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Conor Neumann O'Neill

Conor Neumann O'Neill

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Selected Publications

Operative Risk Factors and Microbiologic Profiles of Deep Infection Following Pilon Fracture Fixation.

Journal Article Microorganisms · December 13, 2025 Deep tissue infection is a serious complication following operative fixation of pilon fractures, yet the influence of intraoperative factors and microbial characteristics remains underexplored. In this retrospective review of 123 patients treated with open ... Full text Link to item Cite

Open Reduction of Metatarsal Fractures is Associated With a Safer Risk Profile than Percutaneous Fixation.

Journal Article J Foot Ankle Surg · November 18, 2025 BACKGROUND: Despite open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and percutaneous fixation being commonly used for the treatment of metatarsal fractures, the relative complication profiles are unclear. PURPOSE: To compare short- and medium-term complications be ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prevention and treatment outcomes of low back pain in competitive gymnasts - A systematic review

Journal Article Journal of Orthopaedics · November 1, 2025 Purpose: Artistic gymnasts perform skills that involve repetitive flexion, hyperextension, and compressive loading, placing significant biomechanical stress on the lumbar spine. These demands contribute to the high prevalence of low back pain in this popul ... Full text Cite

Comparison of load-to-failure in pre-shaped versus surgeon-shaped Achilles tendon allograft bone blocks.

Journal Article J Orthop · October 2025 PURPOSE: Traditional bone-plug allografts in reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears require shaping of the bone plug by surgeons, yielding inconsistent results, greater costs, and increased operative time. We compare the load-to-failure b ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining Return To Performance As A Postoperative Outcome In Orthopedic Surgery

Conference Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · October 2025 Full text Cite

Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis vs Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Propensity-Matched, Retrospective Database Analysis of Medical Complications and 2-Year Nonunion Rates.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Orthop · October 2025 BACKGROUND: Ankle arthrodesis (AA) is a common treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, chronic instability, and degenerative deformity. Although minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques may reduce soft tissue disruption, postoperative pain, and related ... Full text Link to item Cite

Porous Structures, Surface Modifications, and Smart Technologies for Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review.

Journal Article Bioengineering (Basel) · September 5, 2025 Surface engineering and architectural design represent key frontiers in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) implant development. This narrative review examines biointegration strategies, focusing on porous structures, surface modification techniques, and emergi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-Term Complications of Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty of the Acetabular, Femoral, or Both Components: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database Study.

Journal Article Arthroplast Today · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Revision total hip arthroplasties (rTHA) are increasingly prevalent. Depending on the wear of implanted components the surgeon can replace the acetabular, femoral, or both components. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the differential ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty Has Become More Frequent Since the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic Without an Increase in Early Post-Operative Complications.

Journal Article J Arthroplasty · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has quickly grown in popularity, largely driven by policy shifts and the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study was to compare 30-day complications between outpatient ... Full text Link to item Cite

Novel Treatments for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Narrative Review.

Journal Article Microorganisms · July 11, 2025 Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus and a leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputation. Treatment remains clinically challenging with high recurrence rates despite standard antibiotic therapy and sur ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-term Adverse Events Following Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis: A Matched Analysis of Recent Nationally Representative Data.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Spec · June 2025 BackgroundSurgical management of ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) includes Ankle Arthrodesis (AA) or Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA). The purpose of this study was to analyze data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) to elucidate differe ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of Health Policy on Total Ankle Arthroplasty Prices in the United States.

Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg · May 2, 2025 BACKGROUND: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is increasingly used due to advancements in surgical technology leading to promising results. Although TAA may have a higher upfront complication rate, its long-term benefits, including lower rates of adjacent joi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Current Utilization of Gel-Based Scaffolds and Templates in Foot and Ankle Surgery-A Review.

Journal Article Gels · April 24, 2025 As tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) continues to revolutionize medicine and surgery, there is also growing interest in applying these advancements to foot and ankle surgery. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive revie ... Full text Link to item Cite

Acute complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of cuff arthropathy versus fracture.

Journal Article Clin Shoulder Elb · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue. However, differences in outcomes of RTSA for fractures compared with other indications are poorly understood. Th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Potential Complications of Triplane Ankle Fractures in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article J Clin Med · February 26, 2025 Background/Objectives: Triplane ankle fractures represent a complex fracture type in pediatric patients. These fractures can prove challenging due to the involvement of multiple fracture planes and variations in segment fragmentation. With increasing liter ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review of Available Comparative Studies.

