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2. Catching Up with Crystal Wright, MD, FASA
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- 2022
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3. Treating hemodialysis access thrombosis with the InThrill Thrombectomy System: Technique and case report
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Luke Wright, MD and Dan Schneider, MEd
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End stage renal disease ,Hemodialysis access ,Mechanical thrombectomy ,Arteriovenous access thrombosis ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
The purpose of this report is to describe via a case example an efficient mechanical thrombectomy technique for hemodialysis access thrombosis using the InThrill Thrombectomy System (Inari Medical, Irvine, CA). A man in his late 60s with end-stage renal disease and a thrombosed femoral arteriovenous graft (AVG) underwent a thrombectomy procedure to remove all thrombotic material including the arterial plug and restore use of the graft for hemodialysis. The InThrill Thrombectomy System used in this procedure consists of a mechanical thrombectomy catheter with a wall-apposing coring element and a sheath with a retractable funnel and aspiration port. The technique starts with gaining wire and sheath access towards the venous outflow. The InThrill Thrombectomy catheter is deployed proximal to the sheath to sequentially remove small segments of thrombus thus avoiding sheath obstruction. A locking syringe is used for rapid aspiration, reducing or eliminating the need to remove the InThrill sheath with every mechanical thrombectomy pass. Finally, the arterial plug is pulled using a Fogarty balloon sheath (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) and extracted using the InThrill catheter, removing what may be the nidus for recurrent AV access thrombosis. The technique described here provided a means to remove all thrombotic material including the arterial plug in a planned, sequential manner, without the need for thrombolytics. Patency was restored to the patient's femoral AVG within 60 minutes, and hemodialysis resumed shortly thereafter. Further studies are needed to support long-term efficacy of this thrombolytic-free treatment option.
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- 2024
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4. Clinical outcomes of over-the-top subscapularis repair in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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Robert J. Cueto, BS, Kevin A. Hao, BS, Daniel S. O’Keefe, BS, Marlee A. Mallat, BS, Keegan M. Hones, MD, Lacie M. Turnbull, MD, Jonathan O. Wright, MD, Jose Soberon, MD, Bradley S. Schoch, MD, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Shoulder ,Arthroplasty ,Primary ,Anatomic ,Outcomes ,Strength ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Biomechanical research demonstrates increased subscapularis abduction range of motion (ROM) when the tendon’s upper two-thirds is repaired over-the-top of the center of rotation during reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). This study compares the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing RSA with over-the-top subscapularis repair (OTTR) to patients without repair. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 97 consecutive RSAs with either OTTR of the subscapularis (N = 75) or no repair (N = 22). Repair was attempted in all patients but not performed if the subscapularis could not be brought to the over-the-top position in 20° of external rotation (ER) and 30° of abduction. Improvements in ROM were compared to the minimal clinically important difference for RSA. Results: The mean follow-up was 3.8 ± 1.6 years. Demographics were similar between groups. Preoperatively, patients undergoing repair had greater ER when compared to those without repair (15 ± 16° vs. 5 ± 12°, P = .003). Postoperatively, patients undergoing repair had greater forward elevation (132 ± 21° vs. 126 ± 22°, P = .268) and abduction (114 ± 26° vs. 106 ± 23°, P = .193) with both exceeding the minimal clinically important difference (−2.9° and −1.9°, respectively); however, not statistically significant. Patients with repair were more frequently able to reach the small of their back postoperatively (65% vs. 21%, P = .006) but had less improvement in ER (13 ± 20° vs. 24 ± 20°, P = .028). Postoperative outcome scores, complications, and reoperations were similar between groups. Discussion: OTTR of the subscapularis in RSA had similar ROM and outcome scores compared to no repair, but a significantly larger proportion of patients with repair achieved functional internal rotation to the small of the back. ER limitations seen after conventional repair may also apply to this novel technique, but without a corresponding detrimental effect on forward elevation or abduction.
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- 2024
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5. “Physiological Emergencies” and “Suffragitis”: Miss May Sinclair, Writer, versus Sir Almroth Wright, MD, FRS
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- 2016
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6. WhiteSpace Health Names Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE to its Board of Directors
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Corporate directors -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals ,Health boards ,Health care industry -- Officials and employees ,Boards of directors -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals ,Health care industry ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary ,Medical Group Management Association -- Officials and employees - Abstract
BOCA RATON: WhiteSpace Health has issued the following news release: Today, WhiteSpace Health announced the appointment of Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of the [...]
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- 2022
7. WhiteSpace Health Names Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE to its Board of Directors
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Health boards ,Health care industry -- Officials and employees ,Boards of directors -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals ,Health care industry ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary ,Medical Group Management Association -- Officials and employees - Abstract
BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, WhiteSpace Health announced the appointment of Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of the Medical Group [...]
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- 2022
8. Dr. Vonda Wright MD, MS, Brings Innovative Nanotechnology to Central Florida, Allowing the Most Minimally Invasive, Same-Day Diagnosis and Knee Surgery
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Arthrex Inc. ,Sensors ,Physicians ,Orthopedic surgery ,Nanotechnology ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
ORLANDO: Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast has issued the following press release: Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS, Orthopedic Sports Surgeon & President of Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast, partnered with UCF Lake Nona Hospital [...]
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9. Dr. Vonda Wright MD, MS, Brings Innovative Nanotechnology to Central Florida, Allowing the Most Minimally Invasive, Same-Day Diagnosis and Knee Surgery
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Arthrex Inc. ,Medical test kit industry ,Sensors ,Medical equipment and supplies industry ,Orthopedic surgery ,Physicians ,Nanotechnology ,Banking, finance and accounting industries ,Business - Abstract
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS, Orthopedic Sports Surgeon & President of Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast, partnered with UCF Lake Nona Hospital to bring [...]
