Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Research
Current Research Projects
Carpal-Metacarpal Joint Stability Assessment following Trapezium and MetaCarpal Osteotomy (Cadaveric)
- Contact: Dr. Cheema
Assessment of Complex Elbow Injuries using 2D and 3D Modeling -
Contacts: Dr. DeCoster and Dr. Mercer
Distal Femur Fracture Fixation Comparison of Nail Locking Plate and Non Locking Plate Study
- Contacts: Dr. DeCoster and Dr. Mercer
Assessment of Rotational Deformity with Disruption of the Sesamoid Metacarpal Ligament
- Contacts: Dr. J. Veitch and Dr. Mercer
Three Dimensional Finite-Element Modeling of Plate Screw Systems used in Orthopaedic Surgeries
- Contacts: Dr. Mikola and Dr. Mercer
Bicortical Screw Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures: An Anatomical and Biomechanical Study
- Contact: Dr. Miller
The Course of the Distal Saphenous Nerve: A Cadaveric Investigation and Clinical Implications
- Contacts: Dr. Miller and Dr. Mercer
Video Technique- Bunion Repair with Chevron Osteotomy -
Contact: Dr. Miller
Extensor Tendon Splitting Approach for Proximal Inter-Phalangeal Joint (Cadaver Study) -
Contacts: Dr. Moneim and Dr. Fitzpatrick
Labs
The Microsurgery Teaching and Research Laboratory has been an integral part of the Hand Surgery Fellowship
program since its inception in 1977. The microsurgery training program incorporates a variety of challenging
microsurgical exercises designed to develop the basic skills for clinical microneurovascular surgery, as well
as a broad foundation in microdexterity. The laboratory facilities also provide opportunities for basic science
research relevant to microsurgical technique.
Our Hand Fellows work in the lab in regularly scheduled weekly time slots throughout their fellowship.
Second and fourth-year residents are also scheduled weekly as part of their ten-week rotation on the Hand
Service. Sessions are scheduled such that all participants have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the
instructor throughout the course of their training.
Published Articles (Within the Past 10 Years)
Adult Reconstruction
- Gurney B, Mermier C, Robergs R, Gibson A, Rivero D. Effects of limb-length discrepancy on gait economy and lower-extremity muscle activity in older adults.
J. Bone Joint Surg., 83A:907-915, 2001.
Foot and Hand
- Miller RA, Hartman G. The origin and course of the dorsomedial cutaneous nerve to the great toe. Foot and Ankle. 1996; 17:620-622.
- Miller RA. Surgical options for hallux rigidus. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Bulletin. 1996; (October) 10-11.
Hand and Wrist
- Moneim, M., Young, S., Mikola, E.: The Mutilated Wrist. In The Mutilated Hand/Weinzweig amp; Weinzweig. Elsevier Mosby. 1sted. 291-298, 2005.
- Mura, T., Firoozbakhsh, F., Cheema, T., Moneim, M., Edmunds, M., Meltzer, S.: Dynamic Effects of Joint-Leveling Procedure on Pressure at the Distal
Radioulnar Joint. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 30A(4),711-718, 2005
- Pokorny, J., Davids, H., Moneim, M. Vascularized Bone Graft for Scaphoid Nonunion. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery 7 (1):32-36, 2003.
- Johnson, M., Jamshidi, M., Firoozbakhsh, K., Moneim, M.: Flexor tendon repair technique determination: Decision via soft computing versus Tauchi
methods. Soft Computing, Multimedia and Image Progressing. Recent Trends, Principles and Applications. TSI Press Series. Vol. 11, 2001.
- Firoozbakhsh, K.K., Yi, IS., Moneim, M.S., Umeda, Y.:Biomechanical study of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint,.
Clin. Ortho. Rel. Res., 403:240-247, 2002.
- Moneim, M.S., Firoozbakhsh, K.K., Mustapha, A.A., Shahinpoor, M., Larsen, K., Flexor Tendon Repair Using Shape Memory Alloy Suture:
A Biomechanical Evaluation. Clin. Orthop. Rel. Res., Number 402, pp. 251-259, 2002
- Cheema TA, Amin M, Tayyab S. Transfer of latissimus dorsi muscle as myocutaneous flap. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association; Vol.41, No. 3, pp 10-17.
- Cheema TA, Amin M. Reconstruction of thumb in traumatic or congenital loss. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association; Vol 42, No. 1, pp 10-17.
- Cheema TA. Functional anatomy of the hand. Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association. 1997. Annual Conference Supplement.
