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Local Application of Doxycycline Powder in Surgical Site: Evaluation of Healing Response, Outcomes and Adverse Events

Troy Morrison, DO; Braeden Arnold, OMS IV Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, MO; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO Background Both oral and topical doxycycline have been shown to have positive therapeutic effects when used in wounds; however, no studies have assessed adverse events, healing and anti-inflammatory effects, and workability … [Read more...] about Local Application of Doxycycline Powder in Surgical Site: Evaluation of Healing Response, Outcomes and Adverse Events

Case Report: Severe Bilateral Genu Valgum in a 32-year-old Active Male with Osteoarthritis Treated with a Step-cut Rotational Distal Femoral Osteotomy

C. S. Goldthorpe, R. Schwartz We report here a young, physically active law enforcement officer who presented to our office with bilateral knee pain secondary to severe genu valgum with osteoarthritis. This case illustrates the dilemma of deformity correction, future total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and preserving an active life style. Case Report A 32-year-old male … [Read more...] about Case Report: Severe Bilateral Genu Valgum in a 32-year-old Active Male with Osteoarthritis Treated with a Step-cut Rotational Distal Femoral Osteotomy

Dynamic Extension Deformity of the Extensor Hallucis Tendon: A Case Report
Authors: KJ Holmberg1, P Vyas2, AD Bitterman3

Affiliations: Allegheny Health Network Department of Orthopaedic Surgery1, Washington University-Barnes Jewish Hospital2, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell Health3 Introduction: We report a case of an acquired dynamic extension deformity of the hallux presenting several months after a closed right tibial shaft fracture. This is a rare condition with few … [Read more...] about Dynamic Extension Deformity of the Extensor Hallucis Tendon: A Case Report

Authors: KJ Holmberg1, P Vyas2, AD Bitterman3

RSA Bankart
Tyler Smith DO
PGY-4 Orthopedic Surgery
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

ABSTRACT Case: Two elderly males presented with traumatic shoulder dislocation and bony Bankart fracture consisting of greater than 25% of the glenoid width. Due to several concomitant factors such as polytrauma, activity level, rotator cuff pathology, optimization of comorbidities, risk of complications, and potential for revision surgery the patients were treated with … [Read more...] about RSA Bankart

Tyler Smith DO
PGY-4 Orthopedic Surgery
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Is the Extended Iliofemoral Approach Still Indicated for Visualizing the Acetabulum?
By Jonathan Schneider DO, Kyle Dickson MD, Jordan Johnson DO
MountainView Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Abstract Background: The extended iliofemoral (EIF) approach is an extensile surgical approach that can be used to simultaneously visualize both the anterior and posterior columns of the acetabulum through a single approach. The EIF is associated with morbidities (infection, skin necrosis, abductor dysfunction, heterotopic ossification), therefore, this surgical approach is … [Read more...] about Is the Extended Iliofemoral Approach Still Indicated for Visualizing the Acetabulum?

By Jonathan Schneider DO, Kyle Dickson MD, Jordan Johnson DO
MountainView Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico

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About the Orthopod

The Academy’s e-newsletter is published three times annually.

Editor:
Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Orthopodeditor@aoao.org

Contributors:
Randa Bascharon, DO
Clifford S. Goldthorpe, DO
Brian A. Handal, DO, PGY-3
Adam LaFleur, OMSIII
Jim Mason, DO, FAOAO
Fred McAlpin, DO, FAOAO
Joel Rush, DO, FAOAO
Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO

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