Publications
Discover the wealth of knowledge generated by the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine through our diverse range of impactful publications.
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- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Rhode DT, Siegel MA, Volchenko E, Patetta MJ, Schwarzman GR, Chmell SJ, Gonzalez, MH. Do intra-articular corticosteroid injections prior to total knee arthroplasty increase postoperative complication rates: A retrospective review. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2023 Feb 1; 36(3): 231–235. PMID: 34187066. DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731327
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Suhaiba, A., Paladino, L., Deshpande, A., Aideyman, O., Hanidu, I., Abbas, L., Taira, E., Kaplan, N., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Karam, J., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Elevated Skin Surface Temperature Associated with Decreased Range of Motion after Total Knee Arthroplasty, A Prospective Study”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Taira, E., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Davison-Kerwood, M., Abbas, L., Hanidu, I., Aideyman, O., Suhaiba, A., Kaplan, N., Patetta, M., Chmell, S., Karam, J., Gonzalez, MH. “Utility of Preoperative Range of Motion in Predicting Postoperative Range of Motion after TKA: A Prospective Study”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Taira, E., Abbas, L., Aideyman O., Hanidu, I., Suhaiba, A., Kaplan, N., Davison-Kerwood, M., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Patetta, M., Karam, J., Chmell S., Gonzalez, MH. “TKA can Decrease Pain Catastrophizing Scores and Increase Range of Motion in Patients Prone to Catastrophic Thinking: A Prospective Analysis”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Deysher, D., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Farah, G., Redondo, M., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Etiology and Rescheduling of Total Joint Arthroplasty Cancellations over a Two-Year Period at an Urban, Academic Institution”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Bullock, T., Demartini, S., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH. “Racial Disparities in Symptomatology and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel System.” American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, September 29-October 1, 2022.
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Walters, JL., Castilo Tafur, J., Deshpande, A., Patetta, M., Barragan Echenique, DM., Denz, MA., Sood, A., Hussain, AK., Gonzalez, MH. “Advanced versus Conventional Core Decompression in the Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Hip.” American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Poster. Grapevine, Texas November 2-5, 2023
- Jibawi Rivera, R., Lichtig, A., Deshpande, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Zabawa, L., Gonzalez, MH. “Optimizing the Threshold for the Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool”. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Poster. Grapevine, Texas, November 2-5, 2023
- Jibawi Rivera R., Park G., Lin Y., Castillo Tafur J., Lichtig A., Zabawa L., Gonzalez, MH. “Changes to Anticipated Disposition Prevent Timely Discharge after Total Joint Arthroplasty”. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference. Poster. Las Vegas, NV March 7, 2023
- Taira, E., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Davison-Kerwood, M., Abbas, L., Hanidu, I., Aideyman, O., Suhaiba, A., Kaplan, N., Patetta, M., Chmell, S., Karam, J., Gonzalez, MH. “Utility of Preoperative Range of Motion in Predicting Postoperative Range of Motion after TKA: A Prospective Study”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Taira, E., Abbas, L., Aideyman O., Hanidu, I., Suhaiba, A., Kaplan, N., Davison-Kerwood, M., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Patetta, M., Karam, J., Chmell S., Gonzalez, MH. “TKA can Decrease Pain Catastrophizing Scores and Increase Range of Motion in Patients Prone to Catastrophic Thinking: A Prospective Analysis”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Suhaiba, A., Paladino, L., Deshpande, A., Aideyman, O., Hanidu, I., Abbas, L., Taira, E., Kaplan, N., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Karam, J., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Elevated Skin Surface Temperature Associated with Decreased Range of Motion after Total Knee Arthroplasty, A Prospective Study”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Deysher, D., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Farah, G., Redondo, M., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Etiology and Rescheduling of Total Joint Arthroplasty Cancellations over a Two-Year Period at an Urban, Academic Institution”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Abbas, L., Taira, E., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Redondo, M., Gonzalez, MH. “Using the AAOS Appropriateness Criteria to Examine Utilization of TKAs”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Jibawi Rivera RR, Lichtig A, Deshpande A, Lin Y, Castillo Tafur J, Zabawa L, Gonzalez MH. “Determining An Ideal Cutoff for Home Disposition Utilizing Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool” Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Walters, J., Castillo Tafur, J., Deshpande, A., Patetta, MJ., Barragan Echenique, D., Denz, M., Sood, A., Hussain, AK., Gonzalez, MH. “Factors Affecting Long Term Core Decompression Efficacy in the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head” Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Yaseen, R., Iniguez, R., Foy, M., Sood, A., Gonzalez, MH. “Predictive Factors for Wound Complications Following Primary Total Knee” Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Taira E., Suhaiba, A., Paladino, L., Deshpande, A., Aideyman, O., Hanidu, I., Abbas, L., Kaplan, N., Lichtig, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Karam, J., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Elevated Skin Surface Temperature Associated with Decreased Range of Motion after Total Knee Arthroplasty, A Prospective Study”. Medical Student Orthopaedic Society 2023 Symposium. E-Poster. April 23, 2023
- Johnson, B., Hanidu, I., Paladino, L., Deshpande, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Malhotra, G., Goldberg, B. “Factors Influencing Postoperative Physical Therapy Utilization in Patients Who Have Undergone Shoulder Surgery – A Prospective Study” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, 2023.
