Current Projects
MITIGATING COMPLICATIONS OF TRAUMATIC ELBOW INSTABILITY
REVIEW OF THE INTERNAL JOINT STABILIZER OF THE ELBOW
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL ADIPOSITY AND BMI IN TOTAL KNEE PATIENTS
IS BMI A RELIABLE PROXY FOR PERI-INCISIONAL ADIPOSITY IN TOTAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY PATIENTS
PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS
Cannon D, Lewis S, Garcia J, Watkins A, Rodriguez HC, Levy JC. A Comparison of Patient Same Day Discharge (SDD) Selection Following Shoulder Arthroplasty Before and After COVID-19 Pandemic. Semin Arthroplasty. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2022.02.011.
Cannon D, Garcia J, Watkins A, Rodriguez HC, Lewis S, Levy JC. Functional Internal Rotation is Similar Between Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy and Subscapularis Peel in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022;14;S1058-2746(22)00437-2. DOI:10.1016/j/jse/2022/04/009.
El-Amin III SF, Maffulli N, Mai MC, Rodriguez HC, Jaso V, Cannon D, Gupta A. Coracoid Impingement and Morphology Is Associated with Fatty Infiltration and Rotator Cuff Tears. J Clin. Med. 2022;11(9):2661. DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092661.
Schneider J, Galvin G, Truong P, Galindo D, Seymour J, Phillips J (2022) Should the Medial Pin in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Fixation be Abandoned? A Retrospective Review and Discussion of Ulnar Nerve Neuropraxia Rates and Surgical Technique. JAOAO 6(1).
Benito, Jorge DO; Stafford, Justin DO; Judd, Hyrum DO; Ng, Mitchell MD; Corces, Arturo MD; Roche, Martin W. MD Length of Stay Increases 90-day Readmission Rates in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty, JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews: March 2022 – Volume 6 – Issue 3 – e21.00271 doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00271
Villa JM, Pannu TS, Piuzzi NS, Krebs V, Riesgo AM, Higuera CA (February 2022) A major increase of thromboembolic events in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosp Pract (1995). Pub Status: Published.
ICM-VTE General Delegates (Pannu TS). ICM-VTE General Delegates (March 2022). Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: General. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Corces A, Riesgo AM, Higuera CA (2022, Feb). Synovial White Blood Cell Count and Differential to Predict Successful Infection Management in a Two-Stage Revision. J Arthroplasty. 16:S0883-5403(22)00181-4. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Manrique J, Higuera CA, Riesgo AM (2022, Feb). Paradoxical Behavior of Plasma d-Dimer From Explantation to Reimplantation in a Two-Stage Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty. 11:S0883-5403(22)00134-6. Pub Status: Published.
Villa JM, Pannu TS, Higuera-Rueda CA. What’s New in Adult Reconstructive Knee Surgery (2022, Jan). J Bone Joint Surg Am. 19;104(2):97-106. Pub Status: Published.
Hultman, Kristi L. MD, PhD; Goldman, Brian H. DO; Nazarian, Levon N. MD; Ciccotti, Michael G. MD Ultrasound Examination Techniques for Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: March 15, 2021 Volume 29 Issue 6 – p 227-234 doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00935
Benito J, Truong P, Bradley E, Ho C, McLaury C (2021) Is There a Role for Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Pediatrics A Narrative Review. Orthop & Spo Med Op Acc J 5(1). https://doi.org/10.32474/OSMOAJ.2021.05.000201
Truong P, Chambers L, Ho C, McLaury C, Kell M (2021) Review of the Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Orthopedic Treatment Options for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Ortho Surg Ortho Care Int J 2(1). https://doi.org/10.31031/ooij.2021.02.000535
Truong P, Kuklova K, Stanziola F (2021) A Mini-Review of Sham Surgery in Orthopedics. Clin Surg 5(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/COS.2021.5102
Truong P, Kuklova K, Mercadal G, Galindo D (2021) Resorbable Orthopedic Implants in Pediatric Patients: A Narrative Review. Glob J Ortho Res 3(3). https://dx.doi.org/10.33552/GJOR.2021.03.000561
Truong P, McLaury C, Ho C, Park S, Ting K (2021) Review of the Utility of 3D Printing in Pediatric Orthopedics. Ortho Surg Ortho Care Int J 0
Werntz R. DO, Hadeed A. DO, Cappelleti G. MD, Orbay J. MD. (2021). Flexor Carpi Radialis Brevis Resection for Treatment of a Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report. Journal of Wrist Surgery. 10.1055/s-0041-1726407.
