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Use of a Distraction Plate for Distal Radial Fractures with Metaphyseal and Diaphyseal Comminution
BY BY T. ADAM GINN, MD, ADAM M. SMITH, MD, JON R. SNYDER, BS, MS IV, L. ANDREW KOMAN, MD, BETH P. SMITH, PHD, AND JULIA RUSHING, MSTAT
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Extremity Laboratory, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Background: Repetitive trauma to the hand is a concern for baseball players. The present study investigated the effects of repetitive trauma and the prevalence of microvascular pathological changes in the hands of minor league professional baseball players. In contrast to previous investigators, we documented the presence of abnormalities in younger, asymptomatic individuals.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: MYL) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Psychopharmacalogic Drugs Advisory Committee voted EMSAM® (selegiline transdermal system) could be safely administered without dietary modifications at 20 mg. EMSAM 30 and 40 mg will be administered with tyramine dietary modifications as originally proposed by Somerset Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It should be noted that the FDA is not bound by the Committee's recommendation. Mylan Laboratories subsidiary Mylan Technologies, Inc. developed EMSAM in conjunction with Somerset Pharmaceuticals, which is a joint-venture between Mylan Laboratories and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI).

EMSAM is an investigational transdermal patch for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder. EMSAM received an "approvable" letter from the FDA on January 30, 2004. Upon final approval, EMSAM would be the first transdermal patch for the treatment of major depressive disorder. EMSAM is an irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor that, when applied to the skin, is designed to deliver selegiline continuously over a 24-hour period. The FDA has issued a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of November 27, 2005 for EMSAM.

Trine Pharmaceuticals recently commisioned Fairman Studios to create illustrations for various uses. Trine is a privately held drug development company that develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products in the areas of renal, gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Trine in-licenses development stage compounds with high potential as drug candidates, and establishes a development plan based on clearly defined decision points. Through a highly integrated project management approach to drug development, Trine can quickly and efficiently establish clinical proof of concept and advance a compound to successive clinical decision points, including filing a NDA.

Surgical Technique: Surgical Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement: Evaluation of the Effect of the Size of the Resection
BY RODRIGO M. MARDONES, MD, CARLOS GONZALEZ, MS, QINGSHAN CHEN, MS, MARK ZOBITZ, MS, KENTON R. KAUFMAN, PHD, AND ROBERT T. TROUSDALE, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Background: In patients with symptomatic hip impingement, surgical resection of the femoral head-neck junction may improve the range of motion and relieve pain. A risk of this procedure is fracture. We evaluated the amount of resection of the anterolateral aspect of the femoral head-neck junction that can be done safely.

Rheumatoid Forefoot Long-Term Results of the Modified Hoffman Procedure in the
BY S. THOMAS, MBCHB, BSC, MRCS, A.W.G. KINNINMONTH, MB, FRCS(ED)ORTH, AND C. SENTHIL KUMAR, FRCS(TR & ORTH)
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the forefoot, causing metatarsalgia, hallux valgus, and deformities of the lesser toes. Various types of surgical correction have been described, including resection of the lesser-toe metatarsal heads coupled with arthrodesis of the great toe, resection arthroplasty of the proximal phalanx or metatarsal head, and metatarsal osteotomy. We report the results at an average of five and a half years following thirtyseven consecutive forefoot arthroplasties performed in twenty patients by one surgeon using a technique involving resection of all five metatarsal heads.

This is Fairman Studios' 5th childrens book: The Human Body combines the magic of Disney and the wonder of science. A light-up model of the human body is embedded within the book for a unique, hands-on science learning experience. Favorite Disney characters and colorful illustrations go hand in hand to explain how our bodies work. This engaging volume is sure to inspire a lifetime love of science and learning. Requires 2 AA batteries (included).