Journal Article Healthcare (Basel) · February 11, 2025 Background/Objectives: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is commonly used in salvage situations involving the ankle and subtalar joint, often in patients with concomitant diabetes mellitus (DM). Across orthopedics, DM presents an overall increased risk ... Full text Link to item Cite

Younger age correlates with increased gutter impingement rates after total ankle arthroplasty.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Surg · February 2025 BACKGROUND: While total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has evolved over the years with improved designs and enhanced bony fixation methods, it remains a technically demanding procedure with a risk of early postoperative complications. One of the most common comp ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low Rates of 30-Day Postoperative Complications After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: A Retrospective Study Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.

Journal Article Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil · February 2025 PURPOSE: To determine the short-term (30-day) postoperative complication rates in patients undergoing meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT). METHODS: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for ... Full text Link to item Cite

Greater readmission rates after total hip arthroplasty with discharge to a facility vs. home: A propensity score matched analysis.

Journal Article J Orthop · February 2025 PURPOSE: Provided that total hip arthroplasties (THA) are some of the most common surgical procedures performed, there is a necessity to understand all factors that contribute to risks of adverse outcomes postoperatively and to find solutions to avoid thes ... Full text Link to item Cite

Thirty-Day Complications Following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Journal Article Complications · January 9, 2025 The anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) and lumbar disc arthroplasty (LDA) procedures are both commonly performed to improve the quality of life and pain in people with lower back pain. However, few recent studies have compared 30-day complicat ... Full text Cite

Total elbow and hip arthroplasties confer greater short-term risk of postoperative complications: a matched cohort analysis of the five major joint arthroplasties.

Journal Article Orthop Rev (Pavia) · 2025 BACKGROUND: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a common orthopedic procedure. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate 30-day postoperative complication rates following five major types of TJA (shoulder, elbow, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Postoperative Complications After Operative Treatment of Open Versus Closed Distal Radius Fractures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Journal Article Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online · January 1, 2025 Purpose: The primary objective was to use a large sample size to compare 30-day infection rates and other perioperative outcomes between operatively treated open and closed distal radius fractures. Methods: Patients in the American College of Surgeons Nati ... Full text Cite

Ranking the Orthopedic Procedures With the Highest Morbidity and Mortality.

Journal Article Orthopedics · 2025 BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal conditions currently affect more than one-third of the US population and orthopedic procedures play a pivotal role in managing them. Like any invasive intervention, these carry a wide spectrum of risk, necessitating a comprehens ... Full text Link to item Cite

Increased risk of adverse events following the treatment of associated versus elementary acetabular fractures: a matched analysis of short-term complications.

Journal Article Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · December 18, 2024 PURPOSE: This retrospective cohort study aims to compare short-term complication rates between patients receiving open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for associated versus elementary acetabular fractures, with a secondary objective of identifying i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tunable Alginate-Polyvinyl Alcohol Bioinks for 3D Printing in Cartilage Tissue Engineering.

Journal Article Gels · December 14, 2024 This study investigates 3D extrusion bioinks for cartilage tissue engineering by characterizing the physical properties of 3D-printed scaffolds containing varying alginate and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentrations. We systematically investigated the effec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Higher complication and readmission rates after total knee arthroplasty with discharge to inpatient facility vs. home: a propensity score matched analysis.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · November 28, 2024 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to assess differences in complication rates, early readmission rates, and reasons for readmission following TKA based on discharge destination. Secondarily, we aimed to identify independent r ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-term adverse event rates and risk factors following total elbow arthroplasty for fracture and arthropathy: a matched analysis of nationally representative data.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · November 10, 2024 BACKGROUND: Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is a mainstay treatment for elbow arthropathy and elbow fracture that can relieve pain and restore functional motion. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of surgical indication in the incidence of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Synovial Fluid Immune Cell Composition Following Intraarticular Fracture May Contribute to Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis.

Journal Article Int J Mol Sci · November 9, 2024 Intra-articular ankle fracture (IAF) often leads to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), resulting in significant long-term morbidity. While previous research has focused on the inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases within the synovial flui ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk factors for adverse events after clavicle fracture open reduction and internal fixation: A NSQIP study.