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- 2022
10. Jane Cooke Wright, MD: A pioneering cancer physician and researcher
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Barohn, Richard J., primary
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- 2022
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11. Catching Up with Crystal Wright, MD, FASA
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- 2022
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12. Rash from the past: A case of recurrent reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption triggered by common coronavirus
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Jeffrey A. Lowell, MD, PhD, Jervon Wright, MD, Samuel Eisenberg, MD, PhD, Jacob Teperman, MD, and Manile Dastagir, DO
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adult ,coronavirus ,COVID-19 ,MIRM ,Mycoplasma pneumoniae ,reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
- 2024
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13. Influence of acromioclavicular joint arthritis on outcomes after reverse total shoulder
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Bryce S. Schneider, BS, Kevin A. Hao, BS, Jeremy K. Taylor, MD, Jonathan O. Wright, MD, Thomas W. Wright, MD, Marissa Pazik, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Bradley S. Schoch, MD, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Shoulder replacement ,AC ,RTSA ,RSA ,Acromion ,Clavicle ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Although substantial motion at the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) occurs during overhead shoulder motion, the influence of ACJ arthritis on postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is unclear. We assessed the influence of ACJ arthritis, defined by degenerative radiographic changes, and its severity on clinical outcomes after primary rTSA. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of a prospectively collected shoulder arthroplasty database of patients that underwent primary rTSA with a minimum 2-year clinical follow-up. Imaging studies of included patients were evaluated to assess ACJ arthritis classified by radiographic degenerative changes of the ACJ; severity was based upon size and location of osteophytes. Both the Petersson classification and the King classification (a modified Petersson classification addressing superior osteophytes and size of the largest osteophyte) were used to evaluate the severity of degenerative ACJ radiographic changes. Severe ACJ arthritis was characterized by large osteophytes (≥2 mm). Active range of motion (ROM) in abduction, forward elevation, and external and internal rotation as well as clinical outcome scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder, Constant, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, simple shoulder test, University of California, Los Angeles scores) were assessed both preoperatively and at the latest follow-up; outcomes were compared based on severity of ACJ arthritis. Multivariable linear regression models were used to determine whether increasing severity of ACJ arthritis was associated with poorer outcomes. Results: A total of 341 patients were included with a mean age of 71 ± 8 years and 55% were female. The mean follow-up was 5.1 ± 2.4 years. Preoperatively, there were no differences in outcomes based on the severity of ACJ pathology. Postoperatively, there were no differences in outcomes based upon the severity of ACJ arthritis except for greater preoperative to postoperative improvement in active internal rotation in patients with normal or grade 1 ACJ arthritis vs. grade 2 and 3 (3 ± 2 vs. 1 ± 2 and 1 ± 3, P = .029). Patients with ACJ arthritis and osteophytes ≥2 mm had less favorable Shoulder Pain and Disability Index scores, corresponding to greater pain (−49.3 ± 21.5 vs. −41.3 ± 26.8, P = .015). On multivariable linear regression, increased severity of ACJ arthritis was not independently associated with poorer postoperative ROM or outcome scores. Conclusion: Overall, our results demonstrate that greater ACJ arthritis severity score is not associated with poorer outcome scores and has minimal effect on ROM. However, patients with the largest osteophytes (≥2 mm) did have slightly worse pain postoperatively. Radiographic presence of high-stage ACJ arthritis should not alter the decision to undergo rTSA.
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14. Jane Cooke Wright, MD: A pioneering cancer physician and researcher
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Richard Barohn MD
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General Medicine - Published
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15. Challenging assumptions about the demographics of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases: A systematic review
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Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, Benjamin L. Wright, MD, Samantha Walsh, MLS, MA, Dominique D. Bailey, MD, Amanda B. Muir, MD, Amy D. Klion, MD, Margaret H. Collins, MD, Carla M. Davis, MD, Glenn T. Furuta, MD, Sandeep Gupta, MD, Paneez Khoury, MD, Kathryn A. Peterson, MD, and Elizabeth T. Jensen, PhD
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Eosinophilic esophagitis ,eosinophilic gastroenteritis ,eosinophilic colitis ,race ,sex ,Immunologic diseases. Allergy ,RC581-607 - Abstract
Background: The demographic characteristics of patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) are poorly understood. Population-based assessments of EGID demographics may indicate health disparities in diagnosis. Objectives: We aimed to characterize the demographic distribution of EGIDs and evaluate the potential for bias in reporting patient characteristics. Methods: We conducted a systematic review, extracting data on age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, body mass index, insurance, and urban/rural residence on EGID patients and the source population. Differences in proportions were assessed by chi-square tests. Demographic reporting was compared to recent guidelines. Results: Among 50 studies that met inclusion/exclusion criteria, 12 reported ≥1 demographic feature in both EGID and source populations. Except for age and sex or gender, demographics were rarely described (race = 4, ethnicity = 1, insurance = 1) or were not described (body mass index, urban/rural residence). A higher proportion of male subjects was observed for EoE or esophageal eosinophilia relative to the source population, but no difference in gender or sex distribution was observed for other EGIDs. “Sex” and “gender” were used interchangeably, and frequently only the male proportion was reported. Reporting of race and ethnicity was inconsistent with guidelines. Conclusion: Current data support a male predominance for EoE only. Evidence was insufficient to support enrichment of EGIDs in any particular racial, ethnic, or other demographic group. Population-based studies presenting demographics on both cases and source populations are needed. Implementation of guidelines for more inclusive reporting of demographic characteristics is crucial to prevent disparities in timely diagnosis and management of patients with EGIDs.
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- 2024
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16. Physical Restraint Usage in Hospitals Across the United States: 2011-2019
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Ishaan Gupta, MBBS, Ilana Nelson-Greenberg, MD, Scott Mitchell Wright, MD, and Ché Matthew Harris, MD, MS
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Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Objective: To determine the change in rates of physical restraint (PR) use and associated outcomes among hospitalized adults. Patients and Methods: Using national inpatient sample databases, we analyzed years 2011-2014 and 2016-2019 to determine trends of PR usage. We also compared the years 2011-2012 and 2018-2019 to investigate rates of PR use, in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and total hospital charges. Results: There were 242,994,110 hospitalizations during the study period. 1,538,791 (0.63%) had coding to signify PRs, compared with 241,455,319 (99.3%), which did not. From 2011 to 2014, there was a significant increase in PR use (p-trend
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17. Two-year minimum survivorship and radiographic analysis of a pressfit short humeral stem for total shoulder arthroplasty
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Gabriel Larose, MD, William R. Aibinder, MD, Alexander T. Greene, BS, Christopher P. Roche, MSE, MBA, Sean Grey, MD, Kenneth J. Faber, MD, Howard Routman, DO, Samuel Antuña, MD, Thomas Wright, MD, Pierre-Henri Flurin, MD, Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, and Mandeep S. Virk, MD