Comminuted Fractures of the Radial Head. Comparison of Resection and Internal Fixation.
BY MASAYOSHI IKEDA, MD, PHD, KAZUHIRO SUGIYAMA, MD, CHONTE KANG, MD, TOMONORI TAKAGAKI, MD, AND YOSHINORI OKA, MD, PHD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University Oiso Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
Background: Satisfactory internal fixation of comminuted radial head fractures is often difficult to achieve, and radial head resection has been the accepted treatment. In this study, we compared the results of radial head resection with those of open reduction and internal fixation in patients with a comminuted radial head fracture.

The AIGA National Design Conference is a biennial gathering of the design community to celebrate design excellence, reinforce friendships and connections and stimulate thinking about the critical issues that surround design practice. This conference is generally recognized as one of the most engaging, provocative, inspiring and fun conferences offered in the design community. The location of the 2005 conference will be held in Boston.

Fairman Studios is currently developing a new website for the University of California at Irvine Center for Reconstructive Urology. The Center for Reconstructive Urology, located at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), provides tertiary care to patients who require referral for diseases of the urethra and male external genitalia. The new website will launch in late Spring 2006.

Fairman Studios has been called upon to produce surgical illustrations for a Urology mongraph written by Leonard Zinman.

"Explore" has been chosen as the name of the 3rd World Congress of Medical and Scientific Imaging. In keeping with this theme, 'Explore: Discover the Possibilities,' the 2005 World Congress aims to inform delegates and attendees of the latest trends in medical and scientific imaging, so that the potential of modern technologies can be fully realized.

The meeting program will consist of 3 days of academic papers, a professional exhibition, and a unique opportunity to take part in a Great Barrier Reef expedition.

The meeting will be held at the College of the Atlantic, near Acadia National Park. Herring gulls and fog, and tidal pools; mountain climbs and whale watching, a clam bake for a banquet and a barbecue. Mount Desert Island (reachable by causeway) where Bar Harbor is located, is the East Coast answer to Eden. The home of the only National Park in the northeast, it boasts rocky coast, pine-covered hikable mountains, America's only natural fjord, a museum celebrating the art of bird carving and the charms of New England Yankee hospitality. The College of the Atlantic is where we will stay and they think we're a great fit with their ecology oriented program. We will be the only group on this small campus then, and will have full run of the facilities. The college is situated slightly outside of the town of Bar Harbor (a fifteen minute walk) along the shoreline.

Fairman Studios will be participating in the following presentations:

Wednesday, August 10
Digital Watercolor Wash
Jennifer Fairman
8:30-9:30am; Lecture Hall
Jennifer will spend an hour going over one her favorite illustration techniques: using "natural" virtual brushes to make your digital artwork exude a traditional look and feel. Jennifer will cover a "digital watercolor wahs" technique which employs the same color theory used in traditional wtarecolor glazing techniques. She will show samples of work, cover the basic steps and give a demo using a sample sketch.

Here is the Watercolor Wash Handout

Wednesday, August 10
Business Roundtable
Marjorie Leggitt, Amy Bartlett-Wright, Jennifer Fairman, John Norton, Elizabeth Morales and Paul Mirocha
9:30-11:20am; Auditorium
This panel of highly experienced freelance illustrators will answer your questions about business operations, client relationships, juggling business and family life, business ethics and more.

Experience astounding images, and learn how they were created. Interact with tomorrow's digital systems, and understand them. Meet the leading international innovators in computer graphics and interactive techniques, and share their knowledge. At SIGGRAPH 2005, you'll find all the data, techinques, people, and inspiration you need for another successful year of research, development, creativity, and production.

An exciting blend of learning opportunities in art techniques, state of the art science and medicine, and successful business practices awaits in the big city of Los Angeles, in conjunction with SIGGRAPH 2005.

Saturday, July 30th, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Concurrent 7: Vesalius Scholars
0.15 Biomed. Sci. CEUs
This session will highlight the work of student scholars, recently awarded research grants by the Vesalius Trust. Awardees will present current research and findings on medical illustration techniques and practice.

