2022
Anatomic Radial Head Arthroplasty: The Importance of Implant Angle
Cherches MF, Halvorson R, Lalchandani G, Kandemir U, Lattanza LL, Lee N. Anatomic Radial Head Arthroplasty: The Importance of Implant Angle. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2022, 47: 534-539. PMID: 35397935, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadial head arthroplastyImplant failureStress shieldingRadiocapitellar arthritisOptimal implant designSTUDY/LEVELImplant angleRadial head implantsStem-shaft angleImplant designAcute fracturesRetrospective reviewNeck fracturesImplant survivalInternal fixationProsthesis removalProsthesis positioningRadial headProximal radiusLateral radiographsAcademic centersElbow radiographsAnatomic designHead implantsIntact implants
2021
Composite Vascularized Autograft Elbow Transplant
Pathak N, Sides EE, Piper SL, Lee CK, Hansen SL, Terry MJ, Lattanza LL. Composite Vascularized Autograft Elbow Transplant. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11: e21.00220. PMID: 34319917, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAutograftsElbowElbow InjuriesElbow JointHumansMaleWrist JointConceptsTotal elbow arthroplastyComplete brachial plexus injuryElbow jointBrachial plexus injuryRight upper extremityHand/wristRight elbow jointPlexus injuryElbow arthroplastySubsequent ankylosisUpper extremityDaily livingPatientsTransplantStandard techniquesAnkylosisArthroplastyInjuryExplantationInfectionExtremitiesTraumaWrist
2020
The Use of Photogrammetry for Interactive, Three-Dimensional Modeling of an Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Elbow.
Isaacson DS, Tanaka KS, Wang NK, Storelli DAR, Lattanza LL. The Use of Photogrammetry for Interactive, Three-Dimensional Modeling of an Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Elbow. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2020, 4: e20.00080. PMID: 33986202, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00080.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Open Surgical Release of Posttraumatic Elbow Contracture in Children and Adolescents
Piper SL, Lattanza LL, Shen TS, Wall LB, Goldfarb CA. Open Surgical Release of Posttraumatic Elbow Contracture in Children and Adolescents. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2019, 39: 241-246. PMID: 30969254, PMCID: PMC6292736, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic elbow contracturesContinuous passive motionOpen surgical releaseSurgical releaseContracture releaseElbow contractureLigament repairActive rangeOpen elbow contracture releasePostoperative continuous passive motionForearm rotation arcOpen contracture releasePostoperative ulnar neuropathyRetrospective chart reviewTime of surgeryElbow contracture releaseFlexion-extension arcSmall case seriesTime of injuryRemoval of hardwareUlnar nerve releaseArthroscopic releaseNerve releaseUlnar neuropathyChart review
2016
Surgical Correction of Cubitus Varus
Bauer AS, Pham B, Lattanza LL. Surgical Correction of Cubitus Varus. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2016, 41: 447-452. PMID: 26787408, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.12.019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Clinical Presentation of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow in Children
Lattanza LL, Goldfarb CA, Smucny M, Hutchinson DT. Clinical Presentation of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow in Children. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2013, 95: e105-1. PMID: 23925751, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.l.00623.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterolateral rotatory instabilityPositive pivot shift testPivot shift testUlnar collateral ligament reconstructionLigament reconstructionLateral ulnar collateral ligament reconstructionCollateral ligament reconstructionRotatory instabilityInitial injuryEarly physeal closureEvidence of deformityTherapeutic Level IVRetrospective chart reviewYears of ageLateral collateral ligament complexCollateral ligament complexChart reviewImmature patientsAdult patientsElbow fracturesRadiographic evidenceClinical presentationElbow traumaElbow dislocationPhyseal closure
2012
