
Bone Bulletin
Introduction
Currently, 60% of orthopedic surgeons are specialists, 25% have specialty interests, and the remaining 15% are generalists.1 Given the numbers, most orthopedists focus on a specific anatomical area or patient demographic, from delicate nerve work to the larger surgical field encountered in adult reconstruction. This article embarks on a journey through the diverse and impactful world of orthopedic subspecialties, shedding light on the breadth of practice offered.
According to Joseph A. Abboud, MD, a Rothman Orthopedics upper extremity surgeon, residents typically decide on a sub-specialty in their third or fourth year. For medical students, whether captivated by orthopedics …
Exploring Approaches To Treatment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Catherine Alvaro
Exploring Approaches To Treatment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Catherine Alvaro
Bone Bulletin
When approaching musculoskeletal injuries, there are many components of the patient assessment that contribute to different treatment options. Interviews with both an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician revealed similar yet different ways of diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions.
Foreword, Alan S. Hilibrand
Foreword, Alan S. Hilibrand
Bone Bulletin
As the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development and as Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, I am honored to once again have this opportunity to write a foreword for the second issue of the Bone Bulletin.
For many years, the DePalma Orthopaedic Society has provided medical students at SKMC with an excellent venue to learn about orthopaedic surgery, and its members continue to focus much time and energy on mentoring younger students interested in the field of orthopedic surgery. The DePalma leadership has worked hard …
Editors’ Note, Ari Clements, Amit Syal
Editors’ Note, Ari Clements, Amit Syal
Bone Bulletin
This year, we are very excited to announce the second issue of the Bone Bulletin, DePalma Orthopaedic Society’s student-run, non-peer reviewed journal for Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) students. The journal was initially started to provide another way to become involved with orthopaedics in medical school as well as providing a unique platform to report on diverse aspects of the field through editorial and opinion pieces.
By providing close 1-on-1 mentorship with a Rothman physician, the Bone Bulletin gives students a hands-on opportunity to engage with orthopaedic research and developments. Throughout this journal, you will find a variety of …
Evaluating Bone Fracture Healing Utilizing Novel Ultrasound Modes, X-Ray And Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry In A Rabbit Model, Priscilla Machado, Rachel Blackman, Ji-Bin Liu, Flemming Forsberg, Traci Fox
Evaluating Bone Fracture Healing Utilizing Novel Ultrasound Modes, X-Ray And Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry In A Rabbit Model, Priscilla Machado, Rachel Blackman, Ji-Bin Liu, Flemming Forsberg, Traci Fox
Department of Radiology Posters
Background and Purpose
Healing in bone fractures is a complex process involving local inflammation, angiogenesis (i.e., the creation of new blood vessels), and formation of a bone-building callus, all of which leads to returning the bone nearly to its pre-fracture state. This is the process in a bone where the fracture is clean and the fractured ends oppose each other. Five to 10 percent of fractures are described as non-union, which can lead to poor healing and long-term complications. The purpose of this study was to compare fracture healing in a rabbit model using x-ray, the traditional method for evaluating …
Cavernous Wonders: Delving Into Cavernous Sinus Syndrome In Neuro-Ophthalmology, Anza Rizvi, Ba
Cavernous Wonders: Delving Into Cavernous Sinus Syndrome In Neuro-Ophthalmology, Anza Rizvi, Ba
inSIGHT
Cavernous sinus syndrome (CSS) is any disease process that affects the cavernous sinus. This syndrome is marked by a complex interplay of neurovascular symptoms, primarily due to the compression or dysfunction of the cranial nerves that traverse the cavernous sinus. Understanding the intricate details of this syndrome is critical to providing optimal care and improving patient outcomes.
