Publications

  1. Saffari S, Boon AJ, Shin AY. The Use of Grayscale Muscle Ultrasound to Indicate Muscle Recovery After Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Oct 15 [Epub ahead of print]
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  2. Boon AJ, Meiling JB, Luetmer MT, Klein CJ, Sorenson EJ, Harper CM, Beecher G. Paradoxical thinning of the diaphragm on ultrasound is a risk factor for requiring non-invasive ventilation in patients with neuromuscular diaphragmatic dysfunction. Muscle Nerve. 2024 Sep; 70 (3):352-359 Epub 2024 June 27
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  3. Shelly S, Soontrapa P, Madigan NN, Polzin MJ, Singh TD, Sista SRS, Paul P, Braksick SA, Liao B, Windebank AJ, Boon AJ, Litchy WJ, Milone M, Liewluck T. Compound Muscle Action Potential and Myosin-Loss Pathology in Patients With Critical Illness Myopathy: Correlation and Prognostication. Neurology. 2024 Jul 09; 103(1):e209496. Epub 2024 Jun 13.
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  4. Meiling JB, Boon AJ, Niu Z, Howe BM, Hoskote SS, Spinner RJ, Klein CJ. Parsonage-Turner Syndrome and Hereditary Brachial Plexus Neuropathy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2024 Jan; 99 (1):124-140
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  5. Boon AJ, Litchy WJ. Electrodiagnostic and ultrasound evaluation of respiratory weakness. Muscle Nerve. 2024 Jan; 69 (1):18-28 Epub 2023 Nov 17
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  6. Tawfik EA, Cartwright MS, van Alfen N, Axer H, Boon AJ, Crump N, Grimm A, Hobson-Webb LD, Kerasnoudis A, Mandeville R, Preston DC, Sakamuri S, Shahrizaila N, Shin S, Shook SJ, Wilder-Smith E, Walker FO. Neuromuscular ultrasound standardized scanning techniques and protocols: Expert panel recommendations. Muscle Nerve. 2023 Oct; 68 (4):375-379 Epub 2023 Apr 19
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  7. Meiling JB, Beecher G, Chompoopong P, Litchy WJ, Boon AJ. The Use of Nerve Conduction Studies, Needle Electromyography, and Neuromuscular Ultrasound in Diagnosing Two Cases of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Neurophysiology News. 2023 Jun 29; 15(2).
  8. Beecher G, Chompoopong P, Litchy WJ, Boon AJ. Distal Tibial Mononeuropathy From Compression by the Posterior Tibial Artery: Clinical-Electrophysiological-Ultrasonographic Correlations. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2023 May 1; 40 (4):e17-e20 Epub 2022 Dec 02
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  9. Cignetti NE, Cox RS, Baute V, McGhee MB, van Alfen N, Strakowski JA, Boon AJ, Norbury JW, Cartwright MS. A standardized ultrasound approach in neuralgic amyotrophy. Muscle Nerve. 2023 Jan; 67 (1):3-11 Epub 2022 Aug 30
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  10. Chompoopong P, Niu Z, Shouman K, Madigan NN, Sandroni P, Berini SE, Shin AY, Brault JS, Boon AJ, Laughlin RS, Thorland E, Mandrekar J, Klein CJ. Utility of Carpal Tunnel Release and Ulnar Decompression in CMT1A and HNPP. Muscle Nerve. 2022 Oct; 66 (4):479-486 Epub 2022 Aug 11
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  11. Proffer SL, Paradise CR, DeGrazia E, Halaas Y, Durairaj KK, Somenek M, Sivly A, Boon AJ, Behfar A, Wyles SP. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Platelet Exosomes for Skin Rejuvenation: Six-Week Results. Aesthet Surg J. 2022 Sep 14; 42(10):1185-1193.