Sunday, July 31st, 2:45pm - 4:30pm
Concurrent 14: The Negotiation Game
0.10 Business CEUs
Chris Gralapp Ç Moderator
Jennifer Fairman, Virginia Ferrante, Kip Carter
Preuss Brandt Theatre
The prospect of entering the negotiation dance can be daunting to new and seasoned illustrators alike. How can I avoid caving in to pressure? How do I hang on to the rights I want to keep? How can I learn to say No, and still get to Yes? Join the fun as Jennifer Fairman, Virginia Ferrante and Kip Carter guide us through some common negotiating scenarios, to help clarify good negotiation technique that will get results.

Background: Disruption of the extensor mechanism is an uncommon but catastrophic complication of total knee arthroplasty. We evaluated two techniques of reconstructing a disrupted extensor mechanism with use of an extensor mechanism allograft following total knee arthroplasty.

The Image and Meaning conferences are part of the Envisioning Science Project in the School of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The purpose is to help scientists, writers and visual communicators develop and share improved methods of communicating scientific concepts and technical information through images and visual representations linked to appropriate text. The goal is to enhance the level of discourse within the scientific community, among teachers and those who communicate with the public through the mass media.

Extensor Mechanism Allograft Reconstruction in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique
BY R. STEPHEN J. BURNETT, MD, FRCS(C), RICHARD A. BERGER, MD, WAYNE G. PAPROSKY, MD, CRAIG J. DELLA VALLE, MD, JOSHUA J. JACOBS, MD, AND AARON G. ROSENBERG, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Background: Disruption of the extensor mechanism is an uncommon but catastrophic complication of total knee arthroplasty. We evaluated two techniques of reconstructing a disrupted extensor mechanism with use of an extensor mechanism allograft following total knee arthroplasty.

Surgical Management of Trapezius Palsy
F. TEBOUL, MD, MS, P. BIZOT, MD, MS, R. KAKKAR, MD, MS, AND L. SEDEL, MD
Background: Injury to the spinal accessory nerve in the posterior cervical triangle leads to paralysis of the trapezius muscle. The aim of this study was to determine the indications for nerve repair or reconstructive surgery according to the etiology, the duration of the preoperative delay, and specific patient characteristics.

Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty
BY JANE KIM, BA, CHARLES L. NELSON, MD, AND PAUL A. LOTKE, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Background: Stiffness is an uncommon but disabling problem after total knee arthroplasty. The prevalence of stiffness after knee replacement has not been well defined in the literature. In addition, the outcomes of revision surgery for a stiff knee following arthroplasty have not been evaluated in a large series of patients, to our knowledge. The purposes of this study were to define the prevalence of stiffness after primary total knee arthroplasty and to evaluate the efficacy of revision surgery for treatment of the stiffness.

Replacement of the Torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament with a Mid-Third Patellar Tendon Graft with Use of a Modified Tibial Inlay Method
BY YOUNG-BOK JUNG, MD, SUK-KEE TAE, MD, HO-JOONG JUNG, MD, AND KEE-HYUN LEE, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Background: The tibial inlay method for reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament has been performed with the patient in the prone or lateral decubitus position. The purpose of this report is to present a modification of this method wherein the patient is positioned supine throughout the procedure.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Fairman, Owner, Fairman Studios, LLC: info@fairmanstudios.com
or visit: Boston Chapter Graphic Artists Guild Website

For more information contact:
Judy Linn: (508) 358-7071
judyhlinn@aol.com
or visit the AMWA Website

Chiari Pelvic Osteotomy for Advanced Osteoarthritis in Patients with Hip Dysplasia. Surgical Technique.
by Hiroshi Ito, MD; Takeo Matsuno, MD; Akio Minami, MD
Background: It is not clear whether a Chiari pelvic osteotomy performed for the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis can delay the need for total hip arthroplasty. We present the mid-term results of the Chiari pelvic osteotomy performed for the treatment of Tñnnis grade-3 osteoarthritis (large cysts, severe narrowing of the joint space, or severe deformity or necrosis of the head with extensive osteophyte formation), with a particular focus on whether this procedure can delay the need for total hip arthroplasty.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Fairman, Owner, Fairman Studios, LLC: info@fairmanstudios.com

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