Area of research
Surgery · Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Research interest
Research topics from publications: Motion in the Unstable Cervical Spine When Transferring a Patient Positioned Prone to a Spine Board; Impact of Range of Motion Trajectory on Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Representative work: CONTEXT: Two methods have been proposed to transfer an individual in the prone position to a spine board. Researchers do not know which method provides the best immobilization. OBJECTIVE: To determine if motion produced in the unstable cervical spine differs between 2 prone logrolling techniques and to evaluate the effect of equipment on the motion produced during prone logrolling. DESIGN: Crossover study. SETTING: Laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Tests were performed on 5 fresh cadavers (3 men, 2 women; age = 83 ± 8 years, mass = 61.2 ± 14.1 kg). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Three-dimensional motions were recorded during 2 prone logroll protocols (pull, push) in cadavers with an unst