2024
Successful Management of Impending Skin Necrosis After a Posterolateral Knee Dislocation
Santos E, Schneble C, Kim D, Medvecky M. Successful Management of Impending Skin Necrosis After a Posterolateral Knee Dislocation. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e23.00149. PMID: 38648386, PMCID: PMC11037736, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImpending skin necrosisSkin necrosisKnee dislocationPosterolateral knee dislocationFull-thickness skin necrosisComplicating treatment optionsSoft tissueSoft tissue envelopeMedial soft tissuesTreatment optionsPerioperative periodMedial ligamentous structuresCutaneous injuryIncarcerationNecrosisSkin injuryPatientsSuccessful managementLigamentous structuresKneeInjury
2023
Examining 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
2022
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 IRelationship 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
COVID-positive ankle fracture patients are at increased odds of perioperative surgical complications following open reduction internal fixation surgery
Mercier MR, Galivanche AR, Brand JP, Pathak N, Medvecky MJ, Varthi AG, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. COVID-positive ankle fracture patients are at increased odds of perioperative surgical complications following open reduction internal fixation surgery. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0262115. PMID: 34972190, PMCID: PMC8719674, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-positive patientsAnkle fracture surgeryPerioperative adverse eventsAdverse eventsAnkle fracture patientsFracture surgeryFracture patientsOperative interventionAnkle fracturesPropensity matchingCOVID statusOpen reduction internal fixation surgeryPerioperative adverse outcomesPerioperative surgical complicationsMinor adverse eventsPostoperative adverse eventsSerious adverse eventsChronic kidney diseaseCOVID-19 Research DatabaseLong-term outcomesInternal fixation surgeryBasis of agePropensity-score matchingPostoperative complicationsNegative patientsIncreased Neurovascular Morbidity Is Seen in Documented Knee Dislocation Versus Multiligamentous Knee Injury
Kahan JB, Schneble CA, Li D, Petit L, Huang P, Bullock J, Porrino J, Richter DL, Schenck RC, Medvecky MJ. Increased Neurovascular Morbidity Is Seen in Documented Knee Dislocation Versus Multiligamentous Knee Injury. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2021, 103: 921-930. PMID: 33587513, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01151.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Similar 30-Day Complications for Septic Knee Arthritis Treated With Arthrotomy or Arthroscopy: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis
Bovonratwet P, Nelson SJ, Bellamkonda K, Ondeck NT, Shultz BN, Medvecky MJ, Grauer JN. Similar 30-Day Complications for Septic Knee Arthritis Treated With Arthrotomy or Arthroscopy: An American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2017, 34: 213-219. PMID: 28866341, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.06.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgery treatment groupPerioperative complicationsSeptic kneeAdverse eventsTreatment groupsTreatment modalitiesOpen arthrotomyAmerican CollegeSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysisNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysisSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramMultivariate analysisSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramOperating roomSeptic knee arthritisSimilar perioperative complicationsMinor adverse eventsRate of readmissionSerious adverse eventsRetrospective comparative studyNSQIP data setsSignificant differencesQuality Improvement ProgramPatient demographicsValue of Upright X-Rays in Diagnosis ofACJoint Injuries in Polytrauma Patients.
