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Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy and the risk of having a child with cleft lip/palateK C Chung
Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 105:485-91. 2000..To prevent this devastating craniofacial anomaly, educational initiatives should be considered that will alert expectant mothers to the association between smoking during pregnancy and the occurrence of cleft lip/palate...
Current concepts in the management of the rheumatoid handKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:736-47; quiz 747. 2011..This article summarizes the current state of rheumatoid hand surgery and discuss the surgical treatment strategies for optimizing outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis...
Comparative outcomes study using the volar locking plating system for distal radius fractures in both young adults and adults older than 60 yearsKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 33:809-19. 2008....- Measuring quality in health care and its implications for pay-for-performance initiativesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
Hand Clin 25:71-81, vii. 2009..This article outlines the genesis of the quality movement and discusses its effect on the surgical community... - Relationship between patient satisfaction and objective functional outcome after surgical treatment for distal radius fracturesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Ther 22:302-7; quiz 308. 2009..Prospective cohort... - A decision analysis of amputation versus reconstruction for severe open tibial fracture from the physician and patient perspectivesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Ann Plast Surg 66:185-91. 2011..54 QALYs. The disparate utilities assigned by the physicians and the patients highlight the necessity of realistic discussion of outcomes, regardless of the management methods... - Trends in the United States in the treatment of distal radial fractures in the elderlyKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 91:1868-73. 2009..The purpose of the present study was to assess changing trends in the treatment of distal radial fractures in elderly patients in the United States... - Crafting practice guidelines in the world of evidence-based medicineKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 124:1349-54. 2009..The construction of practice guidelines, however, may not always adhere to accepted research protocol... - Clinical research in hand surgeryKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:109-20. 2010..This article will highlight my efforts in clinical research through 3 specific research themes: (1) outcomes research, (2) economic analysis, and (3) evidence-based research and quality assessment in health care... - A guide to planning and executing a surgical randomized controlled trialKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 33:407-12. 2008..The lack of surgical RCTs is partly due to ethical and methodological concerns associated with surgical interventions. We provide a guide to planning and conducting a surgical RCT... - A cost-utility analysis of amputation versus salvage for Gustilo type IIIB and IIIC open tibial fracturesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 124:1965-73. 2009..In this situation, a cost-utility analysis is an important tool in providing an evidence-based practice approach to guide treatment decisions... - The relationship between ASSH membership and the treatment of distal radius fracture in the United States Medicare populationKevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1288-93. 2011..The specific aim of this study was to explore this relationship by analyzing Medicare beneficiaries treated by members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)... - Patient outcomes following Swanson silastic metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty in the rheumatoid hand: a systematic overviewK C Chung
University of Michigan Medical Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, USA
J Rheumatol 27:1395-402. 2000..To investigate the effectiveness of Swanson silastic metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty (SMPA) in improving hand function for patients with rheumatoid arthritis... - A practical guide to meta-analysisKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 31:1671-8. 2006..We discuss the steps needed to perform a meta-analysis as a guideline for those interested in pursuing this type of research... - Variations in the use of internal fixation for distal radial fracture in the United States medicare populationKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 93:2154-62. 2011.... - A simplified approach for unstable scaphoid fracture fixation using the Acutrak screwKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 110:1697-703. 2002 - The prevalence of negative studies with inadequate statistical power: an analysis of the plastic surgery literatureKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 109:1-6; discussion 7-8. 2002.... - Long-term followup for rheumatoid arthritis patients in a multicenter outcomes study of silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplastyKevin C Chung
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 48109 5340, USA
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 64:1292-300. 2012..The objective of the study is to prospectively compare long-term outcomes for an SMPA surgical and a nonsurgical cohort of RA patients... - A multicenter clinical trial in rheumatoid arthritis comparing silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty with medical treatmentKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:815-23. 2009..There is no consensus as to whether this surgical procedure is beneficial. The purpose of the study was to prospectively compare outcomes for a surgical and a nonsurgical cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients... - Application of the brief international classification of functioning, disability, and health core set as a conceptual model in distal radius fracturesLee Squitieri
