Biomedical subjects

R D Travis

Publications and source records attributed to R D Travis.

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PubMed2001

Technique for repair of the subscapularis tendon.

Patients with sudden loss of active motion after an external rotation or hyperextension injury should be viewed with a high index of suspicion for a subscapularis tear. Exaggerated external rotation and the presence of a positive lift off or belly press test on physical examination combined with appropriate imaging studies will lead to an early diagnosis. Careful surgical repair combined with a thoughtful rehabilitation program will lessen both the length and degree of disability from this clinical entity.

Accidental Falls↗

PubMed2000

Tendon ruptures about the shoulder.

Although degeneration and strain of musculotendinous structures are frequent causes of shoulder pain, sudden violent injuries in young individuals can lead to complete musculotendinous ruptures. Some of these conditions lend themselves well to nonoperative treatment. This article will enable the physician to determine the clinical diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan for each patient as an individual. Some patients may be satisfied with an accurate diagnosis only, while others demand more aggressive operative care.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗

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Effective committees: a contradiction in terms?

Because of the nature of committees, evaluating their effectiveness is highly subjective. The ultimate test is whether the group is able to arrive at good solutions and decisions which can be implemented. Author Robert Travis, M.B.A., looks at three actual committees, offering reasons for the success or failure of each, and then gives several pointers on creating effective committees.

Decision Making, Organizational↗