New Research Article on the Anterolateral Complex of the Knee

Knee Doctor 

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 ...

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New Research Article on the Anterolateral Complex of the Knee

Return to Play after ACL Surgery (New Research) – Single Leg Step-Down Test

Knee Doctor 

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 ...

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Return to Play after ACL Surgery (New Research) – Single Leg Step-Down Test

New Research Published on ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft

Knee Doctor 

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 ...

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New Research Published on ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft

Parkview defeats De La Salle in High School Football Semifinals

Baton Rouge Sports Medicine News 

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 ...

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Parkview defeats De La Salle in High School Football Semifinals

Pitt Running Back James Conner Embodies Leadership

Baton Rouge Sports Medicine News 

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. ...

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Pitt Running Back James Conner Embodies Leadership

New Chapter on Elbow Arthroscopy by Dr. Burnham

J. Burnham, MD | Sports Medicine Doctor 

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 ...

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New Chapter on Elbow Arthroscopy by Dr. Burnham

Dr. Burnham Publishes Paper on Clavicle Fractures

Shoulder Specialist 

Dr. Burnham and colleagues recently published a review article on midshaft clavicle fractures in the journal Orthopedics. ...

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Dr. Burnham Publishes Paper on Clavicle Fractures