Featured Publications
Percutaneous Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation for Pain and Ambulatory Function in Periacetabular Osteolytic Malignancies.
Dussik C, Toombs C, Alder K, Yu K, Berson E, Ibe I, Li F, Lindskog D, Friedlaender G, Latich I, Lee F. Percutaneous Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation for Pain and Ambulatory Function in Periacetabular Osteolytic Malignancies. Radiology 2023, 307: e221401. PMID: 36916888, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.221401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCatheter AblationFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasmsOsteotomyQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsOsteolytic neoplasmAmbulatory functionInternal fixationEastern Cooperative Oncology Group scoreIndex scoreConversion hip arthroplastyRetrospective observational studySurgical site infectionKaplan-Meier analysisLong-term painQuality of lifeLong-term improvementWilcoxon signed-rank testNonambulatory patientsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeSite infectionOncologic careECOG scorePercutaneous ablationPeriacetabular metastasisProtrusio acetabuliFunctional improvementSigned-rank testClinical dataComparison of Percutaneous Interventional Ablation-Osteoplasty-Reinforcement-Internal Fixation (AORIF), Long Intramedullary Nailing, and Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Focal Metastatic Osteolytic Lesions in the Femoral Head and Neck
Jiang W, Friedlaender G, Lindskog D, Latich I, Lee F. Comparison of Percutaneous Interventional Ablation-Osteoplasty-Reinforcement-Internal Fixation (AORIF), Long Intramedullary Nailing, and Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Focal Metastatic Osteolytic Lesions in the Femoral Head and Neck. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2023, 46: 649-657. PMID: 37052716, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03425-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleFemur HeadFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryHemiarthroplastyHumansMalePainRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsOsteolytic lesionsFemoral headSurgical complicationsRevision proceduresLong intramedullary nailingResultsSixty-seven patientsPost-operative complicationsEffective alternative treatmentTraditional surgical approachesAmbulatory scoreCombined painPrimary outcomeMedical complicationsMetastatic lesionsOncologic careRetrospective studyIntramedullary nailingSurgical approachFunction scoresNeck lesionsEarly improvementIM groupHemiarthroplastyComparative efficacyAlternative treatment
2020
Bone Scans Have Little Utility in the Evaluation of Well-Differentiated Cartilaginous Lesions of the Humerus.
Samuel AM, Munger AM, Lee FY, Friedlaender GE, Ibe IK, Lindskog DM. Bone Scans Have Little Utility in the Evaluation of Well-Differentiated Cartilaginous Lesions of the Humerus. Orthopedics 2020, 43: e498-e502. PMID: 32882054, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20200827-05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadionuclide bone scanBone scanMRI scansPositive findingsNegative findingsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scansBone scan findingsProgression of lesionsResonance imaging scansDiagnosis of enchondromaAcademic medical centerBivariate logistic regressionAssociation of boneScan findingsAggressive featuresRadiographic findingsEndosteal scallopingBenign enchondromaImaging scansMedical recordsMedical CenterMalignant lesionsCartilaginous lesionsEnchondromaPatients
2019
Bisphosphonate-loaded Bone Cement as a Local Adjuvant Therapy for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
Greenberg DD, Lee FY. Bisphosphonate-loaded Bone Cement as a Local Adjuvant Therapy for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 42: 231-237. PMID: 30811352, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGiant cell tumorAdjuvant therapyLocal adjuvant therapySystemic side effectsAvascular necrosisCell tumorsSide effectsMusculoskeletal Tumor Society scoreOsteoclast-like giant cellsAggressive bone resorptionTherapeutic Level IVHigh-speed burringLocal recurrence rateAtypical femur fracturesLevel of evidenceTraditional adjuvant therapyBone cementAtypical fracturesSystemic bisphosphonatesPulmonary metastasesSociety ScoreCurettage proceduresRecurrence rateFemur fracturesPolymethylmethacrylate bone cement
2007
Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lowenstein JE, Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, Weidenbaum M, Gomez JA, Lee FY, Hyman JE, Roye DP. Coronal and Sagittal Plane Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2007, 32: 448-452. PMID: 17304136, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000255030.78293.fd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisMain thoracic curveScrew groupSagittal balanceScrew constructsThoracic curveIdiopathic scoliosisRetrospective cohort studyPosterior spinal fusionCoronal plane deformitySagittal plane correctionBetter correctionMean thoracic kyphosisRecent clinical researchSignificant differencesPedicle screw constructsCohort studyPostoperative radiographsConstruct groupMajor curvePlane deformitySpinal fusionThoracic kyphosisHybrid groupHook constructs
2005
Operative Lengthening of the Humerus
Lee FY, Schoeb JS, Yu J, Christiansen BD, Dick HM. Operative Lengthening of the Humerus. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 613-616. PMID: 16199941, DOI: 10.1097/01.bpo.0000164868.97060.bb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporary radial nerve palsyPosttraumatic growth disturbancesRadial nerve palsyUnicameral bone cystsElbow flexion contractureTime of lengtheningComplex neurovascular structuresImproved sports performanceHumeral lengtheningHumerus lengtheningOperative lengtheningNerve palsyMinor complicationsBone cystHumerus fracturesFlexion contractureMean ageCongenital anomaliesPin tractNeurovascular structuresPatientsAverage lengtheningComplicationsGrowth disturbanceDistraction osteogenesisCorrection of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation Versus Hook Constructs
Storer SK, Vitale MG, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Choe JC, Roye DP. Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation Versus Hook Constructs. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005, 25: 415-419. PMID: 15958886, DOI: 10.1097/01.mph.0000165134.38120.87.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisThoracic pedicle screw fixationPedicle screw fixationHook constructsHook groupPatient groupScrew fixationIdiopathic scoliosisScrew groupMean preoperative Cobb angleScrew constructsPreoperative Cobb angleApical vertebral translationSignificant differencesQuality of lifeThoracic pedicle screwsThoracic pedicle screw constructsPedicle screw constructsOperative timeRetrospective studyPostoperative radiographsConsecutive casesCoronal balanceSurgical correctionSurgical time
2004
Treatment of allograft nonunions with recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP).
Delloye C, Suratwala SJ, Cornu O, Lee FY. Treatment of allograft nonunions with recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP). Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 2004, 70: 591-7. PMID: 15669462.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBone Morphogenetic ProteinsBone NeoplasmsBone TransplantationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesFractures, UnunitedHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteosarcomaRadiographyRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSampling StudiesSarcoma, EwingSensitivity and SpecificityTransplantation, HomologousTreatment OutcomeConceptsAllograft-host junctionAllograft nonunionRecombinant human bone morphogenetic proteinAllograft fractureIntercalary allograftsFracture nonunionHuman bone morphogenetic proteinAdditional radiation therapyMalignant bone tumorsRhBMP-7Allograft bone transplantationBone morphogenetic proteinAdjuvant chemotherapySterile drainageRadiological evidenceCorticocancellous allograftFemoral allograftsTibial nonunionWide resectionOsteoarticular allograftsTumor recurrenceMain complicationsNonunion siteBone tumorsRadiation therapy
2003
Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications
Vitale MG, Choe JC, Hwang MW, Bauer RM, Hyman JE, Lee FY, Roye DP. Use of ketorolac tromethamine in children undergoing scoliosis surgery an analysis of complications. The Spine Journal 2003, 3: 55-62. PMID: 14589246, DOI: 10.1016/s1529-9430(02)00446-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsUse of ketorolacScoliosis surgeryPostoperative transfusionPostoperative complicationsRetrospective reviewGroup of childrenAnalysis of complicationsUse of erythropoietinMain outcome measuresAnti-inflammatory drugsType of scoliosisPotential side effectsSignificant differencesKetorolac useSocioclinical variablesPostoperative painPostoperative useReoperation rateComplication ratePatient groupRetrospective studySurgical approachRevision surgeryBony fusion