David Simms Ruch | Scholars@Duke

David Simms Ruch
Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2022
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2005
Professor in the Department of Surgery, Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Surgery 2018

Contact Information

5601 Arringdon Park Dr., Suite 300, Morrisville, NC 27560
5601 Arringdon Park Dr., Suite 300, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 668-5259

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.D., Wake Forest University 1988
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2005
Recognition
In the News
- MAY 18, 2022
  
  University Awards 24 New Distinguished Professorships
- JUN 9, 2016 KVUE-Austin, WFMY-Greensboro
  
  N.C.'s first hand transplant goes to man from Texas
- JUN 9, 2016 The News & Observer
  
  Texas man receives N.C.’s first hand transplant at Duke
Research
Selected Grants
- A Multicenter Retrospective Study of Avance® Nerve Graft Utilization, Evaluations and Outcomes in Peripheral Nerve Injury Repair. (RANGER®) awarded by AxoGen, Inc. 2015 - 2025
- Fresh Tissue Lab awarded by DePuy Synthes Companies 2023
- Kinemat X Midcarpal Total Wrist Arthroplasty Study Registry & Outcomes awarded by Extremity Medical 2021 - 2022
- A Biomechanical Evaluation of Nitinol Memory Staple Augmentation for Internal Fixation of Transverse Humeral Shaft Fractures awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation 2021
- Dorsal Lunate Facet and Dorsal Carpal Subluxation: A Biomechanical Study awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation 2021
- A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Subject and Evaluator Blinded Comparative Study of Nerve Cuffs and Avance® Nerve Graft Evaluating Recovery Outcomes for the Repair of Nerve Discontinuities (RECON) awarded by AxoGen, Inc. 2016 - 2021
- A biomechanical comparison of suture anchor fixation with and without suture tape augmentation awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation 2019 - 2020
- Upper Extremity Outcomes Clinical Database Plan awarded by Acumed 2017 - 2020
- Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement awarded by Arthrosurface, Inc. 2018 - 2019
- Aligned Tendon or Ligament Derived Matrix Nanoscaffolds for Rotator Cuff Repair awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2016
External Relationships
- Acumed
- Anika
- Field Orthopaedics
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Langdell, H. C., G. X. Zhang, T. S. Pidgeon, D. S. Ruch, C. S. Klifto, and S. K. Mithani. “Management of Complex Hand and Wrist Ligament Injuries.” Hand Clinics, January 1, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2023.03.002.
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  - Nicholson, Luke T., Tyler S. Pidgeon, Alexander Lauder, Ignacio Rellan, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Lunate Revascularization With Temporary Internal Radiocarpal Spanning Fixation for Kienböck Disease.” Hand (New York, N.Y.) 18, no. 1 (January 2023): 126–32. https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447211006858.
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  - Chopra, Aman, Lauren M. Shapiro, Kevin M. Klifto, Oke Anakwenze, David S. Ruch, and Christopher S. Klifto. “Time to publication for orthopaedic surgery peer-reviewed journals: A cross-sectional bibliometric analysis.” Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma 35 (December 2022): 102018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2022.102018.
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  - Park, Meewon O., Sara L. Eppler, Maya Chatterjee, Lauren M. Shapiro, Lauren M. Hand Surgery Quality Consortium, and Robin N. Kamal. “Patient-Derived Framework for Quality in Hand Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis.” J Hand Surg Am 47, no. 11 (November 2022): 1045–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.06.014.
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  - Srinivasan, Ramesh C., Jeffrey A. Dela Cruz, Ryan D. Eubanks, Kunj K. Desai, Suhail K. Mithani, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic TFCC Ulnar Bone Tunnel Foveal Repair in Adult Patients.” Arthrosc Tech 11, no. 10 (October 2022): e1753–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2022.06.011.
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  - Pereira, Gregory F., Amanda N. Fletcher, Jeffrey A. O’Donnell, Keith G. Whitlock, Lauren M. Shapiro, Tyler S. Pidgeon, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Ulnar Resection Length: A Risk Factor for Nonunion in Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy.” Hand (N Y), September 6, 2022, 15589447221122828. https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447221122827.
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  - Guerrero, Evan M., Harrison R. Ferlauto, A Jordan Grier, Elizabeth P. Wahl, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Suspensionplasty for Revision Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis Surgery: Comparing Suture Button Suspensionplasty to Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition.” Plast Reconstr Surg 150, no. 3 (September 1, 2022): 601–5. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009408.
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  - Wickman, John R., Aman Chopra, Daniel E. Goltz, Jay M. Levin, Gregory Pereira, Tyler Pidgeon, Marc Richard, David Ruch, Oke Anakwenze, and Christopher S. Klifto. “Influence of medical comorbidity and surgical indication on total elbow arthroplasty cost of care.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 31, no. 9 (September 2022): 1884–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2022.02.038.
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  - Crijns, Tom Joris, Carlos Mucharraz, Abinaya Paravasthuramesh, Teun Teunis, David Ring, Amirreza Fatehi, and Amirreza Science of Variation Group. “Surgeons' Recommendations for Neurodiagnostic Testing With High Pretest Probability of Idiopathic Median Neuropathy at the Carpal Tunnel.” J Hand Surg Am 47, no. 8 (August 2022): 736–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.04.007.
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  - Klifto, Kevin M., David S. Ruch, Suhail K. Mithani, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Marc J. Richard, and Christopher S. Klifto. “Outcomes associated with proton pump inhibitors and distal radius fractures: A post-hoc comparative analysis.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 75, no. 8 (August 2022): 2650–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2022.04.013.
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  - Hein, Rachel E., Andrew W. Hollins, Amanda N. Fletcher, David S. Ruch, Marc J. Richard, and Suhail K. Mithani. “Return to Activities After Simultaneous Bilateral Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release.” Hand (N Y) 17, no. 4 (July 2022): 646–51. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944720940061.
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  - Roe, Allison K., Sara L. Eppler, Sanjeev Kakar, Edward Akelman, Christopher J. Got, Philip E. Blazar, David S. Ruch, Marc J. Richard, Jeffrey Yao, and Robin N. Kamal. “Do Patients Want to be Involved in Their Carpal Tunnel Surgery Decisions? A Multicenter Study.” J Hand Surg Am, June 4, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.025.
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  - Klifto, Kevin M., Christopher S. Klifto, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Marc J. Richard, David S. Ruch, and Stephen H. Colbert. “Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Markov Cost-Effectiveness Decision Analysis.” Hand (N Y), May 22, 2022, 15589447221092056. https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447221092056.
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  - Hein, Rachel E., Amanda N. Fletcher, Rose T. Tillis, Eric Q. Pang, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Association of Lunate Morphology With Progression to Scaphoid Fracture Nonunion.” Hand (N Y) 17, no. 3 (May 2022): 452–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944720937368.
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  - Klifto, Kevin M., Stephen H. Colbert, Marc J. Richard, Oke A. Anakwenze, David S. Ruch, and Christopher S. Klifto. “Platelet-rich plasma vs. corticosteroid injections for the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis: a cost-effectiveness Markov decision analysis.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 31, no. 5 (May 2022): 991–1004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2021.12.010.
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  - Hein, Rachel E., Tyler S. Pidgeon, Suhail K. Mithani, Christopher S. Klifto, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Isolated Scaphoid Dislocation With Radial-Axial Instability: A Treatment Strategy Utilizing Spanning Wrist Plates.” J Hand Surg Am 47, no. 3 (March 2022): 293.e1-293.e8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.01.010.
