2024
Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Balboni J, Kermanshahi N, Kregling C, Webber K, Tung W, Fram B, Gianakos A. Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery. JBJS Reviews 2024, 12: e24.00081. DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral nerve blocksAnkle surgeryNeurological complicationsComplication rateNerve blockNerve injuryDescription of levels of evidenceMotor nerve dysfunctionIncidence of postoperative neurological complicationsLevel of evidenceRisk of nerve injuryLong-lasting symptomsPostoperative neurological complicationsPatient-specific factorsMotor compromiseAnkleChronic painPrimary outcomePregnant populationScreening protocolLevel of sedationTransient paresthesiaNerve deficitsNerve dysfunctionBlock administration
2022
Survivorship, complications, and outcomes following distal femoral arthroplasty for non-neoplastic indications
Sobol KR, Fram BR, Strony JT, Brown SA. Survivorship, complications, and outcomes following distal femoral arthroplasty for non-neoplastic indications. Bone & Joint Open 2022, 3: 173-181. PMID: 35227074, PMCID: PMC8965790, DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.33.bjo-2021-0202.r1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDistal femoral arthroplastyPeriprosthetic joint infectionNon-neoplastic indicationsDistal femoral bone lossNon-oncological causesFemoral bone lossImplant survivorshipBone lossFemoral arthroplastyAseptic looseningHigher overall complication ratePeriprosthetic distal femur fracturesSingle-stage exchangeOverall complication rateDistal femur fracturesPatient demographic dataShort-term survivorshipCommon reoperationMore reoperationsWound complicationsCommon complicationComplication rateRetrospective reviewBone JtJoint infection
2020
Single-Incision 4-Compartment Fasciotomy of the Lower Leg: Safe, Effective, and Advantageous.
Chang G, Fram B, Krieg JC. Single-Incision 4-Compartment Fasciotomy of the Lower Leg: Safe, Effective, and Advantageous. Orthopedics 2020, 43: e225-e230. PMID: 32271928, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20200404-03.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute compartment syndromeSingle-incision techniqueSkin closureInstances of malunionIntraoperative neurovascular injuryTibial fracture nonunionSingle-incision approachOptimal surgical approachMajority of surgeonsCompartment syndromeComplication rateWound breakdownSingle surgeonNeurovascular injuryRetrospective studySuperficial infectionSurgical approachFracture nonunionPrimary closureSecondary intentionSingle incisionVertical mattress suturesLower LegPatientsFasciotomy
2019
Peroneal Tendon Sheath Ultrasound Guided Corticosteroid Injection: Clinical Outcomes and Complications
Fram B, Rogero R, Fuchs D, Shakked R, Raikin S, Pedowitz D. Peroneal Tendon Sheath Ultrasound Guided Corticosteroid Injection: Clinical Outcomes and Complications. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2019, 4: 2473011419s00175. PMCID: PMC8696808, DOI: 10.1177/2473011419s00175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWorkers' compensation statusCorticosteroid injectionPain reliefCompensation statusPrior surgeryPeroneal tendonsClinical outcomesSmoking statusPeroneal tendinopathyPain relief durationPeroneal tendon pathologyDuration of symptomsNon-operative treatmentPeroneal tendon tearsRate of patientsSpontaneous tendon ruptureSubluxation/dislocationMedical record dataNumber of injectionsNonoperative modalitiesPeroneal pathologyNerve irritationSymptom durationUnderlying diagnosisComplication rate