Abstract | November 18, 2023

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Suture Tape Augmentation: A Scoping Review

The purpose of this study is to conduct a scoping review assessing the evidence to support or oppose the use of PLCR with internal bracing in clinical practice.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Vocal Fold Paralysis Following Blunt Trauma: A Case Study

Vocal fold paralysis is typically secondary to a myriad of causes, including sharp trauma or iatrogenically during neck surgery.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Comparison of the Original and Updated American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Distal Radius Fractures

The aim of this study is to analyze the included studies within the original (2009) and updated (2020) CPGs on Distal Radius Fractures (DRF) and compare their characteristics.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Analysis of the Use of MMP-9 as a Biomarker for Dry Eye Disease

This study investigated the relationship between a point of care MMP-9 test and the severity of DED as measured by signs and symptoms to determine if MMP-9 is a viable biomarker for DED diagnosis.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Influence of Sedation in Adherence to Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

This study was conducted to see whether switching to prostate biopsies under anesthesia in 2019 increased adherence with active surveillance.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Adrenal Carcinoma Laterality is of Limited Clinical Significance: A National Perspective

Our findings suggest that laterality of adrenal tumors is not indicative of tumor staging or survivability and that tumor grade remains a significant predictor of mortality.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Comparison of the Original and Updated American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The aim of this study is to analyze the included studies within the original (2008) and updated (2016) CPGs on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and compare their characteristics.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 17, 2023

Ocular Manifestation of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency with Retinal Vasculitis and Cotton Wool Spots

We report the first case of a young adult presenting with retinal vasculitis and cotton wool spots (CWS) found to be caused by MKD.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 17, 2023

Necrobiotic Xanthogranuloma Associated with Uveitis, Retinal Vasculitis and Autoimmune Retinopathy

We report the first case of NXG associated with uveitis, retinal vasculitis, and presumed autoimmune retinopathy (AIR).

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

Abstract | November 17, 2023

Giant Pilomatrixoma Removed from the Temporal Scalp

Pilomatrixoma (calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe or pilomatricoma) is a rare benign tumor that originates from the germinal matrix cells in the hair follicle. A giant pilomatrixoma is a rare clinical variant owing to a size greater than 5 cm.

Posted in: Surgery & Surgical Specialties67

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