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  12. Srinivasan SG, Muthyala A, Sharma M, Feuerhak K, Boon A, Bailey KR, Bharucha AE. Abdomino-anal Dyscoordination in Defecatory Disorders. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Sep; 20 (9):2091-2101.e5 Epub 2021 Dec 08
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  13. Farr E, Wolfe AR, Deshmukh S, Rydberg L, Soriano R, Walter JM, Boon AJ, Wolfe LF, Franz CK. Diaphragm dysfunction in severe COVID-19 as determined by neuromuscular ultrasound. Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2021 Aug; 8 (8):1745-1749 Epub 2021 July 11
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  14. Boon AJ, Wijntjes J, O'Brien TG, Sorenson EJ, Cazares Gonzalez ML, van Alfen N. Diagnostic accuracy of gray scale muscle ultrasound screening for pediatric neuromuscular disease. Muscle Nerve. 2021 Jul; 64 (1):50-58 Epub 2021 Mar 12
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  15. Tawfik EA, Cartwright MS, Grimm A, Boon AJ, Kerasnoudis A, Preston DC, Wilder-Smith E, Axer H, Hobson-Webb LD, van Alfen N, Crump N, Shahrizaila N, Inkpen P, Mandeville R, Sakamuri S, Shook SJ, Shin S, Walker FO. Neuromuscular ultrasound competency assessment: Consensus-based survey. Muscle Nerve. 2021 May; 63 (5):651-656 Epub 2021 Jan 13
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  16. Dengler R, de Carvalho M, Shahrizaila N, Nodera H, Vucic S, Grimm A, Padua L, Schreiber S, Kneiser MK, Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ, Smith BE, Litchy WJ, Li Y, Lenihan M, Thompson VB, Stalberg E, Sanders DB, Kincaid JC. AANEM - IFCN glossary of terms in neuromuscular electrodiagnostic medicine and ultrasound. Clin Neurophysiol. 2020 Jul; 131 (7):1662-1663 Epub 2020 Apr 27
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  17. Vazquez Do Campo R, Shelly S, Boon AJ, Mandrekar J, Vassallo R, Klein CJ. Phrenic neuropathy water immersion dyspnea: Clinical findings and need for patient counseling. Neurology. 2020 Mar 24; 94 (12):e1314-e1319 Epub 2020 Jan 28
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  18. Tiegs-Heiden CA, Lehman VT, Gorny KR, Boon AJ, Hesley GK. Improved Treatment Response Following Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2020 Feb; 4 (1):109-113 Epub 2019 Dec 28
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  19. Sharma R, Sorenson EJ, Ryan CS, Conlee EM, Boon AJ, Laughlin RS. Establishing Normal Values for F-Wave Latencies in Diagnosing Peripheral Neuropathies for the Pediatric Population. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2020 Jan; 37 (1):68-73
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  20. Tawfik EA, Cartwright MS, Grimm A, Boon AJ, Kerasnoudis A, Preston DC, Wilder-Smith E, Axer H, Hobson-Webb LD, van Alfen N, Crump N, Shahrizaila N, Inkpen P, Mandeville R, Sakamuri S, Shook SJ, Shin S, Walker FO. Guidelines for neuromuscular ultrasound training. Muscle Nerve 2019 Oct; 60 (4):361-366 Epub 2019 Aug 12
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  21. Ryan CS, Conlee EM, Sharma R, Sorenson EJ, Boon AJ, Laughlin RS. Nerve conduction normal values for electrodiagnosis in pediatric patients. Muscle Nerve. 2019 Aug; 60 (2):155-160 Epub 2019 May 11
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  22. Cates RA, Boon AJ, Trousdale RT, Douge A, Sierra RJ. Prospective evaluation of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injuries during periacetabular osteotomy. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2019 Jan; 6 (1):77-85 Epub 2019 Jan 03
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  23. Walker FO, Cartwright MS, Alter KE, Visser LH, Hobson-Webb LD, Padua L, Strakowski JA, Preston DC, Boon AJ, Axer H, van Alfen N, Tawfik EA, Wilder-Smith E, Yoon JS, Kim BJ, Breiner A, Bland JDP, Grimm A, Zaidman CM. Indications for neuromuscular ultrasound: Expert opinion and review of the literature. Clin Neurophysiol. 2018 Dec; 129 (12):2658-2679 Epub 2018 Sept 25
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  24. van Alfen N, Doorduin J, van Rosmalen MHJ, van Eijk JJJ, Heijdra Y, Boon AJ, Gaytant MA, van den Biggelaar RJM, Sprooten RTM, Wijkstra PJ, Groothuis JT. Phrenic neuropathy and diaphragm dysfunction in neuralgic amyotrophy. Neurology. 2018 Aug 28; 91 (9):e843-e849 Epub 2018 July 27
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  25. Kramer CL, Boon AJ, Harper CM, Goodman BP. Compound muscle action potential duration in critical illness neuromyopathy. Muscle Nerve. 2018 Mar; 57 (3):395-400 Epub 2017 July 05
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  26. Roghani RS, Holisaz MT, Norouzi AAS, Delbari A, Gohari F, Lokk J, Boon AJ. Sensitivity of high-resolution ultrasonography in clinically diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome patients with hand pain and normal nerve conduction studies. J Pain Res. 2018; 11:1319-1325 Epub 2018 July 10