Stafford J, Judd H, Heidemann E, Hunter M, Werntz R, Corces A (2021) Utilizing A Prefabricated Antibiotic-Impregnated Articular Spacer Combined with Intramedullary Device for Significant Femoral Bone Loss in Periprosthetic Hip Infection. Arthroplasty Today: ARTD-D-21-00333
Gupta A, Rodriguez HC, et al. Cell-free stem cell-derived extract formulation for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a preliminary non-randomized, open-label, multi-center feasibility and safety study. J Orthop Surg Res. 2021; 16(1):514. DOI:10.1186/s13018-021-02672-3.
Gupta A, Rodriguez HC, et al. Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis with Intraarticular Umbilical cord-derived Wharton’s Jelly: A Case Report. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2021; 14(9):883. DOI: 10.3390/ph14090883.
Williamson TK, Rodriguez HC, et al. H-Wave Device Stimulation: A Critical Review. J Pers Med. 2021; 11(11):1134. DOI: 10.3390/jpm11111134.
Main BJ, Maffulli N, Valk JA, Rodriguez HC, et al. Umbilical cord-derived Wharton’s Jelly for Regenerative Medicine Applications for Regenerative Medicine Applications: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2021; 14(11):1090. DOI: 10.3390/ph14111090.
Pannu TS, Limtong J, Villa JM, Patel PD, Higuera CA (2021, Oct). Transitioning a Practice to Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Correlated with Favorable Short-Term Clinical Outcomes-A Single Surgeon Experience. J Knee Surg. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa J, Schultz I, Barsoum W, Higuera CA, Patel PD (December 2021) The Learning Curve of Reaching the Planned Limb Alignment in Robotic-Arm-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg. Pub Status: Published.
Ang B, Lafage R, Elysée JC, Pannu TS, Bannwarth M, Carlson BB, Schwab FJ, Kim HJ, Lafage V. (2021, July). In the Relationship Between Change in Kyphosis and Change in Lordosis: Which Drives Which?. Global Spine J, 11(4), 541-548. Pub Status: Published.
Grieco PW, Villa JM, Pannu TS, Higuera CA, Riesgo AM. (2021) Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty with Subtrochanteric Shortening Osteotomy: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 11(1), 1-5. Pub Status: Published.
Pagliaccetti J, Pannu TS, Villa JM, Piuzzi NS, Higuera CA. (2021, June). Variability and Interpretation of Synovial Cell Count and Differential: A Perspective in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Orthopedics, 44(3), e320-e325. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Cohen EM, Hayda RA, Higuera CA, Deren ME. (2021). Periprosthetic Tibial Fractures After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Early and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes. J Arthroplasty, 36(4), 1429-1436. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Engh C 3rd, Patel A, Levine BR, Piuzzi NS, Higuera CA, Riesgo AM. (2021, Jul). Plasma D-dimer Does Not Anticipate the Fate of Reimplantation in Two-Stage Exchange Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Preliminary Investigation. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 479(7), 1458-1468. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Fleites J, Patel PD, Higuera CA, Riesgo AM. (2021, Aug). Florida State Opioid Prescription Restriction Law: Impact on Opioid Utilization After Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty, 36(8), 2742-2745. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Riesgo AM, Higuera CA. (2021). Letter to the Editor on “Combined Measurement of D-Dimer and C-Reactive Protein Levels: Highly Accurate for Diagnosing Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection”. J Arthroplasty, 36(2), e5. Pub Status: Published.
Pesenti S, Pannu TS, Andres-Bergos J, Smith J, Glassman S, Pellise F, Dekleuver M, Sciubba D, Lafage Villa J, Pannu T, McWilliams C, Kizer C, Rosenthal R, Higuera C, Patel P. (2021, Aug). Results of Preoperative Screening for COVID-19 Correlate with the Incidence of Infection in the General Population -a Tertiary Care Experience. Hosp Pract, 49(3), 216-220. Pub Status: Published.