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  - Cunningham, Daniel J., Tyler S. Pidgeon, Eliana B. Saltzman, Richard C. Mather, and David S. Ruch. “The Value Added of Advanced Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Pathology.” J Hand Surg Am 47, no. 1 (January 2022): 19-30.e8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.06.027.
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  - Ku, S., T. Zhuang, L. M. Shapiro, M. J. Richard, D. S. Ruch, and R. N. Kamal. “Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Early versus Late Debridement of Superficial Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears.” Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, January 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1757179.
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  - Shapiro, L. M., M. Xiao, T. Zhuang, D. S. Ruch, M. J. Richard, and R. N. Kamal. “Variations in Treatment and Costs for Distal Radius Fractures in Patients over 55 Years of Age: A Population-Based Study.” Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, January 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1749460.
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  - Hand Surgery Quality Consortium, Richard. “How Should We Use Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at the Point of Care in Hand Surgery?” J Hand Surg Am 46, no. 12 (December 2021): 1049–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.08.010.
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  - Yoon, Alfred P., Yibo Wang, Lu Wang, Kevin C. Chung, and Kevin C. and the WRIST Group. “What Are the Tradeoffs in Outcomes after Casting Versus Surgery for Closed Extraarticular Distal Radius Fractures in Older Patients? A Statistical Learning Model.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 479, no. 12 (December 1, 2021): 2691–2700. https://doi.org/10.1097/CORR.0000000000001865.
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  - Wahl, Elizabeth P., Joel Huber, Marc J. Richard, David S. Ruch, Suhail K. Mithani, and Tyler S. Pidgeon. “Patient Perspectives on the Cost of Hand Surgery.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 103, no. 22 (November 17, 2021): 2133–40. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.20.02195.
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  - Bulstra, Anne Eva J., Tom J. Crijns, Stein J. Janssen, Geert A. Buijze, David Ring, Ruurd L. Jaarsma, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Miryam C. Obdeijn, Job N. Doornberg, and Job N. Science of Variation Group. “Factors associated with surgeon recommendation for additional cast immobilization of a CT-verified nondisplaced scaphoid waist fracture.” Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 141, no. 11 (November 2021): 2011–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-021-04062-0.
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  - Saltzman, Eliana B., Daniel R. Evans, Albert Anastasio, Ndeye Guisse, Elshaday S. Belay, Oke A. Anakwenze, Mark J. Gage, et al. “Use of a 5-item modified Fragility Index for risk stratification in patients undergoing surgical management of distal humerus fractures.” Jses Int 5, no. 6 (November 2021): 1111–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2021.07.016.
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  - Wahl, Elizabeth P., Alexander S. Lauder, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Evan M. Guerrero, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Dorsal Wrist Spanning Plate Fixation for Treatment of Radiocarpal Fracture-Dislocations.” Hand (N Y) 16, no. 6 (November 2021): 834–42. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944719893068.
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  - Cunningham, Daniel J., Micaela A. LaRose, Oke A. Anakwenze, Christopher S. Klifto, Marc J. Richard, David S. Ruch, and Mark J. Gage. “Fracture location impacts opioid demand in upper extremity fracture surgery.” Injury 52, no. 8 (August 2021): 2314–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2021.05.026.
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  - Wahl, Elizabeth P., Peter M. Casey, Thomas Risoli, Cynthia L. Green, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Heterotopic ossification formation after fractures about the elbow.” Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 31, no. 6 (August 2021): 1061–67. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-020-02855-4.
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  - Swiontkowski, Marc, David Teague, Sheila Sprague, Sofia Bzovsky, Diane Heels-Ansdell, Mohit Bhandari, Emil H. Schemitsch, et al. “Impact of centre volume, surgeon volume, surgeon experience and geographic location on reoperation after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures.” Can J Surg 64, no. 4 (July 5, 2021): E371–76. https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.004020.
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  - Srinivasan, Ramesh C., Jason J. Shrouder-Henry, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Open and Arthroscopic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Repair.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 29, no. 12 (June 15, 2021): 518–25. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00998.
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  - Bellevue, Kate D., Daniel J. Lorenzana, Christopher S. Klifto, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Revision total elbow arthroplasty with the ulnar component implanted into the radius for management of large ulna defects.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 30, no. 4 (April 2021): 913–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.018.
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  - Klifto, Kevin M., Rachel E. Hein, Christopher S. Klifto, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Outcomes Associated With Scapholunate Ligament Injury Following Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 46, no. 4 (April 2021): 309–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.12.005.
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  - Evans, Daniel R., Eliana B. Saltzman, Albert T. Anastasio, Ndeye F. Guisse, Elshaday S. Belay, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Marc J. Richard, et al. “Use of a 5-item modified Fragility Index for risk stratification in patients undergoing surgical management of proximal humerus fractures.” Jses Int 5, no. 2 (March 2021): 212–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2020.10.017.
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  - Guerrero, Evan M., Rita E. Baumgartner, Andrew E. Federer, Suhail K. Mithani, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Complications of Low-Profile Plate Fixation of Phalanx Fractures.” Hand (N Y) 16, no. 2 (March 2021): 248–52. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944719855684.
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  - Baumgartner, Rita E., Andrew E. Federer, Evan M. Guerrero, Suhail K. Mithani, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Complications of Low-Profile Plate Fixation in Metacarpal Fractures.” Orthopedics 44, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): e91–94. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20200925-02.
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  - Sugarman, Barrie S., Elshaday S. Belay, Eliana B. Saltzman, Marc J. Richard, David S. Ruch, Oke A. Anakwenze, and Christopher S. Klifto. “Trends in reimbursement for primary and revision total elbow arthroplasty.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 30, no. 1 (January 2021): 146–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2020.06.004.
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  - Tornetta, Paul, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Saam Morshed, Clifford Jones, Diane Heels-Ansdell, Sheila Sprague, Brad Petrisor, et al. “Risk Factors Associated With Infection in Open Fractures of the Upper and Lower Extremities.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 4, no. 12 (December 8, 2020): e20.00188. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-20-00188.
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  - Crowe, Matthew M., John T. Martin, A Jordan Grier, Charles E. Spritzer, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “In Vivo Mechanical Function of the Distal Radial Ulnar Ligaments During Rotation of the Wrist.” J Hand Surg Am 45, no. 11 (November 2020): 1012–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.06.014.
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  - Matson, Andrew P., Andrew E. Federer, Erin M. Meisel, Stephen R. Barchick, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Determination of the Optimal Location for Bone Graft Harvest in the Distal Radius.” Hand (N Y) 15, no. 6 (November 2020): 863–69. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944719832041.
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  - Suazo Gladwin, Lucas A., Nathan Douglass, Anthony W. Behn, Timothy Thio, David S. Ruch, and Robin N. Kamal. “Safety of Releasing the Volar Capsule During Open Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures: An Analysis of the Extrinsic Radiocarpal Ligaments' Contribution to Radiocarpal Stability.” J Hand Surg Am 45, no. 11 (November 2020): 1089.e1-1089.e16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.05.022.
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  - Pidgeon, Tyler S., Peter Casey, Rita E. Baumgartner, Harrison Ferlauto, and David S. Ruch. “Complications of Volar Locked Plating of Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective Investigation of Modern Techniques.” Hand (N Y) 15, no. 5 (September 2020): 698–706. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944719828001.
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  - Whitlock, Keith, and David S. Ruch. “Editorial Commentary: Ulnar Variance Is Not the Sole Determinant of Arthroscopic Wrist Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair Outcome: Considering the Forest From the Ulnar-Positive Tree.” Arthroscopy 36, no. 9 (September 2020): 2423–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2020.07.033.
