Research

Our doctors actively conduct research into a wide variety of orthopaedic treatments and techniques. They share the results of their investigations by publishing in many prestigious journals, publications and teaching texts.

Research Articles by Topic

• Elbow
• Hand/Wrist
• Hip
• Knee
• Shoulder

Elbow

2006

• Plancher, KD and Bishai, SK. Open Lateral Epicondylectomy: A Simple Technique Update for the 21st Century. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):276-282.
• Plancher, KD and Bishai, SK. Anterior Intramuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):311-317.
• Plancher, KD and Bishai, SK. Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):256-265.
• Plancher, KD and Bishai, SK.Basics of Elbow Arthroscopy: Setup, Portals, And Technique. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):239-249.
• Plancher, KD, Tang, P and Bishai, SK. Ulnar Nerve Anterior Submuscular Transposition. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):318-324.
• Bishai, SK and Plancher, KD. Arthroscopic Treatment of the Arthritic Elbow: Ectomy Procedures; Nonprosthetic Treatment. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):340-346.
• Bishai, SK and Plancher, KD. The Basic Science of Lateral Epicondylosis: Update for the Future. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):250-255.

2001

• Plancher, KD and Lucas, TS. Fracture dislocations of the elbow in athletes. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 20(1):59-76.

1996

• Plancher, KD, Halbrecht, J and Lourie, GM. Medial and lateral epicondylitis in the athlete. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):283-305.
• Plancher, KD, Peterson, RK and Steichen, JB. Compressive neuropathies and tendinopathies in the athletic elbow and wrist. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):331-371.
• Johnston, J, Plancher, KD and Hawkins, RJ. Elbow injuries to the throwing athlete. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):307-329.

1995

• Greis, PE, Halbrecht, J and Plancher, KD. Arthroscopic removal of loose bodies in the elbow. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 26(4):679-689.
• Steinberg, BD and Plancher, KD. Clinical anatomy of the wrist and elbow. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 14(2):299-313.
• Thomas, DR, Plancher, KD and Hawkins, RJ. Prevention and rehabilitation of overuse injuries of the elbow. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 14(2):459-477.

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Hand/Wrist

2001

• Plancher, KD. Methods of Imaging the Scaphoid. Hand Clinics. 17(4):703-721.
• Plancher, KD. Arthroscopic Reduction: Internal fixation of the Scaphoid. Atlas of Hand Clinics. 6(2):325-339.

1999

• Plancher, KD, Ho, CP, Cofield, SS, Viola, R and Hawkins, RJ. Role of MR imaging in the management of “skier’s thumb” injuries. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Clinics of North America. 7(1):73-84.
• Plancher, KD and Faber, KJ. Arthroscopic repair of radial-sided triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 3(1):44-51.
• Plancher, KD and Peerson, RK. Extensor tendon injuries and common tendinopathies. In: Craig E (ed.) Clinical Orthopaedics. Philadelphia: Lippicott, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 112-118.

1998

• Plancher, KD and Parekh, SR. Limited open incision carpal tunnel release. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2(1):64-71.

1996

• Jacobson, MD and Plancher,  KD. Evaluation of hand and wrist injuries in athletes. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 4(4):210-226.
• Ahmad, S and Plancher, KD. Carpometacarpal dislocations of the fingers. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 4(4):257-267.
• Jacobson, MD, Plancher, KD and Kleinman, WB. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Clinics. 12(2):253-257.
• Lee, WP, Plancher, KD and Strickland, JW. Carpal tunnel release with a small palmar incision. Hand Clinics. 12(2):271-284.
• Plancher, KD, Idler, RS, Lourie, GM and Strickland, JW. Recalcitrant carpal tunnel: the hypothenar fat pad flap. Hand Clinics. 12(2):337-349.

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Hip

1997

• Plancher, KD and Donshik, JD. Femoral neck and ipsilateral neck and shaft fractures in the young adult. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 28(3):461-477.
• Plancher, KD and Razi, A. Management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 28(3):461-477.

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Knee

2008

• Plancher, KD and Siliski, J. Long-term functional results and complications in patients with knee dislocations. The Journal of Knee Surgery. 21(4):261-8.

1995

• Plancher, KD, McGillicuddy, JO and Steadman, JR. Early evaluation of knee injuries in downhill skiers. The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 12(12):49-57.

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Shoulder

2009

• Plancher, KD and Lipnick, SL. Analysis of evidnece based medicine for shoulder instability. Arthroscopy: The journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 25(8):897-908.

2007

• Plancher, KD, Luke, TA, Peterson, RK and Yacoubian, SV. Posterior Shoulder Pain: A Dynamic Study of the Spinoglenoid Ligament and Treatment with Arthroscopic Release of the Scapular Tunnel. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 23(9):991-997.

2005

• Plancher, KD, Peterson, RK, Johnston, JC and Luke, TA. The Spinoglenoid Ligament. Anatomy, Morphology and Histological Findings. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 87A:361-365.

2004

• Plancher, KD, Luke, TA, Karas, SG and Hawkins, RJ. Volumetric Change in the Shoulder Capsule After Open Inferior Capsular Shift Versus Arthroscopic Thermal Capsular Shrinkage: A Cadaveric Model. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 13(2):146-149.

1998

• Plancher, KD and Tifford, CD. Nonsurgical treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Shoulder and Elbow.
• Kuhn, JE, Plancher, KD and Hawkins, RJ. Symptomatic Scapulothoracic Crepitus and Bursitis. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 6 (5): 267-273.

1995

• Plancher, KD, Litchfield, R and Hawkins, RJ. Rehabilitation of the shoulder in tennis players. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 11(1):111-137.

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