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Research paper thumbnail of The Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification in Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy, Mar 1, 2013

The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip arthroscopy. Between July 2010 and July 2011, 83 patients underwent hip arthroscopy for various etiologies. We prospectively reviewed 50 consecutive hip arthroscopy procedures (31 male and 19 female patients; mean age, 36.7 years) with a mean follow-up of 29.56 weeks (range, 9 to 62 weeks) to assess the incidence of HO and its effect on function and clinical outcome. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included general assessment by visual analog scoring, modified Harris Hip Score, Hip Outcome Score, and preoperative and postoperative radiographs. Heterotopic bone formation was assessed on radiographs at a minimum of 9 weeks from surgery with the Brooker classification. Of the patients, 22 (44%) had radiographic evidence of postoperative HO (15 male patients): 13 (26%) had Brooker stage 1, 5 (10%) had Brooker stage 2, and 4 (8%) had Brooker stage 3. HO appeared as early as 9 weeks after surgery. No significant difference was found in demographic data, surgery-related data, or clinical and functional scores between patients with HO and patients without HO. No factor was found to significantly affect the incidence of HO after logistic regression. No distinct clinical manifestation was associated with the presence of HO. This study shows that the incidence of HO after hip arthroscopy may be underestimated. We could not find a contributing factor to the formation of HO. Although in most cases the presence of HO will have minimal or no clinical and functional significance, it should be sought at a minimum of 9 weeks postoperatively. Level IV, therapeutic case series.

Research paper thumbnail of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Patients with Limbic Encephalitis

Epilepsia and paroxyzmal conditions, 2016

Данная интернет-версия статьи была скачана с сайта http://www.epilepsia.su. Не предназначено для ... more Данная интернет-версия статьи была скачана с сайта http://www.epilepsia.su. Не предназначено для использования в коммерческих целях. Информацию о репринтах можно получить в редакции. Тел.:

Research paper thumbnail of A Simple and Low-cost Drilling Simulator for Training Plunging Distance Among Orthopedic Surgery Residents

Journal of Surgical Education, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of A Simple and Low-cost Drilling Simulator for Training Plunging Distance Among Orthopedic Surgery Residents

Journal of Surgical Education, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Anchor suture fixation of distal pole fractures of patella: twenty seven cases and comparison to partial patellectomy

International orthopaedics, Jan 26, 2015

Partial patellectomy (PP) and reattachment of the patellar ligament with transosseous suturing is... more Partial patellectomy (PP) and reattachment of the patellar ligament with transosseous suturing is the mainstay of surgical treatment for distal pole patellar fractures. An anchor suturing (AS) technique has recently been reported as an alternative to PP in such fractures and allows for bone-to-bone interface and possibly superior fracture healing than bone-to-tendon interface with PP. We present our experience with AS and compare it to PP. Between 2006 and 2011, 60 patients with distal pole patellar fracture underwent either AS (n = 27) or PP (n = 33). We retrospectively gathered their demographic data and information on fracture type, fixation technique, operation time, postoperative complications and knee range of motion. A telephone survey was performed to grade functional outcomes with standard questionnaires (the SF-12 for quality of life, the Kujala score for patellofemoral function and a visual analog scale [VAS] pain score). AS was equivalent to PP in terms of residual pain ...

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of Housekeeping health care workers have the highest risk for tuberculin skin test conversion

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of The Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification in Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, 2013

The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip arthroscopy. Between July 2010 and July 2011, 83 patients underwent hip arthroscopy for various etiologies. We prospectively reviewed 50 consecutive hip arthroscopy procedures (31 male and 19 female patients; mean age, 36.7 years) with a mean follow-up of 29.56 weeks (range, 9 to 62 weeks) to assess the incidence of HO and its effect on function and clinical outcome. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included general assessment by visual analog scoring, modified Harris Hip Score, Hip Outcome Score, and preoperative and postoperative radiographs. Heterotopic bone formation was assessed on radiographs at a minimum of 9 weeks from surgery with the Brooker classification. Of the patients, 22 (44%) had radiographic evidence of postoperative HO (15 male patients): 13 (26%) had Brooker stage 1, 5 (10%) had Brooker stage 2, and 4 (8%) had Brooker stage 3. HO appeared as early as 9 weeks after surgery. No significant difference was found in demographic data, surgery-related data, or clinical and functional scores between patients with HO and patients without HO. No factor was found to significantly affect the incidence of HO after logistic regression. No distinct clinical manifestation was associated with the presence of HO. This study shows that the incidence of HO after hip arthroscopy may be underestimated. We could not find a contributing factor to the formation of HO. Although in most cases the presence of HO will have minimal or no clinical and functional significance, it should be sought at a minimum of 9 weeks postoperatively. Level IV, therapeutic case series.

Research paper thumbnail of Rhabdomyolysis After Crawling Military Training

Research paper thumbnail of The Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification in Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy, Mar 1, 2013

The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip arthroscopy. Between July 2010 and July 2011, 83 patients underwent hip arthroscopy for various etiologies. We prospectively reviewed 50 consecutive hip arthroscopy procedures (31 male and 19 female patients; mean age, 36.7 years) with a mean follow-up of 29.56 weeks (range, 9 to 62 weeks) to assess the incidence of HO and its effect on function and clinical outcome. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included general assessment by visual analog scoring, modified Harris Hip Score, Hip Outcome Score, and preoperative and postoperative radiographs. Heterotopic bone formation was assessed on radiographs at a minimum of 9 weeks from surgery with the Brooker classification. Of the patients, 22 (44%) had radiographic evidence of postoperative HO (15 male patients): 13 (26%) had Brooker stage 1, 5 (10%) had Brooker stage 2, and 4 (8%) had Brooker stage 3. HO appeared as early as 9 weeks after surgery. No significant difference was found in demographic data, surgery-related data, or clinical and functional scores between patients with HO and patients without HO. No factor was found to significantly affect the incidence of HO after logistic regression. No distinct clinical manifestation was associated with the presence of HO. This study shows that the incidence of HO after hip arthroscopy may be underestimated. We could not find a contributing factor to the formation of HO. Although in most cases the presence of HO will have minimal or no clinical and functional significance, it should be sought at a minimum of 9 weeks postoperatively. Level IV, therapeutic case series.

