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CURRICULUM VITAE Laurence E. Dahners, M.D. As of April 30, 2018

102 Azalea Place Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517 Phone: (919) 929-8219 Date of birth: 14 March, 1953 Place of birth: Lefka, Cyprus (parents US citizens)

Business: Orthopaedic Surgery University of North Carolina 3153 Bioinformatics CB# 7055 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7055 Phone: (919) 966-3340

Marital status: Married, Eleanor S. Dahners Children: Two, Elene N. Dahners and Lindley M. Dahners

EDUCATION

1983: Basic Microsurgical Technique Course Kansas City, Kansas

1979-83: Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas 1982: Symposium Infections in Orthopaedics Chicago, Illinois 1981: A.S.I.F./A.O. Basic Course Dallas, Texas 1980: Texas Orthopaedic Orthotic & Prosthetic Training Program Dallas, Texas 1978-79: Rotating Surgical Internship 2

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas 1978: Doctor of Medicine University of Arizona School of Medicine Tucson, Arizona 1975: B.S. in Microbiology University of Arizona School of Medicine Tucson, Arizona 1971-73: United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado 1966-70: Duncan High School Duncan, Arizona

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

2006 AO ASIF Symposium on Surgical Preservation of the Hip Mammoth Lakes, CA 2001: Less Invasive Stabilization System Workshop Synthes USA Atlanta, Georgia 1999: Carolina Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium WakeMed Medical Education Institute Raleigh, North Carolina

1997: Southeastern Fracture Symposium Greensboro, North Carolina 1996: Southeastern Fracture Symposium Greensboro, North Carolina 1995: AO/ASIF Advanced Course Sun Valley, Idaho 1995: Southeastern Fracture Symposium Greensboro, North Carolina 1993: Spine Symposium and Workshop San Diego, California. 1993: Southeastern Fracture Symposium Charlotte, North Carolina. 1992: Southeastern Fracture Symposium High Point, North Carolina. 1988: Ilizarov Techniques Course

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Washington, D.C. 1985: San Francisco Orthopaedic Review San Francisco, California

1984: Orthopaedic Educators Course Monticello, Illinois 1984: Resources for Basic Science Educators Course IV Williamsburg, Virginia 1984: Resources for Basic Science Educators Course IV Williamsburg, Virginia 1984: Acute Injuries to the Knee Course Columbus, Georgia 1983: Certified ATLS Instructor Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1983: A.S.I.F./A.O. Advanced Course Davos, Switzerland CERTIFICATION:

Re-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nov, 2005 Re-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, March, 1994 Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, July 19, 1985 Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 2, 1979 Registered Microbiologist, August 15, 1975 LICENSURE:

North Carolina Medical License #27151, August 29, 1983 Kansas Medicine and Surgery #18368, December 14, 1979

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: 1996-98: Acting Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1993: Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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1988: Associate Professor with Tenure, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

1983: Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

MILITARY SERVICE: United States Air Force

June 10, 1976: Honorable Discharge 1973-76: Reserve Duty 1971-73: Cadet at United States Air Force Academy 1970-73: Active Duty United States Air Force

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: American Orthopaedic Association, Member, 1993-2006 American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Member, 1987-96 Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Member, 1987- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member, 1986- North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Member, 1985- Durham-Orange County Medical Society, Member, 1984-87 North Carolina Medical Society, Member, 1984-90 Southern Medical Association, Member, 1984-89 Southern Orthopaedic Association, Member, 1984-89 Orthopaedic Research Society, Member, 1983- American Medical Association, Member, 1979-

HONORS AND AWARDS

POST-RESIDENCY

2012 “Best Doctors in America” 2011 “Best Doctors in America” 2010 “Best Doctors in America” 2010 Awarded the Frank C. Wilson Orthopaedic Faculty Teaching Award. Given by the graduating residents to the faculty member most important to their education. 2010 UNC Musculoskeletal Course Faculty Teaching Award 2009 “Best Doctors in America” 2008 Elected as “Faculty member” to Alpha Omega Alpha 2007 “Best Doctors in America “ 2006 UNC Musculoskeletal Course Faculty Teaching Award

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2006 “Best Doctors in North Carolina” 2005 “Best Doctors in America” 2004 “The State’s Best Doctors”, Business North Carolina, July, 2004. 2003: UNC Musculoskeletal Course Faculty Teaching Award 2001: Awarded the Frank C. Wilson Orthopaedic Faculty Teaching Award. Given by the graduating residents to the faculty member most important to their education. 2000: Kappa Delta, Ann Doner Vaughn Award for the research paper “On Changes In Length of Dense Collagenous Tissue: Growth and Contracture.” 1997: University of North Carolina Medical School Speaker for "Pearl's Day" Presentations March 21, 1997. 1997: Awarded the first Frank C. Wilson Orthopaedic Faculty Teaching Award. Given by the graduating residents to the faculty member most important to their education. 1995: Selected to "Best Doctors in America", Southeast Region. 1992: UNC Musculoskeletal Course Faculty Teaching Award 1992: American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award December 1, 1992 through January 1, 1996 1991: AOA/ABC Traveling Fellow - England, Australia, New Zealand. April 13, 1991 through May 27, 1991. 1988: Preceptor for Medical School M.D. with Honors Thesis: Gail Quackenbush; Ligament Contraction: An Ultrastructural Study. March 1, 1988. 1988: Southern Medical Association Scientific Exhibit Recognition Award November 1988 1986: Physician's Recognition Award May 1, 1983 through May 1, 1986 1985: UNC Musculoskeletal Course Faculty Teaching Award 1985: Junior Faculty Development Award January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986 RESIDENCY

1983: Kansas University Medical Center House Staff Day Award for Best Surgery Paper 1982: Kansas Orthopaedic Society Award for Best Paper 1982: Kansas University Medical Center House Staff Day Award for Best Orthopaedic Paper 1981: Kansas University Medical Center House Staff Day Award for Best Surgery Paper 1981: Kansas Orthopaedic Society Award for Best Paper 1980: Kansas University Medical Center

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House Staff Day Award for Best Basic Science Paper MEDICAL SCHOOL

1978: Mosby Book Award for Scholastic Excellence

UNDERGRADUATE

1975: Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society University of Arizona 1975: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society University of Arizona 1974-75: Senior Scholarship Award 1971-75: Dean's List

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Contributions to Text Books:

Dahners L, The Knee Examination (video), in Tintinalli, J. ed Access Emergency Medicine, New York, McGraw Hill Companies, Inc; Jan 2007, available at http://www.accessmergencymedicine.com. Dahners, LE: Tendon Injuries. Maffulli N, Renstrom P, Leadbetter W eds. Growth and Development of Tendons, pp 22-24 Springer-Verlag Publishers, 2005. Hoole AJ, Dahners LE: Knee Pain. In: Dornbrand L, Hoole AJ, Fletcher RJ eds. Manual of Clinical Problems in Adult Ambulatory Care, pp 324-330 Lippincott- Raven Publishers, Philadephia, PA, 1997. Dahners LE, Almekinders LC, Dirschl DR: Traumatic Disorders. In: Wilson FC, Lin P, eds. General Orthopaedics, pp. 327-391, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, NY, 1996. Dahners LE, Moylan JA: Fracture Management in the Intensive Care Unit. In: Moylan JA, ed. Surgical Critical Care, pp. 721-728, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri 1994 Hoole AJ, Dahners LE: Knee Pain. In: Dornbrand L, Hoole AJ, Pickard Jr. CG, eds. Manual of Clinical Problems in Adult Ambulatory Care, pp. 326, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.

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Dahners LE: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures. In: Green WB, ed. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lectures, Vol. XXXIX, pp. 85-94, AAOS Publications, Park Ridge, IL 1990.

Dahners LE, Sheldon GF.: Current Therapy for Pelvic Fracture. In: Cameron JL, ed. Current Surgical Therapy, pp. 718-721, B. C. Decker Inc., Philadelphia, PA, 1989.

Frank C, Andriacchi T, Brand R, Dahners LE, DeHaven K, Oakes B, Woo SLY: Ligament. In: Woo SLY, Buckwalter J, eds. Injury and Repair of the Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues, pp. 41-128, AAOS publications, Park Ridge, IL, 1987.

Refereed Journals

1. Turvey BR, Weinhold P, Draeger RW, Bynum DK, Dahners LE, Biomechanical effects of steroid injections used to treat pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis. Journal Orthop Surg Res 2012; 7:34

2. Watts A, Weinhold P, Kesler W, Dahners L. A Biomechanical Comparison of Short Segment Long Bone Fracture Fixation Techniques: Single Large Fragment Plate vs. 2 Small Fragment Plates. J Orthop Trauma 2012; 26 (9): 528-532.

3. Alves K, Dahners L. A Technical Trick Which Reduces the Need for Stab Incisions When Using Bone Tenaculums for Fracture Reduction. J Orthop Trauma 2012; 26(6):e58-9.

4. McDowell S, Mullis B, Knight B, Dahners L. Modified Ollier Transtrochanteric Approach for the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures. Orthopedics. 2012 February; 35 (2): 92.

5. Hertzberg BP*, Holt JB*, Graff RD, Gilbert SR, Dahners LE. An Evaluation of Carrier Agents for Desferoxamine, an Up-regulator of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. J Biomater Appl ;19 January 2012: [epub ahead of print].

6. Ferry ST, Afshari HM, Lee JA, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS. Effect of prostaglandin E2 on the structural properties of the rat patellar tendon. Sports Med Arthosc Rehabil Ther Technol. 2012 Jan 9; 4(1):2.

7. Berger AA, May R, Renner JB, Viridia N, Dahners LE. Surprising Evidence of Pelvic Growth (widening) After Skeletal Maturity. J Orthop Research 2011; 29(11):1719-1723.

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8. Meeker J, Weinhold P, Dahners L. Negative Pressure Therapy on Primarily Closed Wounds Improves Wound Healing Parameters in 3 Days in a Porcine Model. J Orthop Trauma 2011; 25 (12): 756-61.

9. Viridia NK*, Berger AA*, Dahners LE. Relationship Between Width of Greater Trochanters and Width of Iliac Wings in Trochanteric Bursitis. Am J Orthop 2011 Sep;40(9):E159-62.

10. Holt J*, Hertzberg B*, Weinhold P, Storm W, Schoenfisch M, Dahners L. Decreasing Bacterial Colonization of External Fixation Pins Through Nitric Oxide Release Coatings. J Orthop Trauma 2011; 25 (7): 432-437.

11. Sandhu E, Miles JD, Dahners LE, Keller BV, Weinhold PS. Whole Body Vibration Increases Area and Stiffness of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon in the Rat. J Biomech 2011; 44(6): 1189-1191.