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  27. Salman Roghani R, Holisaz MT, Tarkashvand M, Delbari A, Gohari F, Boon AJ, Lokk J. Different doses of steroid injection in elderly patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a triple-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Clin Interv Aging. 2018; 13:117-124 Epub 2018 Jan 18
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  28. O'gorman CM, Weikamp JG, Baria M, Van Den Engel-Hoek L, Kassardjian C, Van Alfen N, Boon AJ. Detecting fasciculations in cranial nerve innervated muscles with ultrasound in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Muscle Nerve. 2017 Dec; 56 (6):1072-1076 Epub 2017 May 22
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  29. O'brien TG, Cazares Gonzalez ML, Ghosh PS, Mandrekar J, Boon AJ. Reliability of a novel ultrasound system for gray-scale analysis of muscle. Muscle Nerve. 2017 Sep; 56 (3):408-412 Epub 2017 Mar 10
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  30. O'Gorman CM, O'brien TG, Boon AJ. Utility Of diaphragm ultrasound in myopathy. Muscle Nerve. 2017 Mar; 55 (3):427-429 Epub 2016 Nov 04
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  31. Hellyer NJ, Andreas NM, Bernstetter AS, Cieslak KR, Donahue GF, Steiner EA, Hollman JH, Boon AJ. Comparison of Diaphragm Thickness Measurements Among Postures Via Ultrasound Imaging. PM R. 2017 Jan; 9 (1):21-25 Epub 2016 June 11
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  32. Orde SR, Boon AJ, Firth DG, Villarraga HR, Sekiguchi H. Use of Angle-Independent M-Mode Sonography for Assessment of Diaphragm Displacement. J Ultrasound Med. 2016 Dec; 35: (12)2615-2621.
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  33. O'Brien TG, Spinner RJ, Boon AJ. Neuromuscular choristoma presenting with unilateral limb hypoplasia in a 3-year-old boy. Muscle Nerve. 2016 Oct; 54 (4):797-801 Epub 2016 Aug 17
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  34. Orde SR, Boon AJ, Firth DG, Villarraga HR, Sekiguchi H. Diaphragm assessment by two dimensional speckle tracking imaging in normal subjects. BMC Anesthesiol. 2016 Jul 25; 16 (1):43 Epub 2016 July 25
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  35. Boon AJ, O'Gorman C. Ultrasound in the Assessment of Respiration. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2016 Apr; 33 (2):112-9
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  36. Pillen S, Boon A, Van Alfen N. Muscle ultrasound. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016; 136:843-53.
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  37. Barkhaus PE, Kincaid JC, Boon AJ. Basics with the experts. American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. 2015 Oct.
  38. Kurup AN, Morris JM, Boon AJ, Strommen JA, Schmit GD, Atwell TD, Carter RE, Brown MJ, Wass CT, Rose PS, Callstrom MR. Motor evoked potential monitoring during cryoablation of musculoskeletal tumors. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2014 Nov; 25: (11)1657-64.
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  39. Boon AJ, Sekiguchi H, Harper CJ, Strommen JA, Ghahfarokhi LS, Watson JC, Sorenson EJ. Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic ultrasound in the diagnosis of phrenic neuropathy. Neurology. 2014 Sep 30; 83 (14):1264-70 Epub 2014 Aug 27
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  40. Baria MR, Shahgholi L, Sorenson EJ, Harper CJ, Lim KG, Strommen JA, Mottram CD, Boon AJ. B-mode ultrasound assessment of diaphragm structure and function in patients with COPD. Chest. 2014 Sep; 146 (3):680-685
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  41. Shahgholi L, Baria MR, Sorenson EJ, Harper CJ, Watson JC, Strommen JA, Boon AJ. Diaphragm depth in normal subjects. Muscle Nerve. 2014 May; 49 (5):666-8 Epub 2014 Feb 27
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  42. Harper CJ, Shahgholi L, Cieslak K, Hellyer NJ, Strommen JA, Boon AJ. Variability in diaphragm motion during normal breathing, assessed with B-mode ultrasound. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Dec; 43 (12):927-31 Epub 2013 Oct 11
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  43. Boon AJ, Harper CJ, Ghahfarokhi LS, Strommen JA, Watson JC, Sorenson EJ. Two-dimensional ultrasound imaging of the diaphragm: quantitative values in normal subjects. Muscle Nerve. 2013 Jun; 47 (6):884-9 Epub 2013 Apr 29
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  44. Gertken JT, Patel AT, Boon AJ. Electromyography and anticoagulation. PM R. 2013 May; 5(5 Suppl):S3-7. Epub 2013 Mar 21.
