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Papers by Matthew Kleiner
Seminars in Arthroplasty, Jun 1, 2022
JBJS Case Connector, 2020
CASE A 33-year-old man presented with a closed distal humerus fracture after a fall from scaffold... more CASE A 33-year-old man presented with a closed distal humerus fracture after a fall from scaffolding. Computed tomography demonstrated intra-articular gas, despite the lack of arthrotomy, open fracture, or skin defects. The "vacuum phenomenon" (VP), or the presence of intra-articular gas in closed injuries, has primarily been described in the axial skeleton. To our knowledge, there are no reports in fractures of the elbow. CONCLUSION The incidence of the VP is under-reported and represents a lack of physician awareness. The VP should remain a diagnosis of exclusion; however, physicians should be aware of this phenomenon to prevent unnecessary patient harm.
Advanced healthcare materials, Jan 30, 2018
Electrospun nanofibers possess unique qualities such as nanodiameter, high surface area to volume... more Electrospun nanofibers possess unique qualities such as nanodiameter, high surface area to volume ratio, biomimetic architecture, and tunable chemical and electrical properties. Numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of nanofibrous architecture to direct cell morphology, migration, and more complex biological processes such as differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition through topographical guidance cues. These advantages have created great interest in electrospun fibers for biomedical applications, including tendon and ligament repair. Electrospun nanofibers, despite their nanoscale size, generally exhibit poor mechanical properties compared to larger conventionally manufactured polymer fiber materials. This invites the question of what role electrospun polymer nanofibers can play in tendon and ligament repair applications that have both biological and mechanical requirements. At first glance, the strength and stiffness of electrospun nanofiber grafts appea...
Orthopedics, 2015
The goal of this retrospective review was to determine whether fluoroscopic guidance improves ace... more The goal of this retrospective review was to determine whether fluoroscopic guidance improves acetabular cup abduction and anteversion alignment during anterior total hip arthroplasty. The authors retrospectively reviewed 199 patients (fluoroscopy group, 98; nonfluoroscopy group, 101) who underwent anterior total hip arthroplasty at a single center with and without C-arm fluoroscopy guidance. Included in the study were patients of any age who underwent primary anterior approach total hip arthroplasty performed by a single surgeon, with 6-month postoperative anteroposterior pelvis radiographs. Acetabular cup abduction and anteversion angles were measured and compared between groups. Mean acetabular cup abduction and anteversion angles were 43.4° (range, 26.0°-57.4°) and 23.1° (range, 17°-28°), respectively, in the fluoroscopy group. Mean abduction and anteversion angles were 45.9° (range, 29.7°-61.3°) and 23.1° (range, 17°-28°), respectively, after anterior total hip arthroplasty without the use of C-arm guidance (nonfluoroscopy group). The use of fluoroscopy was associated with a statistically significant difference in cup abduction (P=.002) but no statistically significant difference in anteversion angles. In the fluoroscopy group, 80% of implants were within the combined safe zone compared with 63% in the nonfluoroscopy group. A significantly higher percentage of both acetabular cup abduction angles and combined anteversion and abduction angles were in the safe zone in the fluoroscopy group. Fluoroscopy is not required for proper anteversion placement of acetabular components, but it may increase ideal safe zone placement of components. [Orthopedics. 2015; 38(11):e970-e975.].
Techniques in Orthopaedics
In this paper we present the findings of a literature review covering articles published in the l... more In this paper we present the findings of a literature review covering articles published in the last three decades describing the application of telemedicine in orthopaedics. A review of the PubMed Central and Medline provided 75 articles studying the role of telemedicine, the majority directly examining the application of telemedicine in orthopaedic patients. We report the summarized findings of these studies, the financial and HIPAA considerations of using telemedicine, and provide an example of our single urban level-1 trauma center's strategy for incorporating telemedicine into the clinical practice of orthopaedic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, May 9, 2016
To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (... more To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee on a lateral radiograph. Twelve unpaired, fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were dissected to expose the ALL. The origin and insertion of the ALL on each cadaver were then tagged using 2-mm radiopaque beads. True lateral fluoroscopic views of the knee were then obtained, and the distance from known radiographic landmarks was recorded by 2 reviewers. The origin of the ALL was found at a distance that is 37.0 ± 9.2% of the total anterior-posterior length of the femoral condyle from the posterior edge as measured along Blumensaat's line. The insertion was located at a distance that is 56.1 ± 6.9% of the total length of the tibial plateau from the posterior edge. The origin of the ALL is 5 mm posterior to a line from the posterior femoral cortex and 9 mm distal to a line along Blumensaat's line. The insertion is 4 mm anterior to the 50% mark of the anterior-posterior widt...