Journal Article Injury · November 2024 BACKGROUND: Midshaft clavicle fractures are often subject to increased complications when treated nonoperatively, so surgical treatment with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a favored alternative. Despite safer outcomes, adverse events such a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical Trends and Outcomes in Technology-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Clin Med · October 10, 2024 Background/Objectives: In recent years, there has been a widespread focus on implementing technology in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to further improve precision and outcomes. This study aimed to identify recent trends in the utilization, clinical variable ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diabetic management and infection risk in total ankle arthroplasty.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Surg · October 2024 BACKGROUND: As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) increases in popularity nationwide for the management of end-stage arthritis, it is essential to understand ways to mitigate the risk of infection. Diabetes increases the risk of infection due to compromised im ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-Term Complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty with and without Concomitant Bony and Soft Tissue Procedures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Journal Article Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics · October 2024 Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: This retrospective cohort study compared short-term complication rates following total ankle ar ... Full text Cite

Readmission within 30-days of open reduction and internal fixation for ankle fractures: NSQIP analysis of 29,905 patients.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · September 18, 2024 BACKGROUND: Historically, ankle fractures have been treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedures, which are considered safe and effective. Patient characteristics may contribute to postoperative difficulties thereby increasing risk o ... Full text Link to item Cite

Moberg and Moberg-Akin ('Mo-Akin') Osteotomies for Hallux Rigidus.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Clin · September 2024 Hallux rigidus represents the arthritis affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It often leads to limited dorsiflexion, affecting gait and causing pain. Moberg osteotomy involves a dorsal closing wedge osteotomy on the proximal phalanx performed for ... Full text Link to item Cite

NSQIP data collection up to 30 postoperative days is sufficient to capture some complications in orthopedic surgeries.

Journal Article Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · August 2024 PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study is to determine if the 30-day follow-up period used by the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSIQP) is an appropriate timeframe to capture complications after orthopedic surgeries. METHODS: The 2019 NSQIP ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-term complication rates of open reduction and plate fixation and intramedullary nailing in the treatment of humeral shaft fractures: a propensity score matched analysis.

Journal Article Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · August 2024 INTRODUCTION: This is a retrospective cohort study designed to compare short-term postoperative complication rates between closed humeral shaft fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus intramedullary nailing (IMN), as well as ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk factors and incidence of short-term complications following open reduction and internal fixation of scapula fractures.

Journal Article Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · August 2024 PURPOSE: To determine the short-term complication rates following open reduction and internal fixation of scapula fractures, factors affecting the development of adverse events, and complication rates based on the anatomic location of the fracture. METHODS ... Full text Link to item Cite

Decreased Strength, Complication Rate and Higher Satisfaction in Conservative Treatment of Partial Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture Compared to Surgical Treatment: A Systematic Review

Journal Article Orthopedic Reviews · July 12, 2024 BackgroundTreatment modalities for partial distal biceps tendon (DBT) ruptures include conservative management (immobilization, medication, and physical therapy) or surgery. Selecting treatment m ... Full text Cite

A Derotational Corrective Osteotomy in a Torsional Malaligned Femoral Shaft Fracture Around a Prior Stuck Intramedullary Nail

Journal Article Techniques in Orthopaedics · July 11, 2024 Background: Femoral torsional malunion following trauma fixed with intramedullary (IM) nailing can necessitate femoral derotational osteotomy based on the symptomatic limitations of the patient. There is a paucity of studies discussing the utility and meth ... Full text Cite

Additional Procedures at the Time of Total Ankle Replacement Do Not Increase Risk of Short-term Complications: A Matched Cohort Analysis.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Orthop · July 2024 BACKGROUND: This retrospective cohort study compared short-term complication rates following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), alone or with concomitant procedures. Secondary independent risk factors were also examined as they related to postoperative outcom ... Full text Link to item Cite

Twelve-Year Progression of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Observed Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Journal Article Diagnostics (Basel) · June 13, 2024 Osteochondral lesions of the talus are common injuries that are most often the result of trauma. The natural progression of osteochondral lesions is not well understood. It is still unclear which lesions eventually lead to joint degeneration and osteoarthr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluating the risk of return to the operating room across all elective orthopaedic procedures.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · June 2, 2024 BACKGROUND: Although elective procedures have life-changing potential, all surgeries come with an inherent risk of reoperation. There is a gap in knowledge investigating the risk of reoperation across orthopaedics. We aimed to identify the elective orthopa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Increased Age, Operative Time, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden Are Risk Factors for Adverse Events After Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: 10-Year Analysis of 64,223 Patients.

Journal Article Arthroscopy · June 2024 PURPOSE: To use the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to identify risk factors for 30-day adverse events and hospital readmission following isolated and unilateral meniscectomy or meniscus repair. METHODS: A retrospective revie ... Full text Link to item Cite

Open Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy Have Low 30-Day Postoperative Complication Rates.