- Paku, D., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Redondo, M., Chmell, S. “Evaluating the Effect of Posterior Tibial Slope on Postoperative ROM and Complications after TKA, a Two-Year Follow-Up” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, 2023.
- Lichtig, AE., Mejia, A., Gonzalez, M., Ghosh, A., Balasubramaniyan, A., Mass, D., Amirouche, F. “The Effect of Metacarpal Shortening on Finger Strength and Joint Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study” Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Podium Presentation. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Paladino L., Deshpande A., Lichtig A., Bullock T., Castillo Tafur J., Lin Y., Davison-Kerwood M., Sood A., Denz M., Gonzalez M. “Range of Motion After Open Lysis of Adhesions for Treatment of Arthrofibrosis After Primary Knee Arthroplasty”. ISAKOS Congress 2023. E-Poster. Boston, MA June 18-21, 2023
- Jibawi Rivera, R., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Lichtig, A., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Zabawa, L. Gonzalez, MH. “Preoperative Approaches for Timely Discharge of Joint Arthroplasty Patients”. ISAKOS Congress 2023. E-Poster. Boston, MA June 18-21, 2023
- Deysher, D., Deshpande, A., Paladino, L., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Farah, G., Redondo, M., Chmell, S., Gonzalez, MH. “Etiology and Rescheduling of Total Joint Arthroplasty Cancellations over a Two-Year Period at an Urban, Academic Institution”. Orthopaedic Research Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Poster. Dallas, TX Feb 10 – 14, 2023
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Amirouche F, Hu E, Gligor B, Sureshkumar S, Diaz R. “Defining The Stiffness Decay Coefficient Of Pedicle Screws To Estimate The Effect Of Toggling On Pedicle Screw Stiffness In The Lumbar Spine”. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14, 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Hu E, Tueni N, Koh J, Amirouche F. “Mathematical Modeling of Deltoid Muscle Excursion Using Moment Arm During Abduction”. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14, 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Gligor, BZ., Amirouche, F., Solitro, G. “Determining the Minimal Diameter of the Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Autografts For Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling”. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14, 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Marshall Haden; Jason Koh; Asher E. Lichtig; Eric Chang; Farid Amirouche “Partial Meniscus Transplant to Treat Horizontal Cleavage Tears Restores Contact Pressures And Areas Similar To Partial Meniscectomy” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Asher E. Lichtig; Jason Koh; Farid Amirouche “Is The Caprine Model A Valid Choice For Evaluating Osteochondral Defect Biomechanics?” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14, 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Omoregie Aideyman; Pritesh Patel; Eitan Katz; Asher E. Lichtig; Farid Amirouche “Effects Of Intermediate Dose Radiation On Infield And Adjacent Outfield Vertebrae Using 3D CT Based Models” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, Feb 10-14 2023, Dallas, TX.
