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Publications
See a complete PubMed list of publications by Melodie Metzger, PhD.
Selected Key Publications
- Pfeffer GB, Michalski M, Nelson T, An TW, Metzger M. Extensor tendon transfers for treatment of foot drop in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a biomechanical evaluation. Foot Ankle Int. 2020 Apr 1;41(4):449-456.
- Grotting JA, Nelson TJ, Banffy MB, Yalamanchili D, Eberlein SA, Chahla J, Metzger MF. Biomechanical evaluation of PCL reconstruction with suture augmentation. Knee. 2020 Mar;27(2):375-383.
- Chahla J, Nelson T, Dallo I, Yalamanchili D, Eberlein S, Limpisvasti O, Mandelbaum B, Metzger MF. Anterior cruciate ligament repair versus reconstruction: a kinematic analysis. Knee. 2020 Mar;27(2):334-340.
- Garlich JM, Samuel K, Nelson TJ, Monfiston C, Kremen T, Metzger MF, Little MTM. Infraspinatus tenotomy improves glenoid visualization with the modified Judet approach. J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Mar;34(3):158-162.
- Garlich J, Little M, Nelson TJ, Eberlein SA, Monfiston CH, Kremen T, Metzger MF. A comparison of three fixation strategies in the treatment of Neer Type IIB distal clavicle fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Feb 26. doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000001752. [Published online ahead of print February 26, 2020.]
- Michalski MP, Gonzalez TA, Metzger MF, Nelson TJ, Eberlein S, Pfeffer GB. Biomechanical comparison of Achilles tendon pullout strength following midline tendon-splitting and endoscopic approaches for calcaneoplasty. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Oct 1;40(10):1219-1225.
- Bhamb N, Kanim LEA, Maldonado RC, Nelson TJ, Salehi K, Glaeser JD, Metzger MF. The impact of type 2 diabetes on bone metabolism and growth after spinal fusion. Spine J. 2019 Jun;19(6):1085-1093.
- Pfeffer G, Gonzalez T, Zapf M, Nelson TJ, Metzger MF. Achilles pullout strength after open calcaneoplasty for Haglund’s syndrome. Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Aug 1;39(8):966-969.
- Charlton T, Thomas D, Thordarson D, Metzger M, Nelson T. Biomechanical impact of FHL tendon harvest on forefoot and great toe push-off strength and its correlation to Knot of Henry crossover variation. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2018 Jul;3(3).
- Alayan A, Maldonado R, Polakof L, Saini A, Metzger M, Lin C, Moon C. Biomechanical analysis of a novel buried fixation technique using headless compression screws for the treatment of patella fractures. Am J Orthop (Bell Mead NJ). 2018 Jul;47(7).
- Bhamb N, Kanim L, Maldonado R, Svet M, Metzger M. Effect of modulating dietary vitamin D on the general bone health of rats during posterolateral spinal fusion. J Orthop Res. 2018 May;36(5):1435-1443.
- Kremen TJ, Polakof LS, Rajaee SS, Nelson TJ, Metzger MF. The effect of hamstring tendon autograft harvest on the restoration of knee stability in the setting of concurrent anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2018 Jan;46(1):163-170.
- Metzger M, Kanim L, Zhao L, Robinson S, Delamarter R. The relationship between serum vitamin D levels and spinal fusion success: a quantitative analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Apr 15;40(8):E458- E468.
- Robinson ST, Svet MT, Kanim LA, Metzger MF. Four-point bending as a method for quantitatively evaluating spinal arthrodesis in a rat model. Comp Med. 2015 Feb;65(1):46-50.
- Metzger M, Kanim LEA, Zhao L, Robinson ST, Delamarter RB. The relationship between vitamin D status and successful spinal fusion. Spine J. 2013 Sep 1;13(9):S53.
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