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  45. Boon A. Ultrasonography and electrodiagnosis: are they complementary techniques? PM R. 2013 May; 5 (5 Suppl):S100-6 Epub 2013 Mar 19
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  46. Andrews KL, Dib MY, Shives TC, Hoskin TL, Liedl DA, Boon AJ. Noninvasive arterial studies including transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurements with the limbs elevated or dependent to predict healing after partial foot amputation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 May; 92 (5):385-92
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  47. Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ. Reporting the results of diagnostic neuromuscular ultrasound: an educational report. Muscle Nerve. 2013 Apr; 47(4):608-10. Epub 2013 Feb 05.
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  48. Hassan A, Leep Hunderfund AN, Watson J, Boon AJ, Sorenson EJ. Median nerve ultrasound in diabetic peripheral neuropathy with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle Nerve. 2013 Mar; 47: (3)437-9.
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  49. Deimel GW, Hurst RW, Sorenson EJ, Boon AJ. Utility of ultrasound-guided near-nerve needle recording for lateral femoral cutaneous sensory nerve conduction study: does it increase reliability compared with surface recording? Muscle Nerve. 2013 Feb; 47: (2)274-6.
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  50. Cartwright MS, Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ, Alter KE, Hunt CH, Flores VH, Werner RA, Shook SJ, Thomas TD, Primack SJ, Walker FO, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Evidence-based guideline: neuromuscular ultrasound for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle Nerve. 2012 Aug; 46(2):287-93.
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  51. Andrews KL, Dib M, Shives TC, Hoskin TL, Liedl DA, Boon AJ. The effect of obstructive sleep apnea on amputation site healing. J Vasc Nurs. 2012 Jun; 30 (2):61-3
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  52. Boon AJ, Smith J, Harper CM. Ultrasound applications in electrodiagnosis. PM R. 2012 Jan; 4: (1)37-49.
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  53. Boon AJ, Gertken JT, Watson JC, Laughlin RS, Strommen JA, Mauermann ML, Sorenson EJ. Hematoma risk after needle electromyography. Muscle Nerve. 2012 Jan; 45 (1):9-12
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  54. Hunderfund AN, Boon AJ, Mandrekar JN, Sorenson EJ. Sonography in carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle Nerve. 2011 Oct; 44 (4):485-91
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  55. Boon AJ, Bailey PW, Smith J, Sorenson EJ, Harper CM, Hurdle MF. Utility of ultrasound-guided surface electrode placement in lateral femoral cutaneous nerve conduction studies. Muscle Nerve. 2011 Oct; 44: (4)525-30.
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  56. Gertken JT, Hunt CH, Chinea NI, Morris JM, Sorenson EJ, Boon AJ. Risk of hematoma following needle electromyography of the paraspinal muscles. Muscle Nerve. 2011 Sep; 44(3):439-40.
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  57. Boon AJ, Oney-Marlow TM, Murthy NS, Harper CM, McNamara TR, Smith J. Accuracy of electromyography needle placement in cadavers: non-guided vs. ultrasound guided. Muscle Nerve. 2011 Jul; 44: (1)45-9.
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  58. Schmidt K, Chinea NM, Sorenson EJ, Strommen JA, Boon AJ. Accuracy of diagnoses delivered by an automated hand-held nerve conduction device in comparison to standard electrophysiological testing in patients with unilateral leg symptoms. Muscle Nerve. 2011 Jan; 43(1):9-13.
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  59. Walker FO, Alter KE, Boon AJ, Cartwright MS, Flores VH, Hobson-Webb LD, Hunt CH, Primack SJ, Shook SJ. Qualifications for practitioners of neuromuscular ultrasound: position statement of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Muscle Nerve. 2010 Sep; 42(3):442-4.
