2014
Patient compliance with postoperative lower extremity touch-down weight-bearing orders at a level I academic trauma center.
Ruiz FK, Fu MC, Bohl DD, Hustedt JW, Baumgaertner MR, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Patient compliance with postoperative lower extremity touch-down weight-bearing orders at a level I academic trauma center. Orthopedics 2014, 37: e552-6. PMID: 24972436, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140528-55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel I academic trauma centerDays of dischargeAcademic trauma centerWeight bearingPhysical therapistsTrauma centerLimited weight bearingImportant clinical objectiveLower extremity fracturesMajority of stepsOrthopaedic wardExtremity fracturesFirst followPatient's abilityPatient complianceClinical objectivesPatientsTactile methodCurrent studyComplianceDaysLimited confidenceSurgeryDischargeMajority
2012
Lower-extremity weight-bearing compliance is maintained over time after biofeedback training.
Hustedt JW, Blizzard DJ, Baumgaertner MR, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Lower-extremity weight-bearing compliance is maintained over time after biofeedback training. Orthopedics 2012, 35: e1644-8. PMID: 23127458, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20121023-24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-bearing instructionsBiofeedback trainingWeight bearingProspective clinical studyLimited weight bearingAcademic orthopedic centerPotential clinical applicabilityOrthopedic centersClinical studiesClinical applicabilityControl participantsSignificant differencesImmediate effectsBiofeedback deviceTraining sessionsParticipantsOriginal testingComplianceVerbal instructionsImmediate complianceHoursRetention testPrevious studiesPatientsStudy