Gala RJ, Varthi AG, Medvecky MJ. Value of Upright X-Rays in Diagnosis ofACJoint Injuries in Polytrauma Patients. Connecticut Medicine 2017, 81: 111-115. PMID: 29738157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolytrauma patientsUpright radiographsAC jointAC joint injuriesCommon orthopedic problemAC joint separationsUpright x-rayOperative interventionClinical courseMultiple injuriesTreatment recommendationsJoint injuryFurther managementSupine positionOrthopedic problemsPatientsInjuryHigh-degree injuriesJoint separationStandard protocolRadiographsX-rayAmount of displacementAcromioclavicularDiagnosis
2013
Medial Elbow Exposure for Coronoid Fractures
Huh J, Krueger CA, Medvecky MJ, Hsu JR. Medial Elbow Exposure for Coronoid Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2013, 27: 730-734. PMID: 23412510, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0b013e31828ba91c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKey anatomic landmarksCoronoid fracturesAnatomic landmarksAnteromedial coronoid fracturesSequence of dissectionFresh-frozen cadaveric elbowsFlexor carpi ulnarisMedial ligamentous structuresPosterior bundleSurgical approachAnterior bundleMedial elbowCarpi ulnarisProximal ulnaCrossover designSurgeon's perspectiveCadaveric elbowsLigamentous structuresOsseous structuresSignificant correlationExposure intervalExposureElbowExtensive exposureFractures
2012
A Novel Cranioplasty Technique Incorporating Cancellous Femoral Bone and Recombinant Bone Morphogenic Protein 2
Wang F, Hoang D, Medvecky M, Amankulor N, Teng E, Narayan D. A Novel Cranioplasty Technique Incorporating Cancellous Femoral Bone and Recombinant Bone Morphogenic Protein 2. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 1083-1086. PMID: 22777455, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31824e69b9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecombinant bone morphogenic protein 2Severe traumatic brain injuryBone morphogenic protein-2Femoral boneTraumatic brain injuryProtein 2Autologous donor sitesCalvarial defectsChronic infectionBrain injuryCranial operationsBone marrowAesthetic outcomeSenior surgeonAcellular collagen spongeReconstructive surgeonVicryl meshCancellous femoral bonePatientsCranioplasty techniqueBone formationCalvarial reconstructionSubjective satisfactionDonor siteImplant constructs
2011
Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research
Milewski MD, Smitaman E, Moukaddam H, Katz LD, Essig DA, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research. European Journal Of Radiology 2011, 81: 1637-1643. PMID: 21683539, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.072.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Extension Loss Secondary to Femoral-Sided Inverted Cyclops Lesion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Rubin L, Yeh P, Medvecky M. Extension Loss Secondary to Femoral-Sided Inverted Cyclops Lesion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The Journal Of Knee Surgery 2009, 22: 360-363. PMID: 19902733, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionTerminal knee extensionCyclops lesionLigament reconstructionACL graftKnee extensionMagnetic resonance imaging arthrographyFemoral tunnel siteArthroscopic resectionClinical examinationTibial tunnelExtension lossRapid resolutionIntercondylar notchFibrous nodulesLesionsGraftResectionPatientsArthrography
2008
Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T
Wolff AB, Pesce LL, Wu JS, Smart LR, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T. Skeletal Radiology 2008, 38: 21. PMID: 18696062, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-008-0561-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Gender comparison of hip muscle activity during single-leg landing.
Zazulak BT, Ponce PL, Straub SJ, Medvecky MJ, Avedisian L, Hewett TE. Gender comparison of hip muscle activity during single-leg landing. Journal Of Orthopaedic And Sports Physical Therapy 2005, 35: 292-9. PMID: 15966540, DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2005.35.5.292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip muscle activitySingle-leg landingMuscle activityAnterior cruciate ligament injuryCruciate ligament injuryRectus femoris activityFemale athletesDifferent muscular activation patternsRelative muscle activityDivision I collegiate athletesMuscular activation patternsACL injuryFemoris activityLigament injuryQuadriceps activityElectromyographic activityGender differencesMuscle activationPostcontact phaseCollegiate athletesSurface EMGActivation patternsPrecontact phaseDrop landingAnalysis of variance
2003
MR imaging of the anatomy of and injuries to the lateral and posterolateral aspects of the knee.
Haims AH, Medvecky MJ, Pavlovich R, Katz LD. MR imaging of the anatomy of and injuries to the lateral and posterolateral aspects of the knee. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2003, 180: 647-53. PMID: 12591668, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.180.3.1800647.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Gender disparity of anterior cruciate ligament injury. Etiological theories in the female athlete.
Medvecky M, Bosco J, Sherman O. Gender disparity of anterior cruciate ligament injury. Etiological theories in the female athlete. Bulletin Of The NYU Hospital For Joint Disease 2000, 59: 217-26. PMID: 11409241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament injuryFemale ACL injuryCruciate ligament injuryACL injuryLigament injuryFemale athletesInjury ratesNumerous etiological factorsACL injury ratesGender disparitiesEtiological factorsNeuromuscular factorsKnee flexionInjuryMovement trainingDefinitive causationAthletesEtiological theoriesTraining programIntrinsic factorsDisparitiesHamstringsEtiologyFactorsPhysicians