Bone & joint research, 2012
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and vessel loop assisted closure are two common methods us... more Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and vessel loop assisted closure are two common methods used to assist with the closure of fasciotomy wounds. This retrospective review compares these two methods using a primary outcome measurement of skin graft requirement. A retrospective search was performed to identify patients who underwent fasciotomy at our institution. Patient demographics, location of the fasciotomy, type of assisted closure, injury characteristics, need for skin graft, length of stay and evidence of infection within 90 days were recorded. A total of 56 patients met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 49 underwent vessel loop closure and seven underwent NPWT assisted closure. Patients who underwent NPWT assisted closure were at higher risk for requiring skin grafting than patients who underwent vessel loop closure, with an odds ratio of 5.9 (95% confidence interval 1.11 to 31.24). There was no difference in the rate of infection or length of stay between the two groups. ...
Clinics in orthopedic surgery, 2016
The purpose of this study was to determine if capsular repair used in conjunction with the Latarj... more The purpose of this study was to determine if capsular repair used in conjunction with the Latarjet procedure results in significant alterations in glenohumeral rotational range of motion and translation. Glenohumeral rotational range of motion and translation were measured in eight cadaveric shoulders in 90° of abduction in both the scapular and coronal planes under the following four conditions: intact glenoid, 20% bony Bankart lesion, modified Latarjet without capsular repair, and modified Latarjet with capsular repair. Creation of a 20% bony Bankart lesion led to significant increases in anterior and inferior glenohumeral translation and rotational range of motion (p < 0.005). The Latarjet procedure restored anterior and inferior stability compared to the bony Bankart condition. It also led to significant increases in glenohumeral internal and external rotational range of motion relative to both the intact and bony Bankart conditions (p < 0.05). The capsular repair from th...
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2015
The aim of this study was to biomechanically evaluate the Latarjet procedure, with and without a ... more The aim of this study was to biomechanically evaluate the Latarjet procedure, with and without a bone block, on glenohumeral range of motion, translation, and kinematics after creation of a bony Bankart lesion. Eight cadaveric shoulders were tested for range of motion, translation, and kinematics in 90° shoulder abduction in both the scapular and coronal planes with the following conditions: intact, Bankart lesion with 20 % glenoid bone loss, Latarjet procedure and soft tissue only conjoined tendon transfer. There was a significant increase in range of motion in both the scapular and coronal planes with both the Latarjet and conjoined tendon transfer compared to the intact state. The Latarjet procedure restored anterior and inferior translation in both planes. The conjoined tendon transfer restored anterior and inferior translation at lower translational loads, but not with higher loads. Both reconstructions shifted the humeral head apex posteriorly in external rotation. The increase in range of motion suggests that the Latarjet procedure does not initially over-constrain the joint. At higher loads, there was improved stability with the Latarjet procedure compared to the conjoint tendon transfer. Both Latarjet and conjoined tendon transfer procedures alter normal joint kinematics by shifting the humeral head apex posteriorly in external rotation.
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 2015
Anticoagulation bridges consisting of subcutaneous enoxaparin combined with oral-dosed warfarin a... more Anticoagulation bridges consisting of subcutaneous enoxaparin combined with oral-dosed warfarin are commonly used in orthopedic procedures as chemoprophylaxis against thromboembolic disease. For some patients, these bridges result in complications. One hundred twenty-one patients were evaluated after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) between 2008 and 2009. Sixty-three patients were given bridged therapy after THA, and 58 were given warfarin only. The 2 groups were statistically matched on various comorbidities. Outcomes of interest were number of days to dry wound and length of hospital stay. Wounds of patients given anticoagulation bridges took longer to heal than wounds of patients given warfarin only (odds ratio, 2.39; P < .05). In addition, patients given anticoagulation bridges had longer hospital stays (odds ratio, 1.27; P < .05). Compared with warfarin-only therapy after THA, use of warfarin bridged with enoxaparin increased the risk for prolonged wound healing and s...
