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David P. Barei, MD, FRCSC, and Douglas P. Hanel, MD, on
"Extra-Articular Distal-Third Diaphyseal Fractures of the Humerus: A
Comparison of Functional Bracing and Plate Fixation," by Jawa et al.
(2006;88:2343-7)
Henry H. Bohlman, MD, on "Pseudarthrosis in Adult Spinal Deformity
Following Multisegmental Instrumentation and Arthrodesis," by Kim et al.
(2006;88:721-8)
John J. Callaghan, MD, on "Intraoperative Fractures of the Acetabulum
During Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty," by Haidukewych et al. (2006;
88:1952-6)
Christopher P. Chiodo, MD, on "Correction of Moderate and Severe
Acquired Flexible Flatfoot with Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy and Flexor
Digitorum Longus Transfer," by Vora et al. (2006;88:1726-34)
John C. Clohisy, MD, on "Treatment of Femoro-Acetabular Impingement
with Surgical Dislocation and Débridement in Young Adults," by
Peters and Erickson (2006;88:1735-41)
Robert H. Cofield, MD, on "The Demographic and Morphological Features
of Rotator Cuff Disease: A Comparison of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic
Shoulders," by Yamaguchi et al. (2006;88:1699-1704)
Steven B. Cohen, MD, and Freddie H. Fu, MD, DSc(Hon), DPs(Hon), on "A
Sixteen-Year Follow-Up of Three Operative Techniques for the Treatment of
Acute Ruptures of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament," by Drogset et al.
(2006;88:944-52)
Clifford W. Colwell Jr, MD, on "A Comparison of Discharge and
Two-Week Duplex Ultrasound Screening Protocols for Deep Venous Thrombosis
Detection Following Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty," by Dhupar et al.
(2006;88:2380-5)
Thomas A. DeCoster, MD, on "The Accuracy of Computed Tomography for
the Diagnosis of Tibial Nonunion," by Bhattacharyya et al.
(2006;88:692-7)
Thomas A. Einhorn, MD, on "Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic
Protein-2 in Open Tibial Fractures: A Subgroup Analysis of Data Combined from
Two Prospective Randomized Studies," by Swiontkowski et al.
(2006;88:1258-65)
Thomas K. Fehring, MD, on "Factors Predicting Complication Rates
Following Total Knee Replacement," by SooHoo et al. (2006;88:480-5)
Mark C. Gebhardt, MD, on "Long-Term Follow-up After Limb Salvage in
Skeletally Immature Children with a Primary Malignant Tumor of the Distal End
of the Femurs," by Futani et al. (2006;88:595-603)
Thomas J. Gill, MD, on "Clinical Assessment of Three Common Tests for
Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability," by Farber et al.
(2006;88:1467-74)
Thomas J. Gill, MD, on "Effect of Early Full Weight-Bearing After
Joint Injury on Inflammation and Cartilage Degradation," by Green et al.
(2006;88:2201-9)
Ronald P. Grelsamer, MD, on "Revision of a Failed Patellofemoral
Arthroplasty to a Total Knee Arthroplasty," by Lonner et al.
(2006;88:2337-42)
Nicholas J. Honkamp, MD, and Freddie H. Fu, MD, on "Revision Anterior
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Doubled Semitendinosus and Gracilis
Tendons and Lateral Extra-Articular Reconstruction," by Ferretti et al.
(2006;88:2373-9)
Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD, on "Humeral Head Replacement for the
Treatment of Osteoarthritis," by Rispoli et al. (2006;88:2637-44)
Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD, on "Treatment of Glenohumeral Arthritis
with a Hemiarthroplasty: A Minimum Five-Year Follow-up Outcome Study,"
by Wirth et al. (2006;88:964-73)
James R. Kasser, MD, on "Factors Distinguishing Septic Arthritis from
Transient Synovitis of the Hip in Children: A Prospective Study," by
Caird et al. (2006;88:1251-7)
Peter Kloen, MD, PhD, on "Recombinant Human BMP-2 and Allograft
Compared with Autogenous Bone Graft for Reconstruction of Diaphyseal Tibial
Fractures with Cortical Defects," by Jones et al. (2006;88:1431-41)
Seth S. Leopold, MD, on "Sodium Hyaluronate in the Treatment of
Osteoarthritis of the Ankle: A Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot
Study," by Salk et al. (2006;88:295-302)
Michael Leunig, MD, on "Delayed Gadolinium-Enhanced Magnetic
Resonance Imaging of Cartilage to Predict Early Failure of Bernese
Periacetabular Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia," by Cunningham et al.
(2006;88:1540-8)
Theodore I. Malinin, MS, MD, on "Effect of Impact on Chondrocyte
Viability During Insertion of Human Osteochondral Grafts," by Borazjani
et al. (2006;88:1934-43)
William J. Maloney, MD, on "Predictors of Functional Outcome Two
Years Following Revision Hip Arthroplasty," by Davis et al.