University of Michigan Medical School, the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, and the Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:1795-1805.e1. 2010..The purpose of this study was to apply the ICF conceptual model to outcomes for distal radius fractures (DRFs) and determine the contribution of each ICF domain to patient satisfaction... - Outcomes of silicone arthroplasty for rheumatoid metacarpophalangeal joints stratified by fingersKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:1647-52. 2009..We hypothesize that the ulnar fingers will have less improvement, marked by greater ulnar drift, extension lag, and less MCP joint arc of motion than the radial fingers... - Treatment of unstable distal radial fractures with the volar locking plating systemKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 88:2687-94. 2006..We collected prospective outcomes data for patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of an inadequately reduced distal radial fracture with use of the volar locking plating system... - Interactions of T cells with fibroblast-like synoviocytes: role of the B7 family costimulatory ligand B7-H3Chinh N Tran
Rheumatic Disease Core Center and Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0358, USA
J Immunol 180:2989-98. 2008..These observations suggest that B7-H3 may be important for the interactions between FLS and T cells in RA, as well as other diseases, and the outcome of such interactions depends on the activation state of the T cell... - Differences between the United States and the United Kingdom in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: analyses from a hand arthroplasty trialKevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
Clin Rheumatol 29:363-7. 2010..These differences may be influenced by the private versus socialized health-care systems. However, the perception of hand disease severity in participants in this study appears to be comparable between these countries... - Properties of the International Classification for Functioning, Disability and Health in assessing hand outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritisKevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Drive 2130 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Rehabil Med 43:292-8. 2011..The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the ICF Core Sets for rheumatoid arthritis for assessing the functional outcomes of the rheumatoid hand... - Cost-effectiveness of open partial fasciectomy, needle aponeurotomy, and collagenase injection for dupuytren contractureNeal C Chen
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1826-1834.e32. 2011..We undertook a cost-utility analysis to compare traditional fasciectomy for Dupuytren with 2 new treatments, needle aponeurotomy and collagenase injection... - A comparative study of fragment-specific versus volar plate fixation of distal radius fracturesDouglas M Sammer
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, and the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 122:1441-50. 2008..This prospective cohort study compared outcomes of two commonly used fixation systems: fragment-specific fixation and a fixed-angle volar locking plate system... - An economic analysis of hand transplantation in the United StatesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, and Transitional Year Program, Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital System of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 125:589-98. 2010..The aim of this study was to assess the utility and estimate the costs of hand transplantation and the use of hand prostheses for forearm amputations... - A qualitative analysis of the decision-making process for patients with severe lower leg traumaMaya Aravind
University of Michigan Medical School and the Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 126:2019-29. 2010..This study was designed to perform a qualitative analysis of patient preferences for amputation or reconstruction... - The minimal clinically important difference of the Michigan hand outcomes questionnaireMelissa J Shauver
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:509-14. 2009.... - Outcomes of pyrolytic carbon arthroplasty for the proximal interphalangeal joint at 44 months' mean follow-upShimpei Ono
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 129:1139-50. 2012..The authors evaluated the effectiveness of the implant for use in proximal interphalangeal joint at a minimum of 2 years of follow-up... - A systematic review of outcomes and complications of treating unstable distal radius fractures in the elderlyRafael J Diaz-Garcia
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:824-35.e2. 2011.... - Perceptions of people with tetraplegia regarding surgery to improve upper-extremity functionJared P Wagner
University of Michigan School of Medicine, The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Veterans Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:483-90. 2007..This cross-sectional survey identified the attitudes and beliefs of people with tetraplegia that may dissuade potential candidates from receiving these procedures... - Outcomes using an internal osteotomy and distraction device for corrective osteotomy of distal radius malunions requiring correction in multiple planesDouglas M Sammer
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 31:1567-77. 2006..TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV... - The outcomes of outcome studies in plastic surgery: a systematic review of 17 years of plastic surgery researchErika Davis Sears