Research paper thumbnail of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Patients with Limbic Encephalitis

Epilepsia and paroxyzmal conditions, 2016

Данная интернет-версия статьи была скачана с сайта http://www.epilepsia.su. Не предназначено для ... more Данная интернет-версия статьи была скачана с сайта http://www.epilepsia.su. Не предназначено для использования в коммерческих целях. Информацию о репринтах можно получить в редакции. Тел.:

Research paper thumbnail of A Simple and Low-cost Drilling Simulator for Training Plunging Distance Among Orthopedic Surgery Residents

Journal of Surgical Education, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of A Simple and Low-cost Drilling Simulator for Training Plunging Distance Among Orthopedic Surgery Residents

Journal of Surgical Education, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Anchor suture fixation of distal pole fractures of patella: twenty seven cases and comparison to partial patellectomy

International orthopaedics, Jan 26, 2015

Partial patellectomy (PP) and reattachment of the patellar ligament with transosseous suturing is... more Partial patellectomy (PP) and reattachment of the patellar ligament with transosseous suturing is the mainstay of surgical treatment for distal pole patellar fractures. An anchor suturing (AS) technique has recently been reported as an alternative to PP in such fractures and allows for bone-to-bone interface and possibly superior fracture healing than bone-to-tendon interface with PP. We present our experience with AS and compare it to PP. Between 2006 and 2011, 60 patients with distal pole patellar fracture underwent either AS (n = 27) or PP (n = 33). We retrospectively gathered their demographic data and information on fracture type, fixation technique, operation time, postoperative complications and knee range of motion. A telephone survey was performed to grade functional outcomes with standard questionnaires (the SF-12 for quality of life, the Kujala score for patellofemoral function and a visual analog scale [VAS] pain score). AS was equivalent to PP in terms of residual pain ...

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors for nonunion, reoperation and infection after surgical fixation of patellar fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 2015

The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infecti... more The most common major complications following surgical fixation of patellar fractures are infection, nonunion and reoperation. In this study, we sought to define the predisposing factors to the development of these complications. Open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for patellar fractures that were performed in a single institution between 2006 and 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' demographic data (age, gender, comorbidities), injury and fracture data (associated injuries, type of fracture, open or closed fracture), surgical data (type of surgery and interval between fracture occurrence and surgery) and major postoperative complications (infection, nonunion, symptomatic hardware and revision surgery) were collected from the medical records and verified by a telephone survey. Correlation analysis identified the major variables influencing the development of these complications. The cohort of 188 patients had an average follow-up of 908 days. Thirteen (6.9 %) patients developed infection, 3 (1.6 %) had fracture nonunion and 42 (22.3 %) required a second operation. A history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correlated significantly with the development of infection (OR 6.18, CI 1.1-35.6, p = 0.041) and nonunion (OR 14.9, CI 1.2-188.1; p = 0.037). A history of diabetes significantly increased the risk of a second operation (OR 8.69, CI 95 % 1.8-41.9, p = 0.007). Open fracture did not increase the risk of any of these complications. A history of CVA and diabetes mellitus significantly increased the risk of complications following patellar fracture fixation. Patients with these comorbidities should be informed of their increased risk of these complications and be followed up more rigorously.

Research paper thumbnail of Housekeeping health care workers have the highest risk for tuberculin skin test conversion

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of The Incidence of Heterotopic Ossification in Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, 2013

The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) after hip arthroscopy. Between July 2010 and July 2011, 83 patients underwent hip arthroscopy for various etiologies. We prospectively reviewed 50 consecutive hip arthroscopy procedures (31 male and 19 female patients; mean age, 36.7 years) with a mean follow-up of 29.56 weeks (range, 9 to 62 weeks) to assess the incidence of HO and its effect on function and clinical outcome. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included general assessment by visual analog scoring, modified Harris Hip Score, Hip Outcome Score, and preoperative and postoperative radiographs. Heterotopic bone formation was assessed on radiographs at a minimum of 9 weeks from surgery with the Brooker classification. Of the patients, 22 (44%) had radiographic evidence of postoperative HO (15 male patients): 13 (26%) had Brooker stage 1, 5 (10%) had Brooker stage 2, and 4 (8%) had Brooker stage 3. HO appeared as early as 9 weeks after surgery. No significant difference was found in demographic data, surgery-related data, or clinical and functional scores between patients with HO and patients without HO. No factor was found to significantly affect the incidence of HO after logistic regression. No distinct clinical manifestation was associated with the presence of HO. This study shows that the incidence of HO after hip arthroscopy may be underestimated. We could not find a contributing factor to the formation of HO. Although in most cases the presence of HO will have minimal or no clinical and functional significance, it should be sought at a minimum of 9 weeks postoperatively. Level IV, therapeutic case series.

Research paper thumbnail of Rhabdomyolysis After Crawling Military Training