Seeing Clearly: A Bright Future With Light Adjustable Intraocular Lenses For Presbyopia, Shady Mina, Bs
Seeing Clearly: A Bright Future With Light Adjustable Intraocular Lenses For Presbyopia, Shady Mina, Bs
inSIGHT
Presbyopia, or the age-related decline in the ability to focus on near objects, is a common vision disorder that affects 1.8 billion people globally, with this number expected to increase to 2.1 billion by 2030.1-4 A diminished accommodation response is the primary cause of presbyopia.1 The eye has a very complex accommodation mechanism that permits people to distinctly see objects from various distances.1,3 Even though the precise mechanism of accommodation is yet to be determined, the current evidence strongly supports Helmholtz’s theory, which claims that the thickness and curvature of the eye’s lens increase while its diameter …
Medical Missions, Ethical Considerations And The Future For Healthcare Delivery In Ophthalmology, Robert Medina, Ba
Medical Missions, Ethical Considerations And The Future For Healthcare Delivery In Ophthalmology, Robert Medina, Ba
inSIGHT
Beginning hundreds of years ago, priests from Europe embarked on ‘medical missions’ with the goals of delivering care to the body, mind, and soul. Hundreds of years later, members of the United States healthcare system set out on humanitarian medical missions to provide medical assistance to communities in developing countries.1 The concept of providing care internationally as a product of global social responsibility has become engrained in the United States healthcare system, and is popular among providers, trainees, and pre-medical students. In 2023, 21.8% (n = 3264) of matriculating medical students reported participating in international volunteer work, while 7.0% …
Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Bahram Pashaee, Mph, Bs
Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Bahram Pashaee, Mph, Bs
inSIGHT
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia is an inherited or sporadic form of dystrophy that preferentially affects the extraocular muscles of the eye. While this dystrophy can manifest systemically, the extraocular muscles are commonly involved due to their constant metabolic demands and vulnerability to oxidative stress.1 This preferential involvement of the eyelid levator muscle and extraocular muscles makes CPEO an important condition to consider in a differential diagnosis for eyelid asymmetry and double vision among other conditions such as myasthenia gravis, thyroid-associated ophthalmoplegia, and other mitochondrial myopathies.2 This dystrophy tends to occur in the third or fourth decade of life. …
Macular Holes: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Complications, Ayra Khan, Bs
Macular Holes: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Complications, Ayra Khan, Bs
inSIGHT
Macular hole is a condition that affects the central visual field of the eye. Without prompt diagnosis and intervention, macular holes can progressively worsen, significantly impacting both vision and overall quality of life.
Cmv Retinitis: An Expert’S Perspective, Caitlyn Kwun, Ba
Cmv Retinitis: An Expert’S Perspective, Caitlyn Kwun, Ba
inSIGHT
Uveitis is a rare inflammatory disease with a prevalence of around 38 per 100,000 people and is the overall 5th leading cause of blindness in the developed world.1,2 Uveitis is most commonly found in patients younger than 40 years of age, but it can occur in any age group with an etiology that varies within each age demographic.1,3 While the etiology of certain forms of uveitis are not fully understood, there are some that are autoimmune in nature and others that are associated with systemic diseases such as sarcoidosis.4 Uveitis may be inflammatory or infectious. It may …
Bridging The Global Gap Of Blindness Through Artificial Intelligence - Exploring The Tools Of Ai To Address The Top Causes Of Blindness In Under-Resourced Communities Worldwide, Nathan Delacth, Bs
Bridging The Global Gap Of Blindness Through Artificial Intelligence - Exploring The Tools Of Ai To Address The Top Causes Of Blindness In Under-Resourced Communities Worldwide, Nathan Delacth, Bs
inSIGHT
Technological advancements have allowed us to submerge in a sea of innovation and excellence in medicine. Electronic health records transformed the healthcare landscape, improving portability of patient information while streamlining communication and fostering collaboration.1 Imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Optical computed tomography (OCT), granted us the ability to view internal structures using non-invasive methods. In a similar vein, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as an impactful force in various fields of medicine, and its influence on ophthalmology is no exception.
