2023
Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients
Al-Dasuqi K, Taylor E, Ehrlich L, Cooperman D, Socci A, Tuason D, Hoerner M, Staib L, Silva C. Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients. Pediatric Radiology 2023, 54: 146-153. PMID: 38010426, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05812-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose area productPatient heightAdequate image qualityEffective doseExposure indexMedian effective doseLower radiation exposureComparison of proportionsChi-squared testIntraclass correlation coefficientBland-Altman plotsConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsIncident air kermaDose reductionLow doseSkeletal maturityRadiographsPatientsAir kermaRadiation exposureScoliosis radiographyStatistical significanceDoseSpinal curvatureThe Effect of Guided Growth Surgery on Langenskiold Stage and Mechanical Axis in Early-Onset Blount Disease: A Retrospective Case Series
Hanstein R, Schneble C, Schulz J, Lo Y, Socci A, Sharkey M. The Effect of Guided Growth Surgery on Langenskiold Stage and Mechanical Axis in Early-Onset Blount Disease: A Retrospective Case Series. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 32: e240-e250. PMID: 37852243, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly-onset Blount diseaseRemoval of hardwareTension-band platingMechanical axis deviationBlount diseaseGrowth surgeryMechanical axisFirst-line surgical treatmentMechanical lateral distal femoral angleMechanical medial proximal tibial angleMedial proximal tibial angleLateral distal femoral angleImprovement/resolutionProximal tibial angleRetrospective case seriesDistal femoral angleMost patientsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeSurgical treatmentTibial angleCase seriesRetrospective reviewVarus deformityFemoral angle
2022
The pregnant surgical trainee: Current exposures and risk factors a review
Cravez EM, Ani L, Halim A, Socci A, O'Connor MI. The pregnant surgical trainee: Current exposures and risk factors a review. The American Journal Of Surgery 2022, 224: 1109-1114. PMID: 35781377, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.05.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrthopaedic research in Zimbabwe: a seminal bibliometric analysis
Sibindi C, Mageza A, Socci A. Orthopaedic research in Zimbabwe: a seminal bibliometric analysis. SA Orthopaedic Journal 2022, 21: 89-94. DOI: 10.17159/2309-8309/2022/v21n2a4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Zimbabwe National Experience with the Surgical Implant Global Network (SIGN) Intramedullary Interlocking Nail (2013-2020): Population Characteristics and Outcomes
Sibindi C, Mushambwe T, Mageza A, Socci A. Zimbabwe National Experience with the Surgical Implant Global Network (SIGN) Intramedullary Interlocking Nail (2013-2020): Population Characteristics and Outcomes. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2021, 233: s111. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.07.211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpacts of COVID‐19 on orthopaedic surgery residency / spine trainee application trends
Gardezi M, Moore HG, Socci AR, Grauer JN. Impacts of COVID‐19 on orthopaedic surgery residency / spine trainee application trends. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2021, 8: 100088. PMID: 35128498, PMCID: PMC8577833, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100088.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPopulation characteristics, outcomes, and centerwide insights of the Zimbabwe national experience with the SIGN intramedullary nail (2013–2020)
Sibindi C, Mushambwe T, Mageza A, Socci A. Population characteristics, outcomes, and centerwide insights of the Zimbabwe national experience with the SIGN intramedullary nail (2013–2020). International Orthopaedics 2021, 46: 89-96. PMID: 34424393, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05167-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSIGN Online Surgical DatabaseRoad traffic accidentsIntramedullary nailFracture fixationSIGN intramedullary nailMajority of patientsFemur fracture fixationVolume of patientsSIGN nailClinical outcomesOperative fixationRetrospective reviewSurgical databaseCommon causeSafe surgeryPopulation characteristicsPatientsSurgeryCommon procedureDifferent centersAverage timeNailOutcomesTraffic accidentsFixationAdverse events in the treatment of motorcycle-related isolated limb injuries at a regional hospital in Uganda: a prospective clinical analysis
Okullo GO, Flores MJ, Peck CJ, Socci AR, Kisitu DK. Adverse events in the treatment of motorcycle-related isolated limb injuries at a regional hospital in Uganda: a prospective clinical analysis. International Orthopaedics 2021, 46: 71-77. PMID: 34296324, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05060-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical adverse eventsLimb injuriesRegional hospitalAdverse eventsLong-term functional outcomeProspective clinical analysisWeight-bearing statusLonger hospital stayMajority of patientsPain/discomfortPost-operative recoveryProspective descriptive studyResultsOne hundred twentyCourse of treatmentHospital stayDefinitive treatmentFunctional recoveryWound infectionFunctional outcomeInjury careHundred twentyLife measuresPatientsSevere injuriesHospitalDepression of the Medial Tibial Plateau in Infantile Blount Disease – Can Pathologic Bony Changes be Reversed with Guided Growth Treatment?
Hanstein R, Schneble C, Schulz J, Socci A, Sharkey M. Depression of the Medial Tibial Plateau in Infantile Blount Disease – Can Pathologic Bony Changes be Reversed with Guided Growth Treatment? Pediatrics 2021, 147: 832-833. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3ma9.832.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepression of the Medial Tibial Plateau in Infantile Blount Disease – Can Pathologic Bony Changes be Reversed with Guided Growth Treatment?
