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 nerve
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 ResearchPopliteal Artery Occlusion with Collateral Blood Flow in a Reducible Knee Dislocation During Pregnancy: A Case Report.
Schneble CA, Kahan JB, Burroughs PJ, Nasreddine AY, Sumpio BE, Medvecky MJ. Popliteal Artery Occlusion with Collateral Blood Flow in a Reducible Knee Dislocation During Pregnancy: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11 PMID: 33835994, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00516.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsPopliteal artery occlusionKnee dislocationPosterolateral knee dislocationArtery occlusionLimb preservationAdequate distal perfusionRight popliteal arteryCollateral blood flowOrthopedic surgical servicesRestoration of functionPregnant patientsDistal perfusionMultiligamentous injuriesNonoperative managementArterial injuryPopliteal arteryHealthy womenArterial perfusionOperative managementCase reportOcclusive injurySurgical servicesBlood flowUnique caseInjury
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
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
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