Resident Publications
Xu J, Li X, Lian J, Ayers DC, Song J. Sustained and localized release of BMP-2/7, RANKL and tetracycline from FlexBone, an elastomeric osteoconductive bone substitute J. Orthop. Res. 2009, 27 (10), 1306-1311.
Abbot AE, Li X, Busconi BD. Arthroscopic treatment of concomitant superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions and rotator cuff tears in patients over the age of 45 years. Am J Sports Med. 2009 July; 37(7):1358-62.
Li X, Killie H, Guerrero P, Busconi BD. Anatomic reconstruction of chronic lateral ankle instability in the High-Demand Athlete: Functional outcomes after the modified brostrom repair using suture anchors. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2009 March; 37(3): 488-494.
Anderson SA, Li X, Franklin PD, Wixted JJ. Ankle fractures in the elderly: Initial and long-term outcomes. Foot and Ankle International. 2008 Dec; 29(12): 1184-8
Li X, Shah A, Franklin PD, Merolli R, Bradley J, Busconi BD. Arthroscopic debridement of the osteoarthritic knee combined with Orthovisc treatment: a case series and review of the literature. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. Sept, 3:43. 2008.
Resident Research Presentations and Posters
Silva JA,Fanning PJ,O’Connell SL,Mason-Savas A,Hays P,Walcott M,Ayers DC. Effects of Disease Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs in an In-vivo Animal Model. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Ayers, DC, Drew, JM, Hays, PL, Eskander M,Osuch D,McPhee E,Greene M, Malchau H,Bragdon C. Early Micromotion of a Tapered Femoral Stem in Cementless Total Hip Replacement. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Filion T, Li X, Kreider JM, Goldstein SA, Ayers DC, Song J. Repair of Critical Femoral Defects in Rats by an Osteoconductive Synthetic Bone Graft. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Karbassi JA, Franklin PD, Li W, Ayers, DC. Patient Characteristics and Dissatisfaction after Total Knee Replacement. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Ayers DC, Drew JM, Hays PL, Eskander M, Osuch D, McPhee E, Greene M, Malchau H, Bragdon C. Reduced Wear of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Compared to Conventional Acetabular Liners in Young Total Hip Replacement Patients: A Radiostereometric Analysis Study. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Li X, Guerrero P, Patel K, Brown M,Busconi B. Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and Associated Injury Patterns in Lateral Patella Dislocation: An MRI Study. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Guerrero P, Li X, Patel K, Brown M, Busconi B. MPFL and associated injury patterns in lateral patella dislocation: an MRI study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2009)
Franklin PD, Li X, Li W Karbassi JA, Ayers DC. Patient dissatisfaction after TKA. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2009)
Franklin PD, Li W, Ayers DC. Objective Activity Measures Correlate with Patient-reported Function in TKR Patients. Orthopedic Research Society (2009)
Fanning PJ, Gaebe GD, Zachilli M, Schell CP, Ayers DC. Tetracycline-inhibition of Mechano-regulatory Signaling and MMP Production in Articular Cartilage. Orthopaedic Research Society (2009)
Franklin PD, Li W, Drew J, Ayers DC. Patient Attributes Predict 12 Month Post-Total Knee Replacement Function. Knee Society; Ranawat Award Winner. (2008)
Ayers DC, Eskander MS. Two-year RSA evaluation of femoral head penetration in a challenging population of young active THR patients. American Association for Hip and Knee Surgery (2008)
Li X, Killie H, Busconi B. Anatomic reconstruction of chronic lateral ankle instability in the high demand athlete: functional outcomes after the modified brostrom repair using suture anchors. Eastern Orthopedic Society (2008)