Orthopedic surgery &
Updated June 18,2022 – Dr. Burnham co-authored a research study with Dr. Freddie Fu, Dr. Volker Musahl, Dr. Elmart Herbst, and Dr. Marcio Albers on a hot topic in sports medicine. The research article describes the complex anatomy and function of the anterolateral knee, including the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and the anterolateral complex, which ...
Dr. Burnham and colleagues recently published a research study on a test that may be useful in determining when patients can return to sports after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction. The test is called the Single Leg Step-Down test (SLSD). It has been shown to identify patients with weak hip ...
Dr. Burnham co-authored a cost-effectiveness analysis of ACL reconstruction using a specific technique of augmenting the normal hamstring graft with donor tissue to improve the strength of the graft. In his study, the authors demonstrated that the augmented graft resulted in a lower rate of re-tear. The study was published ...
From SportsNOLA.com: [tip] The Eagles (8-4), which have captured five state championships since 2001 but have never captured titles in back-to-back seasons, advanced to the semifinals with a 38-21 victory at Teurlings Catholic last Friday in Lafayette. Parkview’s losses are to Catholic High, Riverside Academy, John Curtis and West Feliciana ...
University of Pittsburgh running back James Conner had a record-breaking game on Saturday and chose to share his moment with a boy, 5, who is fighting cancer. ...
Dr. Burnham has published a new book chapter on elbow arthroscopy. The chapter is titled “Arthroscopy of the Elbow: The Basics” and can be found in the 3rd edition of Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Dr. Burnham coauthored the chapter with his professor from residency training, Dr. Srinath Kamineni, who ...
Dr. Burnham and colleagues recently published a review article on midshaft clavicle fractures in the journal Orthopedics. ...