Evolution Of Lamellar Keratoplasty, Ishan Kasat, Bs
Evolution Of Lamellar Keratoplasty, Ishan Kasat, Bs
inSIGHT
Overview of Keratoplasty The evolution of corneal transplantation, or keratoplasty, has seen a paradigm shift from traditional penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) to the refined precision of lamellar keratoplasty (LK). Penetrating, or full thickness, keratoplasty is a replacement of all corneal layers: epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, Descemet's membrane, and endothelium.1 Lamellar, or partial thickness, keratoplasty involves replacement of either epithelium and stroma (anterior lamellar) or Descemet’s membrane and endothelium (posterior lamellar).2 From 1985 to 2004, over 95% of graft tissues were used for PKP. However, from 2005 to 2014, the percentage of PKP procedures decreased from 95% to 42%, while …
The Myopia Epidemic: Exploring The Pathology And Management Of The World’S Most Common Eye Disorder, Gabriella Baldassarre, Bs
The Myopia Epidemic: Exploring The Pathology And Management Of The World’S Most Common Eye Disorder, Gabriella Baldassarre, Bs
inSIGHT
Myopia is the most common eye disorder in the world and an increasing cause of vision impairment in children.1 Myopia is an imbalance in the refractive components of the eye and its length, leading to inaccurate focusing of light rays in front of the retina tissue instead of on it. There is a spectrum of severity of myopia, from mild nearsightedness to a more severe form known as high or degenerative myopia, which has the potential to cause vision loss and blindness. There is evidence of a developing myopia epidemic, with an estimated one-third of the world population affected …
Insight, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2024
Insight, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2024
inSIGHT
Contents
8 - The Myopia Epidemic: Exploring the Pathology and Management of the World’s Most Common Eye Disorder
By Gabriella Baldassare
15 - Evolution of Lamellar Keratoplasty
By Ishan Kasat
19 - Bridging the Global Gap of Blindness Through Artificial Intelligence
By Nathan Delacth
24 - CMV Retinitis: An Expert’s Perspective
By Caitlyn Kwun
29 - Macular Holes: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications
By Ayra Khan
36 - Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
By Bahram Pashaee
39 - Medical Missions, Ethical Considerations, and the Future for Healthcare Delivery in Ophthalmology
By Robert Medina
43 - Shaping the Future of Vision: The Rise …
Discovery Of A Small-Molecule Inhibitor That Traps Polθ On Dna And Synergizes With Parp Inhibitors, William Fried, Mrityunjay Tyagi, Leonid Minakhin, Gurushankar Chandramouly, Taylor Tredinnick, Mercy Ramanjulu, William Auerbacher, Marissa L Calbert, Timur Rusanov, Trung Hoang, Nikita Borisonnik, Robert Betsch, John Krais, Yifan Wang, Umeshkumar Vekariya, John Gordon, George Morton, Tatiana Kent, Tomasz Skorski, Neil Johnson, Wayne Childers, Xiaojiang Chen, Richard Pomerantz
Discovery Of A Small-Molecule Inhibitor That Traps Polθ On Dna And Synergizes With Parp Inhibitors, William Fried, Mrityunjay Tyagi, Leonid Minakhin, Gurushankar Chandramouly, Taylor Tredinnick, Mercy Ramanjulu, William Auerbacher, Marissa L Calbert, Timur Rusanov, Trung Hoang, Nikita Borisonnik, Robert Betsch, John Krais, Yifan Wang, Umeshkumar Vekariya, John Gordon, George Morton, Tatiana Kent, Tomasz Skorski, Neil Johnson, Wayne Childers, Xiaojiang Chen, Richard Pomerantz
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers
The DNA damage response (DDR) protein DNA Polymerase θ (Polθ) is synthetic lethal with homologous recombination (HR) factors and is therefore a promising drug target in BRCA1/2 mutant cancers. We discover an allosteric Polθ inhibitor (Polθi) class with 4-6 nM IC50 that selectively kills HR-deficient cells and acts synergistically with PARP inhibitors (PARPi) in multiple genetic backgrounds. X-ray crystallography and biochemistry reveal that Polθi selectively inhibits Polθ polymerase (Polθ-pol) in the closed conformation on B-form DNA/DNA via an induced fit mechanism. In contrast, Polθi fails to inhibit Polθ-pol catalytic activity on A-form DNA/RNA in which the enzyme binds in …
Ic3d Classification Of Corneal Dystrophies-Edition 3, Jayne Weiss, Christopher Rapuano, Berthold Seitz, Massimo Busin, Tero Kivelä, Nacim Bouheraoua, Cecilie Bredrup, Ken Nischal, Harshvardhan Chawla, Vincent Borderie, Kenneth Kenyon, Eung Kweon Kim, Hans Ulrik Møller, Francis Munier, Tim Berger, Walter Lisch
Ic3d Classification Of Corneal Dystrophies-Edition 3, Jayne Weiss, Christopher Rapuano, Berthold Seitz, Massimo Busin, Tero Kivelä, Nacim Bouheraoua, Cecilie Bredrup, Ken Nischal, Harshvardhan Chawla, Vincent Borderie, Kenneth Kenyon, Eung Kweon Kim, Hans Ulrik Møller, Francis Munier, Tim Berger, Walter Lisch
Wills Eye Hospital Papers
PURPOSE: The International Committee for the Classification of Corneal Dystrophies (IC3D) was created in 2005 to develop a new classification system integrating current information on phenotype, histopathology, and genetic analysis. This update is the third edition of the IC3D nomenclature.
