OTA 2006 Posters - Upper Extremity


Scientific Poster #72 Basic Science

A Biomechanical Comparison of Locked and Unlocked Plating
in a Cadaveric Short-Segment Comminuted Proximal Radius
Fracture Model

Scott G. Kaar, MD (a-AO Foundation);
Aaron S. Weaver, MS (a-AO Foundation);
Madhav A. Karunakar, MD (a-AO Foundation);
Steven A. Goldstein, PhD (a-AO Foundation);
Elizabeth P. Frankenburg, MS (a-AO Foundation);
Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Scientific Poster #84 Basic Science

Biomechanical Evaluation of Locking Plate Fixation in a Sawbones Radius Model
Jason W. Roberts, MD (a-Synthes); Brandon Rebholz, BS (n);
Mei Wang, PhD (n); Steven I. Grindel, MD (a-Synthes);
Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Scientific Poster #109 Geriatrics

Percutaneous Locked Intramedullary Nailing of 2-, 3-, and 4-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures
Steve Nguyen, MD (n);
J. Dean Cole, MD (c,e-DePuy, a Johnson and Johnson Company);
Donna L. Lamb, MBA, BSN (n); Alicia Torres, CST (n);
Fracture Care Center at Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida, USA

Scientific Poster #126 Upper Extremity

Minimally Invasive Plating of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Vascular Implications
Michael J. Gardner, MD (a-Synthes); James Voos, MD (n);
Tony Wanich, MD (n); David L. Helfet, MD (a,e-Synthes);
Dean G. Lorich, MD (a,e-Synthes);
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA

Scientific Poster #127 Upper Extremity

Humeral Shaft Fractures and Radial Nerve Palsy: To Explore or Not to Explore - That is the Question?
Matthew W. Heckler, DO (n);
H. Brent Bamberger, DO (n);
Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, USA

Scientific Poster #128 Upper Extremity

Axillary Nerve Assessment and Functional Outcome Measurements after an Extended Deltoid-Splitting Lateral Approach to the Shoulder
Lukman A. Kashif Khan (n); C. Michael Robinson, MD (n);
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scientific Poster #129 Upper Extremity

Surgical Treatment of Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures with a Short Intramedullary Nail
Matthew A. Kippe, MD (*); Gregory P. Nowinski, MD (*);
J. Michael Wiater, MD (*);
Shoulder and Elbow Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

Scientific Poster #130 Upper Extremity

Functional Outcomes after One-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Prospective Study
Nirmal Tejwani, MD (n); Frank Liporace, MD (n);
Kenneth Koval, MD (n); Siraj Bhadsavle, MD (n);
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD (n); Kenneth Egol, MD (n);
NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA

Scientific Poster #131 Upper Extremity

A Prospective, MRI Assessment of Rotator Cuff following Proximal Humerus Fractures
Robert A. Gallo, MD1 (n); Robert Sciulli, MD2 (n);
Gregory T. Altman, MD (n); Daniel T. Altman, MD1 (n);
1Department of Orthopaedics, Allegheny General Hospital,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;
2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Scientific Poster #132 Upper Extremity

Closed Reduction and Interlock Nail Fixation of Diaphyseal Fractures of Forearm in Adults
Smit B. Matalia, MS (n); Karthik Vishwanathan, MS, DNB (n);
Rajiv N. Daveshwar, MS (n);
SSG Hospital, Baroda, India

Scientific Poster #133 Upper Extremity

Which is Better? Ender Nails or Interlock Nails for Humeral Shaft Fractures
Karthik Vishwanathan, MS, DNB (n); M. Nazeem M. Mansuri, MS (n);
Santosh K. Zacharias, MS (n); Rajiv N. Daveshwar, MS (n);
SSG Hospital, Baroda, India

Scientific Poster #134 Upper Extremity

Functional Outcome following Open Forearm Fractures
A. Barthos (n); J. Laughren (n); R. Abughaduma (n); Michael D. McKee, MD (n); James P. Waddell, MD (n); Emil H. Schemitsch, MD (n);
St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scientific Poster #135 Upper Extremity

Anterolateral Approach and Internal Fixation with a Locking Compression Plate of Proximal Humeral Fractures - Clinical Results and Complications
D. Lebel1 (*), Y. Gortzak1 (*), E. Rath1 (*), D. Atar1 (*) A. Korngreen1,2 (*);
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery;
2Orthopedic Trauma Unit;
Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel

Scientific Poster #136 Upper Extremity

The Epidemiology and Outcome of Open Distal Radius Fractures
Paul J. Duffy, MD1 (n); Margaret McQueen2 (*);
1Foothills Medical Center, University of Calgary, Department of Surgery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
2The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Scientific Poster #137 Upper Extremity