Journal Article Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil · June 2024 PURPOSE: To compare 30-day postoperative rates of adverse events, particularly infection rates, between open biceps tenodesis and biceps tenotomy. METHODS: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was filtered using Cu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Femoral rotational osteotomy for femoroacetabular impingement: A systematic review.

Journal Article J Orthop · April 2024 PURPOSE: To synthesize existing literature regarding the indications and outcomes of femoral rotational osteotomies (FDO) for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) due to. METHODS: Medline, Cochrane, and Embase were searched using keywords "femoroacetabular i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Fabrication of a Novel 3D Extrusion Bioink Containing Processed Human Articular Cartilage Matrix for Cartilage Tissue Engineering.

Journal Article Bioengineering (Basel) · March 28, 2024 Cartilage damage presents a significant clinical challenge due to its intrinsic avascular nature which limits self-repair. Addressing this, our study focuses on an alginate-based bioink, integrating human articular cartilage, for cartilage tissue engineeri ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Significant Increase in Early Reoperation After Latarjet-Bristow Procedure Versus Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis.

Journal Article Arthroscopy · March 2024 PURPOSE: To compare the 30-day outcomes, including length of stay, short-term complications, hospital readmission, all-cause reoperation, and death after arthroscopic Bankart (AB) and Latarjet. METHODS: Patients in the National Surgical Quality Improvement ... Full text Link to item Cite

Academic productivity correlates with industry earnings in foot and ankle fellowship programs in the United States: A retrospective analysis.

Journal Article World J Orthop · February 18, 2024 BACKGROUND: The study investigates the connection between academic productivity and industry earnings in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowships. Utilizing metrics like the H-index and Open Payments Database (OPD) data, it addresses a gap in understa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Systematic Review of Bracing After Proximal Hamstring Repair

Journal Article Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · February 1, 2024 Background: Traditionally, postoperative rehabilitation protocols after proximal hamstring repair (PHR) for avulsion of the proximal hamstring tendon from its ischial insertion recommend bracing the hip and/or knee to protect the fixation. However, because ... Full text Cite

Weightbearing Imaging Assessment of Midfoot Instability in Patients with Confirmed Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Journal Article Diagnostics (Basel) · January 16, 2024 Hallux valgus deformity (HVD) involves subluxation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. While HVD is primarily considered a forefoot condition, midfoot instability may play a significant role in its development and severity. However, very few studies ha ... Full text Link to item Cite

Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty Is Associated With Higher 30-Day Complication Rates Compared With Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.

Journal Article Orthopedics · 2024 BACKGROUND: Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and shoulder hemiarthroplasty (HA) have both been shown to have good outcomes in patients with osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint. However, evidence comparing perioperative complications betwee ... Full text Link to item Cite

Total Elbow Arthroplasty Versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Distal Humerus Fractures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis of 30-Day Postoperative Complications.

Journal Article Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil · 2024 INTRODUCTION: Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is an established surgical procedure for distal humeral fractures; however, total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) has become an increasingly popular alternative for elderly patients with these injuries. Us ... Full text Link to item Cite

Partial Patellar Tendon Tears in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options, Outcomes, and Return to Sport

Journal Article Orthopedic Reviews · January 1, 2024 Introduction Partial patellar tendon tears (PPTTs) are overuse injuries in sports with frequent jumping, such as basketball and volleyball. There are several treatment options, including both operative and non-operative modalities. Current literature is la ... Full text Cite

Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review

Journal Article Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · January 1, 2024 Background: Deficiency in vitamin D has been shown to increase the risk of injury. Purpose: To synthesize current placebo-controlled randomized trials investigating the effect of vitamin D supplementation in elite athletes on (1) aerobic capacity; (2) anae ... Full text Cite

No Increased Risk of Cerebrovascular Accident With Beach-Chair Versus Lateral Positioning for Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Journal Article Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil · December 2023 PURPOSE: To assess the incidence of adverse cerebrovascular events following shoulder arthroscopy in the beach-chair position when compared with the lateral position. METHODS: Records of 5 shoulder surgeons were searched using Current Procedural Technology ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical Management and Return to Activity of an Athlete with Traumatic Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture and Associated Injuries: A Case Report.

Journal Article JBJS Case Connect · July 1, 2023 CASE: A 22-year-old athlete sustained a traumatic posterior tibial tendon (PTT) rupture with medial malleolus fracture and anterior tibial plafond chondral lesion during practice. He underwent PTT repair, ankle arthroscopy with microfracture, and medial ma ... Full text Link to item Cite

Return to sport and active military duty after cervical disc arthroplasty: A systematic review

Journal Article Journal of Orthopaedics · May 1, 2023 Introduction: Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) has been established as an effective treatment for cervical disc degeneration or herniation in the general population. Return to sport (RTS) outcomes in athletes remain unclear. Objective: The purpose of this ... Full text Cite

No Difference in Short-Term Complications following Treatment of Closed Tibial Shaft Fractures with Intramedullary Nailing versus Plate Fixation.