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  60. Andrews KL, Boon AJ, Dib M, Liedl DA, Yacyshyn A, Yacyshyn V. The use of elevation and dependency to enhance the predictive value of transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurements in the assessment of foot amputation healing. PM R. 2010 Sep; 2 (9):829-34
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  61. Boon AJ, Smith J, Dahm DL, Sorenson EJ, Larson DR, Fitz-Gibbon PD, Dykstra DD, Singh JA. Efficacy of intra-articular botulinum toxin type A in painful knee osteoarthritis: a pilot study. PM R. 2010 Apr; 2 (4):268-76
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  62. Goodman BP, Harper CM, Boon AJ. Prolonged compound muscle action potential duration in critical illness myopathy. Muscle Nerve. 2009 Dec; 40(6):1040-2.
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  63. Boon AJ, Harper CM. Electromyographic sensitivity of peroneus tertius relative to abductor hallucis in assessment of peripheral neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2009 Oct; 40 (4):629-32
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  64. Boon AJ, Alsharif KI, Harper CM, Smith J. Ultrasound-guided needle EMG of the diaphragm: technique description and case report. Muscle Nerve. 2008 Dec; 38: (6)1623-6.
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  65. Lynch SL, Boon AJ, Smith J, Harper CM Jr, Tanaka EM. Complications of needle electromyography: hematoma risk and correlation with anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy. Muscle Nerve. 2008 Oct; 38 (4):1225-30
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  66. Kavros SJ, Liedl DA, Boon AJ, Miller JL, Hobbs JA, Andrews KL. Expedited wound healing with noncontact, low-frequency ultrasound therapy in chronic wounds: a retrospective analysis. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2008 Sep; 21(9):416-23.
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  67. Goodman BP, Boon AJ. Critical illness neuromyopathy. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2008 Feb; 19(1):97-110, vii.
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  68. Smith J, Dahm DL, Kotajarvi BR, Boon AJ, Laskowski ER, Jacofsky DJ, Kaufman KR. Electromyographic activity in the immobilized shoulder girdle musculature during ipsilateral kinetic chain exercises. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Nov; 88(11):1377-83.
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  69. Boon AJ, Spinner RJ, Bernhardt KA, Ross SR, Kaufman KR. Muscle activation patterns in snapping triceps syndrome. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Feb; 88(2):239-42.
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  70. Smith J, Dahm DL, Kaufman KR, Boon AJ, Laskowski ER, Kotajarvi BR, Jacofsky DJ. Electromyographic activity in the immobilized shoulder girdle musculature during scapulothoracic exercises. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Jul; 87(7):923-7.
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  71. Galloway G, Andary M, Boon AJ, Busis N, Campellone J, Chang M, Goodenough D, Juel V, Malamut R, Mulford G, Rubin D, Ruffing K, Sekul E, Simmons Z, Smith B, Tranchitella V. AANEM Position Statement: Needle EMG in Certain Uncommon Clinical Contexts. Muscle & Nerve. 2005; 31:398-399.
  72. Galloway G, Andary M, Boon A, Busis N, Campellone J, Chang M, Goodenough D, Juel V, Malanut R, Mulford G, Rubin D, Ruffing K, Sekul E, Simmons Z, Smith B, Trachitella V. Needle EMG in certain uncommon clinical contexts. Muscle and Nerve. 2005; 31:398-9.
  73. Boon AJ, Harper CM. Needle EMG of abductor hallucis and peroneus tertius in normal subjects. Muscle Nerve. 2003 Jun; 27 (6):752-6
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  74. Awan R, Smith J, Boon AJ. Measuring shoulder internal rotation range of motion: a comparison of 3 techniques. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2002 Sep; 83 (9):1229-34
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  75. Boon AJ, Smith J, Zobitz ME, Amrami KM. Snowboarder's talus fracture. Mechanism of injury. Am J Sports Med. 2001 May-Jun; 29: (3)333-8.
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  76. Boon AJ, Stolp-Smith KA. Inclusion body myositis masquerading as polymyositis: a case study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000 Aug; 81 (8):1123-6
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  77. Boon AJ, Smith J. Manual scapular stabilization: its effect on shoulder rotational range of motion. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000 Jul; 81(7):978-83.
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  78. Boon AJ, Smith J, Laskowski ER. Snowboarding injuries: general patterns, with a focus on talus fractures. Phys Sportsmed. 1999 Apr; 27(4):94-104.
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