- Marshall Haden, Jason L. Koh, Asher Lichtig, Eric Chang, Tom George, Farid Amirouche “Is A Partial Meniscus Allograft Transplantation a Viable Alternative to Partial Meniscectomy in Competitive Athletes” ISAKOS Boston 2023
- Asher Lichtig, Jason L. Koh, Farid Amirouche “A Comparison of The Effect of Osteochondral Defect Size on Joint Contact Pressure Between Cadaver and Caprine Models” ISAKOS Boston 2023
- Amirouche F, Chang E, Lichtig A, Koh J “Partial Meniscus Transplant to Treat Horizontal Cleavage Tear Restores Contact Areas Similar to Partial Meniscectomy” SB3C 2023
- Raquel C, Zebold M, Foy M, Sood A, Gonzalez M. “Risk Factors for Postoperative Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty and Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty”. J Surg Orthop Adv. Accepted July 2022
- Davison-Kerwood M, Gordy E, Tafur JC, Lin Y, Boroda N, Gonzalez MH. “Volatility of Public Interest in Orthopaedics during the COVID-19 Pandemic” Advances in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. 2022;2022(04). doi:10.37722/aoasm.2 022401
- Eric Hu, Farid Amirouche, Martine Dolan, Jason Koh, Changes to rotator cuff muscle length during abduction after superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Journal, August 2022
- Small Chondral Defects Affect Tibiofemoral Contact Area and Stress: Should a lower Threshold be used for intervention? Jason Koh, Roberto Leonardo Diaz, Ye Lin, Julio Castillo Tafur, Diego Barragan Echenique, Farid Amirouche. American Journal of Sports Medicine on October, 2022
- Labib M, Amirouche F, Pradhan S, Bobko A, Koh J. A Biomechanical Analysis of Shoulder Muscle Excursions During Abduction, After the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Using Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR), Bursal Acromial Reconstruction (BAR), and SCR with BAR. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplasty. 2022 Jun 23; 6:24715492221109001. doi: 10.1177/24715492221109001. PMID: 35782774; PMCID: PMC9240589
- The Interaction of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Naha U, Miller A, Patetta MJ, Barragan Echenique DM, Mejia A, Amirouche F, Gonzalez MH. Hand (N Y). 2023 Jan;18(1_suppl):43S-47S. doi: 10.1177/15589447211014607.
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Alfonso Mejia, Asher Eli Lichtig, Arnab Ghosh, Akshay Balasubramaniyan, Daniel Mass, Farid Amirouche, The Effect of Metacarpal Shortening on Finger Strength and Joint Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study, Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.03.007.
- Asher Eli Lichtig, Arnab Ghosh, Akshay Balasubramaniyan, Daniel Mass, Farid Amirouche, The Effect of Metacarpal Shortening on Finger Strength and Joint Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study, Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2023, ttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.03.007.
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., 2022. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- The Interaction of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Naha U, Miller A, Patetta MJ, Barragan Echenique DM, Mejia A, Amirouche F, Gonzalez MH. Hand (N Y). 2023 Jan;18(1_suppl):43S-47S. doi: 10.1177/15589447211014607.
- Alfonso Mejia, A Lichtig, A Ghosh, A Blasubrramaniyan, D Mass, & F Amirouche. The Effect of Metacarpal Shortening on Finger Strength and Joint Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. July 2023; 5(4): 407-412
- Alfonso Mejia, Asher Eli Lichtig, Arnab Ghosh, Akshay Balasubramaniyan, Daniel Mass, Farid Amirouche, The Effect of Metacarpal Shortening on Finger Strength and Joint Motion: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study, Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.03.007.
- M Hamad, K Ravella, M Lipman, & Alfonso Mejia. Local and Systemic Nail Plate Abnormalities: A Clinical Review. Journal of Hand Surgery (American). Accepted April 9th, 2023, in press.
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic
- Pineda, S., Gonzalez, A., Diaz, A., Lin, Y., Castillo Tafur, J., Gonzalez, MH., Karam, JA., Mejia, A., Malhotra, G., Ahmad, J., Faird, Y., Chmell, SJ., Goldberg, BA. The Importance of Language and Cultural Concordance for Latine Orthopaedic Patients. ¿Es suficiente simplemente hablar Español? 6th Annual Latino Health Symposium, Abriendo Caminos | Paving New Pathways, [Poster]. Northeastern Illinois University, 7-8 October 2022
- Siegel, MA., Patetta, MJ., Deshpande, A., Orland, MD., Hutchinson, MR. “Traumatic Brain Injuries in Paediatric Patients: Individual vs. Team Sports-related Hospitalizations.” Research in Sports Medicine. 16 Jan 2023; 1-13.
- A Chat (GPT) about the future of scientific publishing.
- Hill-Yardin EL, Hutchinson MR, Laycock R, Spencer SJ. Brain Behav Immun. 2023 May; 110:152-154. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.02.022. Epub 2023 Mar 1. PMID: 36868432
- Physical Examination Maneuvers for SLAP Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Individual and Combinations of Maneuvers.
- Dean RS, Onsen L, Lima J, Hutchinson MR. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Aug 23:3635465221100977. doi: 10.1177/03635465221100977. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35997579
- Toll-Like Receptor 4 in Pain: Bridging Molecules-to-Cells-to-Systems.
- Mustafa S, Evans S, Barry B, Barratt D, Wang Y, Lin C, Wang X, Hutchinson MR. Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2022; 276:239-273. doi: 10.1007/164_2022_587.PMID: 35434749