POTS 2020 – Research Posters

In alphabetical order by first author. Click on each study title to link to the poster

Modern Drilling and the Impact of Plunge Distance, Biomechanical, and Thermal Properties Using Cadaveric Models.” Colin Ackerman, Anthony Boehm, Keyanoush Sadeghipour, James McLaughlin, Hesham Abdelfattah, Saqib Rehman. Temple University

Risk Factors of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion after Halo Gravity Traction“. Amanullah A, Hwang S, Patel A, Toll B, Payhs S, Samdani A. Shriners Hospitals for Children

In Congenital Cervical Scoliosis, the Lumbar Compensatory Curve has Higher Correlation with the Cervical Curve than the Thoracic Compensatory Curve“. Amanullah A, Patel A, Hwang S, Toll B, Pahys J, Samdani A. Shriners Hospitals for Children

Vascular Injuries in Trauma Patients with Open Lower Extremity Fractures: Are CT Angiograms Necessary for Management?” Sheena Amin, Chris Ferry, Daniel Gloekler, Michael Boniello, John P. Gaughan, Rakesh P. Mashru, Kenneth W. Graf. Cooper University Healthcare and Drexel University

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Geriatric Proximal Humerus Fractures” Sheena Amin, Vineeth Romiyo, Lawrence Miller, Matthew Kleiner, Catherine Fedorka. Cooper University Healthcare

“Does Early Elbow Motion Improve Postoperative Outcomes after Elbow Fractures?” Sheena Amin, Jigar Gandhi, Daniel DePolo, Rakesh P. Mashru, Rey N. Ramirez, Kenneth W. Graf, David A. Fuller. Cooper University Healthcare and Drexel University

Pediatric Floating Elbow Injuries are Not as Problematic as they Were Once Thought to Be: a Systematic Review“. Soroush Baghdadi and CORTICES. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

Humeral Shaft Fractures in Overhead Throwing Athletes“. Jonathan Boyce, Joshua Luginbuhl, Ryan Judy, Hesham Abdelfattah. Temple University Hospital

Does Delayed Closure of Both Bone Forearm Fractures Increase Infection Rates?” Kelly Bridgham, Nathan N. O’Hara, Robert . O’Toole, Raymond Pensy. University of Maryland

The Safety of the Henry Approach for Proximal-Third Radial Shaft Fractures“. Kelly Bridgham, Nathan N. O’Hara, Gerard Slobogean, Robert V. O’Toole, Raymond Pensy. University of Maryland

Intramedullary Rodding in Pediatric Patients: Effects of Anesthesia Type on Narcotic Consumption and Length of Stay“. Nancy Campbell, Ethan Remily, Nequesha Mohamed, Wayne Wilkie, Noelle DiGioia, Phillip McClure, John Herzenberg. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Cannabis Reduces Opiate Use in Rib Fracture Patients” Monica DiFiori, Laura Carrihill Healy, James M. Feeney. Temple University Hospital

Olecranon Fixation Strategies: A Multicenter Review of 880 Patients“. Zachary Hannan, Christopher Johnson, Logan Reitz, Alexandra Mulliken, Nathan O;Hara, Clifton Meals, Raymond Pensy. University of Maryland

Acute Fracture Care at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Northern Tanzania: Systems Limitations to the Provision of Definitive Treatment in the Developing World“. Hardaker WM, Jusabani M, Massawe H, Pallangyo A, Temu R, Masenga G, Fessahaie N, Winterton M, Premkumar A, Sheth NP. Penn Medicine

Mid-Substance Patellar Tendon Repair with Augmentation of Dermal Allograft and Internal Bracing: A Case Report“. Juliana Heimur, Peter DeLuca. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Do all Rigid and Unbalanced Spines Present the Same Risk of Dislocation Following Total Hip Arthroplasty?” Akhil Katakam, Christopher M. Melnic, Hany S. Bedair. Temple University

What is the Incidence of In-Hospital Complications and Mortality in Patients with High Cervical Spine Fractures?” Alec S. Kellish, Garret M. Breyer, Abraham A. Hakim, Alisina Shahi, John Gaughan, Vishal Khatri. Cooper Medical School