12. Zhao T*, Weinhold P, Lee N, Dahners L. Some Observations on the Subfibrillar Structure of Collagen Fibrils As Noted During Treatment with NKISK and Cathepsin G with Mechanical Agitation. J Electron Microscopy 2011; 60 (2):177-182

13. Miles JD, Weinhold P, Brimmo O, Dahners L. Rat Tibial Osteotomy Model Providing a Range of Normal to Impaired Healing. J Orthop Res 2011 January; 29 (1): 109-115.

14. Draeger R, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE. Corticosteroids as an Adjunct to Antibiotics and Surgical Drainage for the Treatment of Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis. J Bone Joint Surg. 2010 Nov; 92-A (16):2653-2662.

15. Alves T*, Neal JW*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE. Biomechanical Comparison of 3 Possible Fixation Strategies to Resist Femoral Neck Shortening After Fracture. Orthopedics. 2010 April; 33 (4): 233.

16. Cavanaugh DL*, Berry J*, Yarboro SR*, Dahners LE. Better Prophylaxis against Surgical Site Infection with Local as Well as Systemic Antibiotics: An in Vivo Study. J Bone Joint Surg. 2009 Aug; 91 (8): 1907-1911.

17. Iannuzzi N*, Dahners LE. Excision and Advancement in the Treatment of Comminuted Olecranon Fractures. J Orthop Trauma 2009; 23 (3):226-228.

18. Elzik ME*, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE. Hemorrhage in pelvic fractures does not correlate with fracture length. J Trauma. 2008 Aug; 65 (2): 436-41.

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19. Esther RJ, Creighton RA, Draeger RW*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE. Effect of NKISK on Tendon Lengthening: An In Vivo Model for Various Clinically Applicable Dosing Regimens. J Orthop Res 2008; 26 (7): 971.

20. Spang JT*, DelGaizo DJ*, Dahners LE. Reconstruction of Lateral Trochlear Defect with Radial Head Autograft. J Orthop Trauma 2008; 22 (5): 351.

21. Ferry, ST*, Dahners LE, Afshari HM*, Weinhold PS. The Effects of Common Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on the Healing Rat Patella Tendon. Am J Sports Med. 2007; 35:1326.

22. Yarboro S*, Baum E*, Dahners L: Locally Administered Antibiotics for Prophylaxis against Surgical Wound Infection. J. Bone Joint Surg. 2007 89(5) 929-933.

23. Bushnell BD*, Hoover SA*, Olcott CW, Dahners LE. Use of an Independent Skeletal Distractor in Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy 2007 23 (1), 106.

24. Keener JD, Dahners LE: Percutaneous Pinning of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures. Technique in Shoulder Elbow Surgery Dec 2006 7:4.

25. Draeger RW*, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE. Debridement of Cancellous Bone: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. J Orthop Trauma, 2006 20 (10).

26. Costa ER*, Weinhold PS, Tayrose GA*, Hooker JA*, Dahners LE. The Effect of Levodopa or Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet) on Fracture Healing. J Orthop Trauma 2006 20 (7), 470-475.

27. Ferry ST*, Dahners LE. Flexible Intramedullary Nail Removal Using a Broken Screw Removal Set. J Orthop Trauma, 2006 20 (5), 351-353.

28. Bushnell BD*, Byram IR*, Dahners LE: Compression External Fixation with Transosseous Pins for Arthrodesis of the Ankle. Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery 2006 5(2) 84-87.

29. Draeger RW*, Dahners LE. Traumatic Wound Debridement A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. J Orthop Trauma, 2006 20(2): 83-88.

30. Melvin JS*, Dahners LE. A Technique for Correction of Equinus Contracture Using a Wire Fixator and Elastic Tension. J Orthop Trauma 2006 20(2): 138- 142.

31. Mullis BH*, Dahners LE. Hip Arthroscopy to Remove Loose Bodies After Traumatic Dislocation. J Orthop Trauma. 2006 20(1): 22-26.

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32. Elzik, ME*, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE. Correlation of Transfusion Volume to Change in Hematocrit. Am J of Hematology. 2006 81:145-145.

33. Creighton RA, Spang JT*, Dahners LE. Basic Science of Ligament Healing: Medial Collateral Ligament Healing With and Without Treatment. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2005 13(3) 145-150.

34. Bushnell BD*, Dahners LE: The Syringe Technique for Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting. J Orthop Trauma. 2005 19(9):650-655.

35. Dahners LE: Antegrade Clavicle Nailing. J Orthop Trauma. 2005 Aug;19(7):501-502

36. Hanson CA*, Weinhold PS, Afshari HM*, Dahners LE: The Effect of Analgesic Agents on the Healing Rat Medial Collateral Ligament. Am J of Sports Med 2005 33(5): 674-679.

37. Mullis BH*, Dahners LE. Effects of nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Bone Formation and Soft-Tissue Healing. J Amer Acad Ortho Surg 2004; 12(3): 139-143.

38. Chudik SC*, Weinhold P, Dahners LE. Fixed-angle plate fixation in simulated fractures of the proximal humerus: A biomechanical study of a new device. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2003; 12(6):578-588.

39. Wood ML*, Larson CM*, Dahners LE: Late Presentation of a Displaced Subcapital Fracture of the Hip in Transient Osteoporosis of Pregnancy. J Orthop Trauma. 2003, 17:582-583.

40. Bogatov* VB, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: The influence of a cyclooxygenase- 1 inhibitor on injured and uninjured ligaments in the rat. Amer J Sports Med. 2003, 31:574-576.

41. Wood ML*, Luthin WN*, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Tendon creep is potentiated by NKISK and relaxin which produce collagen fiber sliding. Iowa Orthop J 2003; 23:75-79.

42. Dahners LE: The Running Near-Near-Far-Far Stitch for Closure of Fasciotomies and Other Large Wounds. Orthopaedics 2003, 26:383-384.

43. Norcross JP*, Lester GE, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: An in vivo model of degenerative disc disease. J Ortho Res 2003; 21: 183-188.

44. Harrell RM*, Tong J*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Different Tension Band Materials and Suture Techniques. J Orthop Trauma 2003 17(2) 119-122.

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45. Caprise PA, Miclau T, Dahners LE, Dirschl DR: High-pressure pulsatile lavage irrigation of contaminated fractures: effects on fracture healing. J Orthop Res 2002; 20(6): 1205-1209.

46. Dirschl DR, Dahners LE, Crouch JH, Adams GL, Wilson FC: Correlation of Selection Criteria for Residency Applicants with Subsequent Performances as Residents. Clin Orthop 2002; 399:265-271.

47. Crowther JD*, Chudik SC*, Dahners LE: Periacetabular Osteotomy for Stabilization of Recurrent Post-Traumatic Dislocation of the Hip. J Orthop Trauma 2002 16(6) 433-436.

48. Dahners LE, Bos GD: Fluorescent Tetracycline Labeling as an Aid to Debridement of Necrotic Bone in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis. J Orthop Trauma May 2002 16(5) 345-346.

49. Lee EW, Dirschl DR, Duff G, Dahners LE, Miclau T: High-Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intraarticular Fractures: Effectivness at Removing Particulate Matter From Bone. J Orthop Res 2002 16(3) 162-165.

50. Elder CL*, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: A Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor Impairs Ligament Healing in the Rat. Am J Sports Medicine 2001, 29(6):801-5.

51. Caprise PA*, Lester GA, Weinhold P, Hill J, Dahners, LE: The Effect of NKISK on Tendon in an in Vivo Model. J Ortho Res 2001 19:858-861.

52. Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caprise P*: The Pentapeptide NKISK Affects Collagen Fibril Interactions in a Vertebrate Tissue. J Orthop Res 2000 (18)532-536.

53. Dahners LE, Hundley JD: Reduction of posterior hip dislocations in the lateral position using traction-counteraction: safer for the surgeon? J Orthop Trauma 1999: 13(5) 373-374.

54. Miller RS*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: Comparison of tricortical screw fixation versus a modified suture construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis injury: a biomechanical study. J Orthop Trauma 1999: (13) 39-42.

55. Dirschl DR, Duff GP, Dahners LE, Edin M, Rahn BA, Miclau T: High pressure pulsatile lavage irrigation of intraarticular fractures: effects of fracture healing. J Orthop Trauma 1998:(12) 460-463.

56. Miclau T,*, Edin ML,*, Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Effect of ciprofloxacin on the proliferation of osteoblast-like MG-63 human osteosarcoma cells in vitro. J Orthop Res 1998;(16) 509-512.

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57. Wood ML,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. J Orthop Res 1998;(16)438-440.

58. DeVente JE*, Lester GE, Trotter JA, Dahners LE: Isolation of intact collagen fibrils from healing ligament. J Electron Microsc (Tokyo), 1997:46(4) 353- 356.

59. Dahners LE: Technical notes on a radiolucent distractor for indirect reduction and intramedullary nailing. J Orthop Trauma, 1997;(11)374-377.

60. Dirschl DR, Dahners LE: Current treatment of tibial plateau fractures. J So Orthop Assoc, 1997;(6)54-61.

61. Edin ML,* Miclau T*, Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Effect of cefazolin and vancomycin on osteoblasts in vitro. Clin Orthop 1996;333:245- 251.

62. Batten ML,* Hansen JC,* Dahners LE: Influence of dosage and timing of application of platelet-derived growth factor on early healing of the rat medial collateral ligament. J Orthop Res 1996;14:736-741.

63. Dirschl DR, Dahners LE: The mangled extremity: When should it be amputated? J Am Acad Orthop Surg 1996;4:182-190.

64. Miclau T,* Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Bone toxicity of locally applied aminoglycosides. J Orthop Trauma 1995;9:401-406.

65. Dahners LE: Internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures. J South Orthop Assoc 1995;4:3-8.

66. Letson AK,* Dahners LE: The effect of combinations of growth factors on ligament healing. Clin Orthop 1994;308:207-212.

67. Wyland DJ,* Dahners LE: The effects of nerve injury on ligament healing in a rat model. Clin Orthop 1994;307:255-259.

68. Litke DS,* Dahners LE: Effects of different levels of direct current on early ligament healing in a rat model. J Orthop Res 1994;12(5)683-688.

69. Fakhry SM, Rutledge R, Dahners LE, Kessler D*: Incidence, management, and outcome of femoral shaft fracture: A statewide population-based analysis of 2805 adult patients in a rural state. J Trauma 1994;37(2)255-261.

70. Miclau T,* Dahners LE, Lindsey RW: In vitro pharmacokinetics of antibiotic release from locally implantable materials. J Orthop Res 1993;11(5)627-632.

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71. Paessler HH, Deneke J, Dahners LE: Augmented repair and early mobilization of acute anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Amer J Sports Med 1992;20(6)667-673.

72. Van Savage JG,* Dahners LE, Renner JB, Baker CC: Fracture-dislocation of the lumbosacral spine: Case report and review of the literature. J Trauma 1992;33(5)779-784.

73. Padgett LR,* Dahners LE: Rigid immobilization alters matrix organization in the njured rat medial collateral ligament. J Orthop Res 1992;10(6)895-900.