The Prevalence, Rate of Progression, and Treatment of Elbow Flexion Contracture in Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Sheffler LC, Lattanza L, Hagar Y, Bagley A, James MA. The Prevalence, Rate of Progression, and Treatment of Elbow Flexion Contracture in Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2012, 94: 403-409. PMID: 22398733, PMCID: PMC3284859, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.j.00750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrachial plexus birth palsyElbow flexion contractureBrachial plexus involvementBirth palsyFlexion contractureRate of progressionPlexus involvementNighttime splintingNonoperative treatmentSerial castingRisk factorsPrevalence of contracturesUpper extremity functionRadial head dislocationChi-square testPatient ageMedian ageSevere contracturesMedical recordsHead dislocationPalsyFurther progressionContracturePatientsPrevalenceBiceps Brachii Long Head Overactivity Associated with Elbow Flexion Contracture in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Sheffler LC, Lattanza L, Sison-Williamson M, James MA. Biceps Brachii Long Head Overactivity Associated with Elbow Flexion Contracture in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2012, 94: 289-297. PMID: 22336968, PMCID: PMC3273876, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.j.01348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrachial plexus birth palsyElbow flexion contractureBiceps brachii muscleBirth palsyFlexion contractureUnaffected limbAffected limbLong headBrachii muscleMuscle imbalanceShort headThree-dimensional motion analysisFine-wire electromyographyUpper extremity tasksFine-wire electrodesUpper extremity kinematicsMean durationUnderwent testingMuscle bellyShoulder activityPalsyRepeat testingShoulder stabilizationContractureElbow extension
2011
Interobserver Reliability of Radial Head Fracture Classification
Guitton T, Ring D, Earp B, Ladd A, Evans P, Kuo C, Biert J, van Dijk C, Dantuluri P, Ruchelsman D, Ponsen K, Soong M, Davis T, Shyam A, Phieffer L, LeCroy C, Richardson M, Schmidt A, Jebson P, Levin P, Della Rocca G, Goldfarb C, Jeray K, Kalainov D, Dyer G, Chen N, Osterman A, Athwal G, Leenen L, Wright T, Swiontkowski M, Slutsky D, Frihagen F, Duncan S, Papandrea R, Chung K, Blazar P, Feibel R, Zura R, van der Heide H, Tashjian R, Elmans L, Jiuliano J, Rizzo M, Sodha S, McAuliffe J, Culp R, Orbay J, Cassidy C, Albers R, Katolik L, Abrams R, Baratz M, Egol K, Conflitti J, Hanel D, Nolla J, Hausman M, Caputo A, Poolman R, Axelrod T, McKee M, Goslings J, Sancheti P, Brink P, Swigart C, Hughes T, Segalman K, van Eerten P, Crist B, Diao E, Page R, Lattanza L, Thomas G, Fanuele J, Kloen P, Gosens T, Zalavras C, Taras J, Greenberg J, Hammerberg E, Catalano L, Pesantez R, van Vugt A, Kronlage S, Baskies M, Boyer M, Giannoudis P, Prayson M, Grosso E. Interobserver Reliability of Radial Head Fracture Classification. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2011, 93: 2015-2021. PMID: 22048097, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.j.00711.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Interclinician and intraclinician variability in the mechanics of the pivot shift test for posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow
Lattanza LL, Chu T, Ty JM, Orazov B, Strauss N, O'Reilly OM, Buckley JM. Interclinician and intraclinician variability in the mechanics of the pivot shift test for posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2010, 19: 1150-1156. PMID: 20850998, DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.05.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical Treatment of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow in Children
Lattanza LL. Surgical Treatment of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow in Children. Techniques In Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery 2010, 14: 114-120. PMID: 20526166, DOI: 10.1097/bth.0b013e3181dd88f3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterolateral rotatory instabilitySurgical treatmentLigamentous repairRotatory instabilityDiagnosis of PLRILateral ulnar collateral ligamentUlnar collateral ligamentTreatment of PLRIGood clinical practicePosttraumatic instabilityPediatric populationPediatric casesCollateral ligamentClinical practiceUnusual signsDiagnosisChildrenTreatmentElbowRepairCurrent practiceSurgical instructionSymptomsCareful considerationTraumaOpen Surgical Treatment of Posttraumatic Elbow Contractures in Children
Strauss NL, Lattanza L. Open Surgical Treatment of Posttraumatic Elbow Contractures in Children. Techniques In Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery 2010, 14: 108-113. PMID: 20526165, DOI: 10.1097/bth.0b013e3181e2d3bb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic elbow stiffnessSurgical contracture releaseSupracondylar humerus fracturesPosttraumatic elbow contracturesRange of motionSurgical treatmentHumerus fracturesElbow dislocationElbow stiffnessFlexion contractureContracture releaseElbow contractureDaily livingFunctional limitationsFunctional arcBasic activitiesContractureChildrenRecreational activitiesEtiologyPathology
2008
Elbow Instability in Children
Lattanza LL, Keese G. Elbow Instability in Children. Hand Clinics 2008, 24: 139-152. PMID: 18299027, DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2007.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research