Daniel A. Portney Source Confirmed
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John Brown University
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Dr. Daniel A. Portney's research addresses critical aspects of orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on bone fractures and trauma treatment. His work encompasses a range of injuries, including hip and femur fractures, traumatic ocular injuries, and elbow and forearm trauma. Recent investigations have explored the characteristics and treatment of ballistic femur fractures, including a case series and a comparison to blunt-force fractures. Portney's research extends to the metabolic consequences of trauma, as demonstrated by a 2024 study associating lactic acid levels with morbidity and treatment costs in patients with lower extremity fractures. He also examines interventions to improve outcomes, such as a meta-analysis of fascia iliaca compartment blockade for hip fracture patients.
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- h-index: 5
- Publications: 22
- Citations: 53
Selected Publications
- Measurement of the cross-sectional area of the median and ulnar nerves by hand surgeons without ultrasound training: a prospective study (2025) DOI
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