- Cheema TA. Chronic dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joints of fingers. Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association. February 1999.
Oncology
- Adler, Z; Quinn, R: Multiple Myeloma. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Website Module, July 2005.
- Quinn, R: Chordoma. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Website Module, June 2005.
- Quinn, R: Fibrous Dysplasia. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Website Module, March 2005.
- Quinn, R: Giant Cell Tumor of Bone. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Website Module, August 2004.
- Quinn, R: Bone Tumors. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Website Module, August 2004.
- Quinn, R: contributing author in Orthopaedic Pocket Procedures: General Orthopaedics. Courtland G. Lewis, ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003.
- Ramnath RR; Rosenthal DI; Cates J; Gebhardt M; Quinn RH: Intracortical Chondroma Simulating Osteoid Osteoma Treated by Radiofrequency.
Skeletal Radiol 2002 Oct;31(10):597-602.
- Quinn, R: Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone. Chapter in Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Musculoskeletal Tumors.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Press, 2001.
- Quinn, R; Mankin, HJ; Springfield, DS; and Gebhardt, MC: The Management of Infected Bulk Allografts with Antibiotic Impregnated
Polymethylmethacrylate Spacers. Orthopedics 2001; 24(10):971.
Pediatrics
- Bosch P, Johnston, C.E., II and Karol., L. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in patients with Down Syndrome. J Pediatr Orthop (2004) 24: 271-277.
- Grudziak, JS and Bosch P. Rotational deformities of the lower extremities and Angular deformities of the lower extremities.
In eds. Cramer, KE and Scherl, SA. Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials: Pediatrics. Lippcott Williams and Wilkins, pp. 9-17 (2004)
- Bosch P, Vogt, M, and Ward, WT. Pediatric spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA): the absence of occult instability and lack of indication for bracing.
Spine (2002) 27(24):2788-2800.
- Musgrave, DS, Pruchnic R, Wright V, Bosch P, Ghivizzani S, Robbins PD, and Huard J. The effect of BMP-2 expression on the early fate of skeletal muscle derived cells.
Bone (2001 28:499-506.
- Musgrave DS, Day CS Bosch P, Mentrey J, Kasemkijwattana C, Moreland MS, Fu HH, and Huard J. Muscle-based tissue engineering for Orthopaedic applications.
In eds. Huard J, and Fu FH.: Gene Therapy in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Birkhauser, pp. 196-212, 2000.
- Musgrave DS, Bosch P, Lee JY, Whalen J, Pelinkovic D, Ghivizzani SC, Niyibizi C, Huard J. Ex vivo gene therapy to produce bone using different cell types.
Clin Orthop Related Research (2000) 378:290-305).
- Bosch P, Musgrave DS, Ghivizzani S, Latterman C, Day, CS, and Huard J. The efficiency of muscle derived cell mediated bone formation.
Cell Transplantation (2000) 9:463-467.
- Bosch P, Musgrave DS, Lee JY, Cummings J, DS, Shuler F, Ghivizzani SC, Evans C, Robbins PD and Huard J. Osteoprogenitors cells
within skeletal muscle. J Orthop Research (2000) 18:933-944.
- Kasemkijwattana C, Menetrey J, Bosch P, Somogyi G, Moreland M, Fu, FH, Buranapanikit B, Watkins S, Huard J. The use of growth factors to
improve muscle healing after strain injury. Clin Orthop Related Research (2000) 370:274-285.
Research
- Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim S, In Sok Yi, et al: Smart Intramedullary rod for correction of pediatric bone deformity. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 424: 194-201, 2004.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Reyna R, Moneim MS: Rapid Prototyping: Future of Trauma Surgery? J Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), 85A Supplement 4: 49-55, 2003.
- Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh k, Gross D, et al: Thumb Amputations from Team Roping. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 31(5):728-735, 2003
- Firoozbakhsh k, Moneim MS, Mikola E, et al: Heat Generation During Ulnar Osteotomy with Microsagittal Saw Blades, The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 23: 46-50, 2003.
- Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh k, Mikola E, Mercer D, Larsen K: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture (2). J Investigative Medicine, 51(1): 132, 2003.
- Firoozbakhsh K, Yi IS, Moneim MS, Umeda Y: A study of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 403:240-247, 2002.
- Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh K, Mustapha AA, Larsen K, Shahinpoor M: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture: A biomechanical
evaluation. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 402:251-259, 2002.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B: Application of computer generated stereolithography and interpositioning template in acetabular fractures:
a report of 8 cases. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 16:1-6, 2002.