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  - Zhuang, T., L. M. Shapiro, D. Ring, E. Akelman, D. S. Ruch, M. J. Richard, A. Ladd, et al. “Which Decisions For Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Distal Radius Fractures Should Be Shared?” Journal of Hand Surgery 45, no. 8 (August 1, 2020): 690-697.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.03.008.
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  - Hand Surgery Quality Consortium, Matthew. “Quality Measures to Reduce Opioid Use After Common Soft Tissue Hand and Wrist Procedures.” J Hand Surg Am 45, no. 7 (July 2020): 582-588.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.03.007.
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  - Hein, Rachel E., David S. Ruch, Christopher S. Klifto, Fraser J. Leversedge, Suhail K. Mithani, Tyler S. Pidgeon, Marc J. Richard, and Linda C. Cendales. “Hand transplantation in the United States: A review of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing Database.” Am J Transplant 20, no. 5 (May 2020): 1417–23. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.15704.
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  - Ruch, David S., Francesca L. Tocci, A Jordan Grier, Jeremy J. Miles, Preet S. Patel, Suhail K. Mithani, and Marc J. Richard. “Integrated Compression Screw Stabilization of the Dorsal Lunate Facet in Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 45, no. 4 (April 2020): 361.e1-361.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.09.001.
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  - Guerrero, Evan M., Alexander Lauder, Andrew E. Federer, Richard Glisson, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Metacarpal Position and Lunate Facet Screw Fixation in Dorsal Wrist-Spanning Bridge Plates for Intra-Articular Distal Radial Fracture: A Biomechanical Analysis.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 102, no. 5 (March 4, 2020): 397–403. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.19.00769.
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  - Federer, Andrew E., Evan M. Guerrero, Travis J. Dekker, Suhail K. Mithani, J Mack Aldridge, David S. Ruch, and Marc J. Richard. “Open Reduction Internal Fixation With Transverse Volar Plating for Unstable Proximal Interphalangeal Fracture-Dislocation: The Seatbelt Procedure.” Hand (N Y) 15, no. 2 (March 2020): 201–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944718790063.
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  - Chung, Kevin C., Sarah E. Sasor, Kelly A. Speth, Lu Wang, Melissa J. Shauver, and Melissa J. WRIST Group. “Patient satisfaction after treatment of distal radial fractures in older adults.” J Hand Surg Eur Vol 45, no. 1 (January 2020): 77–84. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193419878981.
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  - Rellán, Ignacio, Luke Thomas Nicholson, and David S. Ruch. “Ulnohumeral Bridge Plating for Massive Distal Humerus Bone Loss: A Case Report.” Jbjs Case Connect 10, no. 1 (2020): e0273. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00273.
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  - Rellán, Ignacio, Luke Thomas Nicholson, and David S. Ruch. “Bipolar Disruption of the Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: A Case Report.” Jbjs Case Connect 10, no. 2 (2020): e0335. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00335.
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  - Chung, Kevin C., Sunitha Malay, Melissa J. Shauver, and Melissa J. Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial Group. “The Complexity of Conducting a Multicenter Clinical Trial: Taking It to the Next Level Stipulated by the Federal Agencies.” Plast Reconstr Surg 144, no. 6 (December 2019): 1095e-1103e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000006271.
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  - Chung, Kevin C., H Myra Kim, Sunitha Malay, Melissa J. Shauver, and Melissa J. WRIST Group. “Predicting Outcomes After Distal Radius Fracture: A 24-Center International Clinical Trial of Older Adults.” J Hand Surg Am 44, no. 9 (September 2019): 762–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.05.016.
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  - Chung, Kevin C., Sunitha Malay, Melissa J. Shauver, and Melissa J. Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial Group. “The Relationship between Hand Therapy and Long-Term Outcomes after Distal Radius Fracture in Older Adults: Evidence from the Randomized Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial.” Plast Reconstr Surg 144, no. 2 (August 2019): 230e-237e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000005829.
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  - Koehler, Steven M., Andrew P. Matson, David S. Ruch, and Suhail K. Mithani. “Neural Perforasomes of the Upper Extremity.” Plast Reconstr Surg 142, no. 6 (December 2018): 1539–46. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000004984.
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  - Kamal, Robin N., Fraser Leversedge, David S. Ruch, Suhail K. Mithani, Ilvy H. F. Cotterell, and Marc J. Richard. “The Sigmoid Notch View for Distal Radius Fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 43, no. 11 (November 2018): 1038.e1-1038.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.016.
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  - Cendales, Linda C., David S. Ruch, Adela R. Cardones, Guy Potter, Joshua Dooley, Daniel Dore, Jonah Orr, et al. “De novo belatacept in clinical vascularized composite allotransplantation.” Am J Transplant 18, no. 7 (July 2018): 1804–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.14910.
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  - Avashia, Yash J., Ronnie L. Shammas, Luke P. Poveromo, Travis J. Dekker, Jacob W. Brubacher, Marc J. Richard, David S. Ruch, and Suhail K. Mithani. “Forearm-Based Turnover Muscle Flaps for Elbow Soft-Tissue Reconstruction: A Comparison of Regional Coverage Based on Distal Flap Perfusion.” Plast Reconstr Surg 142, no. 1 (July 2018): 152–57. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000004472.
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  - Sprague, Sheila, Paul Tornetta, Gerard P. Slobogean, Nathan N. O’Hara, Paula McKay, Brad Petrisor, Kyle J. Jeray, et al. “Are large clinical trials in orthopaedic trauma justified?” Bmc Musculoskelet Disord 19, no. 1 (April 20, 2018): 124. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2029-3.
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  - Chauhan, Aakash, Mark E. Baratz, Patrick Schimoler, David Ruch, and Mark C. Miller. “Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis of 3 Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstructions.” J Orthop Trauma 32, no. 3 (March 2018): e86–91. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000001051.
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  - Peters, Scott D., Garrett S. Bullock, Adam P. Goode, Grant E. Garrigues, David S. Ruch, and Michael P. Reiman. “The success of return to sport after ulnar collateral ligament injury in baseball: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 27, no. 3 (March 2018): 561–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2017.12.003.
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  - Taylor, Dean C., Andrew P. Matson, Scott D. Gibson, Sandra Glover, Jean Bartis, David S. Ruch, and William J. Richardson. “Ulnar Nerve Transection in an Orthopaedic Surgeon Sustained During Surgery: A Case Report and Commentary.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 100, no. 1 (January 3, 2018): e2. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.17.00226.
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  - Billakota, Santoshi, David S. Ruch, and Lisa D. Hobson-Webb. “Ultrasound Imaging of Median Nerve Conduit in a Patient With Persistent Median Nerve Symptoms.” J Clin Neurophysiol 35, no. 1 (January 2018): e1–2. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNP.0000000000000386.
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  - Kamal, Robin N., and David S. Ruch. “Volar Capsular Release After Distal Radius Fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 42, no. 12 (December 2017): 1034.e1-1034.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.08.002.
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  - Hand Surgery Quality Consortium, Wilfried E. E. “Candidate Quality Measures for Hand Surgery.” J Hand Surg Am 42, no. 11 (November 2017): 859-866.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.07.005.
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  - Shammas, R. L., B. H. Hwang, L. S. Levin, M. J. Richard, D. S. Ruch, and S. K. Mithani. “Outcomes of sympathectomy and vascular bypass for digital ischaemia in connective tissue disorders.” J Hand Surg Eur Vol 42, no. 8 (October 2017): 823–26. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193417718784.
