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A Role for Ultrasound in Limb Lengthening.

British Journal of Radiology, 1992
Abstract The distraction gap at eight sites in six patients undergoing limb lengthening was monitored by both standard radiographs and ultrasound. Using the measurements obtained we were able to assess the rate and quality of callus formation at the distraction site, something that radiographs alone do not enable one to do.
Hamish Simpson, A H Simpson
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Immunological evaluation of patients with orthopedic infections: taking the Cierny–Mader classification to the next level [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2021
Introduction: Cierny–Mader osteomyelitis classification is used to label A, B, or C hosts based on comorbidities. This study's purpose was to define the “true” host status of patients with orthopedic infection using serologic markers to quantify the ...
J. D. Conway, V. Hambardzumyan, V. Hambardzumyan, N. G. Patel, S. D. Giacobbe, M. G. Gesheff   +5 more
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Use of Propeller Flaps for the Reconstruction of Defects around the Ankle

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, 2023
Background This article describes the clinical results of the use of propeller flaps during reconstruction of coverage defects around the ankle. Methods A retrospective study of all patients with bone and soft tissue defects around the ankle ...
Fernando Benedetti, Paola Kafury, Fabiola Reyes-Arceo, Carmelo Lizardo, Federico Reina, Mauricio Zuluaga   +5 more
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Prophylaxis and treatment of infection in long bones using an antibiotic-loaded ceramic coating with interlocking intramedullary nails [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2022
Background: The study was done (1) to report on our recent experience with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate-coated interlocking intramedullary nails (CS-IMN) for infection prevention or infection eradication and (2) to compare the efficacy of CS-IMN ...
E.-A. Downey, E.-A. Downey, K. M. Jaime, T. J. Reif, A. M. Makhdom, S. R. Rozbruch, A. T. Fragomen   +6 more
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Comparative fixation devices for preventing migration of the proximal tibiofibular joint during tibial lengthening: a tether versus screw fixation

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023
Background When lengthening the tibia segment using motorized internal lengthening nails (MILN), undesired distal migration of the proximal fibula segment is prevented by tibiofibular stabilization, traditionally using a screw.
Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana, Jason S. Hoellwarth, Michael D. Greenstein, Taylor J. Reif, Austin T. Fragomen, S. Robert Rozbruch   +5 more
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Staged Extra-Articular Deformity Correction in the Setting of Total Knee Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty Today, 2023
Background: Extra-articular lower-leg deformities mandate unique considerations when planning total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Poor limb alignment may increase perioperative complications and cause early implant failure.
Stephen J. Wallace, MD, Michael D. Greenstein, Austin T. Fragomen, MD, Taylor J. Reif, MD, S. Robert Rozbruch, MD   +4 more
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Novel Approach to Improving Knee Range of Motion in Arthrogryposis with a New Working Classification

Children, 2021
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a rare condition defined as contrac-tures in multiple joints. Surgical interventions for severe knee flexion contractures have included posterior release, distraction and extension with external fixation and ...
David S. Feldman, Troy J. Rand, Aaron J. Huser   +2 more
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Tobramycin Blood Levels after Local Antibiotic Treatment of Bone and Soft Tissue Infection

Antibiotics, 2022
Local antibiotic delivery using different carriers plays an important role in both infection prophylaxis and treatment. Besides dead space management, these carriers have the advantage of providing a high concentration of local antibiotics with a lower ...
Carlos D. Pargas, Ahmed H. Elhessy, Mehdi Abouei, Martin G. Gesheff, Janet D. Conway   +4 more
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Efficacy of Infection Eradication in Antibiotic Cement-Coated Intramedullary Nails for Fracture-Related Infections, Nonunions, and Fusions

Antibiotics, 2022
Antibiotic cement-coated intramedullary nails (ACCINs) are increasing in popularity as a viable solution for the treatment of fracture-related infections (FRIs), infected long bone nonunions, and arthrodeses without an external fixator.
Janet D. Conway, Ahmed H. Elhessy, Selin Galiboglu, Nirav Patel, Martin G. Gesheff   +4 more
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Unexpected positive intraoperative cultures (UPIC) at index osseointegration do not lead to increased postoperative infectious events [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 2022
Introduction: The most common complication following transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees is infection. Although an obvious source of contamination is the permanent stoma, operative site contamination at the time of implantation may be an ...
J. S. Hoellwarth, T. J. Reif, M. W. Henry, A. O. Miller, A. C. Kaidi, S. R. Rozbruch   +5 more
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