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Biomechanical restoration of metastatic cancer-induced peri-acetabular bone defects by ablation-osteoplasty-reinforcement-internal fixation technique (AORIF): To screw or not to screw?
Morris MT, Alder KD, Moushey A, Munger AM, Milligan K, Toombs C, Conway D, Lee I, Chen F, Tommasini SM, Lee FY. Biomechanical restoration of metastatic cancer-induced peri-acetabular bone defects by ablation-osteoplasty-reinforcement-internal fixation technique (AORIF): To screw or not to screw? Clinical Biomechanics 2022, 92: 105565. PMID: 34999389, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105565.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetabulumBiomechanical PhenomenaBone CementsBone ScrewsFracture Fixation, InternalHumansNeoplasmsConceptsCyclic loadingEnergy absorptionFinite element analysisHigh energy absorptionElement analysisBone defectsComposite boneStress relaxationSkeletal reinforcementReinforcement techniquesCement augmentation proceduresCementLoadingBone cement augmentationNumerous clinical advantagesBiomechanical testingPeriacetabular defectsFracture locationOsteolytic metastasesIntraarticular fracturesJoint preservationAcetabular augmentationCombination of screwsBiomechanical restorationFixation group
2020
Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing Bones
Lee FY, Latich I, Toombs C, Mungur A, Conway D, Alder K, Ibe I, Lindskog D, Friedlaender G. Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing Bones. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2020, 31: 649-658.e1. PMID: 32139256, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.11.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAblation TechniquesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone CementsBone NeoplasmsBone RemodelingBone ScrewsCalcaneusCementoplastyFemaleFemoral NeoplasmsFemurFracture Fixation, InternalHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteolysisPelvic BonesPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionTibiaTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWeight-BearingConceptsOsteolytic lesionsInternal fixationVisual analog scale pain scoreMusculoskeletal Tumor Society scoreProspective clinical cohort studyFunctional ambulation scoreOsteolytic skeletal lesionsPainful osteolytic lesionsScale pain scoresClinical cohort studyInvasive percutaneous approachWeight-bearing boneInternal fixation screwsBalloon osteoplastyPain scoresCohort studyProphylactic stabilizationSevere painSociety ScoreConsecutive patientsSurgical treatmentEarly outcomesTreatment optionsPercutaneous approachFunctional improvement
2015
Optimal internal fixation of anatomically shaped synthetic bone grafts for massive segmental defects of long bones
Vorys GC, Bai H, Chandhanayingyong C, Lee CH, Compton JT, Caldwell JM, Gardner TR, Mao JJ, Lee FY. Optimal internal fixation of anatomically shaped synthetic bone grafts for massive segmental defects of long bones. Clinical Biomechanics 2015, 30: 1114-1118. PMID: 26386637, PMCID: PMC9004608, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTorsional stiffnessHydroxyapatite composite scaffoldsCyclic torsional testsNon-locking fixationMassive segmental defectsTissue engineering strategiesLarge segmental bone defectsComposite scaffoldsLoading cyclesTorque controlSynthetic bone graftAxial stiffnessAngular rotationAxial compressionTorsional testsNon-destructive mannerGeometry representativeOptimal screw fixationSegmental bone defectsSuch scaffoldsTorque levelsStiffnessBiomechanical testingHuman tibiaEngineering strategies
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
Correction 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
2003
In Situ Pinning of Hip for Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis on a Radiolucent Operating Table
Lee FY, Chapman CB. In Situ Pinning of Hip for Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis on a Radiolucent Operating Table. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2003, 23: 27. PMID: 12499938, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-200301000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCapital femoral epiphysisFracture tableFemoral epiphysisSitu pinningFrog-leg lateral radiographsStable Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisTime of diagnosisSlipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisPin entry pointRadiolucent operating tableObese patientsPercutaneous pinningAvascular necrosisLateral radiographsStable SCFEPatientsRadiolucent tableOperating tableHipSCFEEpiphysis