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  - Matson, Andrew P., Ryan M. Garcia, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, J Mack Aldridge, and David S. Ruch. “Percutaneous Treatment of Unstable Scaphoid Waist Fractures.” Hand (N Y) 12, no. 4 (July 2017): 362–68. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944716681948.
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  - Desai, Mihir J., Hari Ramalingam, and David S. Ruch. “Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis.” Hand (N Y) 12, no. 3 (May 2017): NP32–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944716668844.
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  - Ruch, David S. “An Excellent Study of Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures: Commentary on an article by Fabio Teruo Matsunaga, MD, PhD, et al.: "Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis with a Bridge Plate Versus a Functional Brace for Humeral Shaft Fractures. A Randomized Controlled Trial".” J Bone Joint Surg Am 99, no. 7 (April 5, 2017): e36. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.16.01609.
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  - Matson, Andrew P., Travis J. Dekker, Alexander J. Lampley, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Diagnosis and Arthroscopic Management of Dorsal Wrist Capsular Impingement.” J Hand Surg Am 42, no. 3 (March 2017): e167–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.12.012.
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  - Desai, Mihir J., Andrew P. Matson, David S. Ruch, Fraser J. Leversedge, J Mack Aldridge, and Marc J. Richard. “Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration Improves Elbow Motion in Terrible Triad Injuries.” J Hand Surg Am 42, no. 1 (January 2017): 41–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.011.
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  - Desai, Mihir J., Charles A. Daly, John G. Seiler, Walter H. Wray, David S. Ruch, and Fraser J. Leversedge. “Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfers: A Combined Case Series.” J Hand Surg Am 41, no. 12 (December 2016): 1128–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.022.
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  - Desai, Mihir J., David M. Brogan, Marc J. Richard, Suhail K. Mithani, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Biomechanical Comparison of Suture-Button Suspensionplasty and LRTI for Basilar Thumb Arthritis.” Hand (N Y) 11, no. 4 (December 2016): 438–43. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944716643119.
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  - Hand Surgery Quality Consortium, Ian C. “Quality Measures That Address the Upper Limb.” J Hand Surg Am 41, no. 11 (November 2016): 1041-1048.e22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.07.107.
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  - Claessen, Femke M. A. P., Nicky Stoop, Job N. Doornberg, Thierry G. Guitton, Michel P. J. van den Bekerom, David Ring, and David Science of Variation Group. “Interpretation of Post-operative Distal Humerus Radiographs After Internal Fixation: Prediction of Later Loss of Fixation.” J Hand Surg Am 41, no. 10 (October 2016): e337–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.07.094.
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  - Garcia, Ryan M., and David S. Ruch. “Free Flap Functional Muscle Transfers.” Hand Clin 32, no. 3 (August 2016): 397–405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2016.03.009.
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  - Matson, Andrew P., and David S. Ruch. “Management of the Essex-Lopresti Injury.” J Wrist Surg 5, no. 3 (August 2016): 172–78. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1584544.
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  - Desai, Mihir J., Suhail K. Mithani, Sameer J. Lodha, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Major Peripheral Nerve Injuries After Elbow Arthroscopy.” Arthroscopy 32, no. 6 (June 2016): 999-1002.e8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2015.11.023.
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  - Kamal, Robin N., Sanjeev Kakar, David Ruch, Marc J. Richard, Edward Akelman, Chris Got, Philip Blazar, Amy Ladd, Jeffrey Yao, and David Ring. “Quality Measurement: A Primer for Hand Surgeons.” J Hand Surg Am 41, no. 5 (May 2016): 645–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.10.002.
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  - Kamal, Robin N., David Ring, Edward Akelman, Jeffrey Yao, David S. Ruch, Marc Richard, Amy Ladd, Christopher Got, Philip Blazar, and Sanjeev Kakar. “Quality Measures in Upper Limb Surgery.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 98, no. 6 (March 16, 2016): 505–10. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.15.00651.
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  - Richard, M. J., A. Lampley, P. Patel, N. Riikka, S. Mithani, F. J. Leversedge, and D. S. Ruch. “The Importance of the Palmar Lunate Facet in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures.” The Duke Orthopaedic Journal 6, no. 1 (2016): 56–60.
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  - Bayne, Christopher O., William Slikker, Jianjun Ma, David S. Ruch, Fraser J. Leversedge, Mark S. Cohen, and Robert W. Wysocki. “Clinical Outcomes of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Turnover Flap for Posterior Elbow Soft Tissue Defects.” J Hand Surg Am 40, no. 12 (December 2015): 2358–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.09.004.
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  - Brogan, David M., Marc J. Richard, David Ruch, and Sanjeev Kakar. “Management of Severely Comminuted Distal Radius Fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 40, no. 9 (September 2015): 1905–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.014.
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  - Orr, Steven B., Abby Chainani, Kirk J. Hippensteel, Alysha Kishan, Christopher Gilchrist, N William Garrigues, David S. Ruch, Farshid Guilak, and Dianne Little. “Aligned multilayered electrospun scaffolds for rotator cuff tendon tissue engineering.” Acta Biomater 24 (September 2015): 117–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2015.06.010.
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  - Brogan, David M., and David S. Ruch. “Distal radius fractures in the elderly.” J Hand Surg Am 40, no. 6 (June 2015): 1217–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.01.001.
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  - Ramalingam, Sendhilnathan, Suhail K. Mithani, Baek Jong-Ryoon, and David S. Ruch. “Closed median nerve rupture from elbow trauma.” Hand (N Y) 10, no. 2 (June 2015): 346–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-014-9648-4.
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  - Morwood, Michael P., David S. Ruch, Fraser J. Leversedge, Suhail K. Mithani, Robin N. Kamal, and Marc J. Richard. “Olecranon fractures with sagittal splits treated with dual fixation.” J Hand Surg Am 40, no. 4 (April 2015): 711–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.12.026.
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  - Ruch, David S., Steven B. Orr, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, Suhail K. Mithani, and Daniel K. Laino. “A comparison of débridement with and without anconeus muscle flap for treatment of refractory lateral epicondylitis.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 24, no. 2 (February 2015): 236–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2014.09.035.
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  - Gilchrist, Christopher L., David S. Ruch, Dianne Little, and Farshid Guilak. “Micro-scale and meso-scale architectural cues cooperate and compete to direct aligned tissue formation.” Biomaterials 35, no. 38 (December 2014): 10015–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.08.047.
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  - Garrigues, N William, Dianne Little, Johannah Sanchez-Adams, David S. Ruch, and Farshid Guilak. “Electrospun cartilage-derived matrix scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering.” J Biomed Mater Res A 102, no. 11 (November 2014): 3998–4008. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.35068.
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  - Ruch, David S., Tyler Steven Watters, Daniel A. Wartinbee, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and Suhail K. Mithani. “Anatomic findings and complications after surgical treatment of chronic, partial distal biceps tendon tears: a case cohort comparison study.” J Hand Surg Am 39, no. 8 (August 2014): 1572–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.04.023.
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  - Garcia, Ryan M., Fraser J. Leversedge, J Mack Aldridge, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Scaphoid nonunions treated with 2 headless compression screws and bone grafting.” J Hand Surg Am 39, no. 7 (July 2014): 1301–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.02.030.
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  - Watters, Tyler Steven, Grant E. Garrigues, David Ring, and David S. Ruch. “Fixation versus replacement of radial head in terrible triad: is there a difference in elbow stability and prognosis?” Clin Orthop Relat Res 472, no. 7 (July 2014): 2128–35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-3331-x.
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  - Mithani, Suhail K., Ramesh C. Srinivasan, Robin Kamal, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Salvage of distal radius nonunion with a dorsal spanning distraction plate.” J Hand Surg Am 39, no. 5 (May 2014): 981–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.02.006.