(2006;88:685-91)
J. Lawrence Marsh, MD, on "Functional Outcomes of Severe Bicondylar
Tibial Plateau Fractures Treated with Dual Incisions and Medial and Lateral
Plates," by Barei et al. (2006;88:1713-21)
Frederick A. Matsen III, MD, on "Primary Unconstrained Shoulder
Arthroplasty in Patients with a Fixed Anterior Glenohumeral
Dislocation," by Matsoukis et al. (2006;88:547-52)
Michael B. Millis, MD, on "Early Results of the Bernese
Periacetabular Osteotomy: The Learning Curve at an Academic Medical
Center," by Peters et al. (2006;88:1920-6) and "Rotational
Acetabular Osteotomy for Advanced Osteoarthritis Secondary to Dysplasia of the
Hip," by Yasunaga et al. (2006;88:1915-9)
Michael B. Millis, MD, on "Treatment of Femoro-Acetabular
Impingement: Preliminary Results of Labral Refixation," by Espinosa et
al. (2006;88:925-35)
Lars Peterson, MD, PhD, on "Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation
for Treating Cartilage Defects of the Talus," by Baums et al.
(2006;88:303-8)
Clare M. Rimnac, PhD, on "Predicting Fracture Through Benign Skeletal
Lesions with Quantitative Computed Tomography," by Snyder et al. (2006;
88:55-70)
David Ring, MD, on "Plate Fixation of Ununited Humeral Shaft
Fractures: Effect of Type of Bone Graft on Healing," by Hierholzer et
al. (2006;88:1442-7)
Craig S. Roberts, MD, and John Nyland, EdD, on "Patellofemoral Joint
Kinematics in Individuals with and without Patellofemoral Pain
Syndrome," by MacIntyre et al. (2006;88:2596-605)
Bruce J. Sangeorzan, MD, on "Treatment of Primarily Ligamentous
Lisfranc Joint Injuries: Primary Arthrodesis Compared with Open Reduction and
Internal Fixation. A Prospective, Randomized Study," by Ly and Coetzee
(2006;88:514-20)
John F. Sarwark, MD, on "Above and Below-the-Elbow Plaster Casts for
Distal Forearm Fractures in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial," by
Bohm et al. (2006;88:1-8) and "Comparison of Short and Long Arm Plaster
Casts for Displaced Fractures in the Distal Third of the Forearm in
Children," by Webb et al. (2006;88:9-17)
Emil H. Schemitsch, MD, FRCS(C), on "Comparison of Bulb Syringe and
Pulsed Lavage Irrigation with Use of a Bioluminescent Musculoskeletal Wound
Model," by Svoboda et al. (2006;88:2167-74)
Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD, on "Use of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis to
Evaluate New Technologies in Orthopaedics," by Bozic et al.
(2006;88:706-14)
Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, on "Functional Outcome After Acute Compartment
Syndrome of the Thigh," by Mithoefer et al. (2006;88:729-37)
Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, on "Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
Compared with Circular Fixator Application for Bicondylar Tibial Plateau
Fractures. Results of a Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Clinical
Trial," by McKee et al. (2006;88:2613-23)
Jon K. Sekiya, MD, on "Clinical and Structural Results of Open Repair
of an Isolated One-Tendon Tear of the Rotator Cuff," by Fuchs et al.
(2006; 88:309-16)
Alexander Y. Shin, MD, and Dirk R. Larson, MS, on "Treatment of
External Fixation Pins About the Wrist: A Prospective, Randomized
Trial," by Egol et al. (2006;88:349-54)
Dan M. Spengler, MD, on "Continuous Infusion of Local Anesthetic at
Iliac Crest Bone-Grafts Sites for Postoperative Pain Relief. A Randomized,
Double Blind Study," by Morgan et al. (2006;88:2606-12)
David R. Steinberg, MD, and Marvin E. Steinberg, MD, on "Influence of
Acetabular Coverage on Hip Survival After Free Vascularized Fibular Grafting
for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis," by Roush et al. (2006;88:2152-8)
Laura L. Tosi, MD, on "Knowledge and Opinions of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Concerning Medical Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Osteoporotic
Fracture," by Skedros et al. (2006;88:18-24) and "Effective
Initiation of Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment for Patients with a
Fragility Fracture in an Orthopaedic Environment," by Bogoch et al.
(2006;88:25-34)
Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, on "Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with
Clubfeet Treated with Extensive Soft-Tissue Release," by Dobbs et al.
(2006;88:986-96)
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, on "Randomized Comparison of Reduction and
Fixation, Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty, and Total Hip Arthroplasty: Treatment of
Displaced Intracapsular Hip Fractures in Health Older Patients," by
Keating et al. (2006;88:249-60)