Richard Pelker, PhD, MD

• Carrie Swigart
• Gary Friedlaender
• Jonathan N Grauer
• Michael Medvecky
• Morton Glickman

Biomechanical Phenomena; Bone and Bones; Orthopedics; Bone Remodeling; Bone Substitutes; Allografts

• Access of Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniations to Spine SurgeonsAnandasivam NS, Wiznia DH, Kim CY, Save AV, Grauer JN, Pelker RR. Access of Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniations to Spine Surgeons. Spine 2017, 42: 1179-1183. PMID: 27902558, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002005.
• The Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care ActWiznia DH, Nwachuku E, Roth A, Kim CY, Save A, Anandasivam NS, Medvecky M, Pelker R. The Influence of Medical Insurance on Patient Access to Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2017, 5: 2325967117714140. PMID: 28812034, PMCID: PMC5528187, DOI: 10.1177/2325967117714140.
• Survey of Patient Insurance Status on Access to Specialty Foot and Ankle Care Under the Affordable Care ActKim CY, Wiznia DH, Roth AS, Walls RJ, Pelker RR. Survey of Patient Insurance Status on Access to Specialty Foot and Ankle Care Under the Affordable Care Act. Foot & Ankle International 2016, 37: 776-781. PMID: 27026727, DOI: 10.1177/1071100716642015.
• Primary Care Physician and Patient Perceptions of Reimbursement for Total Knee and Hip ReplacementWiznia DH, Kim CY, Wang Y, Swami N, Pelker RR. Primary Care Physician and Patient Perceptions of Reimbursement for Total Knee and Hip Replacement. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2016, 31: 1395-1399. PMID: 27036921, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.12.052.
• The Effect of Insurance Type on Patient Access to Carpal Tunnel Release Under the Affordable Care ActKim CY, Wiznia DH, Wang Y, Save AV, Anandasivam NS, Swigart CR, Pelker RR. The Effect of Insurance Type on Patient Access to Carpal Tunnel Release Under the Affordable Care Act. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2016, 41: 503-509.e1. PMID: 26908020, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.01.007.
• Actual Knee Motion during Continuous Passive Motion Protocols is Less Than ExpectedBible JE, Simpson AK, Biswas D, Pelker RR, Grauer JN. Actual Knee Motion during Continuous Passive Motion Protocols is Less Than Expected. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2009, 467: 2656-2661. PMID: 19247728, PMCID: PMC2745449, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-009-0766-1.
• Current practices of AAHKS members in the treatment of adult osteonecrosis of the femoral head.McGrory BJ, York SC, Iorio R, Macaulay W, Pelker RR, Parsley BS, Teeny SM. Current practices of AAHKS members in the treatment of adult osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2007, 89: 1194-204. PMID: 17545421, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200706000-00006.
• Current Practices of AAHKS Members in the Treatment of Adult Osteonecrosis of the Femoral HeadMcGrory B, York S, Iorio R, Macaulay W, Pelker R, Parsley B, Teeny S. Current Practices of AAHKS Members in the Treatment of Adult Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2007, 89: 1194-1204. DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.f.00302.
• AAHKS Membership Survey Results: Current Treatment Practices of Members of AAHKS for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Adult Femoral HeadMcGrory B, York S, Iorio R, Macaulay W, Pelker R. AAHKS Membership Survey Results: Current Treatment Practices of Members of AAHKS for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Adult Femoral Head. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2006, 21: 304. DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2006.02.011.
• Rollback in posterior cruciate ligament—retaining total knee arthroplasty A radiographic analysisKim H, Pelker R, Gibson D, Irving J, Lynch J. Rollback in posterior cruciate ligament—retaining total knee arthroplasty A radiographic analysis. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 1997, 12: 553-561. PMID: 9268796, DOI: 10.1016/s0883-5403(97)90179-0.
• The Nicolas Andry Award-1995 Fracture Healing; Radiation Induced AlterationsPelker R, Friedlaender G. The Nicolas Andry Award-1995 Fracture Healing; Radiation Induced Alterations. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1997, 341: 267-282. PMID: 9269183, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-199708000-00038.
• Effects of prefracture irradiation on the biomechanical parameters of fracture healingWidmann R, Pelker R, Friedlaender G, Panjabi M, Peschel R. Effects of prefracture irradiation on the biomechanical parameters of fracture healing. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1993, 11: 422-428. PMID: 8326449, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100110315.
• Posterior Element Strength Six Months Postinjury in the Canine Cervical SpineSouthern E, Pelker R, Crisco J, Panjabi M. Posterior Element Strength Six Months Postinjury in the Canine Cervical Spine. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 1993, 6: 155-161. PMID: 8504228, DOI: 10.1097/00002517-199304000-00010.