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Total shoulder arthroplasty ,Short stem ,Stress shielding ,Canal filling ,Radiographic outcomes ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Newer generation humeral stem designs in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are trending towards shorter lengths and uncemented fixation. The goal of this study is to report a 2-yr minimum clinical and radiographic outcomes of an uncemented short-stem press-fit humeral stem in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). Methods: A retrospective multicenter database review was performed of all patients who received an uncemented short-length press-fit humeral stem (Equinoxe Preserve humeral stem, Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL, USA) in ATSA and RTSA with a minimum two-year follow-up. The primary outcome was the prevalence of humeral stems at risk of radiographic loosening. Secondary outcomes included evaluation of functional outcome scores and prevalence of revision TSA for humeral stem loosening. Two blinded observers performed radiographic analyses, which included humeral stem alignment, canal filling ratio, radiolucent lines, stress shielding (calcar and greater tuberosity), and changes in component position (subsidence and stem shift). At risk stems were defined by the presence of one or more of the following: humeral stem with shifting or subsidence, scalloping of the humeral cortex, or radiolucent lines measuring 2 mm or greater in 3 or more zones. Results: 287 patients (97 ATSA and 190 RTSA) were included in this study. The mean follow-up was 35.9 (±6.1) months. There were significant improvements for all functional outcome scores (P
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18. No difference in torque load to failure between split anconeus fascia transfer and autograft palmaris longus tendon for reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament
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Melissa A. Wright, MD, J. Banks Deal, Jr., Major US Army, MD, Brett A. Schiffman, MD, Heath P. Gould, MD, Christopher L. Forthman, MD, and Anand M. Murthi, MD
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Lateral ulnar collateral ligament ,Posterolateral rotatory instability ,Anconeus graft ,Palmaris graft ,LUCL reconstruction ,Biomechanics ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: The split anconeus fascia transfer (SAFT) is an option for reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) in chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow with potential advantages of using only local tissue within the surgical exposure and not requiring ulnar fixation. This study aimed to assess SAFT strength compared to a traditional free graft reconstruction in a PLRI biomechanical model. Methods: To measure biomechanical strength, eight cadaveric upper extremity pairs were utilized. Within each pair, one specimen was randomly assigned to LUCL reconstruction with autograft palmaris longus and the other to SAFT reconstruction. Torque load to failure was assessed on a load frame with the elbow in 30 degrees of flexion, 5 degrees of valgus, and 25 N axial load as the elbow was brought into external rotation. Torque load to failure was compared between the two reconstruction techniques. Results: No difference was found in the torque load to failure between SAFT specimens compared to palmaris longus autograft specimens (mean 14.6 ± 4.4 Nm vs. mean 11.3 ± 3.9 Nm; P = .16). Discussion: In this biomechanical study, the SAFT LUCL reconstruction provided torque load to failure similar to that of the traditional technique. These findings suggest that the SAFT technique warrants continued study as a biomechanically sound option for LUCL reconstruction in the setting of elbow PLRI.
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- 2024
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19. Tracy Wright, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who
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Health maintenance organizations ,Medical centers ,Glaucoma -- Care and treatment ,Ophthalmology ,Physicians ,General interest ,News, opinion and commentary ,Kaiser Permanente - Abstract
WASHINGTON: Continental Who's Who has issued the following news release: Tracy Wright, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Name in Ophthalmology for his excellent work [...]
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- 2021
20. Tracy Wright, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who
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Health maintenance organizations ,Medical centers ,Glaucoma -- Care and treatment ,Ophthalmology ,Physicians ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary ,Kaiser Permanente - Abstract
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracy Wright, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Name in Ophthalmology for his excellent work in the Medical field [...]
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- 2021
21. The impact of donor-recipient age difference on graft survival after heart transplant in adults with congenital heart disease
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William H. Marshall, V, MD, Brent C. Lampert, DO, Curt J. Daniels, MD, Deipanjan Nandi, MD, and Lydia K. Wright, MD
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adult congenital heart disease ,heart transplant ,donor age ,donor selection ,graft survival ,post transplant survival ,Surgery ,RD1-811 ,Specialties of internal medicine ,RC581-951 - Abstract
Background: The impact of donor-recipient age difference in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients undergoing heart transplant (HT) is unknown. Methods: ACHD patients (≥18 years old) who underwent HT (2000-2020) were identified using the United Network for Organ Sharing database. Graft survival through 10 years based on donor-recipient age difference was evaluated by comparing outcomes of donors >5 years older than recipients (Older), donors within 5 years of recipient age (Equal Age), and donors >5 years younger than recipients (Younger, reference group). Cox multivariable analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of donor-recipient age difference on early and late graft survival. Results: A total of 1,275 ACHD patients underwent HT (60% male, median 35 years old (interquartile range 24-46) with median graft survival of 13.7 years (95% confidence interval [CI] 11.7-16.0). Compared to Younger donors (n = 306 [24%]), graft survival was similar with Equal Age donors (n = 698 [55%]; log-rank p = 0.61), though significantly reduced with Older donors (n = 271 [21%]; log-rank p = 0.03). In multivariable analysis, late graft survival was similar with Equal Age donors but lower with Older donors (adjusted hazard ratio 1.63, 95% CI 1.16-2.28, p = 0.005), with a trend of reduced survival with Older donors in recipients
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22. Elsie Bodley Wright, Md
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- 1980
23. A. W. Wright MD, FRCPED
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- 1985
24. C. J. E. Wright MD, MSC, FRCPATH
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- 1981
25. Peripheral neuropathies after shoulder arthroscopy: a systematic review
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Richard D.J. Smith, MD, DPhil, Casey L. Wright, MD, Brian Shaw, BS, Salman Bhai, MD, Abhiram R. Bhashyam, MD, MPP, PhD, and Evan A. O’Donnell, MD
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Shoulder arthroscopy ,Neuropathy ,Neuropraxia ,Nerve dysfunction ,Peripheral nerve injury ,Surgical complications ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Purpose: Peripheral neuropathies after shoulder arthroscopy are rare, though likely under-reported. Many resolve spontaneously, but some patients are left with permanent neurological deficits. The purpose of this study was to review the literature to better characterize this patient population, diagnostic tests performed, the timing and type of surgical intervention, and report clinical outcomes. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed. Articles in English were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL in August 2021. Article titles and abstracts were screened for relevance by two authors and discordant abstracts were resolved by the senior author. Data were subsequently extracted from the included articles. Results: Seventeen articles were identified yielding a total of 91 patients. The average age was 53 ± 12 years, and most patients were male (72%). Rotator cuff repair (62%) was the most common procedure performed. A peripheral neuropathy was identified an average of 80 ± 81 days from the index procedure (range, 0-240 days). Most commonly, peripheral nerve injury presented as a mononeuropathy, with the median nerve (39%) and ulnar nerve (17%) affected predominantly. Seventeen percent of patients underwent a secondary surgery at an average of 232 ± 157 days after the index procedure. At the final follow-up, 55% of neuropathies had resolved, 14% partially improved, and 22% showed no clinical improvement. The most proposed etiologies were postoperative immobilization (29%) and intraoperative positioning (20%), but several possible etiologies have been suggested. Conclusions: Peripheral neuropathies after arthroscopic shoulder procedures are rare. While most spontaneously resolve, up to 1 in 5 patients may have persistent neuropathic symptoms. A high index of suspicion should be maintained throughout the postoperative period. When neurologic deficits are identified, patients should undergo a thorough diagnostic workup and be referred to a subspecialist in a timely manner.
