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Over One-Third of Patients With Multiligament Knee Injuries and an Intact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Demonstrate Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Moran J, Schneble C, Katz L, Jimenez A, McLaughlin W, Vasavada K, Wang A, Kunze K, Chahla J, LaPrade R, Alaia M, Medvecky M. Over One-Third of Patients With Multiligament Knee Injuries and an Intact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Demonstrate Medial Meniscal Ramp Lesions on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 39: 592-599. PMID: 36575108, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.10.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedial meniscus ramp lesionsIntact anterior cruciate ligamentMultiligament knee injuriesAnterior cruciate ligamentMagnetic resonance imagingRamp lesionsBone bruiseBone bruisingKnee injuriesCruciate ligamentMedial meniscal ramp lesionsResonance imagingPreoperative magnetic resonance imagingMeniscal ramp lesionsRetrospective case seriesPosterior cruciate ligamentOne-thirdIntraclass correlation coefficientConsecutive patientsRetrospective reviewCase seriesLigament reconstructionOperative reportsLevel IVLevel IExamining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Moran J, Lee M, Kunze K, Green J, Katz L, Wang A, McLaughlin W, Gillinov S, Jimenez A, Hewett T, LaPrade R, Medvecky M. Examining the Distribution of Bone Bruise Patterns in Contact and Noncontact Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1155-1161. PMID: 36867053, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231159899.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone bruise patternsAcute anterior cruciate ligament injuryMagnetic resonance imagingAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryBone bruiseNoncontact injuriesLigament injuryContact injuriesACL injuryBruise patternsMedial collateral ligament injuryNoncontact mechanismFat-suppressed T2-weighted imagesMultivariate logistical regression modelIpsilateral knee injuriesCollateral ligament injuriesACL reconstruction surgeryMechanism of injuryBody mass indexNoncontact ACL injuryMedial tibiofemoral compartmentPreoperative MRI scansACL injury mechanismsPosterior cruciate ligament
2024
After Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Factors Associated with Returning to the Same Surgeon for Subsequent Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Gouzoulis M, Halperin S, Seddio A, Wilhelm C, Moran J, Donohue K, Jimenez A, Grauer J. After Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Factors Associated with Returning to the Same Surgeon for Subsequent Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00117. PMID: 39401371, PMCID: PMC11473060, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal shoulder arthroplastyShoulder arthroplastyAdverse eventsPrimary total shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyPatient satisfactionDepression diagnosisMinority of patientsPostoperative adverse eventsAssociated with decreased oddsRevision TSAFactors associated with returnSame surgeonContralateral surgeryElixhauser Comorbidity IndexIpsilateral shoulderFemale sexComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisRevision surgeryComorbidity burdenPatientsImprove patient satisfactionSurgeonsA 10-year perspective on the question of whether surgeries for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are “one and done”?
Gouzoulis M, Joo P, Jeong S, Jabbouri S, Moran J, Zhu J, Grauer J. A 10-year perspective on the question of whether surgeries for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are “one and done”? Spine Deformity 2024, 12: 903-908. PMID: 38555557, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00858-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisIdiopathic scoliosisRisk factorsAssociated with male sexTime of surgeryLong-term outcomesYear follow-upMultivariate regressionMonths to 2Reoperation incidenceReoperation ratePSF patientsExcellent outcomesPediatric surgeonsReoperationMale sexFollow-upStudy cohortPatient characteristicsPatient counselingSurgeryConclusionsThe current studyInterquartile rangeScoliosis fusionResultsIn total
2023
Comparing Race/Ethnicity and Zip Code Socioeconomic Status for Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in a Medicare Population