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 120:2059-65. 2007..The authors assessed the state of outcomes studies in plastic surgery since the initiation of the modern outcomes movement in 1988 and propose future research directions... - Responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and physical measurements in outcome studies of distal radius fracture treatmentSandra V Kotsis
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:84-90. 2007..This study aimed to measure the responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) and physical measurements to assess the value of these outcomes tools for DRF studies... - Total wrist arthroplasty and total wrist arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis: a decision analysis from the hand surgeons' perspectiveChristi M Cavaliere
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 33:1744-55, 1755.e1-2. 2008..The purpose of this study is to develop a decision analytic model of arthroplasty and arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using utility values obtained from a random sample of hand surgeons... - A cost/utility analysis of open reduction and internal fixation versus cast immobilization for acute nondisplaced mid-waist scaphoid fracturesErika N Davis
Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 117:1223-35; discussion 1236-8. 2006..When considering only direct costs, open reduction and internal fixation is cost-effective relative to other widely accepted interventions... - A cost-utility analysis of nonsurgical management, total wrist arthroplasty, and total wrist arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritisChristi M Cavaliere
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:379-391.e2. 2010..The purpose of this study was to perform a cost-utility analysis comparing nonsurgical management, total wrist arthroplasty, and total wrist arthrodesis for the rheumatoid wrist... - Objective functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after silicone metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritisJennifer F Waljee
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 37:47-54. 2012..We hypothesized that measurable gains in objective hand function after SMPA will discriminate between satisfied and dissatisfied patients... - An economic analysis of outcomes and complications of treating distal radius fractures in the elderlyMelissa J Shauver
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1912-8.e1-3. 2011.... - Molecular interactions between T cells and fibroblast-like synoviocytes: role of membrane tumor necrosis factor-alpha on cytokine-activated T cellsChinh N Tran
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Rheumatic Disease Core Center, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Am J Pathol 171:1588-98. 2007.... - Replantation of finger avulsion injuries: a systematic review of survival and functional outcomesErika Davis Sears
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program Veterans Affairs Scholar, Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:686-94. 2011..The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the English literature of replantation of finger avulsion injuries to provide best evidence of survival rates and functional outcomes... - Validity and responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a multicenter, international studyJennifer F Waljee
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 48109 5340, USA
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 62:1569-77. 2010..Our objective was to assess the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) in patients with RA... - Validity and responsiveness of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function TestErika Davis Sears
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 35:30-7. 2010.... - A prospective outcomes study of Swanson metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty for the rheumatoid handKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:646-53. 2004..Continued follow-up evaluation of this cohort will determine whether these improvements are maintained in the long term... - Predictors of functional outcomes after surgical treatment of distal radius fracturesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 32:76-83. 2007..The predictors of functional outcomes after distal radius fracture (DRF) treatment have not been well defined in the past... - A prospective outcomes study of four-corner wrist arthrodesis using a circular limited wrist fusion plate for stage II scapholunate advanced collapse wrist deformityKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, and University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 118:433-42. 2006..This study prospectively evaluated a series of patients who underwent four-corner fusion using a circular plate internal fixation technique... - Reasons why rheumatoid arthritis patients seek surgical treatment for hand deformitiesKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 31:289-94. 2006..The purpose of this study was to determine how function, pain, and aesthetics rank in order of importance to RA patients who are considering metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint arthroplasty for rheumatoid hand deformities... - Surgical management of the rheumatoid hand: consensus and controversy among rheumatologists and hand surgeonsAmy K Alderman
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
J Rheumatol 30:1464-72. 2003..We conducted a national survey evaluating potential differences in physicians' management of RA hand deformities... - Patterns of surgical care and health disparities of treating pediatric finger amputation injuries in the United StatesLee Squitieri
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