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26. A proximal humerus fracture with concomitant axillary artery occlusion and axillary nerve palsy treated with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a case report
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Branden Wright, MD, Caroline Gutowski, BS, and Catherine J. Fedorka, MD
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Proximal humerus fracture ,Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty ,Axillary artery occlusion ,Brachial plexus ,Axillary nerve palsy ,Shoulder ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
- 2023
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27. Rates Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Treated With Convalescent Plasma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Jonathon W. Senefeld, PhD, Ellen K. Gorman, BS, Patrick W. Johnson, BS, M. Erin Moir, PhD, Stephen A. Klassen, PhD, Rickey E. Carter, PhD, Nigel S. Paneth, MD, David J. Sullivan, MD, Olaf H. Morkeberg, BA, R. Scott Wright, MD, DeLisa Fairweather, PhD, Katelyn A. Bruno, PhD, Shmuel Shoham, MD, Evan M. Bloch, MBChB, MS, Daniele Focosi, MD, Jeffrey P. Henderson, MD, PhD, Justin E. Juskewitch, MD, PhD, Liise-Anne Pirofski, MD, Brenda J. Grossman, MD, MPH, Aaron A.R. Tobian, MD, PhD, Massimo Franchini, MD, Ravindra Ganesh, MBBS, MD, Ryan T. Hurt, MD, PhD, Neil E. Kay, MD, Sameer A. Parikh, MBBS, Sarah E. Baker, PhD, Zachary A. Buchholtz, BS, Matthew R. Buras, BS, Andrew J. Clayburn, BS, Joshua J. Dennis, BS, Juan C. Diaz Soto, MD, Vitaly Herasevich, MD, PhD, Allan M. Klompas, MB, BCh, BAO, Katie L. Kunze, PhD, Kathryn F. Larson, MD, John R. Mills, PhD, Riley J. Regimbal, BS, Juan G. Ripoll, MD, Matthew A. Sexton, MD, John R.A. Shepherd, MD, James R. Stubbs, MD, Elitza S. Theel, PhD, Camille M. van Buskirk, MD, Noud van Helmond, MD, Matthew N.P. Vogt, MD, Emily R. Whelan, BS, Chad C. Wiggins, PhD, Jeffrey L. Winters, MD, Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD, and Michael J. Joyner, MD
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Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Objective: To examine the association of COVID-19 convalescent plasma transfusion with mortality and the differences between subgroups in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Patients and Methods: On October 26, 2022, a systematic search was performed for clinical studies of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in the literature from January 1, 2020, to October 26, 2022. Randomized clinical trials and matched cohort studies investigating COVID-19 convalescent plasma transfusion compared with standard of care treatment or placebo among hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 were included. The electronic search yielded 3841 unique records, of which 744 were considered for full-text screening. The selection process was performed independently by a panel of 5 reviewers. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Data were extracted by 5 independent reviewers in duplicate and pooled using an inverse-variance random effects model. The prespecified end point was all-cause mortality during hospitalization. Results: Thirty-nine randomized clinical trials enrolling 21,529 participants and 70 matched cohort studies enrolling 50,160 participants were included in the systematic review. Separate meta-analyses reported that transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma was associated with a decrease in mortality compared with the control cohort for both randomized clinical trials (odds ratio [OR], 0.87; 95% CI, 0.76-1.00) and matched cohort studies (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.66-0.88). The meta-analysis of subgroups revealed 2 important findings. First, treatment with convalescent plasma containing high antibody levels was associated with a decrease in mortality compared with convalescent plasma containing low antibody levels (OR, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.73 to 0.99). Second, earlier treatment with COVID-19 convalescent plasma was associated with a decrease in mortality compared with the later treatment cohort (OR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.48 to 0.82). Conclusion: During COVID-19 convalescent plasma use was associated with a 13% reduced risk of mortality, implying a mortality benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19, particularly those treated with convalescent plasma containing high antibody levels treated earlier in the disease course.
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28. 105. Sociodemographic And Hospital-Level Predictors Of Concomitant Muscle Flap Closure After Spinal Fusion Surgeries: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis
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Dylan K. Kim, AB, Anthony J. Tang, BBA BSA, Matthew A. Wright, MD, Christine H. Rohde, MD MPH, and Andrew K. Chan, MD
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Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
- 2024
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29. SP45. National Trends And Disparities In Flap Reconstruction For Sternal Wound Infections Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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Sarah Diaddigo, BS, Dylan Kim, AB, Myles LaValley, BS, Matthew Wright, MD, and Jeffrey Ascherman, MD
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Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
- 2024
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30. Nationwide assessment of practice variability in the utilization of hysteropexy at laparoscopic apical suspension for uterine prolapseAJOG Global Reports at a Glance
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Kaily R. Cox, MD, Tanaz R. Ferzandi, MD, MBA, Christina E. Dancz, MD, MPH, Rachel S. Mandelbaum, MD, Maximilian Klar, MD, MPH, Jason D. Wright, MD, and Koji Matsuo, MD, PhD
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characteristic ,hysteropexy ,laparoscopic apical suspension ,uterine prolapse ,utilization ,Gynecology and obstetrics ,RG1-991 - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although hysteropexy has been used to preserve the uterus during uterine prolapse surgery for a long time, there is a scarcity of data that describe the nationwide patterns of use of this surgical procedure. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the national-level use and characteristics of hysteropexy at the time of laparoscopic apical suspension surgery for uterine prolapse in the United States. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study used data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample. The study population included 55,608 patients with a diagnosis of uterine prolapse who underwent laparoscopic apical suspension surgery from 2016 to 2019. Patients who had a hysterectomy were assigned to the hysterectomy group, and those who did not have a hysterectomy were assigned to the hysteropexy group. The main outcome was clinical characteristics associated with hysteropexy, assessed using a multivariable binary logistic regression model. A classification tree was further constructed to assess the use pattern of hysteropexy during laparoscopic apical suspension procedures. The secondary outcome was surgical morbidity, including urinary tract injury, intestinal injury, vascular injury, and hemorrhage. RESULTS: A hysteropexy was performed in 6500 (11.7%) patients. In a multivariable analysis, characteristics associated with increased use of a hysteropexy included (1) patient factors, such as older age, Medicare coverage, private insurance, self-pay, and medical comorbidity; (2) pelvic floor dysfunction factor of complete uterine prolapse; and (3) hospital factors, including medium bed capacity center and location in the Southern United States (all P
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- 2024
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31. Simultaneous bilateral anterior shoulder fracture dislocations in the elderly: case report and focused clinical treatment algorithm
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Hunter L. Bohlen, MD, MBA, David J. Wright, MD, and Philip K. Lim, MD
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Bilateral shoulder dislocation ,Greater tuberosity fracture ,Proximal humerus ,Trauma ,Suture anchor ,Pilates ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
