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Erica Dianne Taylor

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Selected Publications


The tracking and reducing alcohol consumption (TRAC) intervention for veterans living with HIV/AIDS: results from a pilot randomized waitlist-controlled trial.

Journal Article Addict Sci Clin Pract · December 3, 2025 BACKGROUND: Veterans with HIV/AIDS (VWH) frequently report alcohol misuse, which can impact antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and lead to poorer clinical outcomes. The TRAC (Tracking and Reducing Alcohol Consumption) intervention was developed to help ... Full text Link to item Cite

The impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion on spinal research - asking different questions.

Journal Article Spine J · October 2025 In recent years, the field of spine surgery has seen significant advancements in surgical techniques alongside a growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This paper explores the significant impact of DEI on spine surgery, recognizing its ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Relationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Patient Outcomes After Orthopedic Trauma.

Journal Article Orthop Clin North Am · July 2025 Orthopedic trauma care is impacted by social determinants of health (SDOH) like socioeconomic status, education, and health care access. Disparities in these areas lead to worse outcomes, particularly in rural and low-income urban populations, who face hig ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Importance of Culture: Why Leadership, Diversity, and Safety Matter.

Journal Article Hand Clin · November 2024 Organization culture and ethical behavior are clearly important in creating an environment conducive to high-quality care for patients. As surgeons, we have a duty to our patients, colleagues and profession, as well as society at large, to uphold values th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Racial Disparities Exist in 90-Day Unplanned Return to the Emergency Department Following Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.

Journal Article J Orthop Trauma · July 1, 2024 OBJECTIVES: Racial disparities in healthcare outcomes exist, including in orthopaedic trauma care. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of race, social deprivation, and payor status on 90-day emergency department (ED) revisits among orthopaedi ... Full text Link to item Cite

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

Understanding the Effects of Trauma Exposure, Life Stress, Intimate Partner Violence, and Depression on Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk in Post-Conflict Liberia.

Journal Article Arch Sex Behav · April 2024 In sub-Saharan Africa, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health concern. The impact of STIs are exacerbated in post-conflict low- and middle-income countries, such as Liberia, where exposure to traumatic events is prevalent and access to ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intersectionality in Black Maternal Health Experiences: Implications for Intersectional Maternal Mental Health Research, Policy, and Practice.

Journal Article J Midwifery Womens Health · 2024 INTRODUCTION: Black women experience significant maternal mortality and morbidity disparities in the United States. Although emerging research has focused on reducing maternal mortality rates among Black birthing individuals, we must explore structural and ... 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

The feasibility and acceptability of Project POWER: a mindfulness-infused, cognitive-behavioral group intervention to address mental and sexual health needs of young pregnant women in Liberia.

Journal Article BMC Pregnancy Childbirth · March 20, 2023 BACKGROUND: Following 14 years of civil war in Liberia, war exposure, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty have been identified as key challenges affecting the mental and sexual health of young pregnant women and the health of their unborn children. ... 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

Pilot Trial of a Smartphone-Based Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Consumption among Veterans with HIV

Journal Article Military Behavioral Health · January 1, 2023 Veterans engage in disproportionate levels of alcohol use, which can impact treatment outcomes among veterans with HIV. The TRAC (Tracking and Reducing Alcohol Consumption) intervention, which combines smartphones, mobile breathalyzers, and motivational in ... Full text 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 J Am Acad Orthop Surg · April 15, 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 Link to item Cite

Trauma Exposure and Intimate Partner Violence Among Young Pregnant Women in Liberia.

Journal Article J Interpers Violence · November 2021 Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global threat to women's health and may be elevated among those exposed to traumatic events in post-conflict settings, such as Liberia. The purpose of this study was to examine potential mediators between lifetime expos ... Full text Link to item Cite

Examining the Influence of Trauma Exposure on HIV Sexual Risk Between Men and Women in Post-Conflict Liberia.

Journal Article AIDS Behav · April 2021 The adverse impact of exposure to war-related traumatic events on mental health is well documented. Few studies, however, have focused on the impact of exposure to war-related traumatic events on HIV sexual risk behavior in post-conflict countries such as ... Full text Link to item Cite

The feasibility of using smartphones and mobile breathalyzers to monitor alcohol consumption among people living with HIV/AIDS.

Journal Article Addict Sci Clin Pract · November 26, 2019 BACKGROUND: For people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), alcohol consumption is associated with poor treatment outcomes and medication adherence. This pilot study examined the feasibility of using smartphones and mobile Bluetooth breathalyzers for monitoring a ... Full text Link to item Cite

“Catfishing,” cyberbullying, and coercion: An exploration of the risks associated with dating app use among rural sexual minority males

Journal Article Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health · July 3, 2019 This qualitative study (N = 20) examined the online and mobile dating app use of sexual minority males living in non-metropolitan areas. Many participants reported negative experiences while using dating sites or apps. Specifically, they discussed instance ... 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

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Multidirectional Instability

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Avascular Necrosis

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Rotator Cuff Disorders

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Pectoralis Major Injuries

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Subscapularis Disorders

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Arthritides

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Glenoid Fractures

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Posterior Instability

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Internal Impingement

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Proximal Humerus Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Clavicle Fractures

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

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Scapula Fractures

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Synovial Disorders

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Acromioclavicular Separations

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Superior Labral Injuries

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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