Hanstein R, Schneble C, Schulz J, Socci A, Sharkey M. Depression of the Medial Tibial Plateau in Infantile Blount Disease – Can Pathologic Bony Changes be Reversed with Guided Growth Treatment? 2021, 832-833. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.832.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrthopaedic Surgical Task-Shifting and Its Impact on Time-to-Surgery in Western Uganda
Flores M, Kisitu D, Peck C, Amick M, Yu K, Socci A. Orthopaedic Surgical Task-Shifting and Its Impact on Time-to-Surgery in Western Uganda. European Journal Of Clinical And Biomedical Sciences 2021, 7: 111. DOI: 10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210706.14.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures.
Schneble CA, Li DT, Kahan J, Brand J, Socci A, Haims A, Yoo BJ. Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2020, 34: e437-e441. PMID: 32427814, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHumeral shaft fracturesShaft fracturesRadiographic unionAmerican Level 1 Trauma CenterRetrospective medical record reviewLevel 1 trauma centerMedical record reviewInitial nonoperative managementDiaphyseal humerus fracturesHealing of boneIntraclass correlation coefficientClinic followAdult patientsNonoperative managementHumerus fracturesRecord reviewTrauma centerEmergency departmentInclusion criteriaLateral radiographsSystem scoreInterobserver reliabilityTime pointsPatientsFollowHematogenous Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis
Meier D, Rouma B, Socci A. Hematogenous Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis. 2020, 229-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41724-6_22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSeptic arthritisRecurrence of infectionLong-term disabilityHematogenous osteomyelitisSurgical debridementSurgical emergencyMusculoskeletal infectionsTreatment optionsChronic conditionsClinical problemSignificant disabilityGrowth disturbanceArthritisOsteomyelitisInfectionDisabilityPresentationDebridementAnkylosisRecurrenceDiagnosisThe Continued Utility and Viability of Dakin’s Solution in Both High- and Low-resource Settings
Ottesen TD, Qudsi RA, Kahanu AK, Baptiste BJ, Woolley PM, Socci AR, Dyer GSM. The Continued Utility and Viability of Dakin’s Solution in Both High- and Low-resource Settings. Archives Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2020, 8: 198-203. PMID: 32490051, PMCID: PMC7191984, DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2019.34372.1906.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
What’s New in Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction?
Socci AR, Horn D, Fornari ED, Lakra A, Schulz JF, Sharkey MS. What’s New in Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction? Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2019, 40: e598-e602. PMID: 31688516, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001456.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Chapter 60: Lower Extremity and Foot Disorders: Pediatrics.
Socci A, Cruz AI, Hansen H, Little R, Milewski M. In: OKU 12: General Orthopaedics. Jonathan N. Grauer, Ed. AAOS: 2017Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations.
Socci AR, Casemyr NE, Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR. Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations. The Bone & Joint Journal 2017, 99-B: 128-133. PMID: 28053268, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.99b1.bjj-2016-0134.r1.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2016
Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer
Socci, A., Crawford H. In: David L. Skaggs, Mininder S. Kocher, eds. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Pediatrics, 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsPeer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Community-Based Accompaniment and Psychosocial Health Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults in Rwanda: A Prospective Study
Thomson D, Rich M, Kaigamba F, Socci A, Hakizamungu M, Bagiruwigize E, Binagwaho A, Franke M. Community-Based Accompaniment and Psychosocial Health Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults in Rwanda: A Prospective Study. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 18: 368-380. PMID: 23443977, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0431-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-HIV AgentsCD4 Lymphocyte CountCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health WorkersDepressionDirectly Observed TherapyHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPrevalenceProspective StudiesRegression AnalysisResidence CharacteristicsRural PopulationRwandaSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsTreatment OutcomeViral LoadConceptsCommunity-based accompanimentAntiretroviral treatmentPsychosocial health outcomesHealth outcomesCD4 cell countIngestion of medicationsPrevalence of depressionMental health qualityCommunity health workersMental health morbiditySocial supportFirst yearTreatment buddyProspective studyHealth morbidityHealth workersCell countNational protocolHIVPatientsHealth qualityImportant interventionCells/Greater improvementAdults
2012
Improved Retention Associated With Community-Based Accompaniment for Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Rural Rwanda
Franke M, Kaigamba F, Socci A, Hakizamungu M, Patel A, Bagiruwigize E, Niyigena P, Walker K, Epino H, Binagwaho A, Mukherjee J, Farmer P, Rich M. Improved Retention Associated With Community-Based Accompaniment for Antiretroviral Therapy Delivery in Rural Rwanda. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012, 56: 1319-1326. PMID: 23249611, DOI: 10.1093/cid/cis1193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapy (ART) deliveryViral load suppressionCommunity-based accompanimentClinic-based programsCD4 countViral loadHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment programsProspective observational cohort studySecond multivariable analysisObservational cohort studyTherapy deliveryPhysical health qualityRural RwandaMultivariable regression modelsART initiationClinical characteristicsCohort studyMultivariable analysisBaseline differencesTreatment retentionTreatment programHealth qualityGood adherenceDeathFirst year