- 2023
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32. Comparison of clinical outcomes of revision reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for failed primary anatomic vs. reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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Kevin A. Hao, BS, Emily N. Boschert, MD, Daniel S. O’Keefe, BS, Supreeya A. Saengchote, MS, Bradley S. Schoch, MD, Jonathan O. Wright, MD, Thomas W. Wright, MD, Kevin W. Farmer, MD, Aimee M. Struk, MEd, MBA, ATC, LAT, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Baseplate loosening ,Revision surgery ,Outcome scores ,Reverse shoulder arthroplasty ,Shoulder replacement ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Both anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) are being increasingly performed. In the event of a complication necessitating revision, RTSA is more commonly performed in both scenarios. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical outcomes between patients undergoing revision RTSA for failed primary anatomic versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of a prospective single-institution shoulder arthroplasty database. All revision RTSAs performed between 2007 and 2019 with a minimum 2-year clinical follow-up were initially included. After excluding patients with a preoperative diagnosis of infection, an oncologic indication, or incomplete outcomes assessment, we included 45 revision RTSAs performed for failed primary aTSA and 15 for failed primary RTSA. Demographics, surgical characteristics, active range of motion (external rotation [ER], internal rotation, forward elevation [FE], abduction), outcome scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Constant Score, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Simple Shoulder Test, and University of California, Los Angeles score), and the incidence of postoperative complications was compared between groups. Results: Primary aTSA was most often indicated for degenerative joint disease (82%), whereas primary RTSA was more often indicated for rotator cuff arthropathy (60%). On bivariate analysis, no statistically significant differences in any range of motion or clinical outcome measure were found between revision RTSA performed for failed aTSA vs. RTSA. On multivariate linear regression analysis, revision RTSA performed for failed aTSA vs. RTSA was not found to significantly influence any outcome measure. Humeral loosening as an indication for revision surgery was associated with more favorable outcomes for all four range of motion measures and all five outcome scores assessed. In contrast, an indication for revision of peri-prosthetic fracture was associated with poorer outcomes for three of four range of motion measures (ER, FE, abduction) and four of five outcome scores (Constant, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Simple Shoulder Test, University of California, Los Angeles). A preoperative diagnosis of fracture was associated with a poorer postoperative range of motion in ER, FE, and abduction, but was not found to significantly influence any outcome score. However, only two patients in our cohort had this indication. Complication and re-revision rates after revision RTSA for failed primary aTSA and RTSA were 27% and 9% vs. 20% and 14% (P = .487 and P = .515), respectively. Conclusion: Clinical outcomes of patients undergoing revision RTSA for failed primary shoulder arthroplasty did not significantly differ based on whether aTSA or RTSA was initially performed. However, larger studies are needed to definitively ascertain the influence of the primary construct on the outcomes of revision RTSA.
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33. Young Women With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Risk Prediction Model for 1-Year Hospital Readmission
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Rachel P. Dreyer, PhD, Andrew Arakaki, MPH, Valeria Raparelli, MD, PhD, Terrence E. Murphy, PhD, Sui W. Tsang, MS, Gail D’Onofrio, MD, Malissa Wood, MD, Catherine X. Wright, MD, and Louise Pilote, MD, MPH, PhD
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Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Background: Although young women ( aged ≤ 55 years) are at higher risk than similarly aged men for hospital readmission within 1 year after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), no risk prediction models have been developed for them. The present study developed and internally validated a risk prediction model of 1-year post-AMI hospital readmission among young women that considered demographic, clinical, and gender-related variables. Methods: We used data from the US Variation in Recovery: Role of Gender on Outcomes of Young AMI Patients (VIRGO) study (n = 2007 women), a prospective observational study of young patients hospitalized with AMI. Bayesian model averaging was used for model selection and bootstrapping for internal validation. Model calibration and discrimination were respectively assessed with calibration plots and area under the curve. Results: Within 1-year post-AMI, 684 women (34.1%) were readmitted to the hospital at least once. The final model predictors included: any in-hospital complication, baseline perceived physical health, obstructive coronary artery disease, diabetes, history of congestive heart failure, low income ( < $30,000 US), depressive symptoms, length of hospital stay, and race (White vs Black). Of the 9 retained predictors, 3 were gender-related. The model was well calibrated and exhibited modest discrimination (area under the curve = 0.66). Conclusions: Our female-specific risk model was developed and internally validated in a cohort of young female patients hospitalized with AMI and can be used to predict risk of readmission. Whereas clinical factors were the strongest predictors, the model included several gender-related variables (ie, perceived physical health, depression, income level). However, discrimination was modest, indicating that other unmeasured factors contribute to variability in hospital readmission risk among younger women. Résumé: Contexte: Bien que les femmes jeunes (≤ 55 ans) présentent un risque plus élevé que les hommes du même âge de réadmission à l’hôpital dans l’année suivant un infarctus aigu du myocarde (IAM), il n’existe pas de modèle de prédiction des risques conçu spécialement pour elles. Dans le cadre de la présente étude, on a créé et validé à l’interne un modèle de prédiction des risques de réadmission à l’hôpital dans l’année suivant un IAM chez les femmes jeunes en tenant compte de variables démographiques, cliniques et associées au genre. Méthodologie: Nous avons utilisé les données de l’étude américaine VIRGO (variation du rétablissement : le rôle du genre dans les résultats des jeunes patientes ayant subi un IAM) (n = 2007 femmes), une étude observationnelle prospective menée auprès de jeunes patientes hospitalisées pour un IAM. Un modèle bayésien d’établissement de la moyenne a été utilisé pour la sélection du modèle et la méthode bootstrap a été utilisée pour la validation interne. L’étalonnage et la discrimination du modèle ont été évalués respectivement au moyen des courbes d’étalonnage et de la surface sous la courbe. Résultats: Dans l’année suivant l’IAM, 684 femmes (34,1 %) ont été réadmises à l’hôpital au moins une fois. Les facteurs prédictifs finaux du modèle sont notamment : toute complication survenue à l’hôpital, l’état de santé physique perçu au départ, la coronaropathie obstructive, le diabète, les antécédents d’insuffisance cardiaque congestive, le faible revenu (< 30 000 $ US), les symptômes dépressifs, la durée du séjour à l’hôpital et l’ethnie (blanc par rapport à noir). Parmi les neuf facteurs prédictifs retenus, trois sont associés au genre. Le modèle est bien étalonné et présente une discrimination modeste (surface sous la courbe = 0,66). Conclusions: Notre modèle de risque propre aux femmes a été conçu et validé à l’interne auprès d’une cohorte de femmes jeunes hospitalisées pour un IAM et peut être utilisé pour prédire le risque de réadmission. Bien que les facteurs cliniques soient les facteurs prédictifs les plus puissants, le modèle inclut plusieurs variables liées au genre (p. ex., état de santé physique perçu, dépression, revenu). Cependant, la discrimination étant modeste, d’autres facteurs non mesurés contribuent à la variabilité du risque de réadmission à l’hôpital chez les femmes plus jeunes.
