2021
Are 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 ResearchConceptsComplex 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
2020
Treatment for Acute Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures and Fracture-Dislocations: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gianakos A, Yingling J, Athens C, Barra A, Capo J. Treatment for Acute Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures and Fracture-Dislocations: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal Of Hand And Microsurgery 2020, 12: s9-s15. PMID: 33335365, PMCID: PMC7735550, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterphalangeal joint fracturesDynamic external fixationVolar plate arthroplastyExternal fixationProximal interphalangeal joint fracturesLow complication rateCochrane Library databasesCommon hand injuriesLevel III studiesMore complex injuriesSeverity of injuryHemi-hamate arthroplastyJoint fracturesComplication rateIII studyPercutaneous pinningRecurrent painClosed reductionFracture dislocationFunctional outcomeHand injuriesInjury patternsInternal fixationTreatment optionsComplex injuries
2018
Postoperative Reoperations and Complications in 32,307 Ankle Fractures With and Without Concurrent Ankle Arthroscopic Procedures in a 5-Year Period Based on a Large U.S. Healthcare Database
Yasui Y, Shimozono Y, Hung C, Marangon A, Wollstein A, Gianakos A, Murawski C, Kennedy J. Postoperative Reoperations and Complications in 32,307 Ankle Fractures With and Without Concurrent Ankle Arthroscopic Procedures in a 5-Year Period Based on a Large U.S. Healthcare Database. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2018, 58: 6-9. PMID: 30243789, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2018.03.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle fracture fixationAnkle fracturesOsteochondral autograft transferAnkle arthroscopic proceduresArthroscopic proceduresFracture fixationReoperation rateComplication rateAnkle arthrodesisReoperation proceduresAutograft transferDeep vein thrombosisBone marrow stimulationPostoperative reoperationUnderwent reoperationPulmonary embolismVein thrombosisPearlDiver databaseClinical outcomesOperative reductionWound dehiscenceResidual symptomsInternal fixationWound surgeryDearth of evidence