• Posterior Element Strength Six Months Postinjury in the Canine Cervical Spine.Southern E, Pelker R, Crisco J, Panjabi M. Posterior Element Strength Six Months Postinjury in the Canine Cervical Spine. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 1993, 6: 155. DOI: 10.1097/00024720-199304000-00010.
• Postfracture irradiation effects on the biomechanical and histologic parameters of fracture healingBrown R, Pelker R, Friedlaender G, Peschel R, Panjabi M. Postfracture irradiation effects on the biomechanical and histologic parameters of fracture healing. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1991, 9: 876-882. PMID: 1919851, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100090614.
• The Noncemented Porous-Coated Hip ProsthesisBANDS R, PELKER R, SHINE J, BRADBURN H, MARGOLIS R, LEACH J. The Noncemented Porous-Coated Hip Prosthesis. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1991, 269: 209-219. PMID: 1864041, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-199108000-00030.
• The influence of ibuprofen on fracture repair: Biomechanical, biochemical, histologic, and histomorphometric parameters in ratsHuo M, Troiano N, Pelker R, Gundberg C, Friedlaender G. The influence of ibuprofen on fracture repair: Biomechanical, biochemical, histologic, and histomorphometric parameters in rats. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1991, 9: 383-390. PMID: 2010842, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100090310.
• Cervical Spine StabilizationPELKER R, DURANCEAU J, PANJABI M. Cervical Spine Stabilization. Spine 1991, 16: 117-122. PMID: 2011764, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199102000-00003.
• Cervical Spine StabilizationPELKER R, DURANCEAU J, PANJABI M. Cervical Spine Stabilization. Spine 1991, 16: 117-122. DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199116020-00003.
• Functional Stability of the Canine Cervical Spine After InjuryBÜFF H, PANJABI M, SONU C, CRISCO J, OXLAND T, PELKER R. Functional Stability of the Canine Cervical Spine After Injury. Spine 1990, 15: 1040-1046. PMID: 2263969, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199015100-00011.
• The Injured Canine Cervical Spine After Six Months of HealingCRISCO J, PANJABI M, WANG E, PRICE M, PELKER R. The Injured Canine Cervical Spine After Six Months of Healing. Spine 1990, 15: 1047-1052. PMID: 2263970, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199015100-00012.
• Functional Stability of the Canine Cervical Spine After InjuryBÜFF H, PANJABI M, SONU C, CRISCO J, OXLAND T, PELKER R. Functional Stability of the Canine Cervical Spine After Injury. Spine 1990, 15: 1040-1046. DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199010000-00011.
• The Injured Canine Cervical Spine After Six Months of HealingCRISCO J, PANJABI M, WANG E, PRICE M, PELKER R. The Injured Canine Cervical Spine After Six Months of Healing. Spine 1990, 15: 1047-1052. DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199010000-00012.
• Biomechanics of the rabbit cervical spine as a function of component transectionWetzel F, Panjabi M, Pelker R. Biomechanics of the rabbit cervical spine as a function of component transection. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 723-727. PMID: 2760744, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070513.
• Temporal biomechanics of posterior cervical spine injuries in vivo in a rabbit modelWetzel F, Panjabi M, Pelker R. Temporal biomechanics of posterior cervical spine injuries in vivo in a rabbit model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 728-731. PMID: 2760745, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070514.
• Allograft incorporation: A biomechanical evaluation in a rat modelPelker R, McKay J, Troiano N, Panjabi M, Friedlaender G. Allograft incorporation: A biomechanical evaluation in a rat model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 585-589. PMID: 2786956, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070417.
• The effect of radiation on the fracture repair process. A biomechanical evaluation of a closed fracture in a rat modelMarkbreiter L, Pelker R, Friedlaender G, Peschel R, Panjabi M. The effect of radiation on the fracture repair process. A biomechanical evaluation of a closed fracture in a rat model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 178-183. PMID: 2918417, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070204.
• Biomechanics of Healing of Posterior Cervical Spinal Injuries in a Canine ModelPANJABI M, PELKER R, CRISCO J, THIBODEAU L, YAMAMOTO I. Biomechanics of Healing of Posterior Cervical Spinal Injuries in a Canine Model. Spine 1988, 13: 803-807. PMID: 3194789, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198807000-00016.
• Biomechanical Aspects of Bone Autografts and AllograftsPelker R, Friedlaender G. Biomechanical Aspects of Bone Autografts and Allografts. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1987, 18: 235-239. PMID: 3561975, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30387-4.
• Fracture of the Axis Associated with Vertebral Artery InjuryPELKER R, DORFMAN G. Fracture of the Axis Associated with Vertebral Artery Injury. Spine 1986, 11: 621-623. PMID: 3787327, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198607000-00015.