74. Lechner CT,* Dahners LE: Healing of the medial collateral ligament in unstable rat knees. Amer J Sports Med 1991;19(5)508-512.

75. Latimer HA,* Dahners LE, Bynum DK: Lengthening of below-the-knee amputation stumps using the Ilizarov technique. J Orthop Trauma 1990;4(4)411-414.

76. Burroughs P,* Dahners LE: The effect of enforced exercise on the healing of ligament injuries. Amer J Sports Med 1990;18(4)376-378.

77. Dahners LE, Sykes KE,* Muller PR*: A study of the mechanisms influencing ligament growth. Orthop 1989;12:1569-1572.

78. Dahners LE, Hillsgrove DC*: The effects of drilling on revascularization and new bone formation in canine femoral heads with avascular necrosis: An initial study. J Orthop Trauma 1989;3:309-312.

79. McCardel BR,* Dahners LE, Renner JB: Kirschner wire migration from the pelvis to the heart and a new method of fixation of articular fracture fragments, acetabular reconstruction. J Orthop Trauma 1989;3:257-259.

80. Dahners LE, Hoyle M*: Chemical sterilization of bacterially contaminated bone without destruction of osteogenic potential. J Orthop Trauma 1989;3:241-244.

81. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Atkinson MA: The effect of external fixation stiffness on early healing of transverse osteotomies. J Orthop Res 1989;7:389-397.

82. Jasmine MS,* Dahners LE: Reduction of stress shielding beneath bone plate by use of a polymeric under plate. Clin Orthop 1989;246:293-299.

83. Tart RP,* Dahners LE: The effects of electrical stimulation on joint contracture in a rat model. J Orthop Res 1989;7:538-542.

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84. Hopp SG,* Dahners LE, Gilbert JA: A study of the mechanical strength of long bone defects treated with various bone autograft substitutes: An experimental investigation in the rabbit. J Orthop Res 1989;7:579-584.

85. Cox L,* Dahners LE, Gilbert JA: Experimental spiral fractures: An in vitro biomechanical comparison of lag-screw fixation to plate fixation. Clin Orthop 1989;243:189-194.

86. Dahners LE, Gilbert JA, Lester GE, Taft TN, Payne LZ: The effect of a non- steroidal antiinflammatory drug on the healing of ligaments. Amer J Sports Med 1988;16(6)641-646.

87. Wessels WE,* Dahners LE: Growth of the deltoid ligament in the rabbit. Clin Orthop 1988;234:303-305.

88. LaTorre, TR, Dahners LE, Wise MW: Adaptive device for increasing transfer mobility in a patient with multiple fractures: Suggestion from the field. Phys Therapy 1988;68(7):1121-1122.

89. Muller P,* Dahners LE: A study of ligamentous growth. Clin Orthop 1988;229:274-277.

90. Banes AJ, Link GW, Bevin AG, Peterson HD, Gillespie Y, Bynum DK, Watts S, Dahners LE: Tendon synovial cells secrete fibronectin in vivo and in vitro. J Orthop Res 1988;6(1):73-82.

91. Wilson CJ,* Dahners LE: An examination of the mechanism of ligament contracture. Clin Orthop 1988;227:286-291.

92. Banes AJ, Donlon K, Link GW, Gillespie GY, Bevin AG, Peterson HD, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Cell populations of tendon: A simplified method for isolation of tendon synovial cells and internal fibroblasts: Confirmation of Origin and Biological Properties. J Orthop Res 1988;6(1):83-94.

93. Hart DP,* Dahners LE: Medial collateral ligament healing in rats: The effect of repair, motion, and secondary stabilizing ligaments. J Bone Joint Surg 1987;69A:1194-1199.

94. Carter MD,* Gilbert JA, Dahners LE: An evaluation of osteotomized tibial fixation stiffness achieved with various fixation methods. Clin Orthop 1987;224:289-293.

95. Dahners LE: A readily available wrench for reduction of fractures during closed intramedullary nailing. Clin Orthop 1987;219:278-282.

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96. Dahners LE, Funderburk CH*: Gentamicin loaded plaster of paris as a treatment for osteomyelitis. Clin Orthop 1987;219:278-282.

97. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Atkinson MA, Payne LZ: Flexural rigidity of sidebars in Hoffman external fixators. Biomaterials, Med Devices and Artificial Organs 1986;14:113.

98. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Carter MD*: Stiffness of tibia fixation: A comparison of plaster casts, external fixators, DC plates and flexible intramedullary nails. Biomaterial, Med Devices and Artificial Organs 1986;14:112.

99. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Atkinson MA, Payne LZ: Flexural rigidity of sidebars in Hoffmann external fixators. Biomedical Engineering V. Recent Developments, Proceedings of the 5th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Subrata Saha, Ed. New York, Pergamo Press, 1986:354-357.

100. Gilbert JA*, Dahners LE, Carter MD, Atkinson MA: Stiffness of tibia fixation: A comparison of plaster casts, external fixators, dynamic compression plates, and flexible intramedullary nails. Biomedical Engineering V. Recent Development Proceedings of the 5th Southern Biomedical Conference. Subrata Saha, Ed. New York, Pergamon Press, 1986:351-353.

101. Dahners LE, Banes AJ, Burridge KWT: The relationship of actin to ligament contraction. Clin Orthop 1986;210:246-251.

102. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, McKenzie EB, Gilbert JA: Biomechanical studies of an anterior pelvic external fixation frame intended for control of vertical shear fractures. South Med J 1986;79(7):815-817.

103. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR: A study of long bone defects treated with demineralized bone. South Med J 1985;78:933-934.

104. Dahners LE: The management of unstable pelvic fractures. Infect Surg 1985;4:373-379.

105. Dahners LE: A philosophy for the care of trauma patients with multiple musculoskeletal injuries. North Carolina Med J 1984;45:698-700.

106. Dahners LE, Wood FM: Anconeus epitrochlearis: A rare cause of cubital tunnel syndrome. J Hand 1984;9A:579-580.

107. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Jayaraman G, Mathys R, Capula J: A new external skeletal fixation system for unstable pelvic fractures. J Trauma 1984;24:876-881.

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108. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Kleithermes JL, Wetzel LH, Rhoades CE: A comparison of grafting materials in experimental bone defects. Orthop 1984;7:984-988.

109. Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys Jr: A locking hook spinal rod: Current status of development. Parplegia 1983;21:197-200.

110. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Jayaraman G, Mathys R Jr: An external skeletal fixation system for unstable pelvis fractures. Surg Forum 1983;34:554-556.

111. Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys R Jr: A locking hook-spinal rod: Current status of development. Second International Symposium on Internal Fixation of Fractures, 1982:194-195.

112. Dahners LE, Francisco WD, Halleran WJ: Findings at arthrotomy in a case of double layered patellae associated with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. J Ped Orthop 1982;1:868.

113. Speer DP, Dahners LE: The collagenous architecture of articular cartilage. Clin Orthop 1979;139:267-275.

Letters to Editor: Orthopaedic Clinician Scientists. J Orthop 1999,17(5):794-5.

Abstracts:

1. Davis ML, Keller BV, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: Low Magnitude, High Frequency Vibration to Accelerate Ligament Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc; San Francisco, CA; 2012; 2303.

2. Kesler WW, Addison KJ, Watts AM, Weinhold PS, Holt JB, Storm WS, Schoenfisch MH, Dahners LE: Decreasing Complications in External Fixation Pins Via Time-Released Nitric Oxide Coatings. Trans Orthop Trauma Assoc; San Antonio, TX; 2011; 144.

3. Sandu E, Miles JD, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: Whole Body Vibration Increases Area and Stiffness of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon in the Rat. Trans Orthop Res Soc; New Orleans, LA; 2010: 1086.

4. Miles JD, Weinhold PS, Brimmo O, Dahners LE: A Rat Tibial Osteotomy Model Providing a Variable Challenge to Fracture Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc; New Orleans, LA; 2010: 1689.

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5. Hertzberg BP, Holt JB, Graff RD, Gilbert SR, Dahners LE: An Evaluation of Carrier Agents for Desferoxamine, an Up-Regulator of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. Trans Orthop Res Soc; New Orleans, LA; 2010: 1723.

6. Holt JB, Hertzberg BP, Weinhold PS, Storm WL, Schoenfisch MH, Dahners LE: Nitric Oxide Releasing Coatings Decrease Bacterial Colonization of External Fixation Pins. Trans Orthop Res Soc; New Orleans, LA; 2010: 2145.

7. Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Treatment With Corticosteriods and/or Local Antibiotics With or Without Surgical Drainage. Trans AAOS; San Francisco, CA; 2008:537.

8. Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Treatment With Corticosteriods and/or Local Antibiotics With or Without Surgical Drainage. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2008:364.

9. Yarboro S, Dahners L: Locally Administered antibiotics for Prophylaxis Against Surgical Wound Infection: An In Vivo Study. Trans AAOS 2007:141.

10. Aneja A, Draeger R, Dahners L: Surgical Infection Prophylaxis With Slow Release Antibiotics. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2007:1599.

11. Tayrose GA, Costa ER, Hooker J, Dahners LE. Costal Cartilage Autografts To Simulated Degenerative Intervertebral Discs In the Rat. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2006:1166

12. Ferry S, Afshari H, Lee J, Dahners L, Weinhold P: Prostaglandin E2Injection Into The Rat Patellar Teondon Alters Structural Properties of The Tendon. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2006:1077

13. Aneja A, Fox AM. Afshari HM. Dahners LE: Surgical Infection Prophylaxis with Slow Release Antibiotics: An In Vivo Evaluation. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2006:0927.

14. Draeger, RW, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE: Debridement of Cancellous Bone: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2005:171.

15. Costa, R, Weinhold, PS, Tayrose, GA, Hooker, JA, Dahners, LE: The Effect of Levodopa or Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet®) On Fracture Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2005:161.

16. Hooker, JA, Dahners LE: Intra-Articular NKISK and Relaxin Do Not Affect Joint Contracture in Rats. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2005.

17. Draeger RW, Dahners LW: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. Orthop Trauma Assoc Annual Meeting 2004:360.

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18. Draeger RW, Dahners LE: Traumatic Wound Debridement: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2004:1062.

19. Ester RJ*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: NKISK: Possible Clinical Regimens for Percutaneous Tendon Lengthening. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2003:785.

20. Creighton RA*, Daners LE, Weinhold P: The Effect of different NKISK Injection Regimens on In Vivo Tendon Lengthening. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2002:624.

21. Cullen J, Almekinders L, Dahners L, Bowman K, Weinhold P: Effect of Fluoroquinolones and Exercise on the Achilles Tendon of the Rat. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2002:624.

22. Chudik S*, Weinhold P, Dahners LE: Percutaneous Plate Fixation of Surgical Neck Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: A biomechanical Study of a New Device. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2001:26:979.