J Am Coll Surg 213:475-85. 2011.... - A prospective study comparing outcomes after reconstruction in rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe ulnar drift deformitiesKevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, Division of Rheumatology, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 123:1769-77. 2009..The authors hypothesized that patients with more severe deformities would have worse outcomes after silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty... - Outcomes of trapeziectomy with a modified abductor pollicis longus suspension arthroplasty for the treatment of thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritisEdwin Y Chang
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 122:505-15. 2008..The purpose of this study was to determine the outcomes of patients treated with trapeziectomy and a variation of abductor pollicis longus suspension arthroplasty... - Tendon transfers: part I. Principles of transfer and transfers for radial nerve palsyDouglas M Sammer
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 123:169e-177e. 2009..It also discusses the anatomy and clinical findings of radial nerve palsy and the tendon transfer procedures used to treat it... - A national study to evaluate trends in the utilization of nerve reconstruction for treatment of neonatal brachial plexus palsy [outcomes article]Lee Squitieri
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 127:277-83. 2011.... - Economic analysis of screening strategies for rupture of silicone gel breast implantsKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 130:225-37. 2012..The authors performed an economic analysis to determine optimal screening strategies by considering the diagnostic accuracy of the screening tests, costs of the tests, and subsequent implant removal... - A guide to interpreting a study of patient-reported outcomesErika Davis Sears
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 129:1200-7. 2012..This guide outlines the questions that readers should ask when appraising literature using patient-reported outcomes... - Financial impact of emergency hand trauma on the health care systemAmy K Alderman
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Am Coll Surg 206:233-8. 2008..One of the problems is the perceived financial loss associated with caring for this population. We evaluated the financial impact of treating emergency hand trauma patients on an academic medical practice and health care system... - Current and future national costs to medicare for the treatment of distal radius fracture in the elderlyMelissa J Shauver
Section of Plastic Surgery and the Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health Systemth, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1282-7. 2011..The specific aims of this project were to quantify the current and future Medicare expenditures attributable to DRF and to compare Medicare payments for the 4 treatment options for elderly DRF... - Development of a brief, 12-item version of the Michigan Hand QuestionnaireJennifer F Waljee
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 128:208-20. 2011..However, item redundancy exists in the original version, and an abbreviated survey could minimize responder burden and offer broader applicability... - Responsiveness of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire in carpal tunnel surgerySandra V Kotsis
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:81-6. 2005..The MHQ and the DASH can be used for outcomes research related to carpal tunnel surgery with the advantage of also being useful for assessing and comparing outcomes for various other hand disorders... - Population-based utilities for upper extremity functions in the setting of tetraplegiaAshwin N Ram
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:1674-81.e1. 2009..This study sought to establish the preferences for 3 health states: tetraplegia, tetraplegia with corrected pinch function, and tetraplegia with corrected elbow extension function... - A systematic review of outcomes and complications of reconstruction and amputation for type IIIB and IIIC fractures of the tibiaDaniel Saddawi-Konefka
Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 122:1796-805. 2008..The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to derive evidence-based recommendations concerning primary amputation versus limb salvage for type IIIB and IIIC open tibial fractures... - Static versus dynamic splinting for proximal interphalangeal joint pyrocarbon implant arthroplasty: a comparison of current and historical cohortsJeanne M Riggs
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 5735, USA
J Hand Ther 24:231-8; quiz 239. 2011..Static splinting requires less therapist training and offers greater patient convenience and is a promising protocol that should be evaluated in a larger study... - A qualitative study of recovery from type III-B and III-C tibial fracturesMelissa S Shauver
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Ann Plast Surg 66:73-9. 2011..This stress reduction and personal growth leads to satisfaction despite poor functional and emotional outcomes... - An analysis of women's and men's surgical priorities and willingness to have rheumatoid hand surgeryAmy K Alderman
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical Center, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 31:1447-53. 2006..CONCLUSIONS: Physicians' biases appear to conflict with patient preferences regarding rheumatoid hand surgery. Physicians should understand patients' preferences during the shared decision-making process for surgery... - Fundamental principles of conducting a surgery economic analysis studySandra V Kotsis
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 125:727-35. 2010..For comparing and interpreting economic analysis publications, it is important that all studies use consistent methodology and report the results in a similar manner... - A primer on use of decision analysis methodology in hand surgeryNeal C Chen