• Indium-111 platelet scintigraphy for the diagnosis of acute venous thrombosis.Ezekowitz M, Pope C, Sostman H, Smith E, Glickman M, Rapoport S, Sniderman K, Friedlaender G, Pelker R, Taylor F. Indium-111 platelet scintigraphy for the diagnosis of acute venous thrombosis. Circulation 1986, 73: 668-674. PMID: 3948370, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.73.4.668.
• Three‐dimensional load‐displacement curves due to froces on the cervical spinePanjabi M, Summers D, Pelker R, Videman T, Friedlaender G, Southwick W. Three‐dimensional load‐displacement curves due to froces on the cervical spine. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1986, 4: 152-161. PMID: 3712124, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100040203.
• Wave propagation across a bony discontinuity simulating a healing fracturePelker R, Saha S. Wave propagation across a bony discontinuity simulating a healing fracture. Journal Of Biomechanics 1985, 18: 745-753. PMID: 2933408, DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(85)90049-1.
• Effect of freezing on histologic and biomechanical failure patterns in the rabbit capital femoral growth plateLee K, Pelker R. Effect of freezing on histologic and biomechanical failure patterns in the rabbit capital femoral growth plate. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1985, 3: 514-515. PMID: 4067709, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100030415.
• Effects of short‐term Cyclosporin‐A on biomechanical properties of intact and fractured bone in the ratWarren S, Pelker R, Friedlaender G. Effects of short‐term Cyclosporin‐A on biomechanical properties of intact and fractured bone in the rat. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1985, 3: 96-100. PMID: 3981300, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100030112.
• Shear Fractures Through the Capital Femoral Physis of the Skeletally Immature RabbitRudicel S, Pelker R, Lee K, Ogden J, Panjabi M. Shear Fractures Through the Capital Femoral Physis of the Skeletally Immature Rabbit. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 1985, 5: 27-31. PMID: 3980706, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-198501000-00006.
• Histologic Patterns of Capital Femoral Growth Plate Fracture in the RabbitLee K, Pelker R, Rudicel S, Ogden J, Panjabi M. Histologic Patterns of Capital Femoral Growth Plate Fracture in the Rabbit. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 1985, 5: 32-39. PMID: 3980707, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-198501000-00007.
• Chemotherapy‐induced alterations in the biomechanics of rat bonePelker R, Friedlaender G, Panjabi M, Markham T, Hausman M, Doganis A, McKay J. Chemotherapy‐induced alterations in the biomechanics of rat bone. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1985, 3: 91-95. PMID: 3981299, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100030111.
• Dimensions of the rabbit femur during growth.Rudicel S, Lee K, Pelker R. Dimensions of the rabbit femur during growth. American Journal Of Veterinary Research 1985, 46: 268-9. PMID: 3970437.
• Proximal Femoral Epiphysiolysis in the NeonateOgden J, Lee K, Rudicel S, Pelker R. Proximal Femoral Epiphysiolysis in the Neonate. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 1984, 4: 285-292. PMID: 6736231, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-198405000-00002.
• Biomechanical and Histological Correlations in Growth Plate FailureMoen C, Pelker R. Biomechanical and Histological Correlations in Growth Plate Failure. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 1984, 4: 180-184. PMID: 6199372, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-198403000-00006.
• Radiation‐induced alterations of fracture healing biomechanicsPelker R, Friedlaender G, Panjabi M, Kapp D, Doganis A. Radiation‐induced alterations of fracture healing biomechanics. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1984, 2: 90-96. PMID: 6491804, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100020114.
• FROZEN AND FREEZE-DRIED BONE GRAFTSPELKER R, FRIEDLAENDER G, MARKHAM T. FROZEN AND FREEZE-DRIED BONE GRAFTS. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 174: 36-42. PMID: 6339142, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198304000-00007.
• Biomechanical Properties of Bone AllograftsPelker R, Friedlaender G, Markham T. Biomechanical Properties of Bone Allografts. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1983, 174: 54-57. PMID: 6339144, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198304000-00009.
• Effects of freezing and freeze‐drying on the biomechanical properties of rat bonePelker R, Friedlaender G, Markham T, Panjabi M, Moen C. Effects of freezing and freeze‐drying on the biomechanical properties of rat bone. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1983, 1: 405-411. PMID: 6387075, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100010409.
• Stress wave propagation in bonePelker R, Saha S. Stress wave propagation in bone. Journal Of Biomechanics 1983, 16: 481-489. PMID: 6619165, DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(83)90062-3.
• The Correlation of Idiopathic Lumbar Scoliosis and Lumbar LordosisPELKER R, GAGE J. The Correlation of Idiopathic Lumbar Scoliosis and Lumbar Lordosis. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 1982, 163: 199-201. PMID: 7067253, DOI: 10.1097/00003086-198203000-00029.