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  - Butala, Parag, Mark D. Fisher, Gert Blueschke, David S. Ruch, Marc J. Richard, Scott T. Hollenbeck, Howard Levinson, Fraser J. Leversedge, and Detlev Erdmann. “Factors associated with transfer of hand injuries to a level 1 trauma center: a descriptive analysis of 1147 cases.” Plast Reconstr Surg 133, no. 4 (April 2014): 842–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000000017.
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  - Garcia, Ryan M., and David S. Ruch. “Management of scaphoid fractures in the athlete: open and percutaneous fixation.” Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 22, no. 1 (March 2014): 22–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0000000000000008.
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  - Mayer, Stephanie W., David S. Ruch, and Fraser J. Leversedge. “The influence of thumb metacarpophalangeal joint rotation on the evaluation of ulnar collateral ligament injuries: a biomechanical study in a cadaver model.” J Hand Surg Am 39, no. 3 (March 2014): 474–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.11.044.
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  - Ruch, David, and Louis C. Almekinders. “Hand and wrist injuries in sports medicine.” Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 22, no. 1 (March 2014): 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0000000000000014.
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  - Dy, Christopher J., Scott W. Wolfe, Jesse B. Jupiter, Philip E. Blazar, David S. Ruch, and Douglas P. Hanel. “Distal radius fractures: strategic alternatives to volar plate fixation.” Instr Course Lect 63 (2014): 27–37.
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  - Mayer, S. W., D. S. Ruch, and F. J. Leversedge. “The influence of thumb metacarpophalangeal joint rotation on the evaluation of ulnar collateral ligament injuries: A biomechanical study in a cadaver model.” Journal of Hand Surgery 39, no. 3 (2014): 474–79.
  - Little, Dianne, J Will Thompson, Laura G. Dubois, David S. Ruch, M Arthur Moseley, and Farshid Guilak. “Proteomic differences between male and female anterior cruciate ligament and patellar tendon.” Plos One 9, no. 5 (2014): e96526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096526.
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  - Chainani, Abby, Kirk J. Hippensteel, Alysha Kishan, N William Garrigues, David S. Ruch, Farshid Guilak, and Dianne Little. “Multilayered electrospun scaffolds for tendon tissue engineering.” Tissue Eng Part A 19, no. 23–24 (December 2013): 2594–2604. https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.TEA.2013.0165.
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  - Gilchrist, C. L., D. S. Ruch, D. Little, and F. Guilak. “Nano-scale and micro-scale substrate architectures direct collagen alignment in tendon neo-tissue formation.” Asme 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sbc 2013 1 B (December 1, 2013). https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2013-14474.
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  - Eward, William C., Craig A. Rineer, James R. Urbaniak, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “The vascularized fibular graft in precollapse osteonecrosis: is long-term hip preservation possible?” Clin Orthop Relat Res 470, no. 10 (October 2012): 2819–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2429-x.
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  - Fedorcik, Gregory G., Robin M. Queen, Alicia N. Abbey, Claude T. Moorman, and David S. Ruch. “Differences in wrist mechanics during the golf swing based on golf handicap.” J Sci Med Sport 15, no. 3 (May 2012): 250–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2011.10.006.
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  - Richard, Marc J., Leonid I. Katolik, Douglas P. Hanel, Daniel A. Wartinbee, and David S. Ruch. “Distraction plating for the treatment of highly comminuted distal radius fractures in elderly patients.” J Hand Surg Am 37, no. 5 (May 2012): 948–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.02.034.
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  - Schweitzer, Karl M., Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Paecilomyces lilacinus septic olecranon bursitis in an immunocompetent host.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 41, no. 5 (May 2012): E74–75.
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  - Wysocki, Robert W., Marc J. Richard, Matthew M. Crowe, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic treatment of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears with the deep fibers intact.” J Hand Surg Am 37, no. 3 (March 2012): 509–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.12.023.
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  - Wysocki, Robert W., and David S. Ruch. “Ulnar styloid fracture with distal radius fracture.” J Hand Surg Am 37, no. 3 (March 2012): 568–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.08.035.
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  - Garrigues, Grant E., Walter H. Wray, Anneluuk L. C. Lindenhovius, David C. Ring, and David S. Ruch. “Fixation of the coronoid process in elbow fracture-dislocations.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 93, no. 20 (October 19, 2011): 1873–81. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.I.01673.
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  - Berkes, Marschall, Grant Garrigues, John Solic, Nathan Van Zeeland, Nader Shourbaji, Kim Brouwer, Jesse Jupiter, David Ruch, and William T. Obremskey. “Locking and Non-locking Constructs Achieve Similar Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes for Internal Fixation of Intra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures.” Hss J 7, no. 3 (October 2011): 244–50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-011-9219-y.
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  - McClellan, W Thomas, Matthew J. Schessler, David S. Ruch, L Scott Levin, and Richard D. Goldner. “A knotless flexor tendon repair technique using a bidirectional barbed suture: an ex vivo comparison of three methods.” Plast Reconstr Surg 128, no. 4 (October 2011): 322e-327e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182268c1f.
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  - Richard, Marc J., Daniel A. Wartinbee, Jonathan Riboh, Michael Miller, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Analysis of the complications of palmar plating versus external fixation for fractures of the distal radius.” J Hand Surg Am 36, no. 10 (October 2011): 1614–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.06.030.
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  - Garrigues, Grant E., Richard R. Glisson, N William Garrigues, Marc J. Richard, and David S. Ruch. “Can locking screws allow smaller, low-profile plates to achieve comparable stability to larger, standard plates?” J Orthop Trauma 25, no. 6 (June 2011): 347–54. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181f8bf9b.
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  - Payne, Diane E. S., Walter H. Wray, David S. Ruch, Robert D. Zura, and Claude T. Moorman. “Outcome of intramedullary fixation of clavicular fractures.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 40, no. 6 (June 2011): E99-104.
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  - Papapetropoulos, P. A., D. A. Wartinbee, M. J. Richard, F. J. Leversedge, and D. S. Ruch. “In reply.” Journal of Hand Surgery 36, no. 4 (April 1, 2011): 755. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.01.012.
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  - Ruch, David S., Walter H. Wray, Anastasios Papadonikolakis, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and Richard D. Goldner. “Corrective osteotomy for isolated malunion of the palmar lunate facet in distal radius fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 35, no. 11 (November 2010): 1779–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.07.036.
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  - Papapetropoulos, Periklis A., Daniel A. Wartinbee, Marc J. Richard, Fraser J. Leversedge, and David S. Ruch. “Management of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in the ulnar positive patient: arthroscopic repair versus ulnar shortening osteotomy.” J Hand Surg Am 35, no. 10 (October 2010): 1607–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.06.015.
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  - Richard, Marc J., Caroline Messmer, Walter H. Wray, Grant E. Garrigues, Richard D. Goldner, and David S. Ruch. “Management of subluxating ulnar nerve at the elbow.” Orthopedics 33, no. 9 (September 7, 2010): 672. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20100722-04.
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  - Wysocki, R. W., and D. S. Ruch. “Outside-in repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears.” Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine 18, no. 3 (September 1, 2010): 163–67. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.otsm.2010.02.001.
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  - Protopsaltis, Themistocles S., and David S. Ruch. “Triangular fibrocartilage complex tears associated with symptomatic ulnar styloid nonunions.” J Hand Surg Am 35, no. 8 (August 2010): 1251–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.05.010.
