D J Hak

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Affiliation: University of California
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Prevention of venous thromboembolism in trauma and long bone fractures
    D J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedics, University of California at Davis, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Curr Opin Pulm Med 7:338-43. 2001
  2. ncbi Effect of low molecular weight heparin on fracture healing in a stabilized rat femur fracture model
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:645-52. 2006
  3. ncbi Recombinant human BMP-7 effectively prevents non-union in both young and old rats
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:11-20. 2006
  4. ncbi The effectiveness of standard povidone iodine surgical preparation in decontaminating external fixator components
    David J Hak
    The University of California at Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Injury 36:1449-52. 2005
  5. ncbi Coronal fractures of the distal femoral condyle: a biomechanical evaluation of four internal fixation constructs
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Injury 36:1103-6. 2005
  6. ncbi Preliminary stabilization of the less invasive stabilization system
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 18:559-61. 2004
  7. ncbi The role of pelvic angiography in evaluation and management of pelvic trauma
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Orthop Clin North Am 35:439-43, v. 2004
  8. ncbi Prevention of atrophic nonunion development by recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7
    Takeshi Makino
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, University of California, Davis Sacramento, 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 23:632-8. 2005
  9. ncbi Global gene profiling reveals a downregulation of BMP gene expression in experimental atrophic nonunions compared to standard healing fractures
    Takahiro Niikura
    Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:1463-71. 2006
  10. ncbi Postoperative surgical site infection following acetabular fracture fixation
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    Injury 41:396-9. 2010