Journal Article Adv Orthop · 2023 OBJECTIVES: Tibial shaft fractures are treated with both intramedullary nailing (IMN) and plate fixation (ORIF). Using a large national database, we aimed to explore the differences in thirty-day complication rates between IMN and ORIF. METHODS: Patients i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Concurrent or Prior Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast · 2023 BACKGROUND: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is the gold standard in management of osteoarthritis (OA) in the setting of rotator cuff pathology. However, there are significant complications associated with the procedure. An alternative option in t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Biochemical markers of postsurgical knee arthrofibrosis: A systematic review

Journal Article Journal of Orthopaedics · January 1, 2023 Introduction: Postsurgical knee arthrofibrosis is a common complication associated with pain and limited range of motion. Although the mechanism is unclear, many biochemical and genetic markers have been identified within arthrofibrotic knees. The purpose ... Full text Cite

Feasibility of Machine Learning in the Prediction of Short-Term Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Journal Article World Neurosurg · December 2022 BACKGROUND: Increased emphasis is being placed on efficiency and resource utilization when performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and accurate prediction of complications is increasingly important to optimize care. This study aimed to c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Significant Reduction in Short-Term Complications Following Unicompartmental Versus Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.

Journal Article J Arthroplasty · October 2022 BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a gold standard surgical treatment for end-stage arthritis and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an alternative for localized disease in appropriate patients. Both have been shown to have equivalent co ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Novel Local Cancellous Autograft Source for Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion.

Journal Article Global Spine J · March 2022 STUDY DESIGN: Case series. OBJECTIVES: Successful clinical outcome scores following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) have been correlated with high fusion rate. Published fusion rates using iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) have been shown to be ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tibial Derotational Osteotomy for Patellofemoral Instability: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article Adv Orthop · 2022 INTRODUCTION: The etiology of patellofemoral (PF) instability is multifactorial. Excessive external tibial torsion has been associated with recurrent patellar subluxation and persistent anterior knee pain. Several surgical techniques have been historically ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical Management: Elderly Patient with Polytrauma

Chapter · January 1, 2022 The global population is aging rapidly with people living longer, more active lives. As a result, we are seeing growth in the field of geriatric trauma, with increasing numbers of significant multi-system injuries. Although many principles are similar betw ... Full text Cite

Distinguishing Pseudosubluxation From True Injury: A Case of C2-3 and C3-4 Subluxation in a Pediatric Patient.

Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev · December 2, 2021 A 6-year-old girl presented with a one-week history of neck pain after a trampoline accident. Cervical radiographs interpreted as pseudosubluxation of C2 on C3. CT demonstrated the reversal of lordosis with anterolisthesis of C2-C3 and C3-C4. Ten weeks aft ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reconstruction of Chronic Proximal Hamstring Tear: Description of a Surgical Technique.

Journal Article Arthrosc Tech · May 2021 While proximal hamstring tears at the myotendinous junction are common sports-related injuries that are often successfully treated nonoperatively, complete avulsions from the origin on the ischial tuberosity are less common and better treated with surgical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Acute Compartment Syndrome After Isolated Soleus Tear in an Elderly Recreational Athlete.

Journal Article Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil · 2021 CASE: A 62-year-old man without significant medical history (no anticoagulation) presented to the emergency department with intense leg pain following a short track race, during which he felt a pop in his calf. His physical exam was highly concerning for a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pharmacological inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3 increases operant alcohol self-administration in a manner associated with altered pGSK-3β, protein interacting with C kinase and GluA2 protein expression in the reward pathway of male C57BL/6J mice.

Journal Article Behav Pharmacol · February 2020 Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) is a constitutively active serine-threonine kinase that regulates numerous signaling pathways and has been implicated in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Alcohol exposure increases GSK-3β (ser9) phosphoryl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion Using a Local Source for Cancellous Autograft: A Biomechanical Analysis of Vertebral Body Stability in an Osteopenic Bone Model.

Journal Article Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil · September 2017 BACKGROUND: Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is an effective treatment for patients having cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. To reduce morbidity associated with autograft taken from the iliac crest without sacrificing high fusion rates, a nove ... Full text Link to item Cite