- Firoozbakhsh K, Johnson M, Moneim MS, Jamshidi M: Determining flexor-tendon repair techniques via soft computing. IEEE Engineering
in Medicine and Biology 20:6, 176-183, 2001.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Summa CD: Potential of increased risk of neurovascular injury with proximal interlocking screws of retrograde
femoral nails with acetabular fracture. J Orthop Trauma, 15:433-437, 2001.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Gehlert R. Three-dimensional CT modeling versus traditional radiology techniques in treatment of acetabular fractures.
The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal; 21:20-24, 2001.
- Veitch AJ, Firoozbakhsh K, Pribyl R, McNally Tom: In Vitro Biomechanical evaluation of the double loop suture for flexor tendon repair.
J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 377, 228-234, 2000.
- Yi I, Firoozbakhsh K, Racca J, Umeda Y, Moneim MS: Treatment of scapholunate dissociation with palmaris longus tendon graft: A biomechanical study,
University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 13: 53-59, 2000.
- Miller R, Firoozbakhsh K, Veitch AJ: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Internal Fixation for Ankle Arthrodesis Comparing Two Methods of
Joint Surface Preparation. Orthopaedics, 23-5, 457-460, 2000.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Willis M, Bamada A, Tessman CL, Montgomery A: Computed Tomography Image-Guided Surgery in Complex Acetabular
Fractures. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 370:219-226, 2000.
Spine
Sports Medicine
- Schenck, RC: Anatomy, Classification and Surgical Exposure in Multiple Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee in the Athlete Monograph
- Schenck, RC: guest editor, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL, 9-22, 2002.
- Schenck, RC: Osteochondral Injuries of the Knee, Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editor, WB Saunders and Company, Philadelphia, PA, April, 422 pgs, 2001.
- Schenck, RC: Preface. Osteochondral lnjuries of the Knee, Clinics in Sports Medicine, Schenck, RC, guest editor, WB Saunders and Company, Philadelphia, PA, pp xi-xii, 2001.
- Schenck, RC: Future Directions. Osteochondral lnjuries, Clinics in Sports Medicine, RC Schenck, guest editor, WB Saunders and Company, Philadelphia, PA, pp 417-418, 2001.
- Schenck, RC: Injuries of the Knee, in Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults, 5th edition, Heckman, JD, Bucholz, RW,
editors, Lippincott Williams amp;amp; Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp.1843-1937, 2001.
- Schenck, RC: Editor, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, 3rd edition, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery pp925, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Dislocations, Fracture-Dislocations, and Traumatic Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee in Review of Orthopaedic Trauma,
Brinker, M.R., editor, W. B. Saunders, New York, NY, pp 87-100, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Anterior Cruciate Ligament in Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment. Heckman, JD, Schenck, RC, Agarwal, A: Editors, Current Medicine, Inc. pp 10-11, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Baker’s Cyst in Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment. Heckman, JD, Schenck, RC, Agarwal, A: Editors, Current Medicine, Inc. pp 16-17, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Bipartite Patella in Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment. Heckman, JD, Schenck, RC, Agarwal, A: Editors, Current Medicine, Inc. pp 20-21, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Medial Collateral Ligament Tear – Knee in Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment. Heckman, JD, Schenck, RC,
Agarwal, A: Editors, Current Medicine, Inc. pp 112-113, 2000.
- Schenck, RC: Extensor Mechanism Rupture – Patellar Tendon in Current Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment.
Heckman, JD, Schenck, RC, Agarwal, A: Editors, Current Medicine, Inc. pp 70-71, 2000.
- Schenck, Jr., RC: Oral Supplementation of Hyaline Cartilage: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate, Biomechanics, September 1999:63-71.
- Schenck, RC, Kovach, IS, Agarwal, A, Brummett, R, Ward, R., Lanctot, D, Athanasious, KA: Cruciate Injury Patterns in Knee Hyperextension: A
Cadaveric Model. Journal of Arthroscopy, 15(5):489-495, 1999.
- Schenck, RC, Lance, E., Holmes, CF, Blaschak, MJ: A Prospective Outcome Study of Rehabilitation Programs and ACL Reconstructions. Journal of Arthroscopy, 13(3):285-290,1997.
- Schenck, RC, Wirth, M. A, Rockwood, CA, Jr.: Throwing injuries: Pinpointing the Diagnosis. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Vol 14, (2):28-41, February 1997.
- Schenck, RC, Goodnight, J.M.: Osteochondritis Dissecans. A Current Concepts Review. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 78-A(3): 439-456, 1996.
