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The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Abstracts

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?

Simultaneous Pectoralis Major Rupture at the Muscle Belly and Musculotendinous Junction

Smith, Tyler DO; Arevalo, Alfonso DO; Kazanjian, Jack DO Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA Introduction Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of pectoralis major muscle ruptures.1,2,6 These ruptures occur almost exclusively in athletic, muscular men aged 20-40 years … [Read more...] about Simultaneous Pectoralis Major Rupture at the Muscle Belly and Musculotendinous Junction

Rare Complication of Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Jonathan Schneider, DO; Timothy Ekpo, DO Affiliation: Mountain View Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Las Cruces, New Mexico (Dr. Schneider), Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospital, Division of Orthopedic Surgery (Dr. Ekpo) Abstract We report on a rare case of levamisole-induced vasculitis with multiple areas of skin necrosis presenting … [Read more...] about Rare Complication of Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

The Role of In-Office Diagnostic Needle Arthroscopy for Intra-Articular Knee Symptoms With a Normal MRI: A case report for ACL Insufficiency

Sean Mc Millan, DO1, FAOAO; Elizabeth Ford, BA2; Jim Stenson, DO3 Authors’ Disclosure Statement: Dr. Mc Millan reports that he receives equity, patents, and is an advisory board member for Trice Medical.  Student Doctor Ford reports that she is has equity in Trice Medical.  Dr. Stenson has no conflicts to report. 1Dr. Mc Millan is the Chief of Orthopedics and Vice Cha … [Read more...] about The Role of In-Office Diagnostic Needle Arthroscopy for Intra-Articular Knee Symptoms With a Normal MRI: A case report for ACL Insufficiency

The Financial Impact of Surgical Site Infection in Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patients Undergoing Open Reduction Internal Fixation Procedures

Kyle L. Barner, OMS-III1; Cameron G. Hanson, OMS-II1; Kevin A. Witte, D.O.2 1Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 2St. Luke’s Health System Background In 2015, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 30.3 million patients in America were estimated to have diabetes mellitus (DM) with 1.5 million new cases diagnosed every year. The financial b … [Read more...] about The Financial Impact of Surgical Site Infection in Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patients Undergoing Open Reduction Internal Fixation Procedures