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, Jan 3, 2015
The goal of our study was to determine the precise femoral drill guide placement during reconstru... more The goal of our study was to determine the precise femoral drill guide placement during reconstruction of the anterolateral bundle (ALB) of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) femoral footprint that would produce a minimum tunnel length of 25 mm, a maximum graft/femoral tunnel angle of 50°, and a minimum distance of 10 mm between the femoral socket and the subchondral bone of the weight-bearing surface of the medial femoral condyle. Using computer navigation, we used synthetic replicas of human femora to create a series of virtual femoral sockets. We then measured the bone tunnel length, angle of the femoral socket relative to the PCL footprint, and distance from the subchondral bone of the weight-bearing surface of the medial femoral condyle to the femoral socket at a series of guide pin sleeve positions. We positioned the guide pin using the following angle combinations: -20°, -10°, 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, and 60° to a line perpendicular to the femoral axis in the coronal p...
PloS one, 2011
Prolonged wound-discharge following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with an increased ... more Prolonged wound-discharge following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with an increased risk of infection. However, the potential role of hypertension in prolonging the duration of wound healing in this population has not yet been investigated. The aim of the present study was to compare healing in this population that has not yet been investigated. The aim of the present study was to compare hypertensive and normotensive THA patients in terms of the length of time required to achieve a dry wound and the length of stay in the hospital. One hundred and twenty primary THA patients were evaluated. Pre-operative clinical history and physical examination revealed that 29 were hypertensive and 91 were normotensive. The two groups were statistically matched using optimal propensity score matching. The outcomes of interest were the number of days until a dry wound was observed and the duration of hospital stay. The average systolic blood pressures were 150.1 mmHg and 120.3 mmHg for...
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2012
The aim of this study is to determine if selective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of t... more The aim of this study is to determine if selective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of the branches of the internal iliac artery in patients with pelvic trauma is a risk for gluteal necrosis. Retrospective chart review. Civilian Level I trauma center. Twenty patients with pelvic fractures and hemorrhage. Selective and nonselective TAE of the internal iliac artery and its branches. The location of all fractures was identified as well as the fracture type. Selective TAE was also distinguished from nonselective TAE. Orthopaedic surgical intervention was recorded. Cases of gluteal necrosis and wound infection were recorded as well as renal failure and anaphylactic reaction to intravenous contrast. Of the 551 patients identified with pelvic fractures, 20 patients were identified to have undergone TAE from January 2004 to January 2009. Of these, 18 cases were treated with selective TAE and two with nonselective unilateral TAE. No complications of gluteal muscle or pelvic skin necrosis, wound infection, renal failure, or anaphylaxis were noted in any of these cases. Average patient age was 55 years with average Injury Severity Score 17. Eleven cases underwent orthopaedic surgical procedures, eight of which involved open reduction and internal fixation of the acetabulum or hemiarthroplasty of the hip. Selective TAE of internal iliac branches including the gluteal arterial branches appears to be safe in patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures with and without orthopaedic surgical treatment. Nonselective TAE of the internal iliac artery may also be safe when performed unilaterally. Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, Jan 9, 2016
To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (... more To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee on a lateral radiograph. Twelve unpaired, fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were dissected to expose the ALL. The origin and insertion of the ALL on each cadaver were then tagged using 2-mm radiopaque beads. True lateral fluoroscopic views of the knee were then obtained, and the distance from known radiographic landmarks was recorded by 2 reviewers. The origin of the ALL was found at a distance that is 37.0 ± 9.2% of the total anterior-posterior length of the femoral condyle from the posterior edge as measured along Blumensaat's line. The insertion was located at a distance that is 56.1 ± 6.9% of the total length of the tibial plateau from the posterior edge. The origin of the ALL is 5 mm posterior to a line from the posterior femoral cortex and 9 mm distal to a line along Blumensaat's line. The insertion is 4 mm anterior to the 50% mark of the anterior-posterior widt...