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34. Small-cell lung cancer metastasis to a meningioma: Case report and review of the literature
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Loukas A. Georgiou, BS, Jeremiah H. Wright, MD, Thomas O. Markel, MD, and Paul J. Sims, MD
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Lung neoplasm ,Meningioma ,Tumor-to-tumor metastasis ,Small-cell ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Tumor-to-tumor metastasis is a rare event with meningioma as the recipient tumor accounting for 20% of the reported cases. The most common primary cancers showing this phenomenon are lung and breast cancer. Most lung cancers metastasizing to a meningioma are due to lung adenocarcinoma with the literature containing only 3 prior reports of small-cell lung cancer showing this pattern of spread. Herein, we present the case of a 67-year-old-patient with small-cell lung cancer that developed a metastasis to a meningioma.
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35. Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life: Case Series Report
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Thomas Wright, MD, Megan Babula, AS, Jaime Schwartz, MD, Corbin Wright, BS, MS, Noah Danesh, BA, and Karen Herbst, MD, PhD
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Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Background:. Lipedema is a chronic inflammatory subcutaneous adipose-rich connective tissue disease affecting millions of women worldwide. Disproportionate fat accumulation on the extremities characterized by heaviness, tenderness, and swelling can affect function, mobility, and quality of life. Treatments include conservative measures and lipedema reduction surgery (LRS). Here, we report lipedema comorbidities and surgical techniques, outcomes measures, and complications after LRS. Methods:. This is a single outpatient clinic retrospective chart review case series of comorbidities and complications in 189 women with lipedema. Bioelectrical impedance analyses, knee kinematics, gait, physical examinations, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, and RAND Short Form-36 questionnaires collected before and after LRS were analyzed for 66 of the 189 women. Hemoglobin levels were measured by transdermal hemoglobin monitor (Masimo noninvasive hemoglobin monitoring; Irvine, Calif.). Results:. Common comorbidities in 189 women were hypermobile joints (50.5%), spider/varicose veins (48.6/24.5%), arthritis (29.1%), and hypothyroidism (25.9%). The most common complication in 5.5% of these women after LRS was lightheadedness with a 2-g reduction or more in hemoglobin. After conservative measures and LRS in 66 women, significant improvements (P ≤ 0.0009) were found for: (1) knee flexion (10 degrees); (2) gait; (3) Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System T-score (16%); (4) mobility questions: gait velocity, rising from a chair, stair ascent; (5) RAND Short Form-36 scores: physical functioning, energy/fatigue, emotional well-being, social function, general health; (6) and Bioelectrical impedance analyses total and segmental body fat mass. Conclusion:. LRS provided significant improvements to women with lipedema using direct physical measurements and validated outcome measures, comparable to those seen after total knee replacement.
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36. Pick a Nerve, Any Nerve... or Not? Donor Nerve Selection in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps
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Ashley Zhang, BSE, Grant G. Black, BA, Matthew A. Wright, MD, Marcos L. Wang, M.D., Hao Huang, MD, Chase Alston, MHS, Angela Ellison, PA-C, and David M. Otterburn, M.D.
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Surgery ,RD1-811 - Published
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37. Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award presented to Rick Wright, MD, for more than a decade of research in ACL reconstruction
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Medical research ,Medicine, Experimental ,Medical societies ,Physicians -- Achievements and awards ,Orthopedic surgery ,Business ,News, opinion and commentary ,American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- Officials and employees - Abstract
Graft choice and cause of injury highlighted as significant findings LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2019 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award was presented to Rick Wright, [...]
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38. Protecting Your Back and Your Wallet: Decreased Complications and Healthcare Costs Associated with Prophylactic Muscle Flap Coverage After Spinal Fusion
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Grant Black, Makayla Kochheiser, Yunchan Chen, Matthew Wright, MD, Ali Jalali, and David Otterburn, MD
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39. Treatment Planning of Bulky Tumors Using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton GRID Therapy
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Aditya Halthore, MD, Zachary Fellows, MSc, Anh Tran, MSc, Curtiland Deville Jr, MD, Jean L. Wright, MD, Jeffrey Meyer, MD, Heng Li, PhD, and Khadija Sheikh, PhD
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proton ,spatial fractionation ,grid ,bulky tumors ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 ,Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity ,QC770-798 - Abstract
Purpose: To compare spatially fractionated radiation therapy (GRID) treatment planning techniques using proton pencil-beam-scanning (PBS) and photon therapy. Materials and Methods: PBS and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) GRID plans were retrospectively generated for 5 patients with bulky tumors. GRID targets were arranged along the long axis of the gross tumor, spaced 2 and 3 cm apart, and treated with a prescription of 18 Gy. PBS plans used 2- to 3-beam multiple-field optimization with robustness evaluation. Dosimetric parameters including peak-to-edge ratio (PEDR), ratio of dose to 90% of the valley to dose to 10% of the peak VPDR(D90/D10), and volume of normal tissue receiving at least 5 Gy (V5) and 10 Gy (V10) were calculated. The peak-to-valley dose ratio (PVDR), VPDR(D90/D10), and organ-at-risk doses were prospectively assessed in 2 patients undergoing PBS-GRID with pretreatment quality assurance computed tomography (QACT) scans. Results: PBS and VMAT GRID plans were generated for 5 patients with bulky tumors. Gross tumor volume values ranged from 826 to 1468 cm3. Peak-to-edge ratio for PBS was higher than for VMAT for both spacing scenarios (2-cm spacing, P = .02; 3-cm spacing, P = .01). VPDR(D90/D10) for PBS was higher than for VMAT (2-cm spacing, P =.004; 3-cm spacing, P = .002). Normal tissue V5 was lower for PBS than for VMAT (2-cm spacing, P = .03; 3-cm spacing, P = .02). Normal tissue mean dose was lower with PBS than with VMAT (2-cm spacing, P = .03; 3-cm spacing, P = .02). Two patients treated using PBS GRID and assessed with pretreatment QACT scans demonstrated robust PVDR, VPDR(D90/D10), and organs-at-risk doses. Conclusions: The PEDR was significantly higher for PBS than VMAT plans, indicating lower target edge dose. Normal tissue mean dose was significantly lower with PBS than VMAT. PBS GRID may result in lower normal tissue dose compared with VMAT plans, allowing for further dose escalation in patients with bulky disease.