23. Elder C*, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: A Cox-2 Inhibitor Impairs Ligament Healing in the Rat. Trans Orthop Res. Soc. 2001:26:750.

24. Bowman KF, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS, Lester GE, Garrett WE: Effect of Nandrolone Deconate on Ligament Healing in the Rat Trans Orthop Res Soc 2001:26:705.

25. Lee ER, Dirschl D, Duff G, Dahners LE, Edin M, Miclau T: High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intraarticular Fractures: Effectiveness at Removing Particulate Matter From Bone. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2000:25:1088.

26. Caprise P*, Dirschl D, Dahners LE, Miclau T: High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Infected Fractures: Effects on Fracture Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2000: 25:864.

27. Nixon S*, Weinhold P, Dahners LE: The Effects of NKISK on Tendon Strength and Creep Lengthening. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2000: 25:818.

28. Wood M*, Luthin B*, Lester G, Dahners LE: Creep in Tendons is Potentiated by a Pentapeptide (NKISK) and by Relaxin Which Produce Collagen Fiber Sliding. Trans Orthop Res Soc 2000:25:61.

29. Craig WL, Renner JB, Dahners LE: Infected Ununited Fractures of the Tibia: Results of Treatment With Intramedullary Nailing. Orthop Trauma Assoc Annual Meeting 1999:103.

30. Lee EW, Dirschl DR, Duff G, Dahners LE, Edin M, Miclau T: High-pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intra-articular Fractures: Effectiveness at

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Removing Particular Matter from Bone. Orthop Trauma Assoc Annual Meeting 1999:34.

31. Lester GE, Blackwood AD, Weinhold PS, Roe SC, Evans AJ, Caterson B, Dahners LE: Comparison of Proteoglycan Composition and Localization in Menisci From Normal and ACL Transected and Reconstructed Canine Knees. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1999: 24:1049.

32. Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caprise PA*: A Pentapeptide Which Inhibits Decorin/fibronectin Binding Potentiates Tendon Strain During Tensile Stress, Presumably by Allowing Collagen Fiber Sliding. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1999; 24:14.

33. Wood ML*, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Collagen Fiber Sliding During Ligament and Contracture. Fax 1998;13:30.

34. Overcash JS*, Hickman JH, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Small Polycations Facilitate Strain Through Collagen Fibril Sliding. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1998; 23:611.

35. Weinhold PS, Roe SC, Wang H, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Vibration Arthrometry to Assess Knee Cartilage Damage in a Canine Model. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1998; 23:818.

36. Dahners LE: Replacing the Fracture Table with a Portable Distractor. Orthop Trauma Assoc Annual Meeting 1997; 299.

37. Wood ML,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Collagen Fiber Sliding During Ligament Growth and Contracture. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1997:22:479.

38. Miclau T, Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: The In Vitro Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Osteoblasts. Orthop Trans 1996:20:111.

39. Miclau T, Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Aminoglycosides. Orthop Trans 1996;19:148.

40. Edin ML,* Miclau T, Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: The Effect of Cefazolin and Vancomycin on Osteoblasts In Vitro. Orthop Trans 1996;19:413.

41. Bensen CV,* Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caterson B: Evidence for Degenerative Changes in the Contralateral "Conrol" Knees in the Pond-Nuki Model of Osteoarthrosis. Orthop Trans 1996;19:1020.

42. Batten ML,* Dahners LE: The Influence of Various Dosages of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) on ligament healing. Orthop Trans 1996;19:1034-1035.

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43. Wang H, Dahners L, Roe S, Lester G, Caterson B: The Development of Osteoarthritis in the ACL Reconstructed Canine Knee. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1996;21:741.

44. Miclau T, Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: The Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Osteoblasts In Vitro. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1996;21:108.

45. Caprise PA,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Interfibrillar Bonds and Fibril Sliding in Ligament and Tendon. Fax 1995;10:67.

46. Batten ML,* Dahners LE: Influence of Various Dosages of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) on Ligament Healing. Fax 1995;10:66.

47. Bensen CV,* Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caterson B: Evidence for Degenerative Changes in Articular Cartilage of the Contralateral "Control" Knees in the Pond- Nuki Model of osteoarthrosis. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1995;20:97.

48. Batten ML,* Dahners LE: The Influence of Various Dosages of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) on ligament healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1995;20:37.

49. Wyland DJ,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Ligament Denervation in the Rat Ligament Injury Model. Fax 1994;9:75.

50. Benson CV,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Biochemical Analysis of Putative Markers of Osteoarthritis. Fax 1994;9:65.

51. Miclau T,* Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: The Effect of Locally Applied Tobramycin on Osteoblasts In-Vitro. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1994;19:776.

52. Letson AK,* Dahners LE: Influence of Growth Factor Combinations on Ligament Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1994;19:17.

53. Dahners LE, Wyland DJ*: Ligament Healing After Denervation in a Rat Model. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1994;19:618.

54. Dahners LE, Johnstone B, Sutker B,* Carter M,* Hao W, Roe S, Lester G, Caterson B: ACL Reconstruction and Osteoarthritis in a Canine Model. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1994;19:621.

55. Letson AK,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Combinations of Growth Factors on Ligament Healing. Fax 1993;8:69.

56. Miclau T,* Edin M, Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Antibiotics. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1993;18:462.

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57. Burroughs PL,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: A New System for Mechanically Stressing Ligament Explants. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1993;18:354.

58. Conti NA,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Exogenous Growth Factors on the Healing of Ligaments. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1993;18:60.

59. Litke DS,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Different Levels of Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model. Orthop Trans 1992;16:584.

60. Schaberg JW,* Dahners LE, DeMasi RA, Lester GE: Collagen Alignment in Healing Ligaments: Effects of Stress and Immobilization. Orthop Trans 1992;16:416.

61. Schaberg JW,* Dahners LE, DeMasi RA, Lester GE: Collagen Alignment in Healing Ligaments: Effects of Stress and Immobilization. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1992;17:101.

62. Litke DS,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Low Level Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model--With a Dosage Study. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1992;17:669.

63. Weeks SM,* Dahners LE: A Comparative Study of the Effects of Gentamicin Wound Irrigation Versus Systemic Gentamicin in the Treatment of Open Fractures. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1992;17:438.

64. Miclau T,* Dahners L, Lindsey R: The In Vitro Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotic Release from Locally Implanted Materials. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1992;17:432.

65. Dahners LE, Mason J,* DeMasi R, Lester G: Ligament Healing: Does Increasing the Temperature of the Healing Ligament have a Significant Effect on Strength of Healing. Orthop Trans 1991;15:560.

66. DeGnore L,* Dahners LE: Ligament Growth: The Effect of Epiphysiodesis of the Proximal Tibial Physis on Growth of the Overlying Medial Collateral Ligament. Orthop Trans 1991;15:410.

67. Lester GE, Banes AJ, Bullard MK, Dahners LE: Fibroblasts from Healing Ligaments Respond to NSAID's and Mechanical Stimulation In Vitro. Orthop Trans 1991;15:400.

68. Litke DS,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing. Fax 1991;6:55.

69. Harwell JI,* Dahners LE: The Healing Properties of the Injured Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Fax 1991;6:54.

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70. Burroughs P,* Dahners LE: A Study of the Effect of Piroxicam and Indomethacin on Bone Healing. Fax 1991;6:52.

71. Dahners LE, Mason J,* DeMasi R, Lester G: Ligament Healing: Does Increasing the Temperature of the Healing Ligament Have a Significant Effect on Strength of Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1991;16:614.

72. Wessels WE,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Piroxicam on Rat Knee Flexion Contracture Development. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1991;16:613.

73. Lester GE, Banes AJ, Bullard MK, Dahners LE: Fibroblasts From Healing Ligaments Respond to NSAID's and Mechanical Stimulation In Vitro. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1991;16:111.

74. DeGnore L,* Dahners LE: Ligament Growth: The Effect of Epiphysiodesis of the Proximal Tibial Physis on Growth of the Overlying Medial Collateral Ligament. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1991;16:136.

75. Lechner CT,* Dahners LE: The Influence of Exercise on MCL Healing in Restabilized Rat Knees. Orthop Trans 1990;14:495.

76. Padgett L,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Joint Motion on Collagen Organization in Healing Ligaments. Orthop Trans 1990;14:486.

77. Sutker BD, Lester GE, Banes AJ, Dahners LE: Cyclic Strain Stimulates DNA and Collagen Synthesis in Fibroblasts Cultured from Rat Medial Collateral Ligaments. Orthop Trans 1990;14:351.

78. Dahners LE, Burroughs P*: The Effect of Exercise on Ligament Healing. Orthop Trans 1990;14:322.

79. Dahners LE, Lechner C,* Burroughs P*: Ligamentous Tissue Responds to Its Mechanical Environment. First World Congress of Biomechanics 1990;1:319.

80. Roper J, Lalor A, Dahners LE, Baker CC, Rutledge R: The Profile of Fractures in Hospitalized Patients After Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Study in 3,369 Belted and Unbelted Patients. Fax 1990;5:80.

81. Mason JC,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Heat on Ligament Healing. Fax 1990;5:79.

82. Burroughs PL,* Dahners LE, Lester GE: The Effect of Exercise on Ligament Healing. Fax 1990;5:76.

83. Brighton VW,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: The Effects of Fluid Motion on Rat Medial Collateral Ligament Derived Cells. Fax 1990;5:75.

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84. Dahners LE, Padgett L*: The Effect of Joint Motion on Collagen Organization in Healing Ligaments. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1990;15:511.

85. Lechner CT,* Dahners LE: Healing of the Medial Collateral Ligament in Unstable Rat Knees. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1990;15:529.

86. Dahners LE, Burroughs P*: The Effect of Exercise on Ligament Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1990;15:57.

87. Sutker BD, Lester GE, Banes AJ, Dahners LE: Cyclic Strain Stimulates DNA and Collagen Synthesis in Fibroblasts Cultured From Rat Medial Collateral Ligaments. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1990;15:130.

88. Torke MD,* Dahners LE, Gilbert JA, Lester GE: The Effect of Motion on Collagen Synthesis, DNA Synthesis and Fiber Orientation During Ligament Healing. Orthop Trans 1989;13:347-348.

89. Tart RP,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Joint Contracture in a Rat Model. Orthop Trans 1989;13:311.

90. Hillsgrove D,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Drilling on Avascular Necrosis of Bone. Orthop Trans 1989;13:269-270.

91. Sutker BD, Lester GE, Dahners LE: DNA and Collagen Synthesis in Cells From Rat Medial Collateral Ligament Subjected to Cyclic Strain In Vitro. Fax 1989;4:44.

92. Dahners LE, Torke MD,* Gilbert JA, Lester GE: The Effect of Motion on Collagen Synthesis, DNA Synthesis and Fiber Orientation During Ligament Healing. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1989;14:299.

93. Tart RP,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Joint Contracture in a Rat Model. Trans Orthop Re Soc 1989;14:195.