Seminars in Arthroplasty, Jun 1, 2022
JBJS Case Connector, 2020
CASE A 33-year-old man presented with a closed distal humerus fracture after a fall from scaffold... more CASE A 33-year-old man presented with a closed distal humerus fracture after a fall from scaffolding. Computed tomography demonstrated intra-articular gas, despite the lack of arthrotomy, open fracture, or skin defects. The "vacuum phenomenon" (VP), or the presence of intra-articular gas in closed injuries, has primarily been described in the axial skeleton. To our knowledge, there are no reports in fractures of the elbow. CONCLUSION The incidence of the VP is under-reported and represents a lack of physician awareness. The VP should remain a diagnosis of exclusion; however, physicians should be aware of this phenomenon to prevent unnecessary patient harm.
Advanced healthcare materials, Jan 30, 2018
Electrospun nanofibers possess unique qualities such as nanodiameter, high surface area to volume... more Electrospun nanofibers possess unique qualities such as nanodiameter, high surface area to volume ratio, biomimetic architecture, and tunable chemical and electrical properties. Numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of nanofibrous architecture to direct cell morphology, migration, and more complex biological processes such as differentiation and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition through topographical guidance cues. These advantages have created great interest in electrospun fibers for biomedical applications, including tendon and ligament repair. Electrospun nanofibers, despite their nanoscale size, generally exhibit poor mechanical properties compared to larger conventionally manufactured polymer fiber materials. This invites the question of what role electrospun polymer nanofibers can play in tendon and ligament repair applications that have both biological and mechanical requirements. At first glance, the strength and stiffness of electrospun nanofiber grafts appea...
Orthopedics, 2015
The goal of this retrospective review was to determine whether fluoroscopic guidance improves ace... more The goal of this retrospective review was to determine whether fluoroscopic guidance improves acetabular cup abduction and anteversion alignment during anterior total hip arthroplasty. The authors retrospectively reviewed 199 patients (fluoroscopy group, 98; nonfluoroscopy group, 101) who underwent anterior total hip arthroplasty at a single center with and without C-arm fluoroscopy guidance. Included in the study were patients of any age who underwent primary anterior approach total hip arthroplasty performed by a single surgeon, with 6-month postoperative anteroposterior pelvis radiographs. Acetabular cup abduction and anteversion angles were measured and compared between groups. Mean acetabular cup abduction and anteversion angles were 43.4° (range, 26.0°-57.4°) and 23.1° (range, 17°-28°), respectively, in the fluoroscopy group. Mean abduction and anteversion angles were 45.9° (range, 29.7°-61.3°) and 23.1° (range, 17°-28°), respectively, after anterior total hip arthroplasty without the use of C-arm guidance (nonfluoroscopy group). The use of fluoroscopy was associated with a statistically significant difference in cup abduction (P=.002) but no statistically significant difference in anteversion angles. In the fluoroscopy group, 80% of implants were within the combined safe zone compared with 63% in the nonfluoroscopy group. A significantly higher percentage of both acetabular cup abduction angles and combined anteversion and abduction angles were in the safe zone in the fluoroscopy group. Fluoroscopy is not required for proper anteversion placement of acetabular components, but it may increase ideal safe zone placement of components. [Orthopedics. 2015; 38(11):e970-e975.].
Techniques in Orthopaedics
In this paper we present the findings of a literature review covering articles published in the l... more In this paper we present the findings of a literature review covering articles published in the last three decades describing the application of telemedicine in orthopaedics. A review of the PubMed Central and Medline provided 75 articles studying the role of telemedicine, the majority directly examining the application of telemedicine in orthopaedic patients. We report the summarized findings of these studies, the financial and HIPAA considerations of using telemedicine, and provide an example of our single urban level-1 trauma center's strategy for incorporating telemedicine into the clinical practice of orthopaedic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, May 9, 2016
To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (... more To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee on a lateral radiograph. Twelve unpaired, fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were dissected to expose the ALL. The origin and insertion of the ALL on each cadaver were then tagged using 2-mm radiopaque beads. True lateral fluoroscopic views of the knee were then obtained, and the distance from known radiographic landmarks was recorded by 2 reviewers. The origin of the ALL was found at a distance that is 37.0 ± 9.2% of the total anterior-posterior length of the femoral condyle from the posterior edge as measured along Blumensaat's line. The insertion was located at a distance that is 56.1 ± 6.9% of the total length of the tibial plateau from the posterior edge. The origin of the ALL is 5 mm posterior to a line from the posterior femoral cortex and 9 mm distal to a line along Blumensaat's line. The insertion is 4 mm anterior to the 50% mark of the anterior-posterior widt...
