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Education & Research - Research Articles

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

2006

Plancher, KD, Bishai, SK. Open Lateral Epicondylectomy: A Simple Technique Update for the 21st Century. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):276-282.

Plancher, KD, Bishai, SK. Anterior Intramuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):311-317.

Plancher, KD, Bishai, SK. Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):256-265.

Plancher, KD, Bishai, SK.Basics of Elbow Arthroscopy: Setup, Portals, And Technique. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):239-249.

Plancher, KD, Tang, P, Bishai, SK. Ulnar Nerve Anterior Submuscular Transposition. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):318-324.

Bishai, SK, Plancher, KD. Arthroscopic Treatment of the Arthritic Elbow: Ectomy Procedures; Nonprosthetic Treatment. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):340-346.

Bishai, SK, Plancher, KD. The Basic Science of Lateral Epicondylosis: Update for the Future. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 21(4):250-255.

2001

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

1996

Plancher KD, Halbrecht J, Lourie GM. Medial and lateral epicondylitis in the athlete. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):283-305.

Plancher KD, Peterson RK, Steichen JB. Compressive neuropathies and tendinopathies in the athletic elbow and wrist. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):331-371.

Johnston J, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Elbow injuries to the throwing athlete. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 15(2):307-329.

1995

Greis PE, Halbrecht J, Plancher KD. Arthroscopic removal of loose bodies in the elbow. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 26(4):679-689.

Steinberg BD, Plancher KD. Clinical anatomy of the wrist and elbow. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 14(2):299-313.

Thomas DR, Plancher KD, 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, 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, Faber KJ. Arthroscopic repair of radial-sided triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 3(1):44-51.

Plancher, KD, Peerson RK. Extensor tendon injuries and common tendinopathies. In: Craig E (ed.) Clinical Orthopaedics. Philadelphia: Lippicott, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 112-118.

1998

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

1996

Jacobson MD, Plancher KD, Evaluation of hand and wrist injuries in athletes. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 4(4):210-226.

Ahmad S, Plancher KD, Carpometacarpal dislocations of the fingers. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 4(4):257-267.

Jacobson MD, Plancher KD, Kleinman WB. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Clinics. 12(2):253-257.

Lee WP, Plancher KD, Strickland JW. Carpal tunnel release with a small palmar incision. Hand Clinics. 12(2):271-284.

Plancher KD, Idler RS, Lourie GM, Strickland JW. Recalcitrant carpal tunnel: the hypothenar fat pad flap. Hand Clinics. 12(2):337-349.

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Hip

1997

Plancher KD, 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, Razi A. Management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 28(3):461-477.

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Knee

1995

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

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Shoulder

2007

Plancher, KD, Luke, TA, Peterson, RK, 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, 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, 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, Tifford, CD. Nonsurgical treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Shoulder and Elbow.

Kuhn, JE, Plancher, KD, Hawkins, RJ. Symptomatic Scapulothoracic Crepitus and Bursitis. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 6 (5): 267-273.

1995

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

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