94. Dahners, LE, Hillsgrove D*: The Effect of Drilling on Avascular Necrosis of Bone. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1989;14:75.

95. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE: External Fixation and Early Fracture Healing: An In Vivo Canine Study. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):483-484.

96. Dahners LE, Hoyle M*: Chemical Sterilization of Bone without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):479-480.

97. Dahners LE, Hopp SG*: A Comparison of Bone Grafting Material. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):479.

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98. Wessels WE,* Dahners LE: Growth of the Deltoid Ligament in the Rabbit. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):447.

99. Kenney TG,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):348.

100. Dahners LE, Muller P*: The Effect of the Application of Tension on Ligament Growth. Orthop Trans 1988;12(2):323-324.

101. Dahners LE, Muller P*: The Effect of the Application of Tension on Ligament Growth. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:56.

102. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Atkinson MA: External Fixation and Early Fracture Healing: An In Vivo Canine Study. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:402.

103. Dahners LE, Hoyle M*: Chemical Sterilization of Bone without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:391.

104. Dahners LE, Hopp SG*: A Comparison of Bone Grafting Materials. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:390.

105. Wessels WE,* Dahners LE: Growth of the Deltoid Ligament in the Rabbit. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:199.

106. Kenney TG,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1988;13:107.

107. Campion ER,* Dahners LE: Electrical Stimulation and Ligament Shortening: An In Vivo study. Orthop Trans 1987;11(2):311.

108. Hart DP,* Dahners LE: Medial Collateral Ligament Healing in Rats: The Effects of Repair, Motion, and Secondary Stabilizer Ligaments. Orthop Trans 1987;11(2):273.

109. Dahners LE, Wilson CJ*: An Examination of the Mechanism of Ligament and Joint Contracture. Orthop Trans 1987;11(2):266.

110. Dahners LE, Muller P*: Longitudinal Ligamentous Growth Occurs Throughout the Ligament. Orthop Trans 1987;11(2):264.

111. Campion ER,* Dahners LE: Electrical Stimulation and Ligament Shortening: An In Vivo Study. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1987;12:10.

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112. Hart DP,* Dahners LE: Medial Collateral Ligament Healing in Rats: The Effects of Repair, Motion, and Secondary Stabilizer Ligaments. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1987;12:68.

113. Dahners LE, Muller P*: Longitudinal Ligamentous Growth Occurs Throughout the Ligament. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1987;12:41.

114. Dahners LE, Wilson CJ*: An Examination of the Mechanism of Ligament and Joint Contracture. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1987;12:44.

115. Cox LG*, Dahners LE, Gilbert JA: Internal Fixation of Spiral Fractures: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1986;11:315.

116. Dahners LE: Ligament Contraction: A Correlation with Cellularity and Actin Staining. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1986;11:56.

117. Dahners LE, Phillips HD,* Almekinders LC,*: The Effect of Piroxicam on Ligament Healing in Rats. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1986;11:77.

118. Dahners LE, Burridge KWT, Banes AJ: Contractile Proteins in Ligamentous Tissue. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1985;10:113.

119. Cepulo A, Dahners LE, Jacobs R, Jayaraman G, Mathys R Jr: A Comparative Study of External Fixation Devices for Unstable Pelvic Fractures. Trans Orthop Res Soc 1984;9:273.

120. Cepulo A, Dahners LE, Jacobs R, Jayaraman G, Mathys R Jr: A Comparative Study of Eexternal Fixation Devices for Unstable Pelvic Fractures. Orthop Trans 1984;8(2):316.

121. Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys R Jr: A Locking Hook-Spinal Rod: Current Status of Development. Orthop Trans 1983;7(1):14.

122. Dahners LE, Barnes WG, Jacobs RR: Bone Sterilization Without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. Orthop Trans 1983;7(3):428.

PRESENTATIONS: International Presentations:

Dahners, LE: Adult Osteomyelitis. I Simposio de Ortopedia en el Norte; Jinotega, Nicaragua; August 2009.

National and Regional Presentations:

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Meeker JE, Dahners LE: Negative Pressure Dressings on Primarily Closed Wounds Improve Wound Healing Parameters at Three Days in a Porcine Model. OTA; San Diego, CA; October 2009.

Dahners, LE: Intramedullary Nailing of Clavicle Fractures. Leonard F. Peltier Orthopaedic Lectureship; University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS; June 2009.

Dahners, LE: External Suction Dressings for Surgical Incisions. Leonard F. Peltier Orthopaedic Lectureship; University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS; June 2009.

Dahners, LE: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prophylaxis with Locally Administered Anitbiotic in vivo Studies. Leonard F. Peltier Orthopaedic Lectureship; University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS; June 2009.

Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Treatment With Corticosteriods and/or Local Antibiotics With or Without Surgical Drainage. AAOS; San Francisco, CA; March 2008.

Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Treatment With Corticosteroids and/or Local Antibiotics With or Without Surgical Drainage. ORS ; San Francisco, CA; March 2008.

Yarboro S, Dahners LE: Locally administered Antibiotics for Prophylaxis Against Surgical Wound Infection: an In Vivo Study. AAOS San Diego CA February 2007. Costa EA, Weinhold PS, Tayrose GA, Hooker JA, Dahners LE: The Effect of Levodopa or Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet®) on Fracture Healing. OTA Annual Meeting, Ottawa Canada October 2005. Draeger RW, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE: Debridement of Cancellous Bone: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. OTA Annual Meeting Ottawa Canada, October 2005. Dahners LE, Tayrose, G, Costa E, Hooker J. Costal Cartilage Autografts to Simulated Degenerative Intervertebral Discs in the Rat. Harrington Spine Symposium Kansas City, KS, July 28, 2005 Draegger RW, Dahners LE. Traumatic Wound Debridement: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. OTA Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 2004. Dahners, LE: On Changes in Length of Dense Collagenous Tissue: Growth and Contracture. 50th Annual Meeting Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society. Kansas City, MO June 14. 2003.

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Creighton RA*, Dahners LE, Weinhold P: The Effect of Different NKISK Injection Regimens on In VIVO Tendon Lengthening. Orthopaedics Research Society Annual Meeting, 2002. Cullen J, Almekinders L, Dahners L, Bowman K, Weinhold P: Effect of Fluoroquinolones and Exercise on the Achilles Tendon of the Rat. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, 2002.

Dahners LE, Lester GE: On Changes in Length of Dense Collagenous Tissue: Growth and Contracture. Orthopaedic Research Society Kappa Delta Award Paper, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March 12, 2000. Wood M*, Luthin B*, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Creep in Tendons is Potentiated by a Pentapeptide (NKISK) and by Relaxin Which Produces Collagen Fiber Sliding. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March 12, 2000. Craig WL*, Renner JB, Dahners LE: Infected Ununited Fractures of the Tibia: Results of Treatment with Intramedullary Nailing. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 22-24, 1999. Lee EW, Dirschl DR*, Duff G, Dahners LE, Edin M, Miclau T: High-Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intra-Articular Fractures: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 22-24, 1999. Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caprise PA*: A Pentapeptide Which Inhibits Decorin/fibronectin Binding Potentiates Tendon Strain During Tensile Stress, Presumably by Allowing Collagen Fiber Sliding. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, February 1, 1999. Overcash JS*, Hickman JH, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Small Polycations Facilitate Strain Through Collagen Fibril Sliding. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 16-19, 1998. Weinhold PS, Roe SC, Wang H, Lester GE, Dahners LE: Vibration Arthrometry to Assess Knee Cartilage Damage in a Canine Model. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Lousiana, March 16-19, 1998. Jones AR, Roe SC, Bandukwala I, Keo T, Dahners LE: Local Gentamicin Delivery to Open Fractures by Resorbable Alginate Wound Packings.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Lousiana, March 2, 1998. Dahners LE: Replacing the Fracture Table with a Portable Distractor. Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, October 17- 19, 1997. Dahners LE: Fracture Biology and Mechanical Requirements for Stability. Association for the Study of Internal Fixation, Colorado Springs, CO, May 4, 1997.

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Dahners LE, Dirschl DR, Adams GL, Wilson FC: Correlation of selection criteria for orthopaedic residency applicants with subsequent performance as residents. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, February 14, 1997.

Dahners, LE: High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Fractures: Effects on Fracture Healing and Articular Cartilage Staining, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, February 14, 1997.

Wood ML,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Collagen fiber sliding during ligament growth and contracture. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February, 1997. Wang H, Dahners LE, Roe S, Lester GE, Caterson B: The Development of Osteoarthritis in the ACL Reconstructed Canine Knee. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, GA, February 21, 1996. Miclau T, Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: The Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Osteoblasts In Vitro. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, GA, February 21, 1996. Dahners LE: Rotator Cuff, Impingement, Tears - Repairs/Reconstruction. Southeastern Fracture Symposium, Greensboro, North Carolina, January 12, 1996. Jones AR, Rowe SI, Bandukwala I, Keoke T, Dahners LE: Alginate Gel Wound Packing as Antibiotic Carrier to Experimental Contaminated Open Fracture Wounds. Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies, San Diego, CA, November 8, 1995.

Roe SC, Sutker B,* Carter M, Dahners L, Hao W: A Comparison of Stifle Laxity With and Without Augmentation of a Patella Tendon Autograft. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual General Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1995. Dahners LE: Fracture Healing. Sun Valley, Idaho, March 26, 1995. Bensen CV,* Dahners LE, Lester GE, Caterson B: Evidence for Degenerative Changes in Articular Cartilage of the Contralateral "Control" Knees in the Pond- Nuki Model of Osteoarthrosis. Orlando, Florida, February 20, 1995. Batten ML,* Dahners LE: The Influence of Various Dosages of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) on Ligament Healing. Orlando, Florida, February 20, 1995. Edin ML,* Miclau T, Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Effect of Cefazolin and Vancomycin on Osteoblasts In Vitro. Orlando, Florida, February 20, 1995. Dahners LE: 3 - Soft Tissue Biology. Orthopaedic Research Society, Orlando, Florida, February 13, 1995. Dahners LE: Metallurgy in Internal Fixation. "AO/ASIF Residents' Course", Charlotte, North Carolina, November 20, 1994.