- Schenck, Jr., RC. Neutraceuticals and Osteoarthritis. Sports Medicine Report. Diduch, DR, editor, March Supplement, 1-5, 2001.
- Schenck, Jr., RC. Shock the Monkey: Shock Wave Therapy and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sports Medicine Report. Diduch, DR, editor, September 2001.
- Schenck, Jr., RC. The Rotator Interval. Much to Do About Something. Sports Medicine Report. Diduch, DR, editor, November, 2001.
- Schenck, Jr., RC: Juvenile OCD of the Knee: Transarticular Drilling. Sports Medicine Reports. December 2001.
- McGrew CA, Schenck RC Jr.: Ankle Sprains: 20 Clinical Pearls: How to Avoid the Pitfalls, Resolve the Symptoms, and Return Patients to
Full Function. The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2003;20(1):34-43
- McGrew CA, Wascher DC, Libby E. Infectious diseases in sports medicine. In: Griffin LY, ed. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Sports Medicine. AAOS; 1994:315-318.
- Wascher DC. Wrist and arm pain. In: Rubin R, Derksen D, eds. Primary Care Medicine. WB Saunders; 1996.
Truama
Book Chapters:
- DeCoster TA. Contributor. In: Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization. Benzel Edward C. (ed),American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Rolling Meadows, IL; 2001.
- DeCoster TA. Fracture classification. In: Oxford Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Bulstrode C , Buckwalter J, Carr A, Marsh L,
Fairbank J, Wilson-MacDonald J, Bowden G (eds), First Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK; 1575-1581, 2002.
- DeCoster TA, Swenson DR. Femur shaft fractures. In: Oxford Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma. Bulstrode C, Buckwalter J,
Carr A, Marsh L, Fairbank J, Wilson-MacDonald J, Bowden G (eds), First Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK; 2240-2252, 2002.
Symposia
- DeCoster TA. High-energy dislocations. In: Multiple Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee in the Athlete.
Schenck Jr. RC (ed), First Edition, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL; 23-29, 2002.
Publications:
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Cunningham A, Demarest G, Rosen P, DeCoster TA. Antibiotic bead production. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal; 20:31-35, 2000.
- Martin J, Marsh JL, Nepola JV, Dirschl DR, Hurwitz S, DeCoster TA. Radiographic fracture assessments: which ones can we reliably make?
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; 14(6):379-385, 2000.
- Hutchinson KB, DeCoster TA, Brown GA, Crawford MK, Robinson B. Retrograde nailing of femur shaft fractures through the intercondylar notch for
specific indications: 10 years’ experience. Surgical Technology International; 9:259-265; 2000.
- Schenck Jr RC, DeCoster TA, Wascher D. MRI and knee dislocations. Sports Medicine Report; 2(12):89-96, 2000.
- Farnworth LR, Lemay DE, Woolridge T, Mabrey JD, Blaschak MJ, DeCoster TA, Wascher DC, Schenck Jr. RC. A comparison of operative times in
arthroscopic ACL reconstruction between orthopaedic faculty and residents: the financial impact of orthopaedic surgical training in the operating
room. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 21:31-35, 2001.
- Wascher D, DeCoster TA, Schenck Jr. RC. The Ten Commandments. Orthopaedic Special Edition. 7(2):28-31, 2001.
- McAdams TR, Blevins FT, Martin TP, DeCoster TA. The role of plain films and computed tomography in the evaluation of scapular neck fractures.
The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 16:7-11, 2002.
- DeCoster TA, Miller RA. Closed Locked Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures in the Elderly. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal; 23:43-45:2003.
- Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Reyna Jr JR, Moneim MS. Rapid Prototyping: The Future of Trauma Surgery? Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; 85A:49-55; 2003.
- DeCoster TA, Gehlert RJ, Mikola EA, Pirela-Cruz MA. Management of Posttraumatic Segmental Bone Defects. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 12(1)28-38; 2004.
Examinations:
- DeCoster TA, editor. OSAE (Orthopaedic Self Assessment Examination) – Anatomy and Imaging. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Publication; 1/1/2002.
Letters to the Editor:
- DeCoster TA. External rotation-lateral view of the ankle in the assessment of the posterior malleolus by Ebraheim et al. Editorial, Foot and Ankle International; 21(2):158, 2000.
- DeCoster TA. Letter to the Editor regarding article titled: Hybrid external fixation of the proximal tibia: strategies to improve frame stability.
(Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2003; 6:410-415). Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; 18(1):57, 2004.
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