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The purpose of the UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal is to highlight the research done in orthopaedics by physicians and alumni associated with the University of New Mexico Department of Orthopaedics. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Current Volume: Volume 8 (2019)

Front Matter

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Front Matter
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Physical Therapy Faculty
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Advanced Practice Providers
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Fellows and Chiefs
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Residents
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Division of Research
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Orthopaedic Biomechanics & Biomaterials Labratory
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Letter from the Chair
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Letter from the Co-Editors
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Letter from the Chief of the Division of Physical Therapy
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Letter from the Residency Director
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Back Matter

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Alumni Map 2019
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UNMORJ Full Instructions for Authors
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UNMORJ Short Instructions for Authors
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WJO.UNMORJ Full Instructions for Authors
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WJO.UNMORJ Short Instructions for Authors
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Instructions for Peer Reviewers
UNM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Full Issue

Case Reports

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Chronic Volar Lunate Dislocation Resulting in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report
Travis D. Blood, Amanda J. Fantry, and Nathan T. Morrell

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Use of Titanium Mesh Cage in Treating a Subtrochanteric Defect: A Case Report
Lucas D. Winter, James A. Dollahite, and Rick Gehlert

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Multiple Pterygium Syndrome With Severe Knee Flexion Contracture: A Case Report
Jory Wasserburger, Garrett Waller, Scott Plaster, and David M. Bennett

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Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fractures with a Floating Knee Injury: A Case Report
Matthew T. Philippi, Scott M. Sandilands, Paul J. Goodwyn, and Samer Kakish

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Diagnosis of Leprosy Using Sural Nerve Biopsy Findings: A Case Report
Bridgette M. Love, Deana Mercer, Amber West, Karen S. SantaCruz, and Elizabeth A. Mikola

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Traumatic Neuroma of the Median Nerve: A Case Report
Keir Johnson, Amber West, and Brooke Baker

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Open Lumbosacral Dislocation: A Case Report
Travis M. Hughes, Tony G. Pedri, and Antony Kallur

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Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Two Male Athletes in NCAA Division I: Report of Two Cases
Lisa Hardy, Michele Bliss, Garyn Worrall, and James Slauterbeck

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An Uncommon Presentation of Coxa Saltans: A Case Report
Christopher S. Bossart, Christopher A. McGrew, and Rebecca A. Dutton

New Technology

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Design for Transtibial Modifiable Socket for Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis
Matthew N. Rush, Evan Hagin, Jane Nguyen, Victoria Lujan, Rebecca A. Dutton, and Christina Salas

Technical Note

Education Articles

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Comparison of Narcotic Prescribing Habits Between Trainee and Attending Orthopaedic Surgeons
Christopher L. Shultz, Ryan C. Price, Brett S. Mulawka, Dustin L. Richter, and Gehron P. Treme

Reflections

 

The American-British-Canadian Travelling Fellowship in Albuquerque
Paul Baker, Phil Walmsley, Arul Ramasamy, Amir Sandiford, Micharel Held, Michael Rosenfeldt, and Luke Johnson

Review Articles

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Rigid Nail Fixation for Treatment of Femur Fractures in Children Aged 6 to 12 Years: A Review
Brielle Payne Plost, David M. Bennett, Andrew W. Parsons, and Matthew G. Wharton

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Multimodal Analgesia in Orthopaedic Surgery and Presentation of a Comprehensive Postoperative Pain Protocol: A Review
Christopher L. Shultz, Benjamin D. Packard, Kathryn C. Helmig, Christopher Kurnik, Benjamin S. Albertson, Nathan E. Huff, and Gehron P. Treme

Scientific Articles

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Biomechanical Strength and Bulk Comparisons Between the Open-Book Technique and the Pulvertaft Method for Peroneal Tendon Transfer: A Pilot Study
Matthew Blue, Christian Douthit, Adam N. Wooldridge, Austin Williams, Micah Lierly-Chick, Kerry Gilbert, and Jerry Grimes

