Evidence-based Clinical Pearls
Growth Plate Injuries Fractures are a common injury. In fact, there are approximately 6.3 million fractures each year in the USA. There are a variety of types of fractures: compound, tranverse, comminuted, and oblique to name a few. However, fractures involving the growth plates of children are …
Arthrometers Provide Objective Data in Orthopedics Orthopedics is about precision. Decisions should be based on objective data. In the 1980’s, Med Metrics Corp. Inc. developed a knee arthrometer called the KT1000. For …
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Importance of Nutrition in Recovery & Repair Special thanks to DPT students Shea Alcorn, Dan Braccia, Emily Boudeman, McKenna Boyd, Ali Emmett, Liz Fenton, Ben Higgins, Emily Mangold, & Katie Marazzo (Widener University Class of 2024) Connective tissue encompasses a huge number of elements of the musculoskeletal system (bone, cartilage, tendons, fascia, ligaments, …
Scaphoid Fracture Detection & Management Special thanks to DPT students Joo Ho Hong, Zach Jenkins, Taylor Johnson, Lauren Kerner (Widener University Class of 2024) Identifying and treating a scaphoid fracture is not always a straightforward process. It is common for scaphoid fractures to be missed upon initial radiography, so a negative radiograph …
Special thanks to DPT students Kelly Gabbett, Sarah Glazewski, Mark Abrams, Victoria Bensinger (Widener University Class of 2024) We all know that carrying excessive weight has a negative impact on our joints but the magnitude of that impact goes beyond the compression forces. When an individual is overweight or obese, the …