Bone & joint research, 2012
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and vessel loop assisted closure are two common methods us... more Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and vessel loop assisted closure are two common methods used to assist with the closure of fasciotomy wounds. This retrospective review compares these two methods using a primary outcome measurement of skin graft requirement. A retrospective search was performed to identify patients who underwent fasciotomy at our institution. Patient demographics, location of the fasciotomy, type of assisted closure, injury characteristics, need for skin graft, length of stay and evidence of infection within 90 days were recorded. A total of 56 patients met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 49 underwent vessel loop closure and seven underwent NPWT assisted closure. Patients who underwent NPWT assisted closure were at higher risk for requiring skin grafting than patients who underwent vessel loop closure, with an odds ratio of 5.9 (95% confidence interval 1.11 to 31.24). There was no difference in the rate of infection or length of stay between the two groups. ...
Clinics in orthopedic surgery, 2016
The purpose of this study was to determine if capsular repair used in conjunction with the Latarj... more The purpose of this study was to determine if capsular repair used in conjunction with the Latarjet procedure results in significant alterations in glenohumeral rotational range of motion and translation. Glenohumeral rotational range of motion and translation were measured in eight cadaveric shoulders in 90° of abduction in both the scapular and coronal planes under the following four conditions: intact glenoid, 20% bony Bankart lesion, modified Latarjet without capsular repair, and modified Latarjet with capsular repair. Creation of a 20% bony Bankart lesion led to significant increases in anterior and inferior glenohumeral translation and rotational range of motion (p < 0.005). The Latarjet procedure restored anterior and inferior stability compared to the bony Bankart condition. It also led to significant increases in glenohumeral internal and external rotational range of motion relative to both the intact and bony Bankart conditions (p < 0.05). The capsular repair from th...
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2015
The aim of this study was to biomechanically evaluate the Latarjet procedure, with and without a ... more The aim of this study was to biomechanically evaluate the Latarjet procedure, with and without a bone block, on glenohumeral range of motion, translation, and kinematics after creation of a bony Bankart lesion. Eight cadaveric shoulders were tested for range of motion, translation, and kinematics in 90° shoulder abduction in both the scapular and coronal planes with the following conditions: intact, Bankart lesion with 20 % glenoid bone loss, Latarjet procedure and soft tissue only conjoined tendon transfer. There was a significant increase in range of motion in both the scapular and coronal planes with both the Latarjet and conjoined tendon transfer compared to the intact state. The Latarjet procedure restored anterior and inferior translation in both planes. The conjoined tendon transfer restored anterior and inferior translation at lower translational loads, but not with higher loads. Both reconstructions shifted the humeral head apex posteriorly in external rotation. The increase in range of motion suggests that the Latarjet procedure does not initially over-constrain the joint. At higher loads, there was improved stability with the Latarjet procedure compared to the conjoint tendon transfer. Both Latarjet and conjoined tendon transfer procedures alter normal joint kinematics by shifting the humeral head apex posteriorly in external rotation.
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 2015
Anticoagulation bridges consisting of subcutaneous enoxaparin combined with oral-dosed warfarin a... more Anticoagulation bridges consisting of subcutaneous enoxaparin combined with oral-dosed warfarin are commonly used in orthopedic procedures as chemoprophylaxis against thromboembolic disease. For some patients, these bridges result in complications. One hundred twenty-one patients were evaluated after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) between 2008 and 2009. Sixty-three patients were given bridged therapy after THA, and 58 were given warfarin only. The 2 groups were statistically matched on various comorbidities. Outcomes of interest were number of days to dry wound and length of hospital stay. Wounds of patients given anticoagulation bridges took longer to heal than wounds of patients given warfarin only (odds ratio, 2.39; P < .05). In addition, patients given anticoagulation bridges had longer hospital stays (odds ratio, 1.27; P < .05). Compared with warfarin-only therapy after THA, use of warfarin bridged with enoxaparin increased the risk for prolonged wound healing and s...
