2021
Interpositional Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review
Butler J, Shimozono Y, Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Interpositional Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2021, 61: 657-662. PMID: 35033445, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplastyFollow-Up StudiesHallux RigidusHumansMetatarsalgiaMetatarsophalangeal JointRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsRange of motionTotal ROMInterpositional arthroplastyHallux rigidusSystematic reviewComplication rateClinical evidenceAnkle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal scoreAdvanced-stage hallux rigidusVisual analog scale scoreAOFAS-HMI scoreCommon arthritic conditionAmerican Orthopaedic FootAnalog scale scoreModerate complication rateCochrane Library databasesQuality of evidenceInclusion/exclusion criteriaMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreferred Reporting ItemsBiologic spacerOrthopaedic FootPostoperative complicationsROM outcomesArthritic conditionsAre Arthroplasty Procedures Really Better in the Treatment of Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures? A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
Pizzo R, Gianakos A, Haring R, Gage M, Stevens N, Liporace F, Yoon R. Are Arthroplasty Procedures Really Better in the Treatment of Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures? A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2021, 35: 111-119. PMID: 33079841, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001926.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, ShoulderHemiarthroplastyHumansHumerusRange of Motion, ArticularShoulder FracturesTreatment OutcomeConceptsComplex proximal humerus fracturesProximal humerus fracturesActive forward flexionHumerus fracturesTotal shoulder arthroplastyInternal fixationForward flexionShoulder arthroplastySystematic reviewOpen reduction internal fixationReverse total shoulder arthroplastyOutcomes of ORIFTherapeutic Level IVReduction internal fixationHigher Constant scoreBetter outcome scoresCochrane Library databasesSimple fracture patternsEnglish-language studiesBasic science studiesComprehensive Meta-AnalysisTotal patientsConstant scoreOpen reductionOutcome scores
2015
Effects of gastrocnemius recession on ankle motion, strength, and functional outcomes: a systematic review and national healthcare database analysis
Gianakos A, Yasui Y, Murawski C, Kennedy J. Effects of gastrocnemius recession on ankle motion, strength, and functional outcomes: a systematic review and national healthcare database analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2015, 24: 1355-1364. PMID: 26685692, DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3939-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnkle JointBiomechanical PhenomenaContractureGaitHumansMuscle, SkeletalOrthopedic ProceduresRange of Motion, ArticularConceptsGastrocnemius recessionDorsiflexion rangeFunctional outcomeInclusion criteriaSystematic reviewMean complication rateAnkle dorsiflexion rangeFull-text reviewHealthcare database analysesPeer-reviewed journalsComplication ratePearlDiver databaseEvidence 4Neurologic conditionsEmbase databasesClinical studiesSubtalar jointAnkle motionCadaveric studyGait kinematicsNormal levelsAvailable evidencePatient informationDatabase analysisEvidence score