Warren J, Anis HK, Bowers K, Pannu T, Villa J, Klika AK, Colon-Franco J, Piuzzi NS, Higuera CA. (2021, Jun). Diagnostic Utility of a Novel Point-of-Care Test of Calprotectin for Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 103(11), 1009-1015. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Higuera CA (2021, November). Diagnosis and Management of Infected Arthroplasty. SICOT J. 7:54. Pub Status: Published.
Pannu TS, Villa JM, Schultz I, Barsoum WK, Higuera CA, Patel PD (2021, December). The Learning Curve of Reaching the Planned Limb Alignment in Robotic-Arm-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg. Pub Status: Published.
Mirkazemi C, Villa JM, Pannu TS, Higuera CA. (2021, Jul). Question: Is There a Difference Between Low Dose and Regular Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of VTE Following Orthopaedic Procedures?. ICM-VTE General Delegates. Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: General. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Mar 16;104(Suppl 1):4-162. Pub Status: Published.
Judd H, Benito J, Pannu TS, Villa JM, Higuera CA, Corces A. (2021, Jul). Nephrotoxicity Related with Antibiotic-Loaded Spacers in a Two-Stage Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Orthopedics. Pub Status: Accepted.
Orbay J, Wahood M, Pertierra G. Managing a Terrible Triad With Concomitant Posteromedial Rotatory Instability: A Surgical Case Study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001906
Orbay J, Wahood M, Halpern A, Mercer D. Managing Acute on Chronic Distal Radius Fractures, a case series lecture. The Miami Hand & Upper Extremity Institute, Miami, FL, USA; Larkin University Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Miami, FL, USA; The University of New Mexico, Department of Orthopaedics, Albuquerque, NM, USA. Presenter: Jorge Orbay
Cross, Austin BS; Goldman, Brian H. DO; Makhni, Eric MD. Arthroscopic Repair of Batter’s Shoulder. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. Accepted Manuscript.
Hultman, K. L., Goldman, B. H., Nazarian, L. N., & Ciccotti, M. G. (2020). Ultrasound Examination Techniques for Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Publish Ahead of Print. doi:10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00935
Goldman, B. H., Halpern, A. L., Deal, M. J., Richey, B. P., Mason, E. M., Gupta, H. O., Bravo, C. J. (2020). Management of Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty, 4, 247154922090229. doi:10.1177/2471549220902296
Edwards, C., Goldman, B. H., Turley, J., Richey, B., Deal, M. J., & Kalbac, D. (2020). Outcomes after Surgical Repair of Medial Meniscal Root Tears: A Review. The Journal of Knee Surgery. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1710565
Truong P, Truong L, Le T, Kuklova K (2020) Orthopedic Injuries from Video Games: A Literature
Review and Implications for the Future. Int Arch Orthop Surg 3(2). https://doi.org/10.23937/2643-4016/1710020
Truong P, Truong L, Kuklova K, Brush N, Vincent L, Schneider J (2020) A Narrative Review of Body Mass Index in Pediatrics and its Relationship with Stability of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Acta Sci. Orthop 3(10): 35-38. https://doi.org/10.31080/ASOR.2020.03.0216
Truong P, Kuklova K, Brush N (2020) A Review of Surgical Indications for Scoliosis in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Acta Sci. Orthop 3(10): 22-25. https://doi.org/10.31080/ASOR.2020.03.0214
Truong P, Bradley E, Benito J, Schneider J, Forro S, Ho C, Stanziola F (2020) A Review of Surgical Management Affecting Forearm Rotation after Both Bone Forearm Fracture in the Pediatric Athlete: Plate versus Nail. Adv Ortho and Sprts Med 2020(3). http://doi.org/10.37722/AOASM.20204
Truong P, Kuklova K, Halpern A, Hunter M, Heidemann E, Stanziola F (2020) Pediatric Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture after Nondisplaced Distal Radius Fracture: A Literature Review. Adv Ortho and Sprts Med 2020(4). http://doi.org/10.37722/AOASM.202041
Heifner JJ, Hunter ML, Corces A, Hommen JP. A systematic review of case reports for non-tuberculous mycobacterium infection following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. JBJS Open Access, 2023 https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.23.00030
Heifner JJ, Halpern AL, Gomez O, Mercer DM, Orbay JL. Evaluating the distal extent of visualization in volar approaches for distal radius fracture fixation. Journal of Hand Surgery, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.03.006
Heifner JJ, Fox YM, Sakalian PA, Corces A. The use of local adiposity as a proxy for obesity in primary total hip arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedics, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2023.03.012
Hommen JP, Heifner JJ, Sakalian PA, Grewal G, Benito J. Irreparable rotator cuff treated with combined reconstruction of the superior capsule and rotator cuff: technique guidelines. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2023 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10323923/
Heifner JJ, Grewal G, Sakalian PA, Hommen JP. Treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tear with dual graft reconstruction: a case report and technique description. JSES Review, Reports and Techniques, 2023 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10426672/
Lambi AG, Rowland RJ, Brady NW, Rodriguez DE, Mercer DM. Metacarpal Fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery Europe, 2023.
