Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate current surgical practice patterns,
the factors that influence these patterns, and overall trends in the treatment of thumb …

Background context The Morel-Lavallée lesion occurs from a compression and shear force
that usually separates the skin and subcutaneous tissue from the underlying muscular fascia. …

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To study the impact of smoking on
patient-reported outcomes after primary 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). …

Background: The aim of the study is to investigate current management strategies for lateral
epicondylitis by fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeons. Methods: A 17-question survey …

Background Distal radius fractures (DRF) are commonly treated with open reduction and
internal fixation (ORIF). Few studies address perioperative and postoperative pain control for …

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive neuropathy
of the upper extremity. We sought to assess the subjective improvement in preoperative …

Materials and Methods In May of 2008, a survey developed to review usage patterns of
biologic implants, as well as current surgeon perceptions in implant costs, was mailed to 30 …

Background: The purpose of the present study was to determine the differences in health
outcomes between patients with cervical spondylosis who underwent single-level anterior …

Background: We sought to determine time to union of diaphyseal humeral fractures treated
with plate fixation and to identify underlying contributing factors. Methods: A retrospective …

Study Design: Retrospective comparative study. Objective: To examine perioperative
characteristics among polytraumatized patients with operative, unstable spine fractures with and …