METHODS: Peer-reviewed publications from 2014 to 2023 were evaluated. The new information was used to update the anatomic classification and each of the 22 standardized templates including the level of evidence for being a corneal dystrophy [from category 1 (most evidence) to category 4 (least evidence)].
RESULTS: Epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophies now include epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy, category 1 ( …
Gibbon Surgical Review, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024
Gibbon Surgical Review, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024
Gibbon Surgical Review
Table of Contents
6 - Socially Responsible Surgery: Better Practices for Better Outcomes
8 - Interview with Dr. Talar Tatarian - Assistant Professor
10 - Global Surgery : Current State and Involvement as a Trainee
12 - Interview with Dr. Ibnouf Sulieman - Transplant Surgery Fellow
14 - Resident Spotlight - Dr. Sam Nasser - PGY3
16 - A Review of the FIRST and SECOND Trials
18 - Residency Signaling in General Surgery
20 - Navigating Competency: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
22 - The Effect of Language Barriers on Surgical Outcomes
24 - Research Spotlight: The First Complete Human Eye …
The Design Of A Quality Improvement Dashboard For Monitoring Spinal Cord And Column Injuries, Zahra Azadmanjir, Mohsen Sadeghi-Naini, Mohammad Dashtkoohi, Maziar Moradi-Lakeh, Jalil Arabkheradmand, James Harrop, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar
The Design Of A Quality Improvement Dashboard For Monitoring Spinal Cord And Column Injuries, Zahra Azadmanjir, Mohsen Sadeghi-Naini, Mohammad Dashtkoohi, Maziar Moradi-Lakeh, Jalil Arabkheradmand, James Harrop, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar
Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers
Background: Interactive dashboards are a powerful tool for dynamic visualization and monitoring of patient performance and serve as a useful to for optimal decision-making. The National Spinal Column and Cord Injury Registry of Iran (NSCIR-IR) was designed to efficiently display and broadcast important patient care data. This has been achieved through an electronic dashboard display (graph and visual displays), rather than traditional static paper reports (text). Objectives: The objective of this study was to design and develop an electronic visual dashboard as a display system to monitor the quality of care in the NSCIR-IR collaborating centers. Methods: The indicators chosen …
Role Of Mechanoregulation In Mast Cell-Mediated Immune Inflammation Of The Smooth Muscle In The Pathophysiology Of Esophageal Motility Disorders, Raj Goyal, Satish Rattan
Role Of Mechanoregulation In Mast Cell-Mediated Immune Inflammation Of The Smooth Muscle In The Pathophysiology Of Esophageal Motility Disorders, Raj Goyal, Satish Rattan
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers
Major esophageal disorders involve obstructive transport of bolus to the stomach, causing symptoms of dysphagia and impaired clearing of the refluxed gastric contents. These may occur due to mechanical constriction of the esophageal lumen or loss of relaxation associated with deglutitive inhibition, as in achalasia-like disorders. Recently, immune inflammation has been identified as an important cause of esophageal strictures and the loss of inhibitory neurotransmission. These disorders are also associated with smooth muscle hypertrophy and hypercontractility, whose cause is unknown. This review investigated immune inflammation in the causation of smooth muscle changes in obstructive esophageal bolus transport. Findings suggest that …
Delayed Onset Of Neonatal Compartment Syndrome Associated With Compound Fetal Presentation, Nicholas Manini, Hayato Unno
Delayed Onset Of Neonatal Compartment Syndrome Associated With Compound Fetal Presentation, Nicholas Manini, Hayato Unno
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Neonatal compartment syndrome, although rare, has a classic presentation with sentinel skin findings and development of swelling, erythema, and tenderness of the affected extremity. Neonatal compartment syndrome requires prompt surgical intervention to preserve the affected limb and ensure its normal growth and development. Our patient was born at term via vaginal delivery complicated by a compound presentation involving the left upper extremity. No physical exam abnormalities were noted at birth, but she developed signs of neonatal compartment syndrome by 15 h of life. She was surgically treated at 22 h of life and recovered well. At one year of age, …