Management of Pediatric Femur Fracture with Use of 90-90 Traction and Delayed Spica Casting: Case Report“. Victoria Kim, Rakesh Mashru, Kenneth Graf. Cooper Medical School

Risk Factors for Complications Following Operative Fixation of Acetabular and Pelvic Ring Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis at an Urban Level 1 Trauma Center“. Joseph Larwa, Jeffrey Henstenburg, Christine Williams, Mitesh Shah, Susan Harding. Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital

Risk Stratification for the Development of Fat Embolism Syndrome in Patients with Long Bone or Pelvic Fracture” Andrew Lowery, Vineet Naran, Robert Ames, Theresa Pazionis. Temple University Hospital

Low Socioeconomic Status Patients are at Increased Risk for the Development of VTE after Spinal Cord Injury“. Andrew Lowery, Robert Ames, Theresa Pazionis. Temple University Hospital

Bugs and Bullets: Infections following Ballistic Injuries to the Foot and Ankle“. Joshua Luginbuhl, Megan Reilly, Kristofer Bires, Eric Gokcen. Temple University Hospital

Open Fractures in Pediatric Orthopaedics – Can Pathways Improve Care?” Christopher Makarewich, Lia McNeely, Shivani Gohel, Keith Baldwin. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

Complications following Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures: a Systematic Review” Richard McEntee, Todd Alter, Asif Ilyas. Jefferson University Hospital

Cable Augmentation for Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures“. R Michels, J Ramos, N Dandu. Reading Hospital, Tower Health

Unplanned 30-Day Readmission Rates in Open Tibia Fractures“. Nathan Miller, Phillip McKegg, Zachary Hannan, Qasim Ghulam, Tristan B. Weir, Nathan O’Hara, Robert O’Toole, Raymond Pensy. University of Maryland

Fracture Characteristics Predict Suboptimal Alignment in Pre School Femur Fractures Treated in a Spica Cast“. Amirhossein Misaghi, Mahmoud Mahmoud, Alexandre Arkader, Keith Baldwin. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

Retrograde Intramedullary Screw Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Review“. Genoveffa R. Morway, Taylor J. Rider, Christopher M. Jones. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Reliability of the Sterility of Surgical Instruments in the Operating Room: Do we have a Problem?” Camille Murr, Alexander Johnson, Jeffrey Wera, Frederick Ramsey, Peter Axelrod, Leslie Barnes. Temple University Hospital

Hardware Removal due to Infection after Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: Trends and Predictors.” Alisina Shahi, Kudret Usmani, Michael Boniello, Alec Kellish, Ali Oliashirazi, Kenneth Graf, Henry Dolch, Rakesh Mashru. Cooper University Hospital

The Vacuum Phenomenon: A Case Report in the Elbow“. Tyler J Smith, Anthony Judice, Salvador Forte, Michael Boniello, Matthew Kleiner, David Fuller. PCOM and Cooper University Hospitals

Periprosthetic Femur Fracture through a Computer-Navigated Tracking Pin Site“. Tyler J Smith, Anthony Judice, Salvador Forte, Michael Boniello, Erik Freeland, Kenneth Graf. PCOM and Copper University Hospitals

Radiographic Incidence and Functional Outcomes of Distal Radius Fractures Undergoing Volar Plate Fixation with Concomitant Scapho-Lunate Widening: A Prospective Analysis.” William L. Wang, Asif M. Ilyas. Jefferson University Hospital

Surgeon Preference is Highly Influences by Age When Deciding on Nail Implant Design in Pediatric Tibia Fractures“. Daniel Weltsch, Todd J Blumberg, Erik A Magnusson, Shivani Gohel, Keith Baldwin. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

Expert Consensus for a Principle-Based Classification in Treatment of Diaphyseal Pediatric Femur Fractures“. Daniel Weltsch, Keith D. Baldwin, Divya Talwar, John M. Flynn. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

How does POSNA Prefer to Manage Salter Harris II Fractures of the Distal Femur – A Survey of the POSNA Membership“. Daniel Weltsch, Brendan A Williams, Theodore J Ganley, Shivani Gohel, Keith Baldwin. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine

Diagnosis and Treatment of an Inverted Metacarpal Head Fracture“. Wesley Yuan, Michael Boniello, David Fuller. Cooper University Hospital