Antegrade Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures: 78 Cases at Four Years
Christian Cuny, MD (c-FH Orthopedics); M'barek Irrazi, MD (n);
Patrick Beau, MD (n); Mahmoud Khalife (n);
Dept. of Orthopedics and Traumatology - CHR Metz Bon-Secours, Metz, France

Scientific Poster #138 Upper Extremity

Comparison of Complete Transposition versus Partial Release and Protection of the Ulnar Nerve during ORIF of a Distal Humerus Fracture
Marijn Rutgers, MD; Juan-Pablo Torrano, MD; Aleid Ruijs;
Jesse Jupiter, MD; David Ring, MD;
(all authors - a-AO Foundation; Joint Active Systems; Wright Medical, Inc.) Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Scientific Poster #139 Upper Extremity

Partial Articular Fractures of the Radial Head: Prevalence and Radiographic Evaluation of Displacement
Job Doornberg, MS1; Andreas Elsner, MD2; Peter Kloen, MD, PhD3;
René K. Marti, MD, PhD4; C. Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD3; David Ring, MD2;
(all authors - a-AO Foundation; Joint Active Systems, Inc.; Wright Medical, Inc.);
1Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Amsterdam Orthopedic Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
2Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA;
3Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
4University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Scientific Poster #140 Upper Extremity

Perilunate Fracture-Dislocations of the Wrist: Comparison of Temporary Screw vs. Kirschner Wire Fixation
Marijn Rutgers, MD (*); J. Sebastiaan Souer, MD (*);
Jesse B. Jupiter, MD (*); David C. Ring, MD;
(all authors - a-AO Foundation; Joint Active Systems, Inc.; Wright Medical, Inc.);
Massachusetts General Hospital ­ Harvard Medical School,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Scientific Poster #141 Upper Extremity

Distal Radius Osteotomy in the Older Age Patient using Angular Stable Implants and Norian Bone Cement
Matthew Liebman, MD; Santiago A. Lozano-Calderón, MD;
Jesse B. Jupiter, MD (a-AO Foundation);
(all authors - e-Wyeth Co, Amgen Co)
Massachusetts General Hospital ­ Harvard Medical School,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Scientific Poster #142 Upper Extremity

Radiological Measures of Appropriate Radial Head Prosthesis Size: The River Delta Sign
Geoffrey Nourissat, MD; Santiago A. Lozano-Calderon; David C. Ring, MD;
(all authors - a-AO Foundation; Joint Active Systems, Inc.; Wright Medical, Inc.);
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA


Scientific Poster #143 Upper Extremity

Is Percutaneous Humeral Plating Feasible? A Preliminary Report
Bruce H. Ziran, MD1 (b-Synthes); William Belangero, MD2 (b-Synthes); Rodrigo Pesantez, MD3 (b-Synthes); Wade Smith, MD4 (b-Synthes);
Bruno Livani, MD2 (b-Synthes);
1St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, Ohio, USA;
2State University of Campinas, SP, Brazil;
3Fundacion Santa Fe, Bogota, Colombia;
4Denver Medical Health System, Denver, Colorado, USA

Scientific Poster #144 Upper Extremity

Minifragment Fixation Using Modified Judet Approach for Scapular or Glenoid Fracture Fixation
Clifford B. Jones, MD (a-Zimmer); James R. Ringler, MD (n);
Terrence J. Endres, MD (n);
Michigan State University, Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Scientific Poster #145 Upper Extremity

Early Complications of Distal Radius Fractures (OTA Type 23): Operative and Nonoperative Treatment
Nader Paksima, DO (n); Nirmal C. Tejwani, MD (e-Stryker); Toni McLaurin, MD (n); Michael Walsh, PhD (n); Kate Rosenblatt (n); Kenneth A. Egol, MD (n);
NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA

Scientific Poster #146 Upper Extremity

Predictors of Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Fracture of the Distal Radius
George Dyer, MD; David C. Ring, MD
(all authors: a-AO Foundation; Joint Active Systems, Inc.; Wright Medical, Inc.);
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Scientific Poster #147 Upper Extremity

Early Complications in Proximal Humerus Fractures (OTA Type 11) Treated with Locked Plates
Kenneth A. Egol, MD (n);
Crispin Ong (n);
Nirmal C. Tejwani, MD (e-Zimmer, EBI); Laith Jazrawi, MD (n);
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD (e-Exactech);
NYU­Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA

Scientific Poster #148 Upper Extremity

The Posterior Triceps-Sparing Approach to the Humerus:
A Case Series and Technique Description

R. Justin Thoms, MD (n); Frank T. Lombardo, MD (n);
Hamid R. Mostafavi, MD (n);
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, USA

Scientific Poster #149 Upper Extremity

The Outcome and Epidemiology of Radial Head and Neck Fractures in Adults
P. Walmsley (*); B. Petrisor, MD (*); Professor C. Court-Brown, M. McQueen;
Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit; New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh;
Little France; Edinburgh

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