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Publications25

  1. ncbi Prevention of venous thromboembolism in trauma and long bone fractures
    D J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedics, University of California at Davis, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Curr Opin Pulm Med 7:338-43. 2001
    ..Future studies should also address the duration of prophylaxis because many trauma patients remain immobile for an extended time...
  2. ncbi Effect of low molecular weight heparin on fracture healing in a stabilized rat femur fracture model
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:645-52. 2006
    ..0072), however, there was no significant difference in the stiffness and energy absorption. Dalteparin, at the dosage used in this study, did not impair fracture healing in this standard stabilized rat femur fracture model...
  3. ncbi Recombinant human BMP-7 effectively prevents non-union in both young and old rats
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:11-20. 2006
    ..In conclusion, rhBMP-7 can effectively stimulate fracture repair in both young (3-month-old) and old (18-month-old) rats. However, the effect of rhBMP-7 on the rate of fracture healing is greater in young rats compared to old rats...
  4. ncbi The effectiveness of standard povidone iodine surgical preparation in decontaminating external fixator components
    David J Hak
    The University of California at Davis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Injury 36:1449-52. 2005
    ..0007). Standard surgical preparation does not remove all bacteria from external fixators during subsequent operative procedures...
  5. ncbi Coronal fractures of the distal femoral condyle: a biomechanical evaluation of four internal fixation constructs
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Injury 36:1103-6. 2005
    ..If 3.5 mm screws are used in the fixation of posterior femoral condyle fractures, at least two screws should be used to approximate the biomechanical stability of a single 6.5 mm screw...
  6. ncbi Preliminary stabilization of the less invasive stabilization system
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 18:559-61. 2004
    ..Use of this simple technique may help avoid the problems that occur when the plate is positioned too far away from the lateral femoral cortex...
  7. ncbi The role of pelvic angiography in evaluation and management of pelvic trauma
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
    Orthop Clin North Am 35:439-43, v. 2004
    ..Recommendations from published studies are limited by small numbers of patients. In this article the recommended indications, timing, and drawbacks to angiography are reviewed...
  8. ncbi Prevention of atrophic nonunion development by recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7
    Takeshi Makino
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, University of California, Davis Sacramento, 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 23:632-8. 2005
    ..In conclusion, we have demonstrated that the immediate application of BMP-7 may rescue the fracture healing process and prevent the development of nonunion following severe periosteal disruption...
  9. ncbi Global gene profiling reveals a downregulation of BMP gene expression in experimental atrophic nonunions compared to standard healing fractures
    Takahiro Niikura
    Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 24:1463-71. 2006
    ..Downregulation in expression of osteogenic BMPs may account for the nonunions of fracture. The balance between BMPs and their endogenous antagonists is critical for optimal fracture healing...
  10. ncbi Postoperative surgical site infection following acetabular fracture fixation
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    Injury 41:396-9. 2010
    ..To reduce the incidence of SSI following acetabular fracture surgery, special attention should be directed at the care of obese patients, patients requiring ICU care, and patients with associated Morel-Lavallée lesions...
  11. ncbi Outcome and complications of posterior transiliac plating for vertically unstable sacral fractures
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Centre, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    Injury 40:405-9. 2009
    ..We caution its use in the presence of a known Morel-Lavallee lesion, as this may increase the wound complication and infection risk...
  12. ncbi Technical problems and complications in the removal of the less invasive stabilization system
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Centre, University of Colorado at Denver, School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 24:369-73. 2010
    ..This study was designed to evaluate the frequency of intraoperative problems and complications involved with Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) plate removal...
  13. ncbi Development of an atrophic nonunion model and comparison to a closed healing fracture in rat femur
    Takeshi Kokubu
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Tissue Regeneration and Repair, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3800, Sacramento 95817, USA
    J Orthop Res 21:503-10. 2003
    ..In conclusion, we have developed a reproducible atrophic nonunion model in the rat femur that simulates the clinical condition in which there is periosteal disruption but no bone defect...
  14. ncbi Safety and efficacy of conversion from external fixation to plate fixation in humeral shaft fractures
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Centre, University of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 24:414-9. 2010
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome and complications of patients who sustained humeral shaft fractures and were treated with initial unilateral external fixation followed by plate fixation...
  15. ncbi Stress radiograph to detect true extent of symphyseal disruption in presumed anteroposterior compression type I pelvic injuries
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
    J Trauma 69:880-5. 2010
    ..We instituted a protocol in which a stress examination was performed for patients presenting with an APC-I injury diagnosed with static radiographs to reveal the true extent of the injury...
  16. ncbi Femur shaft fracture fixation in head-injured patients: when is the right time?
    Michael A Flierl
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 24:107-14. 2010
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  17. ncbi Management of hemorrhage in life-threatening pelvic fracture
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health University of Colorado, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0188, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    J Am Acad Orthop Surg 17:447-57. 2009
    ..The use of standardized treatment algorithms may improve decision making and patient survival rates. Active involvement of an experienced orthopaedic surgeon in the evaluation and care of these critically injured patients is essential...
  18. ncbi Influence of prior fasciotomy on infection after open reduction and internal fixation of tibial plateau fractures
    David J Hak
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA
    J Trauma 69:886-8. 2010
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  19. ncbi Combined injuries of the pelvis and acetabulum: nature of a devastating dyad
    Takashi Suzuki
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    J Orthop Trauma 24:303-8. 2010
    ..We hypothesize that this combination of injuries affects not only the postinjury hemodynamics of the patient, but the outcome of subsequent acetabular fracture treatment...
  20. ncbi Traction table-related complications in orthopaedic surgery
    Michael A Flierl
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, CO, USA
    J Am Acad Orthop Surg 18:668-75. 2010
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  21. ncbi Lower extremity traction pins: indications, technique, and complications
    Peter L Althausen
    Department of Orthopedics, University of California Davis, Sacramento, USA
    Am J Orthop 31:43-7. 2002
    ..We review the techniques of pin insertion at the distal femur, proximal tibia, and calcaneus to provide a foundation for residents and attendings alike so that unnecessary complications may be avoided and proper placement ensured...
  22. ncbi Pelvic fracture patterns and their corresponding angiographic sources of hemorrhage
    Christopher M Metz
    2014 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
    Orthop Clin North Am 35:431-7, v. 2004
    ..The authors' study was designed to further define the anatomic sites of hemorrhage associated with specific pelvic ring injury patterns and evaluate patient survival in each of these groups...
  23. ncbi A new minimally invasive technique for large volume bone graft harvest for treatment of fracture nonunions
    Justin T Newman
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Orthopedics 31:257-61. 2008
  24. ncbi Treatment of complex proximal femoral fractures with the proximal femur locking compression plate
    Erik A Hasenboehler
    Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
    Orthopedics 30:618-23. 2007
    ..The PF-LCP represents a feasible alternative for the treatment of unstable inter- and subtrochanteric fractures...
  25. ncbi High-energy proximal tibial fractures: treatment options and decision making
    Nirmal C Tejwani
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA
    Instr Course Lect 55:367-79. 2006
    ..Development of a protocol for treating these injuries must be done to allow optimal fracture and patient outcomes...