OTA 2006 Posters - Polytrauma

Scientific Poster #1 Polytrauma

Influence of Gender on the Inflammatory Response and Outcome after Multiple Trauma
Frank Hildebrand, MD1 (n); Hans-Christoph Pape, MD2 (n); Christian Krettek, MD1 (n); Irshad Chaudry PhD3 (n);
1Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Germany;
2Department of Traumatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;
3Center of Surgical Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Scientific Poster #2 Polytrauma

Effects of Reamed or Unreamed Intramedullary Nailing Under Nondamaged Conditions on Pulmonary Function in Sheep: Using "Second-Hit" Alone Model
Shinichi Aoki, MD1 (*); Kazuhiko Yokoyama, MD2 (*);
Moritoshi Itoman, MD3 (*);
1Atsugi Hokubu Hospital, Atsugi, Japan;
2Machida Municipal Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; 3Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
Scientific Poster #3 Polytrauma

The Brooke Army Medical Center Heterotopic Ossification Experience in the Global War on Terrorism
CPT Syed Imraan Ahmed (n); COL Roman Hayda (n); John Ward, PhD (n);
Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, USA
Scientific Poster #4 Polytrauma

Cognitive Effects in Multiple Trauma Patients
William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH (a-Synthes, EBI); Rebecca Bauer, MD (*); James Jackson, PhD (n); Bryan A Cotton, MD (n); Wes Ely, MD (n);
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Scientific Poster #5 Polytrauma

Long-Term Outcome in 338 Polytrauma Patients: Are Trauma Factors Associated with Mental Well-Being?
Christian Probst, MD1 (n); Lisa Haurisa, MD1 (n);
Hans W. Kuensebeck, MD2 (n); Christian Krettek, MD1 (n); Friedhelm Lamprecht, MD2 (n); Hans C. Pape, MD3 (n);
1Department of Traumatology, Hannover Medical School,
Hannover, Germany;
2Department of Psychiatry, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany;
3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Scientific Poster #6 Polytrauma

Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis after Spanning External Fixation for Complex Lower Extremity Injuries
Bruce A. Levy, MD1 (n); S. Andrew Sems, MD2 (n);
Diego A. Herrera, MD1 (n); Peter A. Cole, MD1 (n);
David C. Templeman, MD3 (n); Minnesota Orthopaedic Trauma Group;
1Regions Hospital, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA;
2Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA;
3Hennepin County Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Scientific Poster #7 Polytrauma

Use of the Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Device in the Treatment of Open Fractures
Arthur L. Malkani, MD (n); Benjamin W. Burkett, MD (n); Craig S. Roberts, MD (n); David Seligson, MD (n);
University of Louisville, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Scientific Poster #15 Femur

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Injuries Among Children in Central Kentucky: A 10-Year Review of a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center Database
Blakely Kute, MS (n); John A. Nyland, EdD (n); Craig S. Roberts, MD (n); Vicki Hartwick-Barnes, RN (n);
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Kosair Children's Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Scientific Poster #32 Polytrauma/Reconstruction

The Economic Impact of Regional Complex Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Service Provision
Toby Branfoot, MD (n); Paul Harwood, MD (n); Simon Britten, MD (n); Peter V. Giannoudis, MD (n);
Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Leeds University,
Leeds, United Kingdom
Scientific Poster #33 Polytrauma/Reconstruction

The Stress of Fracture Care: The Other Side of the Story
Bruce H. Ziran, MD (n); Mary-Kate Barrette-Grischow, MA (n);
Thomas F. Hull, BA (n);
St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Scientific Poster #36 Polytrauma/Foot and Ankle

The Economic Impact of Reprocessing External Fixation Components
Dan Horwitz, MD (e-Stryker); Kathryn Schabel, MD (*);
Thomas Higgins, MD (e-Stryker);
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Scientific Poster #39 Polytrauma/Foot and Ankle

Determinants of Patient Satisfaction following Severe Lower Extremity Injuries
Robert O'Toole, MD1 (n); Renan Castillo, PhD2 (n);
Andrew Pollak, MD1 (n); Ellen MacKenzie, PhD2 (n); Michael Bosse, MD3 (n); The LEAP Study Group;
1R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA;
2Center for Injury Research & Policy, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA;
3Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Scientific Poster #81 Basic Science

Time-Dependent Contamination of Opened Sterile Trays
David J. Dalstrom, MD (n); Indresh Venkatarayappa, MD (n);
Alison L. Manternach, RN, MSA (n); Marilyn S. Palcic, PA-C (n);
Beth A. Heyse, RN (n); Michael J. Prayson, MD (n);
Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Scientific Poster #94 Basic Science

Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Reamer/Irrigator/Aspirator (RIA) for Attenuating Polymorphonuclear Priming following Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures
Steven J. Morgan, MD; Anand A. Parekh, MRCS (Eng);
Wade R. Smith, MD; Allison E. Williams, ND, PhD; Juan F. Agudelo, MD; Ruth M. Grosskreuz, MD; Phillip C. Eckels, BA; Ernest E Moore, MD
(all authors: a-AO Research Foundation)
Department of Orthopaedics and Department of General Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine,
Denver, Colorado, USA
Scientific Poster #101 Geriatrics

Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Trauma Orthopaedics: Colonization and Deep Infection
Daniel T. M. Fascia, MBChB, BSc (n); Aran Singanayagam, MBChB, BSc (*); John F. Keating, MD (n); The Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Scientific Poster #111 Injury Prevention

The Use of Six Sigma Methodology in Orthopaedic Trauma Systems and Patient Care
Gil R. Ortega, MD, MPH1 (n); Sudeep Taksali, MD2 (n);
Michael R. Baumgaertner, MD2 (n);
1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, Texas, USA;
2Yale University Department of Orthopaedics, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Scientific Poster #112 Injury Prevention

The Use of Six Sigma Methodology to Improve Communication between Orthopaedic Floor Nurses and Orthopaedic Surgeons:
Direct Cellular, Bluetooth versus Indirect Floor Intercom Communication: A Prospective, Randomized Comparison
Gil R. Ortega, MD, MPH1 (*); Sudeep Taksali, MD2 (*);
Ryan Smart, MD2 (*); Michael R. Baumgaertner, MD2 (*);
1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, Texas, USA;
2Yale University Department of Orthopaedics,
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Scientific Poster #113 Injury Prevention

Injury Patterns in Frontal-Impact Motor Vehicle Collisions:
A 10-year CIREN-Based Study
Kurtis S. Staples, MD (n); Madhav A. Karunakar, MD (n);
Mark R. Sochor, MD (n); Stewart C. Wang, MD, PhD (n);
Bonita Singal, MD, PhD (n);
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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