Joo P, Wilhelm C, Adeclat G, Halperin S, Moran J, Elaydi A, Rubin L, Grauer J. Comparing Race/Ethnicity and Zip Code Socioeconomic Status for Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in a Medicare Population. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e22.00205. PMID: 37141180, PMCID: PMC10162786, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal humerus fracturesRace/ethnicityHumerus fracturesNonsurgical managementSocioeconomic statusSurgical utilizationMedian household incomeHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexElixhauser Comorbidity IndexMultivariable logistic regressionLower median household incomeComorbidity indexMedicare cohortRace/ethnicity dataProximal humerusSurgical decisionMedicare populationIndependent significanceLogistic regressionPatientsHealth equityRacial disparitiesHousehold incomeEthnicity dataSurgery
2022
Relationship Between Peroneal Nerve and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Involvement in Multiligamentous Knee Injury: A Multicenter Study
Markus DH, Mojica ES, Bi A, Kahan JB, Moran J, Mannino BJ, Alaia EF, Jazrawi LM, Medvecky MJ, Alaia MJ. Relationship Between Peroneal Nerve and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Involvement in Multiligamentous Knee Injury: A Multicenter Study. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022, 30: e1461-e1466. PMID: 36326829, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-01252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiligamentous knee injuriesPeroneal nerve injuryACL tear groupNerve injuryPosterolateral corner injuriesNerve palsyChart reviewKnee injuriesTear groupMulticenter retrospective cohort analysisComplete anterior cruciate ligament ruptureAnterior cruciate ligament ruptureMore knee ligamentsParticular injury patternPeroneal nerve palsyRetrospective chart reviewRetrospective cohort analysisBody mass indexCruciate ligament ruptureGreater relative riskComplete injurySurgical characteristicsIntact ACLLigament involvementPeroneal nerveAcute Surgical Repair of Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsion
Green JS, Moran J, Kahan JB, McLaughlin WM, Wang A, Medvecky MJ. Acute Surgical Repair of Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsion. JBJS Case Connector 2022, 12: e22.00147. PMID: 36099532, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal hamstring tendon avulsionPostoperative rehabilitation courseSimultaneous surgical repairSurgical repairTendon avulsionRehabilitation courseAcute surgical repairProximal hamstringRare injuryPostoperative managementSurgical interventionBilateral avulsionAvulsionActivity levelsPatientsRepairSignificant improvementComplicationsHamstringsInjuryCourse
2021
Posterior Talar Body Fracture With Flexor Hallucis Longus Incarceration
McLaughlin WM, Moran J, Brand J, Kahan JB, Yoo B. Posterior Talar Body Fracture With Flexor Hallucis Longus Incarceration. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11: e21.00493. PMID: 34714777, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical Excision of a Giant Schwannoma of the Hand
Moran J, Kahan JB, Schneble CA, Lindskog D, Donohue K. Surgical Excision of a Giant Schwannoma of the Hand. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11: e21.00318. PMID: 34534146, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeasuring Proximal Tibial Metaphyseal Width and Lateral Epiphyseal Height Improves Determination of Remaining Growth in Children
Kahan JB, Li DT, Schneble CA, Elabd A, Attia E, Esparza R, Cui JJ, Li E, Moran J, Smith BG, Cooperman DR. Measuring Proximal Tibial Metaphyseal Width and Lateral Epiphyseal Height Improves Determination of Remaining Growth in Children. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2021, 41: e739-e744. PMID: 34325444, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001853.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-length radiographsEpiphyseal heightInclusion criteriaPediatric patient populationMetabolic bone diseaseOrthopedic surgical interventionMultivariable regression modelsPrior surgeryRegression modelsSurgical interventionPatient populationPrevious infectionKnee radiographsProximal tibiaBone diseaseLevel IIIMetaphyseal widthSkeletal maturityRadiographsFinal heightMultiple linear regressionQuantitative markerLinear regressionAge 16ChildrenCorrection of a Squeaky Knee After ACL Reconstruction Surgery: A Case Report.
Moran J, Kahan JB, Gardner E. Correction of a Squeaky Knee After ACL Reconstruction Surgery: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11: e20.00856. PMID: 33950635, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReconstruction surgeryKnee complicationsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeryLigament reconstruction surgeryACL reconstruction surgeryNonsurgical treatmentCase reportFemoral tunnelSurgical correctionSurgeryYoung adultsPsychological distressFiberWire suturesComplicationsPatientsKnee