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40. Effect of glenosphere lateralization with and without coracoacromial ligament transection on acromial and scapular spine strain in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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Brett D. Haislup, MD, Roman Ashmyan, MD, Peter S. Johnston, MD, Melissa A. Wright, MD, Pooyan Abbasi, MSME, and Anand M. Murthi, MD
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Biomechanics ,Shoulder ,Scapular spine ,Reverse shoulder arthroplasty ,Acromial stress fracture ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Small changes in deltoid tension and moment arm due to glenosphere lateralization may be associated with an increase in acromion or scapular spine strain in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), which can lead to stress fracture. The coracoacromial ligament (CAL) may be protective and lower the strain seen on the acromion or scapular spine. This biomechanical study investigated the impact of glenosphere lateralization and CAL integrity on acromion and scapular spine strain after RSA. Methods: Ten cadaveric specimens were tested on a custom dynamic shoulder frame. Acromial and scapular spine strain were measured at 0°, 30°, and 60° of abduction using strain rosettes fixed to the acromion (Levy Type 2) and the scapular spine (Levy Type 3). Specimens were first tested with a standard commercially available RSA implant with zero lateralization and then subsequently with the +3 and +6 lateralizing glenospheres for that implant. The CAL was then cut in each specimen and testing was repeated with the 0, +3, and +6 glenospheres. Maximal strain was recorded at both the acromion and scapular spine and analysis of variance compared strain across various abduction angles and glenospheres with and without CAL transection. Results: In the intact CAL group, maximal strain decreased significantly at the acromion with abduction from 0° to 30° and 0° to 60°, however, at the scapular spine abduction did not significantly impact strain. Maximal strain decreased significantly with increasing abduction from 0 to 30 and 0 to 60 at both the acromion and scapular spine in the cut CAL group. Average strain at the acromion was significantly higher in the cut group (844.7 με) versus the intact group (580.3 με), a difference of 31.3% (P = .0493). Average strain at the scapular spine, did not differ in the cut group (725 με) compared with the intact group (787 με) (P = .3666). There were no statistically significant differences in acromial or scapular spine strain between various levels of glenosphere lateralization in either the cut or intact state. Conclusion: In this biomechanical study, arm abduction decreased acromial and scapular spine strain following RSA. Cutting the CAL significantly increased strain at the acromion, and did not significantly alter strain at the scapular spine for all angles of abduction, differing from prior literature. Glenosphere lateralization did not have a significant effect on strain at the levels studied regardless of CAL status. Continued study of the complexion relationship between surgical and implant factors on strain following RSA is needed.
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41. 'Physiological Emergencies' and 'Suffragitis': Miss May Sinclair, Writer, versus Sir Almroth Wright, MD, FRS
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Diane F. Gillespie
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Wright ,Psychoanalysis ,Philosophy - Published
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42. Rate of improvement in shoulder strength after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
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Kevin A. Hao, BS, Thomas W. Wright, MD, Bradley S. Schoch, MD, Jonathan O. Wright, MD, Ethan W. Dean, MD, Aimee M. Struk, MEd, MBA, LAT, ATC, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Time ,External rotation ,Forward elevation ,Supraspinatus ,Outcome ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: The rate at which patients regain shoulder strength after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is unknown. In this study, we aimed to quantify differences in the timeline during which patients gained shoulder strength after primary anatomic and reverse TSA. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed prospectively collected data from 374 shoulders after primary anatomic TSA (aTSA) and 601 shoulders after primary reverse TSA (rTSA). Postoperative improvement in external rotation (ER) strength and forward elevation (FE) strength from baseline was assessed at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years. Percent change in mean shoulder strength between each time point was determined for anatomic and reverse groups separately. A handheld dynamometer was used to assess ER strength with the involved shoulder in 0° ER, 0° abduction, and the elbow in 90° flexion and FE strength with the involved shoulder in the scapular plane at 30° of flexion and 30° of abduction. Results: Both aTSA and rTSA groups ceased to have statistically significant gains in FE strength after 1 year postoperatively. In contrast, patients continued to have statistically significant gains in ER strength between 1 year and 2 years postoperatively after rTSA (P = .001), but not after aTSA (P = .476). Both aTSA and rTSA groups saw improvement in strength in both ER (+32.1% and +51.4%, respectively) and FE (+38.3% and +90.3%, respectively) at 2-year follow-up. The aTSA group’s ER and FE strength increased the most between 3 and 6 months (+16.2% and +35.7%, respectively). In contrast, the rTSA group gained the most ER strength between 6 months and 1 year (+14.8%) and the greatest FE strength between baseline and 3 months (+40.3%). Conclusion: Patients gain ER strength earlier and FE strength later after aTSA compared with rTSA. Most gains in strength occurred in the first year. However, statistically significant gains in shoulder ER strength in the rTSA group continued between 1 year and 2 years postoperatively, suggesting that 2-year follow-up may be inadequate to capture the full benefits of rTSA on shoulder strength. The results of this study provide insight into the timeline of strength recovery after aTSA and rTSA that will help inform patient counseling and future study design.
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43. Severe acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis is associated with acromial stress fractures after reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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Clay B. Townsend, MD, Jonathan Wright, MD, Thomas W. Wright, MD, Marissa Pazik, MS, Bradley Schoch, MD, Jorge Gil, MD, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Acromioclavicular joint ,Acromial stress fracture ,Orthopedic surgery ,Osteoarthritis ,Reverse shoulder arthroplasty ,Scapular spine stress fracture ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Little is known about the role of disorders of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) and how they relate to complications after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The purpose of this study is to compare the severity of ACJ osteoarthritis in patients undergoing RSA with and without postoperative acromial and scapular spine fractures. Methods: A retrospective review was performed to identify all patients who underwent primary RSA between 1/1/2007 and 10/31/2019 with a postoperative acromial or scapular spine stress fracture from a single institution. Patients who underwent RSA with a fracture were compared with an age-, sex-, and preoperative diagnosis-matched control group (1:4 controls) with a minimum 2-year follow-up. We compared demographics, medical comorbidities, and ACJ osteoarthritis between the 2 groups. Preoperative radiographs and 3-dimensional computed tomography scans were evaluated for ACJ osteoarthritis in all patients. The Petersson classification, a modified Petersson classification, location of the osteophytes, subchondral cysts, ACJ space, and size of the largest osteophyte were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. Results: The study included 11 patients who underwent primary RSA (8 women and 3 men) with acromial (6) and scapular spine (5) fractures confirmed radiographically and 44 matched controls (average follow-up 3.1 vs. 4.3 years, P = .17). Average age at surgery was similar between study and control groups (69.6 vs. 70.0 years, P = .86). ACJ osteoarthritis with osteophytes larger than 2 mm was common and similar between the 2 groups (91% of patients with acromial fracture and 66% of controls, P = .15). There was no significant difference in the size or location of the ACJ osteophytes. The Petersson classification was similar between groups. However, the percentage of patients with subchondral ACJ cysts was higher in the fracture group (91% vs. 50%, P = .02), and the percentage of patients with large spanning or fused osteophytes was significantly higher in the fracture group (55% vs. 14%, P = .008). Conclusion: Radiographic ACJ osteoarthritis is common in patients undergoing RSA. Severe ACJ osteoarthritis with completely spanning or fused osteophytes may predispose patients to acromial or scapular spine fractures after RSA.