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Patient Compliance With Follow-Up After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Treating Malleolar Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Review
Matthew G. Wharton, Christopher L. Shultz, Benjamin D. Packard, Jory Wasserburger, Katherine J. Gavin, and Richard A. Miller

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Accuracy and Reliability of Examiners’ Observations of Pre-Practice Warm-Up and FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program Exercises
James R. Slauterbeck, Pamela M. Vacek, Rebecca Choquette, Tessa Kettelkamp, Autumn Reilly, Brandon Lentine, and Bruce D. Beynnon

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Comparison of Intraoperative Fluoroscopy to Postoperative Weight-Bearing Radiographs Obtained 4 to 6 Weeks After Bunion Repair With A Chevron Osteotomy
Amber L. Price, Travis M. Hughes, Christopher Kurnik, Christina G. Kurnik, Katherine J. Gavin, and Richard A. Miller

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The Future of Infection Surveillance at Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Jenna Godfrey, Jory Wasserburger, Scott Plaster, Susan Kellie, Julia Manweiler, and Robert C. Schenck Jr

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Comparison of Joint Compression and Pull- Out Strength of 6.5-mm Self-Drilling Screws With Headed and Headless in Subtalar Arthrodesis: A Pilot Study
Christian Douthit, Matthew Blue, Adam N. Wooldridge, Micah Lierly-Chick, Kerry Gilbert, and Jerry Grimes

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Complete Great Toe Sesamoid Excision: A Case Series
James A. Dollahite, Benjamin D. Packard, and Richard A. Miller

Co-Editors

Deana Mercer MD
Christina Salas PhD

Associate Editors

Jonathan Eldredge PhD

Section Editor

Amir Sandiford MD (Joints)

Editorial Board

Tamas Bardos MD (Hungary)
Justin Bartley MD (New Mexico)
David Bloome MD (Texas)
Henry Chambers MD (California)
Michael Charles MD (New Mexico)
Lauren Decker MD (New Mexico)
Thomas DeCoster MD (New Mexico)
Paul Durfee PhD (Pennsylvania)
Fabio Figueirdo MD (California)
Sumeet Garg MD (Colorado)
Jenna Godfrey MD (Ohio)
J. Speight Grimes MD (Texas)
David Grow PhD (New Mexico)
Zibi Gugala MD PhD (Texas)
Sebastian Heaven MD (Canada)
Bryon Hobby MD (Montana)
Stephen Incavo MD (Texas)
Stephen Jacobsen MD (Indiana)
Ray Jensen DO (Colorado)
Galen Kam MD (Nevada)
Matthew Karam MD (Iowa)
Erik Kubiak MD (Nevada)
Andrea Lese MD (West Virginia)
Sukanta Maitra MD (Nevada)
Seth McCord MD (New Mexico)
Kevin McGee MD (New Mexico)
Heather Menzer MD (Arizona)
Charles Metzger MD (New Mexico)
Richard Miler MD (New Mexico)
Drew Newhoff MD (New Mexico)
Blake Obrock DO (Texas)
Jorge Orbay MD (Florida)
Brianna Patti MD (Arizona)
Ian Power MD (New Mexico)
Daniel Romanelli MD (New Mexico)
Amir Sandiford MD (London)
Frederick Sherman MD (New Mexico)
Ahmed Thabet-Hagag MD (Texas)
Lauren Vernon PhD (Florida)
Laura Wells PhD (New Mexico)
John Wiemann MD (California)
Jon Wyatt MD (Arkansas)
Colby Young MD (Nevada)

Managing Editors

Sahar Freedman BA
Joni Roberts BBA C-TAGME

Copy Editor

Sahar Freedman BA
Mikhaela Smith BA BS
Angelique Tapia BA

Layout Editor

Jana Fothergill

Editorial Interns

Mikhaela Smith BA BS
With thanks to Barak Freedman BA and John Ngo BA