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  - Little, Dianne, Farshid Guilak, and David S. Ruch. “Ligament-derived matrix stimulates a ligamentous phenotype in human adipose-derived stem cells.” Tissue Eng Part A 16, no. 7 (July 2010): 2307–19. https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2009.0720.
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  - Taylor, Steve M., Cameron R. Wolfe, Terry C. Dixon, David S. Ruch, and Gary M. Cox. “Wound botulism complicating internal fixation of a complex radial fracture.” J Clin Microbiol 48, no. 2 (February 2010): 650–53. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01258-09.
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  - Taras, John S., Amy L. Ladd, David M. Kalainov, David S. Ruch, and David C. Ring. “New concepts in the treatment of distal radius fractures.” Instr Course Lect 59 (2010): 313–32.
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  - Richard, Marc J., J Mack Aldridge, Ethan R. Wiesler, and David S. Ruch. “Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair. Surgical technique.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 91 Suppl 2 (October 1, 2009): 191–99. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.I.00426.
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  - Papapetropoulos, Periklis A., and David S. Ruch. “Repair of arthroscopic triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in athletes.” Hand Clin 25, no. 3 (August 2009): 389–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2009.05.011.
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  - Richard, Marc J., and David S. Ruch. “Traumatic Valgus Instability of the Elbow reply.” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume 91A, no. 5 (May 1, 2009): 1275–1275.
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  - Richard, M. J., and D. S. Ruch. “M.J. Richard and D.S. Ruch reply.” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 91, no. 5 (May 1, 2009): 1275.
  - Rineer, Craig A., and David S. Ruch. “Elbow tendinopathy and tendon ruptures: epicondylitis, biceps and triceps ruptures.” J Hand Surg Am 34, no. 3 (March 2009): 566–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.01.022.
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  - Richard, Marc J., J Mack Aldridge, Ethan R. Wiesler, and David S. Ruch. “Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 90, no. 11 (November 2008): 2416–22. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.G.01448.
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  - Queen, Robin M., Gregory G. Fedorcik, Alicia N. Abbey, Claude T. Moorman, and David S. Ruch. “Differences in Wrist Kinematics between Low and High Handicap Golfers.” Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise 40, no. 5 (May 2008): S377–S377. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000322612.35024.e5.
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  - Chloros, George D., Ethan R. Wiesler, Kathryne J. Stabile, Anastasios Papadonikolakis, David S. Ruch, and Gary R. Kuzma. “Reconstruction of essex-lopresti injury of the forearm: technical note.” J Hand Surg Am 33, no. 1 (January 2008): 124–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.09.008.
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  - Lucado, Ann M., Zhongyu Li, Gregory B. Russell, Anastasios Papadonikolakis, and David S. Ruch. “Changes in impairment and function after static progressive splinting for stiffness after distal radius fracture.” J Hand Ther 21, no. 4 (2008): 319–25. https://doi.org/10.1197/j.jht.2008.01.002.
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  - Protopsaltis, Themistocles S., and David S. Ruch. “Volar approach to distal radius fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 33, no. 6 (2008): 958–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.04.018.
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  - Garrett, Jeffery P., David W. Cole, and David S. Ruch. “Measurement of intraoperative nerve conduction velocities during anterior interosseous nerve decompression.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 36, no. 12 (December 2007): 675–77.
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  - Elsaidi, Gamal A., Nicole Deal, Beth P. Smith, and David S. Ruch. “Volar collapse after dorsal plating of comminuted distal radius fractures.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 36, no. 5 (May 2007): 269–72.
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  - Richard, Marc J., David S. Ruch, and J Mack Aldridge. “Malunions and nonunions of the forearm.” Hand Clin 23, no. 2 (May 2007): 235–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.005.
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  - Payatakes, Alexander H., Nikolaos P. Zagoreos, Gregory G. Fedorcik, David S. Ruch, and L Scott Levin. “Current practice of microsurgery by members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.” J Hand Surg Am 32, no. 4 (April 2007): 541–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2006.12.006.
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  - Ruch, David S., and Anastasios Papadonikolakis. “Resection of the scaphoid distal pole for symptomatic scaphoid nonunion after failed previous surgical treatment.” J Hand Surg Am 31, no. 4 (April 2006): 588–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.12.027.
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  - Ginn, T Adam, David S. Ruch, Charles C. Yang, and Douglas P. Hanel. “Use of a distraction plate for distal radial fractures with metaphyseal and diaphyseal comminution. Surgical technique.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 88 Suppl 1 Pt 1 (March 2006): 29–36. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.E.01094.
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  - Cole, David W., Gamal A. Elsaidi, Kevin R. Kuzma, Gary R. Kuzma, Beth P. Smith, and David S. Ruch. “Distal radioulnar joint instability in distal radius fractures: the role of sigmoid notch and triangular fibrocartilage complex revisited.” Injury 37, no. 3 (March 2006): 252–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2005.08.019.
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  - Ruch, David S., Anastasios Papadonikolakis, and Robert M. Campolattaro. “The posterolateral plica: a cause of refractory lateral elbow pain.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 15, no. 3 (2006): 367–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2005.08.013.
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  - Ruch, David S., and Anastasios Papadonikolakis. “Volar versus dorsal plating in the management of intra-articular distal radius fractures.” J Hand Surg Am 31, no. 1 (January 2006): 9–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.09.011.
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  - Shen, Jian, Anastasios Papadonikolakis, Jeffrey P. Garrett, Samuel M. Davis, and David S. Ruch. “Ulnar-positive variance as a predictor of distal radioulnar joint ligament disruption.” J Hand Surg Am 30, no. 6 (November 2005): 1172–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.06.014.
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  - Ruch, David S., Boyd C. Lumsden, and Anastasios Papadonikolakis. “Distal radius fractures: a comparison of tension band wiring versus ulnar outrigger external fixation for the management of distal radioulnar instability.” J Hand Surg Am 30, no. 5 (September 2005): 969–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.05.005.
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  - Ruch, David S., and Anastasios Papadonikolakis. “Arthroscopically assisted repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: factors affecting outcome.” Arthroscopy 21, no. 9 (September 2005): 1126–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2005.05.024.
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  - Papadonikolakis, Anastasios, Jian Shen, Jeffrey P. Garrett, Samuel M. Davis, and David S. Ruch. “The effect of increasing distraction on digital motion after external fixation of the wrist.” J Hand Surg Am 30, no. 4 (July 2005): 773–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.02.016.
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  - Ruch, David S., T Adam Ginn, Charles C. Yang, Beth P. Smith, Julia Rushing, and Douglas P. Hanel. “Use of a distraction plate for distal radial fractures with metaphyseal and diaphyseal comminution.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 87, no. 5 (May 2005): 945–54. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.D.02164.
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  - Papadonikolakis, Anastasios, and David S. Ruch. “Internal distraction plating of distal radius fractures.” Tech Hand up Extrem Surg 9, no. 1 (March 2005): 2–6. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.bth.0000154445.61178.d3.
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  - Elsaidi, G. A., D. S. Ruch, W. D. Schaefer, K. Kuzma, and B. P. Smith. “Complications associated with traction on the hip during arthroscopy.” J Bone Joint Surg Br 86, no. 6 (August 2004): 793–96. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.86b6.14426.
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  - Elsaidi, Gamal A., David S. Ruch, Gary R. Kuzma, and Beth Paterson Smith. “Dorsal wrist ligament insertions stabilize the scapholunate interval: cadaver study.” Clin Orthop Relat Res, no. 425 (August 2004): 152–57. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.blo.0000136836.78049.45.