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44. Influence of glenoid wear pattern on glenoid component placement accuracy in shoulder arthroplasty
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Kevin A. Hao, BS, Christopher D. Sutton, MD, Thomas W. Wright, MD, Bradley S. Schoch, MD, Jonathan O. Wright, MD, Aimee M. Struk, MEd, ATC, Edward T. Haupt, MD, Thiago Leonor, BS, and Joseph J. King, MD
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Shoulder replacement ,Planning ,Inclination ,Navigation ,Walch classification ,Error ,Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Accurate glenoid component placement in shoulder arthroplasty is often difficult even with the use of preoperative planning. Computer navigation and patient-specific guides increase component placement accuracy, but which patients benefit most is unknown. Our purpose was to assess surgeons' accuracy in placing a glenoid component in vivo using 3-dimensional preoperative planning and standard instruments among various glenoid wear patterns. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 170 primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) performed at a single institution. Commercially available preoperative planning software was used in all arthroplasties with multiplanar 2-dimensional computed tomography and a 3-dimensional implant overlay. After registration of intraoperative bony landmarks to the navigation system, participating surgeons with knowledge of the preoperative plan were blinded to the computer screen and attempted to implement their preoperative plan by simulating placement of a central-axis glenoid guide pin. Two hundred thirty-three screenshots of surgeon's simulated guide pin placement were included. Glenoid displacement, error in version and inclination, and overall malposition from the preoperatively planned target point were stratified by posterior wear status (with [Walch B2 or B3] or without [A1, A2, or B1]) and Walch classification (A1, A2, B1, B2, or B3). The glenoid component was considered malpositioned when version or inclination errors exceeded 10° or the starting point displacement exceeded 4 mm. Results: For rTSA, errors in version were greater for glenoids with posterior wear compared with those without (8.1° ± 5.6° vs. 4.7° ± 4.0°; P 10° compared with those without (31% vs. 8%; P
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45. News you can use: Interview with Janet Wright, MD, of HHS’s Million Hearts initiative; MS drug includes new warning about liver injury; CMCS encourages expanded scope of practice for pharmacists; JAPhA on integrating medication management in community setting; model in North Carolina allows pharmacy management systems to communicate with EHRs, payers, and more
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46. Thomas C Wright, MD, World Recognized Women's Health Sciences Authority, Joins Enzo Biochem's Clinical Division
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Enzo Biochem Inc. ,Biological products industry ,Women -- Health aspects ,Health ,Women's issues/gender studies - Abstract
By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) announced that Thomas C. Wright, MD, a leading authority in Women's Health Diagnostics, has joined [...]
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47. Botulinum toxin-A: A novel treatment for livedoid vasculopathy
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Angela M. Crotty, MD, Bianca N. Eubanks, MD, Vienna G. Katana, DO, and Kevin T. Wright, MD
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atrophie blanche ,botulinum toxin-A ,livedoid vasculopathy ,pain management ,peripheral neuropathy ,ulcers ,Dermatology ,RL1-803 - Published
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48. Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award presented to Rick Wright, MD, for more than a decade of research in ACL reconstruction
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Physicians ,Orthopedic surgery ,Medical research ,Medical societies ,Scientists ,Sports injuries ,Surgery ,Editors ,Health - Abstract
2019 MAR 29 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- The 2019 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award was presented to Rick Wright, [...]
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49. Profile of J. Gordon Wright, MD, FACS, RVT of Midwest Vein Center
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General interest ,News, opinion and commentary - Abstract
Downers Grove: Following is the Profile of J. Gordon Wright, MD, FACS, RVT of Midwest Vein Center: Dr. J Gordon Wright, MD, FACS, RVT Dr. J. Gordon Wright is actively [...]
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50. Where Do Orthopaedic Surgery Applicants Match on Their Rank Lists? A Survey of Incoming Residents
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Casey Imbergamo, MD, Sean Sequeira, MD, Dane Pizzo, MS, Melissa Wright, MD, and Henry Boucher, MD
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Orthopedic surgery ,RD701-811 - Abstract
Background:. The National Resident Matching Program reports match results by rank list position for all specialties in aggregate, but these data have not been previously reported for orthopaedic surgery specifically. The purpose of this study was to determine where orthopaedic applicants match on their rank lists in comparison to the national average for all specialties and to evaluate which factors may influence match results. Methods:. This was a cross-sectional survey study distributed to all applicants to a single institution's orthopaedic surgery residency program. Metrics such as match result, USMLE scores, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) status, and research productivity, in addition to other applicant-specific traits were captured. Results were stratified by match status and rank list position, with subgroup analyses completed for applicants matching at highly ranked programs (1-3) vs. lower ranked programs (≥ 4). Results:. The survey was distributed to 698 applicants with a response rate of 32% (n = 224), with a match rate of 85% (n = 191). Thirty-four percent of respondents matched at their top choice program, 15.2% at their second choice, 9.9% at their third, and 40.8% at their fourth or lower. When comparing the matched to unmatched applicant cohorts, there was a significant difference in number of programs ranked, AOA status, and sex. When comparing applicants who matched at highly ranked (1-3) vs. lower ranked (≥ 4) programs, there was a significant difference in USMLE board scores. Conclusions:. Orthopaedic surgery residency applicants are significantly less likely to match at their first choice or within their top 3 choices when compared to the national average for all specialties. Number of contiguous ranks, AOA status, and female sex were found to be associated with successfully obtaining an orthopaedic residency position, whereas USMLE board scores were associated with matching higher on one's rank list, thus resulting in greater match satisfaction. Level of Evidence:. III.
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