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Reflections On Sports Medicine Fellowship Applications, Christopher L. Shultz

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Technique Of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Fracture Fixation Using A Retrograde Pin Placement But Antegrade Screw Placement: A Case Example, Sirikrishna K. Khalsa, Camille Aubin-Lemay, Deana Mercer

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured bone of the carpal row. Because of its precarious blood supply, scaphoid fractures are predisposed to avascular necrosis (AVN) and nonunion. This is especially true with fractures of the proximal pole. To decrease the risk of nonunion and AVN, surgical treatment of proximal pole scaphoid fractures is recommended, which facilitates fracture consolidation and long-term wrist function. We describe a 16-year-old adolescent boy who presented with a fracture of the proximal pole of the scaphoid, initially managed nonoperatively. Subsequent imaging findings revealed nonunion of the scaphoid bone. For treatment, a percutaneous fixation was chosen …

Alumni Map 2019, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Advanced Practice Providers, 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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Orthopaedic Biomechanics & Biomaterials Labratory, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Division Of Research, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Letter From The Chair, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Letter From The Co-Editors, 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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Unmorj Short Instructions For Authors, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Wjo.Unmorj Full Instructions For Authors, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Wjo.Unmorj Short Instructions For Authors, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Instructions For Peer Reviewers, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Rigid Nail Fixation For Treatment Of Femur Fractures In Children Aged 6 To 12 Years: A Review, Brielle Payne Plost, David M. Bennett, Andrew W. Parsons, Matthew G. Wharton

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Although femoral shaft fractures are common in children, treatment using rigid intramedullary nail fixation remains controversial owing to concerns of avascular necrosis (AVN) and disruption of growth of the proximal femur. We examined studies on AVN complications and proximal femur deformity after rigid nail fixation in children aged 6 to 12 years. Of the 13 studies included, nine had no incidents of AVN or clinically significant proximal femur deformity using a greater trochanter entry point. Four studies showed cases of AVN or proximal femoral deformity in patients treated with intramedullary nails through a starting point at or near the piriformis …

Multimodal Analgesia In Orthopaedic Surgery And Presentation Of A Comprehensive Postoperative Pain Protocol: A Review, Christopher L. Shultz, Benjamin D. Packard, Kathryn C. Helmig, Christopher Kurnik, Benjamin S. Albertson, Nathan E. Huff, Gehron P. Treme

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Rising opioid use in the United States has now been termed an epidemic. Opioid use is associated with considerable morbidity, mortality, and cost to the healthcare system. Orthopaedic surgeons play a key role in the opioid epidemic by prescribing postoperative narcotics. Although our understanding of the quantity of narcotics to prescribe postoperatively for analgesia is progressing, there is still a paucity of data focused on routine postoperative pain protocols. The purpose of this article is to review the current options for both opioid and non-opioid analgesia and put forth a multisubspecialty orthopaedic protocol of postoperative pain. On the basis of …

Letter From The Chief Of The Division Of Physical Therapy, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Traumatic Neuroma Of The Median Nerve: A Case Report, Keir Johnson, Amber West, Brooke Baker

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Peripheral nerve neuromas are growths that develop after nerve trauma, which can result in enlarged and painful nerve ends when severed. Treatment of neuromas that form within a continuous nerve is controversial; however, success has been reported after general neurolysis with decompression of the nerve after its isolation from the surrounding scar bed. We describe a 21-year-old man who presented with symptoms of pain and intermittent numbness in his left elbow. Findings of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of median nerve neuroma at the level of the forearm. He subsequently underwent neurolysis with protective nerve wrap, …

Fracture Of The Ulnar Sesamoid Bone In The Thumb Of A Collegiate Basketball Player: A Case Report, Andrew M. Hyden, Christopher A. Mcgrew, Deana Mercer

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Sesamoid fractures of the hand are uncommon occurrences that can lead to prolonged pain and swelling if delayed in diagnosis. This is particularly problematic in competitive athletes. We describe an ulnar sesamoid fracture of the thumb due to a blunt traumatic injury in a Division I collegiate basketball player. The 22-year-old woman injured her left thumb when kicked during a game. The patient was treated nonoperatively with promising outcomes. Sesamoid fractures of the hand can be difficult to diagnose, and any delay can lengthen the amount of time before the athlete returns to play. Radiographic findings may help healthcare providers …

Open Lumbosacral Dislocation: A Case Report, Travis M. Hughes, Tony G. Pedri, Antony Kallur

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Open injuries in the lumbar spine are rare. We describe a 20-year-old woman who presented with persistent weaknesses due to an associated lumbar plexus injury. She underwent surgical treatment of lumbosacral dislocation with prompt reduction with debridement and stabilization. At 7 months postoperatively, her symptoms showed signs of recovery. We believe the immediate reduction of the dislocation prevented permanent neurological injury, and stabilization helped healing and early mobilization. In keeping with the classical teaching of open fracture treatment, prioritizing early initiation of intravenous antibiotics and prompt debridement and stabilization may have helped decrease the long-term morbidity and overall sequelae of …

Accuracy And Reliability Of Examiners’ Observations Of Pre-Practice Warm-Up And Fifa 11+ Injury Prevention Program Exercises, James R. Slauterbeck, Pamela M. Vacek, Rebecca Choquette, Tessa Kettelkamp, Autumn Reilly, Brandon Lentine, Bruce D. Beynnon

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Background: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ is an injury prevention program that decreases the incidence of lower extremity injuries. The purpose of the current study was to understand what specific exercises prevented injury from occurring. We thus developed and tested a form to identify these exercises. We hypothesize that trained examiners could accurately and reliably use this form to identify and record individual exercises performed during preparticipation warm-up.

Methods: A repeated-measures study design was used in this investigation. After observing five prepractice warm-up videos obtained from multiple high schools, 11 examiners observed and recorded performed exercises at …

Training Orthopaedic Residents To Formulate Evidence-Based Questions, Jonathan D. Eldredge

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Background: Formulating questions that are both focused and answerable is an essential clinical skill for evidence-based practice (EBP). Possessing this skill can successfully launch research projects. Yet studies have depicted mixed results pertaining to the teaching of question formulation. This report describes introducing orthopaedic residents to question formulation and showcases an accompanying evaluation rubric originally developed for training second-year medical students.

Methods: In this prospective cohort study, a total of 23 orthopaedic residents at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center participated in a 1-hour training. The study included application exercises using an evaluation rubric for learners to assess …

Physical Therapy Faculty, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Letter From The Residency Director, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Unmorj Full Instructions For Authors, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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Volume Vii (2018), 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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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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Mid-Level Providers, Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

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