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  - Ruch, David S., D Nicole Deal, Jianjun Ma, Adam M. Smith, Jason A. Castle, Francis O. Walker, Eileen V. Martin, et al. “Management of peripheral nerve defects: external fixator-assisted primary neurorrhaphy.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 86, no. 7 (July 2004): 1405–13.
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  - Ruch, David S., Jeff Vallee, Gary G. Poehling, Beth Paterson Smith, and Gary R. Kuzma. “Arthroscopic reduction versus fluoroscopic reduction in the management of intra-articular distal radius fractures.” Arthroscopy 20, no. 3 (March 2004): 225–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2004.01.010.
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  - Ruch, D. S. “Disorders of the lunotriquetral joint.” Atlas of Hand Clinics 9, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1082-3131(03)00080-3.
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  - Ruch, David S., Andrew J. Weiland, Scott W. Wolfe, William B. Geissler, Mark S. Cohen, and Jesse B. Jupiter. “Current concepts in the treatment of distal radial fractures.” Instr Course Lect 53 (2004): 389–401.
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  - Ruch, David S., Charlie Yang, and Beth Paterson Smith. “Results of palmar plating of the lunate facet combined with external fixation for the treatment of high-energy compression fractures of the distal radius.” J Orthop Trauma 18, no. 1 (January 2004): 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-200401000-00006.
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  - Birkedal, John P., D Nicole Deal, and David S. Ruch. “Loss of flexion after radial head replacement.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 13, no. 2 (2004): 208–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2003.11.007.
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  - Ruch, David S., Jeff Vallee, Zhongyu Li, Beth Paterson Smith, Martha Holden, and L Andrew Koman. “The acute effect of peripheral nerve transection on digital thermoregulatory function.” J Hand Surg Am 28, no. 3 (May 2003): 481–88. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhsu.2003.50079.
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  - Ruch, David S., Steven R. Anderson, and Michelle R. Ritter. “Biomechanical comparison of transosseous and capsular repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage tears.” Arthroscopy 19, no. 4 (April 2003): 391–96. https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2003.50137.
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  - Ruch, David S., and Adam M. Smith. “Articulating external fixation to overcome nerve gaps in lower extremity trauma.” J Orthop Trauma 17, no. 4 (April 2003): 290–94. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-200304000-00008.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and T. A. Ginn. “Open reduction and internal fixation of the distal radius.” Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics 13, no. 2 (January 1, 2003): 138–43. https://doi.org/10.1053/otor.2003.0165.
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  - Triepel, C. R., and D. S. Ruch. “Open reduction and internal fixation of scapholunate ligament injuries.” Atlas of Hand Clinics 8, no. 2 (January 1, 2003): 209–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1082-3131(03)00055-4.
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  - Ruch, David S., Charlie C. Yang, and Beth Paterson Smith. “Results of acute arthroscopically repaired triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries associated with intra-articular distal radius fractures.” Arthroscopy 19, no. 5 (2003): 511–16. https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2003.50154.
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  - Smith, Adam M., Jason A. Castle, and David S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic resection of the common extensor origin: anatomic considerations.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 12, no. 4 (2003): 375–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1058-2746(02)86823-9.
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  - Smith, Adam M., Leah R. Urbanosky, Jason A. Castle, Julia T. Rushing, and David S. Ruch. “Radius pull test: predictor of longitudinal forearm instability.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 84, no. 11 (November 2002): 1970–76.
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  - Ruch, David S., Martha Holden, Beth Paterson Smith, Thomas L. Smith, and L Andrew Koman. “Periarterial sympathectomy in scleroderma patients: intermediate-term follow-up.” J Hand Surg Am 27, no. 2 (March 2002): 258–64. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhsu.2002.29483.
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  - Ruch, David Simms, Charles N. Seal, L Andrew Koman, and Beth Paterson Smith. “The pink pulseless hand.” J South Orthop Assoc 11, no. 3 (2002): 174–78.
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  - Ruch, David Simms, Charles N. Seal, Matthew Scott Bliss, and Beth Paterson Smith. “Carpal tunnel release: efficacy and recurrence rate after a limited incision release.” J South Orthop Assoc 11, no. 3 (2002): 144–47.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and M. R. Ritter. “Repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears.” Atlas of Hand Clinics 6, no. 2 (December 1, 2001): 211–20.
  - Ruch, D. S., and C. R. Triepel. “Hinged elbow fixation for recurrent instability following fracture dislocation.” Injury 32 Suppl 4 (December 2001): SD70–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-1383(01)00113-9.
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  - Ruch, D. S., D. S. Chang, and C. C. Yang. “Arthroscopic evaluation and treatment of scaphoid nonunion.” Hand Clin 17, no. 4 (November 2001): 655–x.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and B. P. Smith. “Arthroscopic and open management of dynamic scaphoid instability.” Orthop Clin North Am 32, no. 2 (April 2001): 233–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70245-5.
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  - Ruch, D. S., J. Sekiya, W. Dickson Schaefer, L. A. Koman, T. L. Pope, and G. G. Poehling. “The role of hip arthroscopy in the evaluation of avascular necrosis.” Orthopedics 24, no. 4 (April 2001): 339–43. https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-20010401-15.
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  - Ruch, D. S., L. A. Koman, and T. L. Smith. “Chronic vascular disorders of the upper extremity.” Journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 73–80. https://doi.org/10.1053/jssh.2001.21780.
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  - Menth-Chiari, W. A., D. S. Ruch, and G. G. Poehling. “Arthroscopic excision of the radial head: Clinical outcome in 12 patients with post-traumatic arthritis after fracture of the radial head or rheumatoid arthritis.” Arthroscopy 17, no. 9 (2001): 918–23. https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2001.28929.
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  - Tomaino, M. M. “Arterial reconstruction for radial artery occlusion.” J Hand Surg Am 25, no. 5 (September 2000): 982–84. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhsu.2000.18484.
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  - Ruch, D. S., M. Aldridge, M. Holden, T. L. Smith, L. A. Koman, and B. P. Smith. “Arterial reconstruction for radial artery occlusion.” J Hand Surg Am 25, no. 2 (March 2000): 282–90. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhsu.2000.jhsu25a0282.
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  - Ruch, D. S., R. R. Glisson, A. W. Marr, G. B. Russell, and J. A. Nunley. “Fixation of three-part proximal humeral fractures: a biomechanical evaluation.” J Orthop Trauma 14, no. 1 (January 2000): 36–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-200001000-00008.
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  - Sekiya, J. K., D. S. Ruch, D. M. Hunter, T. L. Pope, L. A. Koman, G. G. Poehling, and G. B. Russell. “Hip arthroscopy in staging avascular necrosis of the femoral head.” J South Orthop Assoc 9, no. 4 (2000): 254–61.
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  - Ritter, M. R., D. S. Chang, and D. S. Ruch. “The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of lunotriquetral ligament injuries.” Hand Clin 15, no. 3 (August 1999): 445–viii.
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  - Menth-Chiari, W. A., G. G. Poehling, and D. S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic resection of the radial head.” Arthroscopy 15, no. 2 (March 1999): 226–30. https://doi.org/10.1053/ar.1999.v15.0150221.
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  - Ruch, D. S., A. Marr, M. Holden, P. James, V. Challa, and B. P. Smith. “Innervation density of the base of the palm.” J Hand Surg Am 24, no. 2 (March 1999): 392–97. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhsu.1999.0392.
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  - Ruch, D. S., D. S. Chang, and L. A. Koman. “Reconstruction of longitudinal stability of the forearm after disruption of interosseous ligament and radial head excision (Essex-Lopresti lesion).” J South Orthop Assoc 8, no. 1 (1999): 47–52.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and G. R. Kuzma. “Volar intercalated segment instability after scapholunate ligament reconstruction.” J South Orthop Assoc 8, no. 1 (1999): 53–56.