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, Jan 3, 2015
The goal of our study was to determine the precise femoral drill guide placement during reconstru... more The goal of our study was to determine the precise femoral drill guide placement during reconstruction of the anterolateral bundle (ALB) of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) femoral footprint that would produce a minimum tunnel length of 25 mm, a maximum graft/femoral tunnel angle of 50°, and a minimum distance of 10 mm between the femoral socket and the subchondral bone of the weight-bearing surface of the medial femoral condyle. Using computer navigation, we used synthetic replicas of human femora to create a series of virtual femoral sockets. We then measured the bone tunnel length, angle of the femoral socket relative to the PCL footprint, and distance from the subchondral bone of the weight-bearing surface of the medial femoral condyle to the femoral socket at a series of guide pin sleeve positions. We positioned the guide pin using the following angle combinations: -20°, -10°, 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, and 60° to a line perpendicular to the femoral axis in the coronal p...
PloS one, 2011
Prolonged wound-discharge following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with an increased ... more Prolonged wound-discharge following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with an increased risk of infection. However, the potential role of hypertension in prolonging the duration of wound healing in this population has not yet been investigated. The aim of the present study was to compare healing in this population that has not yet been investigated. The aim of the present study was to compare hypertensive and normotensive THA patients in terms of the length of time required to achieve a dry wound and the length of stay in the hospital. One hundred and twenty primary THA patients were evaluated. Pre-operative clinical history and physical examination revealed that 29 were hypertensive and 91 were normotensive. The two groups were statistically matched using optimal propensity score matching. The outcomes of interest were the number of days until a dry wound was observed and the duration of hospital stay. The average systolic blood pressures were 150.1 mmHg and 120.3 mmHg for...
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2012
The aim of this study is to determine if selective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of t... more The aim of this study is to determine if selective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of the branches of the internal iliac artery in patients with pelvic trauma is a risk for gluteal necrosis. Retrospective chart review. Civilian Level I trauma center. Twenty patients with pelvic fractures and hemorrhage. Selective and nonselective TAE of the internal iliac artery and its branches. The location of all fractures was identified as well as the fracture type. Selective TAE was also distinguished from nonselective TAE. Orthopaedic surgical intervention was recorded. Cases of gluteal necrosis and wound infection were recorded as well as renal failure and anaphylactic reaction to intravenous contrast. Of the 551 patients identified with pelvic fractures, 20 patients were identified to have undergone TAE from January 2004 to January 2009. Of these, 18 cases were treated with selective TAE and two with nonselective unilateral TAE. No complications of gluteal muscle or pelvic skin necrosis, wound infection, renal failure, or anaphylaxis were noted in any of these cases. Average patient age was 55 years with average Injury Severity Score 17. Eleven cases underwent orthopaedic surgical procedures, eight of which involved open reduction and internal fixation of the acetabulum or hemiarthroplasty of the hip. Selective TAE of internal iliac branches including the gluteal arterial branches appears to be safe in patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures with and without orthopaedic surgical treatment. Nonselective TAE of the internal iliac artery may also be safe when performed unilaterally. Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, Jan 9, 2016
To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (... more To identify the radiographic position of the origin and insertion of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee on a lateral radiograph. Twelve unpaired, fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were dissected to expose the ALL. The origin and insertion of the ALL on each cadaver were then tagged using 2-mm radiopaque beads. True lateral fluoroscopic views of the knee were then obtained, and the distance from known radiographic landmarks was recorded by 2 reviewers. The origin of the ALL was found at a distance that is 37.0 ± 9.2% of the total anterior-posterior length of the femoral condyle from the posterior edge as measured along Blumensaat's line. The insertion was located at a distance that is 56.1 ± 6.9% of the total length of the tibial plateau from the posterior edge. The origin of the ALL is 5 mm posterior to a line from the posterior femoral cortex and 9 mm distal to a line along Blumensaat's line. The insertion is 4 mm anterior to the 50% mark of the anterior-posterior widt...