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Dahners LE: Indications for Intramedullary Nailing. "AO/ASIF Residents' Course", Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 1994. Dahners LE: Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. "AO/ASIF Residents' Course", Charlotte, North Carolina, November 18, 1994. Miclau T, Edin ML,* Lester GE, Lindsey RW, Dahners LE: Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Aminoglycosides. Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Los Angeles, California, September 22, 1994. Letson AK,* Dahners LE: Influence of Growth Factor Combinations on Ligament Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21-24, 1994. Fakry S, Rutledge R, Dahners LE, Kessler D*: Incidence, Management and Outcome of Femoral Shaft Fracture: A State Wide Population-Based Analysis of 2805 Adult Patients in a Rural State. American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 23, 1993. Conti NA,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Exogenous Growth Factors on the Healing of Ligaments. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February 15-18, 1993. Dahners LE: Proximal Humeral Fractures: Operative Techniques and Indications. Southeastern Fracture Symposium, Charlotte, North Carolina, January 16, 1993. Dahners LE: Ligament Remodeling After Injury and During Growth. Gordon Research Conference, Andover, New Hampshire, August 6, 1992. Schaberg JW,* Dahners LE, DeMasi RA, Lester GE: Collagen Alignment in Healing Ligaments: Effects of Stress and Immobilization. Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C., February 17-20, 1992. Lester GE, Banes AJ, Bullard MK, Dahners LE: Fibroblasts from Healing Ligaments Respond to NSAID's and Mechanical Stimulation In Vitro. Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, March 5, 1991. DeGnore L,* Dahners LE: Ligament growth: The Effect of Epiphysiodesis of the Proximal Tibial Physis on Growth of the Overlying Medial Collateral Ligament. Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, March 5, 1991. Greene WB, DeGnore L, Bynum DK, Dahners LE, White GC: Septic Arthritis in Hemophiliacs Seropositive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus: An Emerging Problem. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 10, 1990. Dahners LE, Burroughs P*: The Effect of Exercise on Ligament Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 5, 1990. Sutker BD,* Lester GE, Banes AJ, Dahners LE: Cyclic Strain Stimulates DNA and Collagen Synthesis in Fibroblasts Cultured from Rat Medial Collateral

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Ligaments. 36th Annual Meeting Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 6, 1990.

. Gilbert JA, Carter MD,* Dahners LE: A Small-Bone Torsion Testing Device for Use with a Hydraulic Testing Machine. Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Richmond VA, October 1, 1989. Dahners LE: Factors Influencing Ligament Healing. International Symposium on Sporttraumatology - College European de Traumatologie du Sport, Bofingen, West Germany, June, 1989. Dahners LE: Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures. Instructional Course Lecture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 1989. Dahners LE, Torke MD,* Gilbert JA, Lester GE: The Effect of Motion on Collagen Synthesis, DNA Synthesis, and Fiber Orientation During Ligament Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 1989. Dahners LE, Hillsgrove D*: The Effect of Drilling on Avascular Necrosis of Bone. Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 1989. Kenney TG,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, February, 1988. Dahners LE, Muller P*: The Effect of the Application of Tension on Ligament Growth. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, February, 1988. Hart DP,* Dahners LE: Medial Collateral Ligament Healing in Rats: The Effects of Repair, Motion, and Secondary Stabilizing Ligaments. 33rd Annual Meeting Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, January, 1987. Dahners LE: The Active Role of the Fibroblast in Ligament Contracture. The Inter-Urban Orthopaedic Club, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, October, 1987. Dahners LE: The Effect of Piroxicam on the Healing of Ligaments. Osteoarthritis of the Spine: A Clinical Dialogue. Vail, Colorado, January, 1987.

Dahners LE, Muller P*: Longitudinal Ligamentous Growth Occurs Throughout the Ligament. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February, 1987. Dahners LE, Wilson CJ*: An Examination of the Mechanism of Ligament and Joint Contracture. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February, 1987. Gilbert JA, Dahners LE, Atkinson MA, Payne LZ: Flexural Rigidity of Sidebars in Hoffman External Fixators. Fifth Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Shreveport, Louisiana, October, 1986. Carter MD,* Gilbert JA, Dahners LE: Stiffness of Tibia Fixation: A Comparison of Plaster Casts, External Fixators, Dynamic Compression Plates, and Flexible

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Intramedullary Nails. Fifth Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Shreveport Louisiana, October, 1986. Cox LG,* Dahners LE, Gilbert JA: Internal Fixation of Spiral Fractures: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1986. Dahners LE, Phillips HD,* Almekinders LC*: The Effect of Piroxicam on Ligament Healing in Rats. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1986. Dahners LE: Ligament Contraction: A Correlation with Cellularity and Actin Staining. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1986. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, McKenzie EB, Gilbert JA: Biomechanical Studies of an Anterior Pelvic External Fixation Frame Intended for Control of Vertical Shear Fractures. Southern Orthopaedic Society, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, March, 1985. Dahners LE, Burridge KWT, Banes AJ: A Study of Ligament Contractility. Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, January, 1985. Dahners LE: What the Non-Orthopaedic Surgeon Needs to Know About Fractures, But is Afraid to Ask. Sixth Annual Trauma Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, June 1984. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR: A Study of Long Bone Defects Treated with Demineralized Bone. A Southern Orthopaedic Association, Nassau, Bahamas, March, 1984. Cepulo A, Dahners LE, Jacobs R, Jayaraman G, Mathys R Jr: A Comparative Study of External Fixation Devices for Unstable Pelvic Fractures. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, February, 1984. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Cepulo A, Jayaraman G, Mathys R Jr: An External Skeletal Fixation System for Unstable Pelvic Fractures. American College of Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, September, 1983. Dahners LE, Barnes WG, Jacobs RR: Sterilization of Bone Without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. National Orthopaedic Residents Meeting. Nashville, Tennessee, May, 1983. Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys R Jr: A Locking Hook Spinal Rod. Annual Meeting of International Medical Society of Paraplegia, Athens, Greece, October, 1982. Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys R Jr: A Locking Hook Spinal Rod: A Preliminary Clinical Report on its use in Thirty Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries. Second International Symposium on Internal Fixati on of Fractures. Lyon, France, September, 1982.

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Jacobs RR, Dahners LE: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Pelvic Fixation for Spine Fracture Stabilization. American Spinal Injury Association, New York City, April, 1982. Co-presenter: Jacobs RR, Dahners LE, Gertzbein SD, Nordwall A, Mathys R Jr: A Locking Hook Spinal Rod: Current Status of Development. Scoliosis Research Society, Denver, Colorado, September, 1982. State and Local Presentations

Berger A*, Dahners LE: Surprising Evidence of Pelvic Growth (Widening) after Skeletal Maturity. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC, October 9, 2011. Johnson J*, Dahners LE: Anteroposterior Thickening of the Femoral Neck with Aging May Result in Increasing Cam Impingment. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC, October 9, 2011. Grewal B*, Dahners LE: Desferoxamine to Promote Fracture Healing in a Rat Tibia Critical Bone Defect Model. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC, October 9, 2011. Kesler III W*, Dahners LE: Decreasing Complications in External Fixation Pins via Time-Release Nitric Oxide Coatings. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC, October 9, 2011. Watts A*, Dahners LE: Biomechanical Comparison of Short Segment Long Bone Fracture Fixation Techniques: Single Large Fragment Plate vs. Two Small Fragment Plates. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC, October 9, 2011. Dahners LE: Multitrauma & Mangled Extremities. The 22nd Annual May Day Trauma Conference, Chapel Hill NC, May 4, 2011. Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Tenosynovitis: The Roles of Corticosteroids, Local Antibiotics, and/or Surgical Drainage. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Asheville NC, October 11, 2008.

Dahners LE: Femoro-Acetabular Impingement and Arthroscopy. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Asheville NC, October 11, 2008. Dahners, LE: Fractures About The Knee: Tips for the Community Orthopaedist. WakeMed Medical Educational Institute, Raleigh NC, April 20, 2007. *Elzik ME, Dirschl DR, Dahners LE: Hemorrhage in Pelvic Fractures Does Not Correlate with Fracture Length. NC Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Pinehurst NC, October 29, 2005. *Tinkham N, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: A Novel Approach to Salvage Pin Placement in Pelvic External Fixation. NC Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Pinehurst NC, October 29, 2005.

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Dahners, LE: Mangled extremities, Mayday trauma symposium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, April, 2004. Dahners, LE: Focus on Trauma: Pelvic Fractures. Orthopaedic Update for Nurses, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, May 21, 2003.

Dahners LE: Clavicle Fractures. Southeastern Fracture Symposium, Greensboro, North Carolina, January 24, 2001. Dahners LE: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Acute Proximal Humerus Fractures. 2nd Annual Carolina Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium, Sheraton Imperial, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 29, 2000. Dahners LE: Plate Fixation of Tibial Plateau Fractures: What’s new in 1998? WakeMed Medical Education Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 24, 1999. Dahners LE: Orthopaedics in Primary Care. Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, North Carolina, October 26, 1998. Dahners LE: Acetabular Fractures, Which Patients are Best Suited to Non- operative Management and How They Are Managed Non-operatively. Southeastern Fracture Symposium, Greensboro, North Carolina, January 23, 1998. Dirschl DR, Duff G,* Dahners LE, Miclau T: Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Fractures: Effects on Fracture Healing. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 11, 1996. Dahners LE: Office Orthopaedics. Eden, North Carolina, January 17, 1996. Dahners LE, Chiavetta S*: A Comparison of Autogenous Cancellous Bone and Demineralized Bone with Autogenous Marrow for Osteogenic Grafting. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, September 29, 1995. Dahners LE: Stimulation of Bone Union: Magic or Black Magic? Southern Medical Association, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, April 16, 1994. Dahners LE: Tibial Fractures: What Are the Indications for Surgery and How Should It Be Done? Southern Medical Association, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, April 15, 1994. Dahners LE: Femoral IM Nailing: How to Stay Out of Trouble? Southern Medical Association, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, April 15, 1994. Miclau T,* Edin M,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Antibiotics. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Pinehurst, North Carolina, October 1993. Dahners LE: Ollier's Approach for ORIF of Acetabular Fractures. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Pinehurst, North Carolina, October 1993.

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Dahners LE: A Device to Replace the Fracture Table in Intramedullary Nailing. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Pinehurst, North Carolina, October 1993. Dahners LE: A Readily Available Reduction "Wrench" for Intramedullary Nailing. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Asheville, North Carolina, October, 1990. Dahners LE: Intertrochanteric Fractures in the Young Adult. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Society, Pinehurst, North Carolina, October, 1989. Dahners LE: Internal Fixation of Open Fractures of the Elbow. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Society, Pinehurst, North Carolina, October, 1985. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, McKenzie EB, Gilbert JA: Biomechanical Studies of an Anterior Pelvic External Fixation Frame Intended for Control of Vertical Shear Fractures. The Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, February, 1985. Dahners LE, Barnes WG, Jacobs RR: Sterilization of Bone Without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. Kansas State Orthopaedic Society, Topeka, Kansas, October, 1982. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR: Fixation to the Pelvis in Treatment of Low Spine Instability. Kansas State Orthopaedic Society, Emporia, Kansas, October 1981. Dahners LE: An Evaluation of Acetabular Remodeling in Adolescent Rabbits. Kansas State Orthopaedic Society, Kansas City, Kansas, October, 1980.

Dahners LE: The Collagenous Architecture of Articular Cartilage. Kansas State Orthopaedic Society, Wichita, Kansas, September, 1979.

