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Trends in the United States in the Treatment of Distal Radial Fractures in the Elderly by Chung, Kevin C, Shauver, Melissa J, Birkmeyer, John D

“…BackgroundTraditionally, distal radial fractures in the elderly have been treated nonoperatively with casting. However, since the introduction of the volar…”
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Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use Among Opioid-Naïve Patients Following Common Hand Surgery Procedures by Johnson, Shepard P., MBBS, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Zhong, Lin, MD, MPH, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Engelsbe, Michael J., MD, Brummett, Chad, MD, Waljee, Jennifer F., MD, MPH, MS

“…Purpose To evaluate prolonged opioid use in opioid-naïve patients after common hand surgery procedures in the United States. Methods We studied insurance…”
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A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Complications of Treating Unstable Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly by Diaz-Garcia, Rafael J., MD, Oda, Takashi, MD, PhD, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose As the population in developed countries continues to age, the incidence of osteoporotic distal radius fractures (DRFs) will increase as well…”
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Current and Future National Costs to Medicare for the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture in the Elderly by Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Yin, Huiying, MA, Banerjee, Mousumi, PhD, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are the second most common fracture experienced by elderly individuals. In 2005, 16% of DRFs in the Medicare population…”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Open Partial Fasciectomy, Needle Aponeurotomy, and Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren Contracture by Chen, Neal C., MD, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose We undertook a cost-utility analysis to compare traditional fasciectomy for Dupuytren with 2 new treatments, needle aponeurotomy and collagenase…”
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Pre-injury activity predicts outcomes following distal radius fractures in patients age 60 and older by Hooper, Rachel C, Zhou, Nina, Wang, Lu, Shauver, Melissa J, Chung, Kevin C

“…One out of every 5 elderly patients will suffer a distal radius fracture and these injuries are often related to poor bone health. Several surgical…”
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The Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire by Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD

“…Purpose To determine the change in score required in various domains of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) to indicate meaningful patient…”
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Variations in the Use of Internal Fixation for Distal Radial Fracture in the United States Medicare Population by Chung, Kevin C, Shauver, Melissa J, Yin, Huiying, Kim, H Myra, Baser, Onur, Birkmeyer, John D

“…BACKGROUND:Distal radial fractures affect an estimated 80,000 elderly Americans each year. Although the use of internal fixation for the treatment of distal…”
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An Economic Analysis of Outcomes and Complications of Treating Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly by Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Clapham, Philip J., BS, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose There is a lack of scientific data regarding which treatment provides the best outcome for distal radius fractures (DRFs) in the elderly. Currently,…”
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Patient Satisfaction and Self-Reported Outcomes After Complete Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injury by Franzblau, Lauren E., BS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose Reconstructive surgery for complete brachial plexus avulsion injuries only partially restores function, and many patients are dissatisfied with results…”
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Management of Acute Postoperative Pain in Hand Surgery: A Systematic Review by Kelley, Brian P., MD, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose To conduct a systematic review to guide hand surgeons in an evidenced-based approach in managing postoperative pain. Methods We performed a literature…”
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Cross-cultural variation in preference for replantation or revision amputation: Societal and surgeon views by Maroukis, Brianna L., BS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Nishizuka, Takanobu, MD, PhD, Hirata, Hitoshi, MD, PhD, Chung, Kevin C., MD, PhD

“…Abstract Treatment decisions after an injury like finger amputation are made based on injury and patient factors. However, decisions can also be influenced by…”
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The Effect of Ulnar Styloid Fractures on Patient-Rated Outcomes After Volar Locking Plating of Distal Radius Fractures by Sammer, Douglas M., MD, Shah, Hriday M., BS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD

“…Purpose Ulnar styloid fractures commonly occur with distal radius fractures (DRFs). Ulnar styloid fractures that involve the insertion of the radioulnar…”
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Contribution of Functional Parameters to Patient-Rated Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures by Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chang, Kate Wan-Chu, MA, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose Outcomes of distal radius fractures can be measured radiographically, functionally, or via patient-rated questionnaires, but previous studies report…”
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The Influence of Surgeon Age on Distal Radius Fracture Treatment in the United States: A Population-Based Study by Waljee, Jennifer F., MD, MS, Zhong, Lin, MD, MPH, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS

“…Purpose This study attempted to determine the extent to which surgeon age influences treatment patterns for distal radius fractures (DRFs). We hypothesized…”
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A Comparative Study of Attitudes Regarding Digit Replantation in the United States and Japan by Nishizuka, Takanobu, MD, PhD, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Zhong, Lin, MD, MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Hirata, Hitoshi, MD, PhD

“…Purpose To compare the societal preferences for finger replantation between the United States (US) and Japan and to investigate factors influencing the…”
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Effect of Policy Change on the Use of Long-Distance Transport and Follow-Up Care for Patients With Traumatic Finger Amputations by Nolte, Michael T., BS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Giladi, Aviram M., MD, MS

“…Purpose In January 2006, the American College of Emergency Physicians released updated guidelines for air transfer. Digit amputation and near-amputation were…”
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The Relationship Between ASSH Membership and the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture in the United States Medicare Population by Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH, Yin, Huiying, MA

“…Purpose Internal fixation for distal radius fractures (DRFs) in the elderly has increased from 3% in 1997 to 17% in 2007. This increase has been uneven across…”
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Cross-sectional International Multicenter Study on Quality of Life and Reasons for Abandonment of Upper Limb Prostheses by Yamamoto, Michiro, Chung, Kevin C., Sterbenz, Jennifer, Shauver, Melissa J., Tanaka, Hirotaka, Nakamura, Takashi, Oba, Jumpei, Chin, Takaaki, Hirata, Hitoshi

“…BACKGROUND:This multicenter study aimed to examine the reasons for prosthesis rejection and assess the quality of life (QOL) among patients with upper limb…”
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First Hand: Selecting a Hand Fellow by Chung, Kevin C., MD, MS, Shauver, Melissa J., MPH

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