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:983-90. 2009..It is important to recognize the limitations inherent in decision analysis but also to understand its value in overcoming clinical uncertainty by employing a practical technique of modeling choices and outcomes... - The relationship between industry and surgeryKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 36:1352-9. 2011..With careful consideration to protect all parties involved, collaboration with industry can be advantageous to surgeons, industry, and patients... - Upper extremity reconstruction in the tetraplegic population, a national epidemiologic studyCatherine M Curtin
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar Program, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Medical Science Building 1, 11560 W. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:94-9. 2005..Various factors could be causing this disparity of care and we recommend further research into the potential barriers to health care for this vulnerable population... - A meta-analysis of outcomes of external fixation versus plate osteosynthesis for unstable distal radius fracturesZvi Margaliot
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
J Hand Surg Am 30:1185-99. 2005..We performed a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature on external fixation and internal fixation of distal radius fractures to determine the dominant strategy based on available scientific evidence... - Effectiveness of rheumatoid hand surgery: contrasting perceptions of hand surgeons and rheumatologistsAmy K Alderman
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 28:3-11; discussion 12-3. 2003..CONCLUSIONS: Rheumatologists view rheumatoid hand surgery as significantly less effective than do hand surgeons, which highlights the disagreements between the 2 specialties about the management of this clinical problem... - A systematic review of ethical principles in the plastic surgery literatureKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 124:1711-8. 2009.... - Outcomes of hand surgery in the patient with rheumatoid arthritisKevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 48109 0340, USA
Curr Opin Rheumatol 22:336-41. 2010..The purpose of this review is to assess the latest surgical outcomes related to hand and wrist surgery in the patient with RA... - A systematic review of applying patient satisfaction outcomes in plastic surgeryPhilip J Clapham
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 125:1826-33. 2010..The specific aim was to evaluate the status of satisfaction research that has been undertaken to date and to identify areas for improvement... - Physician perceptions of upper extremity reconstruction for the person with tetraplegiaCatherine M Curtin
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar Program, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Medical Science Building 1, 11560 W. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:87-93. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: A lack of coordinated cross-specialty relationships appears to present the largest barrier to the appropriate use of upper extremity reconstruction for people with tetraplegia... - Current utilization of reconstructive upper limb surgery in tetraplegiaLee Squitieri
The University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Hand Clin 24:169-73, v. 2008..Based on the results of previous research, we believe that increased collaboration among treating physician specialties will enhance patient access to surgical reconstruction... - Otto W. Madelung and the recognition of Madelung's deformityAnjali S Arora
University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 31:177-82. 2006..This article provides a historical perspective on the person and the condition that is still an enigma a century later... - Survey research: a primer for hand surgeryFrank H Lau
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI; and the Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 30:893.e1-893.e11. 2005..This report serves as a reference for readers of the many survey articles published in this journal. It also provides a guide for hand surgeons or others interested in how to conduct survey research... - DuplicationAndrew J Watt
Department of Surgery, Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Hand Clin 25:215-27. 2009..The anatomic variation, classification, surgical treatment, and outcomes of surgical intervention are reviewed for each of the disorders of duplication... - The rheumatoid hand: a predictable disease with unpredictable surgical practice patternsAmy K Alderman
The University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
Arthritis Rheum 47:537-42. 2002..However, men are more likely to receive more aggressive early surgical interventions, and women are more likely to receive end-stage reconstructive surgery... - Certification examination cases of candidates for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery: trends in practice profiles spanning a decade (2000 to 2009)Kevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 128:568-76. 2011..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the case mix of plastic surgeons in their early years of practice by examining candidate case logs submitted for the oral examination... - A guide to organizing a multicenter clinical trialKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 126:515-23. 2010..Most important are the recruitment of centers and co-investigators who are dedicated, collaborative, and selfless in the team effort to achieve goals that cannot be reached by a single-center effort... - The ethics of clinical researchKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340