Panels and Symposia: (Solicited)

Factors Influencing Ligament Healing. Symposium title: Soft-Tissue Repair and Replacement. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, February 18, 1993. Co-organizer of Workshop on “Biological Basis of Micromechanical Models of Ligaments and Tendons to help Understand Their Physiology and Pathology.” The Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA. Japan and Canada, Banff, Canada, October 22, 1991. Exhibits:

McDowell S, Knight BS, Mullis BH, Dahners LE: A Modified Ollier Approach for the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures. OTA; San Antonio, TX; October 2011.

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Sandhu E, Miles JD, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: Whole Body Vibration Increases Area and Stiffness of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon in the Rat. ORS; New Orleans, LA; March 2010.

Miles, JD, Weinhold PS, Brimmo O, Dahners LE: A Rat Tibial Osteotomy Model Providing a Variable Challenge to Fracture Healing. ORS; New Orleans, LA; March 2010.

Hertzberg BP, Holt JB, Graff RD, Gilbert SR, Dahners LE: An Evaluation of Carrier Agents for Desferoxamine, an Up-Regulator of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. ORS; New Orleans, LA; March 2010.

Holt JB, Hertzberg BP, Weinhold PS, Storm WL, Schoenfisch MH, Dahners LE: Nitric Oxide Releasing Caotings Decrease Bacterial Colonization of External Fixation Pins. ORS; New Orleans, LA; March 2010.

Draeger RW, Singh B, Bynum DK, Dahners LE: Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Treatment With Corticosteroids and/or Local Antibiotics With or Without Surgical Drainage. ORS; San Francisco, CA; March 2008.

Aneja A, Draeger R, Dahners L: Surgical Infection Prophylaxis With Slow Release Antibiotics Orthop Res Soc, San Diego CA 2007. Tayrose GA, Costa ER, Hooker J, Dahners LE. Costal Cartilage Autografts To Simulated Degenerative Intervertebral Discs In The Rats. Orthop Res Soc, Chicago IL, 2006.

Ferry S, Afshari H, Lee J, Dahners L, Weinhold P. Prostaglandin E2 Injection Into The Rat Patellar Tendon Alters Structural Properties Of The Tendon. Orthop Res Soc, Chicago IL 2006. Aneja A, Fox AM, Afshari HM, Dahners LE. Surgical Infection Prophylaxis With Slow Release Antibiotics: An In Vivo Evaluation. Orthop Res Soc Chicago IL 2006.

Burgess SD*, Messer TM, Dahners LE: Ulnar Nerve Complications Following ORIF of Distal Humerus Fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting San Francisco CA 2004. Draeger RW*, Dahners LE: Traumatic Wound Debridement: A Comparison of Irrigation Methods. Orthopedic Research Society San Francisco CA 2004. Esther RJ*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: Possible Clinical Regimens for Percutaneous Tendon Lengthening. Orthopedic Research Society New Orleans 2003.

Creighton RA*, Dahners LE, Weinhold P: The Effect of Different NKISK Injection Regiments on In Vivo Tendon Lengthening. Orthopedic Research Society Dallas TX 2002

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Cullen J, Almekinders L, Dahners L, Bowman K, Weinhold P: Effect of Fluoroquinolones and Exercise on the Achilles Tendon of the Rat. Orthopedic Research Society Dallas TX 2002 Chudik S*, Weinhold PS, Dahners LE: Percutaneous Plate Fixation of Surgical Neck Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: A Biomechanical Study of a New Device. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, San Fransisco, California, 2001. Elder C*, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: A Cox-2 Inhibitor Impairs Ligament Healing in the Rat. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, San Fransisco, California, 2001. Bowman KF, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS, Lester GE, Garrett WE: Effect of Nandrolone Deconate on Ligament Healing in the Rate. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, San Fransisco, California, 2001. Lee ER, Dirschl D, Duff G, Dahners LE, Edin M, Miclau T: High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Intraarticular Fractures: Effectiveness at Removing Particulate Matter From Bone. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March, 2000. Caprise P*, Dirschl D, Dahners, LE, Miclau T: High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Infected Fractures: Effects on Fracture Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March, 2000. Nixon S*, Weinhold PW, Dahners LE: The Effects of NKISK on Tendon Strength and Creep Lengthening. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March, 2000. Caprise P*, Dahners LE, Lester GE, Weinhold PW, Hill J: The Effect of NKISK on Tendon in an In Vivo Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March, 2000.

Comparison of Proteoglycan Composition and Localization in Menisci from Normal and ACL Transected and Reconstructed Canine Knees. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Anaheim California, February, 1999.

A Pentapeptide which Inhibits Decorin/Fibronectin Binding Potentiates Tendon Strain During Tensile Stress, Presumably by Allowing Collagen Fiber Sliding. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Anaheim California, February, 1999.

Collagen Fiber Sliding During Ligament Growth and Contracture. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1998. High Pressure Pulsatile Lavage Irrigation of Fresh Fractures: Effects on Fracture Healing and Articular Cartilage Staining, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Boston, Massachusetts, September 26-29, 1996.

The In Vitro Effect of Ciprofloxacin on Osteoblasts, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, February 18-24, 1996.

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The Effect of Locally Applied Tobramycin on Osteoblasts In-Vitro. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21-24, 1994. Ligament Healing After Denervation in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21-24, 1994. ACL Reconstruction and Osteoarthritis in a Canine Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21-24, 1994. Gentamicin Wound Irrigation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 25, 1994. Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Antibiotics. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February 15-18, 1993. A New System for Mechanically Stressing Ligament Explants. Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California, February 15-18, 1993. The Effects of Low Level Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model--with a Dosage Study. Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C., February, 1992. A Comparative Study of the Effects of Gentamicin Wound Irrigation Versus Systemic Gentamicin in the Treatment of Open Fractures. Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C., February, 1992. The In Vitro Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotic Release from Locally Implanted Materials. Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C., February, 1992. Ligament Healing: Does Increasing the Temperature of the Healing Ligament have a Significant Effect on Strength of Healing. Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, March, 1991. The Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Piroxicam on Rat Knee Flexion Contracture Development. Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, March, 1991. The Effect of Proximal Tibial Epiphysiodesis on Growth of the Overlying Medial Collateral Ligament. The North Carolina Orthopaedic Association, Asheville, North Carolina, 1990. The Effect of Joint Motion on Collagen Organization in Healing Ligaments. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1990.

Healing of the Medial Collateral Ligament in Unstable Rat Knees. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans Louisiana, 1990. The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Joint Contracture in a Rat Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1989. The Effect of an NSAID on Healing Rat Ligaments. Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988.

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Extensile Exposure of the Acetabulum. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988. External Fixation and Early Fracture Healing: An In Vivo Canine Study. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988. Chemical Sterilization of Bone Without Destruction of Osteogenic Potential. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988. A Comparison of Bone Grafting Materials. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988.

Growth of the Deltoid Ligament in the Rabbit. Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988. Electrical Stimulation and Ligament Shortening: An In Vivo Study. Orthopaedic Research Society. San Francisco, California, January, 1987. Extensile Exposure of the Acetabulum. North Carolina Orthopaedic Association. Asheville, North Carolina, October, 1986.

Internal Fixation of Spiral Fractures: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1986.

Visiting Speaker or Professorships: (Solicited)

Improving Healing and Lowering Surgical Site Infection Rates in Orthopedic Trauma. 47th Annual Orthopaedic Symposium: Modern Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Care. St Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas, April 9, 2011.

SSI Prophylaxis with Locally Administered Antibiotic in vivo Studies: 13th Annual Leonard Peltier, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopaedic Lectureship, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, June 27, 2009.

Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Impingement Syndromes: Grand Rounds Distinguished Lecture Series, Texas, Galveston TX, September 13, 2006. On Changes in Length of Dense Collagenous Tissue: Growth and Contracture. 50th Annual Meeting Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society, Kansas City, MO. June 14, 2003. Orthopaedic Care of the Multiply Injured Patient: Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC. May 15-16, 1992. Polytrauma and Long Bone Fractures: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. February 8, 1992. The Operative Treatment of Acetabular Fractures: Baylor University Medical Center, Houston, TX. January 10, 1992.

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Polytrauma and Long Bone Fractures: Wesley Long Hospital, Greensboro, NC. August 8, 1990. The Healing of Ligaments: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. October 29, 1988. The Healing of Ligaments: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. October 19, 1988. Fractures of the Acetabulum, Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, NC. July 18, 1988.

Non-Refereed Journals 1. Creighton RA, Spang JT, Dahners LE: Basic Science of Ligament Healing: Medial Collateral Ligament Healing With and Without Treatment. SM and Arthroscopy Review 2005 13:3 2. Dahners LE, “Outside It’s Snowing”, “Take Off”, “Hands”: Orthopaedics Today 2004:24(3):8. 3. New Techniques for Fixing Broken Collarbones Lead to Less Pain, Quicker Recovery. http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/healthpatientcare/goodmedicine/broken_colla rbone.htm. October 1, 2003.

4. Elder CL, Dahners LE, Weinhold PS: A Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor Impairs Ligament Healing in the Rat. J Med Sci Sports 2002:12:125. 5. Dahners LE, Hundley JD: Reduction of Posterior Hip Dislocations in the Lateral Position Using Traction-Countertraction: Safer for the Surgeon? The Year Book of Orthopaedics 2000;4:85. 6. Devente JE,* Dahners LE: Isolation of Collagen Ffibrils from Healing Ligament. Fax 1996;11:53. 7. Chiavetta SV,* Sims HO,* Dahners LE: A Comparison of Autogenous Bone Grafting to Demineralized Bone Matrix Grafting. Fax 1996;11:52. 8. Caprise PA,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: The Sliding Fibril Model for Length Change in Lligament and Tendon: A Polyvalent Cation (Gentamicin) May Facilitate Sliding. Fax 1995;10:16. 9. Batten ML,* Hansen JC,* Dahners LE: Dosage and Temporal Influences of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB on Healing Ligaments. Fax 1995;10:12. 10. Dahners LE: Demineralized Bone Preparations in Orthopaedic Surgery. LifeNet Operating Room Update 1995;1(2). 11. Letson AK,* Dahners LE: The Effect of Combinations of Growth Factors on Ligament Healing. Fax 1993;8:15.