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  - Menth-Chiari, W. A., G. G. Poehling, E. R. Wiesler, and D. S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic debridement for the treatment of Kienbock's disease.” Arthroscopy 15, no. 1 (1999): 12–19. https://doi.org/10.1053/ar.1999.v15.015001.
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  - Ruch, D. S., T. L. Smith, B. P. Smith, M. Holden, G. Russell, and L. A. Koman. “Anatomic and physiologic evaluation of upper extremity ischemia.” Microsurgery 19, no. 4 (1999): 181–88. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-2752(1999)19:4<181::aid-micr4>3.0.co;2-j.
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  - Ruch, D. S., D. S. Chang, and G. G. Poehling. “The arthroscopic treatment of avascular necrosis of the proximal pole following scaphoid nonunion.” Arthroscopy 14, no. 7 (October 1998): 747–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70103-3.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and J. Bowling. “Arthroscopic assessment of carpal instability.” Arthroscopy 14, no. 7 (October 1998): 675–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70093-3.
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  - Cory, J. W., and D. S. Ruch. “Arthroscopic removal of a .44 caliber bullet from the hip.” Arthroscopy 14, no. 6 (September 1998): 624–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70061-1.
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  - Koman, L. A., D. S. Ruch, M. Aldridge, B. P. Smith, M. B. Holden, and M. Fulcher. “Arterial reconstruction in the ischemic hand and wrist: effects on microvascular physiology and health-related quality of life.” J Hand Surg Am 23, no. 5 (September 1998): 773–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(98)80150-0.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and W. Satterfield. “The use of arthroscopy to document accurate position of core decompression of the hip.” Arthroscopy 14, no. 6 (September 1998): 617–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70059-3.
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  - Koman, L. A., S. A. Slone, B. P. Smith, D. S. Ruch, and G. G. Poehling. “Significance of cold intolerance in upper extremity disorders.” J South Orthop Assoc 7, no. 3 (1998): 192–97.
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  - Li, Z., L. A. Koman, B. P. Smith, D. S. Ruch, and T. L. Smith. “Local warming induced vasodilatation in the rabbit ear.” Faseb Journal 12, no. 4 (1998): A14.
  - Ruch, D. S., J. W. Cory, and G. G. Poehling. “The arthroscopic management of osteochondritis dissecans of the adolescent elbow.” Arthroscopy 14, no. 8 (1998): 797–803. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(98)70013-1.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and G. G. Poehling. “Anterior interosseus nerve injury following elbow arthroscopy.” Arthroscopy 13, no. 6 (December 1997): 756–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-8063(97)90014-1.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and L. A. Koman. “The fibula-flexor hallucis longus osteomuscular flap.” J Bone Joint Surg Br 79, no. 6 (November 1997): 964–68. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.79b6.7556.
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  - Li, Z., D. S. Ruch, and L. A. Koman. “Intraosseous ganglion of the lunate.” J South Orthop Assoc 6, no. 4 (1997): 298–301.
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  - Troum, S. J., T. L. Smith, L. A. Koman, and D. S. Ruch. “Management of vasospastic disorders of the hand.” Clin Plast Surg 24, no. 1 (January 1997): 121–32.
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  - Ruch, D. S., R. M. Spinner, L. A. Koman, V. R. Challa, D. O’Farrell, and L. S. Levin. “The histological effect of barrier vein wrapping of peripheral nerves.” J Reconstr Microsurg 12, no. 5 (July 1996): 291–95. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1006488.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and G. G. Poehling. “Endoscopic carpal tunnel release. The Agee technique.” Hand Clin 12, no. 2 (May 1996): 299–303.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and G. G. Poehling. “Arthroscopic management of partial scapholunate and lunotriquetral injuries of the wrist.” J Hand Surg Am 21, no. 3 (May 1996): 412–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(96)80354-6.
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  - Hunter, D. M., and D. S. Ruch. “Hip arthroscopy.” J South Orthop Assoc 5, no. 4 (1996): 243–50.
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  - Ruch, D. S., A. Friedman, and J. A. Nunley. “The restoration of elbow flexion with intercostal nerve transfers.” Clin Orthop Relat Res, no. 314 (May 1995): 95–103.
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  - Ruch, D. S., D. Siegel, S. J. Chabon, L. A. Koman, and G. G. Poehling. “Arthroscopic categorization of intercarpal ligamentous injuries of the wrist.” Orthopedics 16, no. 9 (September 1993): 1051–56. https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19930901-15.
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  - Ruch, D. S., S. J. Chabon, and G. G. Poehling. “The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of scapholunate dissociation.” Techniques in Orthopaedics 7, no. 1 (January 1, 1992): 42–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/00013611-199203000-00009.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and G. G. Poehling. “Arthroscopic treatment of Panner's disease.” Clin Sports Med 10, no. 3 (July 1991): 629–36.
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  - Poehling, G. G., D. S. Ruch, and S. J. Chabon. “The landscape of meniscal injuries.” Clin Sports Med 9, no. 3 (July 1990): 539–49.
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- Book Sections
  - Frank, J. M., E. P. Sandefur, A. E. Federer, R. C. Mather, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical Technique: Bone Graft for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery: Second Edition, 1625–30, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43240-9_110.
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  - Grier, J., and D. Ruch. “Technique Spotlight.” In Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity, 505–8, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-76180-2.00064-7.
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  - Mather, R. C., D. C. O’Neill, A. E. Federer, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical Technique: Free Vascularized Fibular Graft for Avascular Necrosis.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery: Second Edition, 1613–24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43240-9_94.
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  - Ruch, D. S., and N. P. Zagoreos. “Surgical approach of the ulnar nerve at the level of the wrist.” In Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Relevant Surgical Exposures, 28–35, 2018.
  - Ruch, D. S., and N. P. Zagoreos. “Surgical approaches of flexor tendons in the wrist and hand.” In Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Relevant Surgical Exposures, 36–51, 2018.
  - Koehler, S. M., and D. S. Ruch. “Total Elbow Arthroplasty.” In Operative Techniques: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 475–83, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50880-3.00049-4.
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  - Frank, J. M., A. E. Federer, R. C. Mather, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical technique: Bone graft for avascular necrosis of the hip.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 1073–77, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_110.
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  - Mather, R. C., A. E. Federer, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical technique: Free vascularized fibula graft for avascular necrosis.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 1061–71, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_94.
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  - Ruch, D. S. “Diagnosis and operative treatment.” In Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist: Third Edition, 2012.
  - Ruch, D. S., and A. Papadonikolakis. “Elbow Instability and Arthroscopy.” In Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder, 510–21, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-02769-4.50040-8.
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  - Lin, Carol Alice, Mohit Bhandari, Gordon Guyatt, Stephen D. Walter, Emil H. Schemitsch, Marc Swiontkowski, David Sanders, Paul Tornetta, and Paul SPRINT Investigators. “Does Participation in a Randomized Clinical Trial Change Outcomes? An Evaluation of Patients Not Enrolled in the SPRINT Trial.” In J Orthop Trauma, 30:156–61, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1097/bot.0000000000000533.
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  - Obremskey, William, Julie Agel, Kristin Archer, Philip To, Paul Tornetta, and Paul SPRINT Investigators. “Character, Incidence, and Predictors of Knee Pain and Activity After Infrapatellar Intramedullary Nailing of an Isolated Tibia Fracture.” In J Orthop Trauma, 30:135–41, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000000475.
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