J Hand Surg Am 36:308-15. 2011.... - Predictors of job satisfaction among academic faculty members: do instructional and clinical staff differ?Kevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Michigan 48109 5340, USA
Med Educ 44:985-95. 2010..This study aimed to identify and compare predictors of job satisfaction between instructional and clinical faculty members... - Adherence to practice guidelines based on American Board of Plastic Surgery Maintenance of Certification dataKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 127:2101-7. 2011..This has resulted in a wealth of data on the practice patterns of Board diplomates. The specific aim of this project was to examine these data to determine whether diplomates are adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines... - Measuring outcomes in hand surgeryAmy K Alderman
Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, The University of Michigan Medical Center, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
Clin Plast Surg 35:239-50. 2008.... - Systems of provision and delivery of hand care, and its impact on the communityTimothy A Schaub
Section of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0340, USA
Injury 37:1066-70. 2006..We will also examine programs around the world that are implemented at an affordable cost to the respective countries... - Financial impact of hand surgery programs on academic medical centersJafar S Hasan
Section of Plastic Surgery, Surgery Finance Office, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 119:627-35. 2007..This analysis can serve as a reference for other medical centers in the financial evaluation of a hand surgery program... - Early management of the mangled upper extremityMichael L Bernstein
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, USA
Injury 38:S3-7. 2007..The goal of early treatment is to create a clean wound ready for reconstruction as soon as possible. Inadequate debridement will only delay reconstruction to the detriment of the patient... - A systematic review of total wrist arthroplasty compared with total wrist arthrodesis for rheumatoid arthritisChristi M Cavaliere
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 122:813-25. 2008..The purpose of this systematic review was to scientifically evaluate the existing literature for outcomes of both procedures in rheumatoid arthritis... - Outcomes research in hand surgery: where have we been and where should we go?Kevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 48109 0340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 31:1373-9. 2006..The impact of the outcomes movement on hand surgery research is unknown. We conducted a systematic review of hand surgery studies to assess the past and current states of outcomes research in this specialty... - Evidence-based medicine: the fourth revolution in American medicine?Kevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 5340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 123:389-98. 2009..In this article, the genesis of evidence-based medicine is discussed to guide plastic surgery in this new revolution in American medicine... - Measuring quality of surgical care: is it attainable?Kevin C Chung
Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109 0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 123:741-9. 2009..They also discuss how the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is engaging national organizations to be part of the solution for this crisis... - Revitalizing the training of clinical scientists in surgeryKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48109-0340, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 120:2066-72; discussion 2073-5. 2007 - Financial impact of breast reconstruction on an academic surgical practiceAmy K Alderman
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 123:1408-13. 2009..The financial reimbursement for breast reconstruction is perceived to be low. The authors evaluated the financial impact of providing breast reconstruction for an academic medical practice and health care system... - Volunteering in the developing world: The 2003-2004 Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship to Honduras and CambodiaKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:987-93. 2004..I had the unique opportunities to work in Honduras and Cambodia, 2 countries with rich cultural heritage residing at opposite ends of the world. This report describes my observations and my experiences in these 2 countries... - Factors influencing residents' decisions to pursue a career in hand surgery: a national surveyKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 29:738-47. 2004..To prevent a potential shortfall of hand surgeons, both orthopedic and plastic surgery programs must strengthen residents' exposure to hand surgery education in their training... - Outcomes of multiple microvascular toe transfers for reconstruction in 2 patients with digitless hands: 2- and 4-year follow-up case reportsKevin C Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
J Hand Surg [Am] 27:652-8. 2002..Until the immunologic problems associated with hand transplantation are solved, multiple toe transfer for total hand reconstruction is a reliable surgical treatment for these patients... - Use of eight-hole titanium miniplates for unstable phalangeal fracturesCatherine M Curtin
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA
Ann Plast Surg 49:580-6. 2002..Rigid fixation using this system is particularly helpful in initiating early motion in severely crushed fingers with concomitant soft tissue injury... - Applications of statistical tests in hand surgeryJae W Song
University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5340, USA
J Hand Surg Am 34:1872-81. 2009..In this review, we discuss basic statistical tests to assist the investigator in choosing the correct statistical test and present examples relevant to hand surgery research...