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Erica Dianne Taylor

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Selected Publications


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership: A True Team Sport.

Journal Article Clin Sports Med · April 2024 The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leadership and team experience has evolved in response to a very dynamic state of change in our society and profession. In this review, the author has outlined 4 necessary components of empowering leaders and team ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Effective, Ethical Leadership.

Journal Article Clin Sports Med · April 2023 Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) increases performance through input of differing ideas and perspectives, leading to outcomes such as increased diagnostic accuracy, patient satisfaction, quality of care, and retention of talent. DEI can be difficult ... Full text Link to item Cite

Inclusive Mentorship and Sponsorship.

Journal Article Hand Clin · February 2023 Mentorship and sponsorship are part of academia because they are vital for professional and personal development. Inclusive mentorship is defined as mentoring across differences. It highlights the need of all mentors to be well-versed culturally and to rec ... Full text Link to item Cite

An Introduction to the Orthopaedic Diversity Leadership Consortium: Advancement of Our Orthopaedic Leaders of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Networking, Strategy, and Innovation.

Journal Article J Bone Joint Surg Am · August 17, 2022 Achievement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an ongoing discussion that has evolved over time in the field of orthopaedic surgery. To enhance and highlight commitments to diversity, many academic department and health organizations have designa ... Full text Link to item Cite

The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society: Past, Present, and Future.

Journal Article The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · April 2022 Officially chartered in 1998, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) is a multicultural society dedicated to improving the diversity of the orthopaedic surgeon workforce and ending disparities in musculoskeletal health care. The purpose of this ... Full text Cite

Reconstruction options for acetabular revision

Journal Article World Journal of Orthopedics · January 1, 2012 This article summarizes reconstruction options available for acetabular revision following total hip arthroplasty. A thoughtful methodology to the evaluation and treatment of patients with implant failure after joint replacement is essential to guarantee a ... Full text Cite

Sternoclavicular Injuries

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Multidirectional Instability

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Avascular Necrosis

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Rotator Cuff Disorders

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Pectoralis Major Injuries

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Subscapularis Disorders

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Arthritides

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Glenoid Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Posterior Instability

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Internal Impingement

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Proximal Humerus Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Clavicle Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Scapula Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Synovial Disorders

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Acromioclavicular Separations

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Superior Labral Injuries

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: The University of Virginia Experience

Journal Article Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine · July 1, 2009 This article summarizes our approach to the management of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries treated at the University of Virginia. A thoughtful methodology of treating patients with PCL injuries is essential to guarantee accurate diagnoses, approp ... Full text Cite

Degradable polymers as ACL substitutes

Journal Article · January 1, 2009 The anterior cruciate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee joint and, due to its limited healing potential, surgical replacement is often required. Although the present treatment options are fairly successful, they have drawbacks that ... Cite

HIV/AIDS and the African-American community: a state of emergency.

Journal Article J Natl Med Assoc · January 2008 HIV and AIDS disproportionately affect African Americans more than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. Representing only 13% of the U.S. population, African-American adults and adolescents comprise more than half of all HIV/AIDS cases re ... Full text Link to item Cite

Orthopedic complications of overweight in children and adolescents.

Journal Article Pediatrics · June 2006 OBJECTIVE: Few studies have quantified the prevalence of weight-related orthopedic conditions in otherwise healthy overweight children. The goal of the present investigation was to describe the musculoskeletal consequences of pediatric overweight in a larg ... Full text Link to item Cite

Health-related quality of life in overweight and nonoverweight black and white adolescents.

Journal Article J Pediatr · October 2005 OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of obesity on quality of life (QOL) in black and white adolescents. STUDY DESIGN: One hundred ten overweight (body mass index [BMI], 41.7 +/- 8.9 kg/m2) and 34 nonoverweight adolescents (BMI, 20.6 +/- 2.9 kg/m2) and their p ... Full text Link to item Cite