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12. Burroughs PL,* McKay K,* Lester GE, Dahners LE: A New System for Mechanically Stressing Ligament Explants. Fax 1993;8:4. 13. Litke DS,* Dahners LE: The Effects of Different Levels of Direct Current on Ligament Healing in a Rat Model. Fax 1992;7:9. 14. Burroughs P,* Dahners, LE: The Effect of Enforced Exercise on the Healing of Ligament Injuries. Fax 1991;6:20. 15. Padgett LL,* Dahners LE: A Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination of the Effects of Motion on the Injured Rat Medial Collateral Ligament. Fax 1991;6:16. 16. Dahners LE, Funderburk CH*: Gentamicin-Loaded Plaster of Paris as a Treatment of Experimental Osteomyelitis in Rabbits. 1988 Year Book of Orthopaedics. (reprint) 17. Dahners LE: Unstable Pelvic Fractures: Classification and Management. Syllabus, Dept. of Surgery Post-Graduate Course, Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, Texas, Nov. 15-16, 1985. (reprint) 18. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Kleithermes JL, Wetzel LH, Rhoades CE: A Comparison of Grafting Materials in Experimental Bone Defects. 1985 Year Book of Medical Publishers. (reprint) 19. Dahners LE, Jacobs RR, Kleithermes JL, Wetzel LH, Rhoades CE: A Comparison of Grafting Materials in Experimental Bone Defects. 1985 Year Book of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. (reprint)

Book Review: Myers MH, ed. Fractures of the Hip. Reviewed for The New England Journal of Medicine.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Course Director MSK Course 2nd year Medical Students 2003 - 2007

Lectures:

Undergraduate: Usually 1 hour per year for the Physical and/or Occupational Therapy Department

Medical Students: MS II - 1 hour per year

Residents: 10-15 hours per year

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Lab. Teaching: Musculoskeletal course, 20 hours every year (MSII level)

Research Laboratory Preceptor: 1 Resident 2012-2013 1 Resident 2011-2012 2 Residents 2010-2011 2 Residents 2009-2010 3 Residents 2008-2009 2 Residents 2007-2008 1 Resident 2006-2007 2 Residents 2005-2006 3 Residents 2004-2005 2 Residents 2003-2004 2 Residents 2002-2003 2 Residents 2001-2002 2 Residents, 2000-2001 3 Residents, 1999-2000 3 Residents, 1998-1999 3 Residents, 1997-1998 3 Residents, 1996-1997 2 Residents, 1995-1996 2 Residents, 1994-1995 2 Residents, 1993-1994 3 Residents, 1992-1993 2 Residents, 1991-1992 3 Residents, 1990-1991 3 Residents, 1989-1990 3 Residents, 1988-1989 4 Residents, 1987-1988 4 Residents, 1986-1987 4 Residents, 1985-1986 3 Residents, 1984-1985 2 Residents, 1983-1984

5 Students 2012-2013 3 Students 2011-2012 3 Students 2010-2011 4 Students 2009-2010 3 Students 2008-2009 2 Students 2007-2008 3 Students 2006-2007 4 Students 2005-2006 6 Students 2004-2005 5 Students 2003-2004 4 Students 2002-2003 4 Students, 2001-2002 2 Students, 2000-2001 4 Students, 1999-2000 3 Students, 1998-1999 1 Student, 1997-1998 2 Students, 1996-1997 5 Students, 1995-1996

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3 Students, 1994-1995 5 Students, 1993-1994 5 Students, 1992-1993 5 Students, 1991-1992 6 Students, 1990-1991 4 Students, 1989-1990 3 Students, 1988-1989 4 Students, 1987-1988 5 Students, 1986-1987 5 Students, 1985-1986 3 Students, 1984-1985 5 Students, 1983-1984

Clinical Teaching: Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon on service 12 months of the year with 2 residents and 1 student

Continuing Education Lectures: 2 hours at Salt Lake City, UT, OTA 2003 2 hours at Toronto OTA, Residents, 2002 Basic Interactive Course 1 hour at Wilmington, NC, 2001 1 hour at Asheboro, NC, 1998 1 hour at AO/ASIF Course, Charlotte, NC, 1998 1 hour at WakeMed Medical EducationInstitute, Raleigh, NC, 1998 1 hour at Lincolnton, NC, 1997 1 hour at AO/ASIF Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1997 1 hour at Eden, NC, 1996 3 hours at Charlotte, NC, 1994 3 hours at Wilmington, NC, 1993 1 hour at Durham, NC, 1992 1 hour at Wilmington, NC, 1992 1 hour at Baylor, Houston, TX, 1991 1 hour at AAOS in Las Vegas, 1989 2 hours at medical meeting in NC, 1986 1987

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10 hours at medical meetings in NC, 1985 1986 2 hours at Wilmington, NC, 1984-1985 2 hours at UNC, Chapel Hill, NC, 1984 1985 2 hours at UNC, Chapel Hill, NC, 1983 1984 Student Preceptees: Approximately 10 per year, for 1 week each

ATLS Course Instructor: 1 in 2003-2004 1 in 2001-2002 1 in 1999-2000 1 in 1998-1999 1 in 1996-1997 2 in 1995-1996 1 in 1994-1995 1 in 1993-1994 2 in 1992-1993 1 in 1991-1992 2 in 1990-1991 2 in 1987-1988 1 in 1986-1987 1 in 1985-1986 2 in 1984-1985 2 in 1983-1984

BTLS Course Instructor: 2 in 1987-1988 2 in 1986-1987

GRANTS FUNDED

Current research funded by the Aileen Stock Orthopaedic Research Fund $300,000.

McNeil Pharmaceuticals, “The Effect of Analgesic Agents on Ligament Healing”. $85,190, May1, 2003 through April 30, 2004; Coinvestigator. Monsanto Company, "The Effect of Cox II Inhibitors on Ligament Healing". $31,429, April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001; Principal Investigator. Medical Faculty Research Grant, University of North Carolina, “Investigating Vibration Arthrometry in a Canine Model”, $3,234, August 1, 1997 through July 31, 1998; Principal Investigator. Medical Alumni Association, "A New Device for Internal Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures, $2,000, July 1, 1994 through July 1, 1995; Coinvestigator. Orthopaedic Trauma Association, "Bone Toxicity of Locally Applied Antibiotics", $10,000, January 1, 1993 through December 30, 1993; Co-Principal Investigator.

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Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Bristol-Myers, Squibb/Zimmer Grant for Excellence in Orthopaedic Research, "Repair and Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Effects on Progression of Osteoarthritis," $250,000, July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1997; Coinvestigator.

Southern Medical Association, "A Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Healing and the Development of Osteoarthritis," $2,500.00, July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992; Co- Principal Investigator. Pfizer, Inc., "A Study of the Effect of Anti-Inflammatory Medication on the Healing of Musculoskeletal Tissue," $70,000.00, October 1, 1988 through September 30, 1989; Principal Investigator. National Institutes of Health (Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin) Grant, "Exercise and Electrical Stimulation in Ligament Injuries," $259,767.00, July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991; Principal Investigator. Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Grant, "Exercise and Electrical Stimulation in Ligament Injuries," $77,110.00, April 1, 1988 through March 31, 1990; Principal Investigator. Pfizer, Inc., "An Evaluation of the Effect of Piroxicam on Bone Strength," $53,600.00, October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988; Principal Investigator. Injury Prevention Research Center Grant, "An Evaluation of a Method for the Surgical Repair of Ruptures of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament," $2,508.00, January 1, 1988 through June 30, 1988; Principal Investigator. Holderness Medical Fellowship Award, "A Study of the Effect of Drilling on Revascularization and New Bone Formation in Avascular Femoral Heads," $3,500.00, May 1, 1987 through August 31, 1987; Principal Investigator. (Preceptor for medical student receiving award, David Hillsgrove) Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Grant, "An Investigation of Ligament Contractility," $70,000.00, January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1987; Co-Principal Investigator. Pfizer, Inc., "A Study of the Effects of Piroxicam on Ligaments, January 15, 1986 through January 14, 1988; Principal Investigator. Junior Faculty Development Award, $3,000.00, January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986. Calcitek, Inc., "A Proposal for a Study of the Mechanical Strength of Long Bone Defects Treated with Various Bone Grafting Materials," $2,400.00, January 2, 1985 through March 1, 1985; Co-Principal Investigator. Whitaker Foundation Grant, "A Study of the Effects of Fixation Stiffness on Fracture Healing," $94,812.00, July 1, 1984 through June 30, 1987; Co-Principal Investigator. Lilly Laboratories Research Grant, "Proposal for Testing Gentamicin Sulfate Loaded Plaster of Paris as a Treatment Method for Osteomyelitis, $1,943.00, March 22, 1984 through March 22, 1985; Principal Investigator.

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Medical Faculty Research Grant, University of North Carolina, "The Study of Gentamicin Loaded Plaster of Paris as a Treatment Method for Osteomyelitis, $1,943.37, December 1, 1983 through March 31, 1984; Principal Investigator. Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Grant for "An Investigation of Ligament Contractility," $14,881, January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985; Principal Investigator.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

To Discipline Reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2005 - present Sub Committee on Research Orthopaedic Trauma Association, 2002-2007 Reviewer, The Journal of Orthopaedic Research 1987 – present Sub-Committee on Trauma, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1997-2003 Associate Editor, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1993-1997 Orthopaedic Research Society, Program Committee, 1991-1992 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, State Chairman for Fund Raising, 1987-1989 Within UNC Chapel Hill

Carolina Medical Student Research Program Study Section 2011

UNC Post Tenure Review Committee 2008 – 2009

UNC Committee to Review Appointments as Full Professor 2004-2007

Orthopaedic Education Committee 2003 – present – Chairman 2003 – present

UNC Post Tenure Review Committee 2000 – 2004

UNC Trauma Review Committee 1995 – present

Orthopaedic Research Committee 1985 – present

Musculoskeletal Course Committee, Member, UNC, 1983 – present – Chairman 2003- 2007

UNC Physicians & Associates Board, UNC Medical School, 1996-1998

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Graduate Medical Education Joint Advisory Committee, UNC Medical School, 1996- 1998. Curriculum Policy Committee, UNC Medical School, 1996-1998 Advisory Committee of the Medical Faculty, UNC Medical School, 1996-1998 Operating Room Policy Committee, UNC Hospitals, 1996-1998 Medical Staff Executive Committee, UNC Hospitals, 1996-1998 Ambulatory Care Board, UNC Hospitals, 1996-1998 Director of Clinical Services, UNC Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992-1995 Team Leader, Orthopaedic “Gold” Service, 1992-1995. Team Leader, Orthopaedic “Blue” Service, 1989-1992 Animal Care Committee, Member, UNC, 1983-1987 Resident Research Committee, Member, UNC, 1983-present Task Force for Trauma/Emergency Medicine, Member, UNC, 1983-1996 Emergency Services Advisory Committee, Member, NCMH, 1983-1996 Disaster Committee, Member, NCMH, 1983-1995 Orthopaedic Operating Room Committee, Chairman, NCMH, 1987-1995

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Biomechanics Fracture healing Ligament growth Ligament contracture Ligament healing

PATENTS HELD US patent # 5,162,039 11/0/1992 Distraction and Reduction Device US patent # 5,733,291 3/31/1998 Long Bone Alignment Tool US patent # 6,379,359 4/30/2002 Percutaneous Intrafocal Plate System US patent # 6,955,677 11/3/2005 Multi-Angular Fastening Apparatus and Method for Surgical Bone-Screw/Plate Systems.

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SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES:

Artwork "Outside It's Snowing" featured in Emotion Pictures, An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2001:127.

Acrylic and digital painting, music composition and recording: May be accessed at www.laury.dahners.com .

*”Students or residents working under Dr. Dahners’ direction.”

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