Do Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Increase The Risk For Non- Or Mal-Union Following Acute Fracture? A Literature Review,
2018
Augsburg University
Do Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Increase The Risk For Non- Or Mal-Union Following Acute Fracture? A Literature Review, Bryan Moritz
Theses and Graduate Projects
NSAID medications are among the most commonly used analgesic medications world wide, and it was estimated in 2010 (updated 2015 data is expected to be published next year) that about 29 million adults in the United States regularly used NSAID medications at least three times per week for more than three months. Fracture healing has been shown to be dependent on the inflammatory cascade. NSAID medication use appears to have a mechanistic in-vivo and in-vitro animal risk for the development of non- and mal-union following fracture. However, human data is lacking to support total avoidance of this analgesic option for …
Front Matter,
2018
University of New Mexico
Front Matter, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Faculty,
2018
University of New Mexico
Faculty, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Residents,
2018
University of New Mexico
Residents, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Mid-Level Providers,
2018
University of New Mexico
Mid-Level Providers, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Physical Therapy Faculty,
2018
University of New Mexico
Physical Therapy Faculty, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Division Of Research,
2018
University of New Mexico
Division Of Research, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Fellows And Chiefs,
2018
University of New Mexico
Fellows And Chiefs, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Chair,
2018
University of New Mexico
Letter From The Chair, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Chief Of The Division Of Physical Therapy,
2018
University of New Mexico
Letter From The Chief Of The Division Of Physical Therapy, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Co-Editors,
2018
University of New Mexico
Letter From The Co-Editors, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Alumni Map,
2018
University of New Mexico
Alumni Map, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Primary Fusion For Treating High-Energy Intraarticular Fractures Of The Distal Tibia: A Review,
2018
University of New Mexico
Primary Fusion For Treating High-Energy Intraarticular Fractures Of The Distal Tibia: A Review, Tony G. Pedri
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Orthopaedic surgeons on-call often see patients with fractures of the distal tibia involving the articular surface, with extension proximal into the metaphysis, or intraarticular distal tibia fractures. These injuries pose unique challenges owing to the typical highenergy mechanism, articular-surface involvement, high degree of comminution, and typically large soft-tissue injury. Treatment has evolved greatly with the advent of modern fracture-fixation techniques and implants. However, a large percentage of patients continue to report poor subjective outcomes. Nearly all of these patients develop posttraumatic arthritis, with the most severe often requiring further reconstructive or fusion procedures once healed to treat the symptoms. Recent …
Below-Knee Amputations: A Review,
2018
University of New Mexico
Below-Knee Amputations: A Review, Erika L. Garbrecht
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
At our institution, physicians from the orthopaedic department perform a considerable proportion of below-knee amputations. These amputations are performed to treat non-traumatic and traumatic injuries. However, the outcomes of amputation are not discussed as often in our educational experience as those of other procedures. The current review examines the current and relevant studies for indications and outcomes of patients with non-traumatic and traumatic conditions treated with below-knee amputations.
Controversies In Treatment Of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Review,
2018
University of New Mexico
Controversies In Treatment Of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Review, Brielle Payne Plost
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Although supracondylar humerus fractures are one of the most common fractures in children, there remains notable controversy regarding several treatment aspects. Controversial topics include fixation of ipsilateral forearm fractures, treatment of type II supracondylar humerus fractures, pin configuration, timing of operative intervention, and treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures with a vascular injury. Studies have supported both closed and open reduction for treating ipsilateral forearm fractures associated with supracondylar humerus fractures. For type II supracondylar humerus fractures, some studies support nonoperative treatment owing to risks associated with operative treatment such as pin-site infections. However, other studies support operative fixation because of …
Retrograde Nailing For Treating Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Review,
2018
University of New Mexico
Retrograde Nailing For Treating Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Review, Thomas A. Decoster, Brianna N. Patti
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Rigid intramedullary nailing is an effective procedure for treating fractures of the femoral shaft. Although antegrade nailing is the traditionally used technique, retrograde nailing offers various advantages. A companion article published in the seventh volume of The University of New Mexico Orthopaedics Research Journal addressed antegrade femoral nailing. This review will describe retrograde nailing of femoral shaft fractures, including a brief history, indications, detailed technique, outcomes, advice (or “pearls”), and common failures (or “pitfalls”). Retrograde nailing for treating femoral shaft fractures can provide successful results similar to those of antegrade nailing in general and advantages in particular situations such as …
Open Fractures: A Review,
2018
University of New Mexico
Open Fractures: A Review, Alex Telis
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Open fractures occur most commonly in men aged more than 50 years, which may result in lifetime costs for patients and healthcare systems. In the past 5 years, high-quality evidence for direct treatment of these fractures has increased. The expedient administration of intravenous antibiotics continues to be one of the most predictive factors of infection prevention. Open fractures are complicated injuries to classify owing to multiple factors that will be reviewed in the current study: severity of fracture and soft-tissue injury, thoroughness of debridement, time to initial treatment, modality of antibiotic delivery, and timing of definitive fracture fixation and soft-tissue …
Correlating Patient-Specific Anthropometric Variables With Soft-Tissue Thickness At The Superolateral Arthrocentesis Entry Site To The Knee,
2018
University of New Mexico
Correlating Patient-Specific Anthropometric Variables With Soft-Tissue Thickness At The Superolateral Arthrocentesis Entry Site To The Knee, Savannah P. Krebsbach, Tony G. Pedri, Paul J. Johnson, Christina G. Kurnik, Gehron P. Treme
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Background: Irrigation for treating septic joints in adults in the emergency department is possible but requires the development of novel systems that fit all body habitus. However, varying body habitus and age of patients may affect the amount of soft tissue surrounding the knee joint capsule. We examined whether the dimensions of the soft-tissue thickness at the superolateral approach of entry to the arthrocentesis site correlated with patient anthropometric data such as age, sex, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI, kg/m2).
Methods: Using the diagnosis code 844.2 (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision), we reviewed findings of magnetic resonance …
Clinical And Radiographic Comparison Between Patients With Achilles Midsubstance Ruptures And Achilles Sleeve Avulsions,
2018
University of New Mexico
Clinical And Radiographic Comparison Between Patients With Achilles Midsubstance Ruptures And Achilles Sleeve Avulsions, Christopher L. Shultz, Matthew G. Wharton, Katherine J. Gavin, Richard A. Miller
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Midterm Results Of An Anatomical Radial Head Arthroplasty For Treating Fractures And Degenerative Joint Diseases Of The Radial Head,
2018
University of New Mexico
Midterm Results Of An Anatomical Radial Head Arthroplasty For Treating Fractures And Degenerative Joint Diseases Of The Radial Head, Gabriel Pertierra, Lauren L. Vernon, Francisco Rubio
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Background: Radial head arthroplasty (RHA) is typically performed to restore elbow stability or function in patients with fractures or degenerative joint diseases. The procedure requires a specific operating technique to avoid complications such as overstuffing, capitellar erosion, stiffness, instability, micro motion, and loosening. It is difficult to restore native radial head function reliably.
Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 45 patients who underwent radial head arthroplasty using the ALIGN radial head implant (ALIGN Radial Head System, Skeletal Dynamics, Miami, FL) at our institution. A total of 15 patients met inclusion criteria and were contacted to complete a QuickDASH questionnaire, …