Gray RRL, Halpern AL, King SR, Anderson JE. Scaphoid fractures and nonunions: new directions. Journal of Hand Surgery Europe, 2023. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373911080_Scaphoid_fracture_and_nonunion_new_directions
Orbay JL, Heifner JJ, Gray RRL, Rubio F, Hoekzema NA, Mercer DM. A medial approach that provides ample exposure of the coronoid for fracture management. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37439145/
Alex G. Lambi, Robert J. Rowland, Nicholas W.Brady Diego E. Rodriguez and Deana M. Mercer. Metacarpal Fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery, (European Volume) 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17531934231184119
Gregory P. Kolovich and John J. Heifner.. Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation and fracture- dislocations. Journal of Hand Surgery, (European Volume) 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17531934231183259
Robert R. L.Gray, Abby L. Halpern, Stefan R. King and Joshua E. Anderson. Scaphoid Fracture and nonunion: new directions. Journal of Hand Surgery,(European volume) 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17531934231165419
John J. Heifner and Francisco Rubio. Fractures of the phalanges. Journal of Hand Surgery, (European Volume)2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17531934231185219
John J.Heifner MD, Lori R.Chambers MD, Abby L. Halpern DO, Deana M. Mercer MD. The internal joint stabilizer of the elbow: a systematic review of the clinical and biomechanical evidence.
John J. Heifner MD, Gustavo E. Lacau MD, Jorge L. Orbay MD. Revision of a management 17 year old patient initially treated with radial head excision following terrible triad injury with associated Essex Lopresti.
John J. Heifner MD, Leah M. Keller DO, Yitzak M. Fox DO, Phillip A. Sakalian DO, Arturo Corces MD. The performance of primary dual mobility total hip arthroplasty in patients aged 55 years and younger: a systematic review.
John J. Heifer MD, Robert J. Rowland DO, Osmany Gomez MD, Francisco Rubio MD, Geroge S.Kardashian MD. A dual center experience with a locking intramedullary nail for the wrist fusion. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776114
John J. Heifer MD, Deana M. Mercer MD. Improved understanding of traumatic complex elbow instability. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10519515/
John J.Heifer MD, Leah M.Keller DO, Gagan Grewal MD,Ty A.Davis DO, Jonathan Brutti,BS, Jan Pieter Hommen MD. Characterizations of capsule closure in hip arthroscopy are infrequently and incompletely reported: a systematic review. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
John J. Heifner MD, Gustavo E. Lacau MD, Ty A. Davis, Deana M. Mercer MD, Robert R.L Gray MD, Nathan A. Hoeksema MD. Linking the distal humerus columns in articular fracture fixation.
John J. Heifner MD, Thomas Karadimas BS, Paul M. De Vito DO, Osmanny Gomez MD, Gregory P. Kolovich MD. Age considerations in four-corner fusion and proximal row carpectomy: a review.
John J. Heifner, MD, Ty A. Davis, DO, Robert J. Rowland, DO, Osmany Gomez, MD, Robert R.L Gray MD. Mitigating complications following stabilization of traumatic elbow instability :a systematic review.