Dr. Patel stays current on the latest research and advancements in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. In fact, through his own research, he has authored and co-authored the following articles about these specialties. He is currently working on additional articles and textbooks that will be published throughout the year.
Patel, D., Adrian, B.; “Do NSAIDs impair healing of musculoskeletal injuries?” J Musculoskeletal Med. 2011; 28: 207-212
In 2011, Dr. Patel co-authored an article on Stress Fractures that made the cover of the American Family Physician, the American Academy of Family Physicians Journal. (More)
Degenerative Joint Disease: The Pain of Aging: Osteoarthritis, First Report (Clinical Geriatrics). 2010
Subsection Editor, "5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult," 2nd Ed., LWW Publishing. 2011
Patel, D., Roth, M., Kapil, N.; "Stress Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention" Am Fam Physician. 2011;83(1):39-46
Patel, D., "Degenerative Joint Disease: The Pain of Aging:OA" First Reports, Clin Geriatrics 18(10):15
Section Editor; "Back Pain" Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine. Elsevier Publishing. 2010
Co-author; Singh, A., Patel, D.; "Vertebral Compression Fracture"; Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine. Elsevier Publishing. 2010
Chapter co-author, "Sports Medicine", Family Practice Board Review: Peals of Wisdom, 4th Ed. 2010
Chapter co-author, "Orthopedics", Family Practice Board Review: Peals of Wisdom, 4th Ed. 2010
Patel, D., Chinta, S., "Which ankle injury scoring system is best for reducing the need for x-rays?" Evidence Based Practice; 2010; 13(1):5-6.
Mehta, M., Patel, D.; "Are Insoles effective for the preventing or treating of back pain?" Evidence Based Practice ; 2009; 12(5):5
Lateef, H, Patel, D.; "What is the Role of Imaging in Acute Low Back Pain" Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. Published online 4/28/09 (DOI 10.1007/s12178-008-9037-0)
Patel, D.; Ranney, C., "Management of hand injuries requires accurate diagnosis."; Biomechanics; 2008; XV (8): 43-50
Chan, E., Patel, D.; "What are the diagnostic criteria for HELLP syndrome in a pregnant woman?" Evidence Based Practice, 2008; 11(7):4
O'Donnell, K., Patel, D., "Does Stretching prevent muscle soreness after exercise?" Evidence Based Practice; 2008; 11 (6):9
Kalra, S., Patel, D.; "Are oral or topical antibiotics more effective in chronic draining ear?" Evidence Based Practice 2008; 11 (6):5
Patel, D; Ranney, C.; "Hand and Finger Injuries in Ball Sports"; Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine April 2008, 198-204
Lengel, A, Patel, D.; "How accurate are blood glucose meters?" Evidence Based Practice 2008 11 (4):3
Patel, P., Patel, D.; "Are inflammatory markers helpful in diagnosing acute pyelonephritis in children?" The Teaching Physician; 2008; 7 (2):6
Shaffer, C., Patel, D.; "Are topical heat wraps effective at improving low back pain?" Evidence Based Practice 2008 11(3):5
Roth, M., Patel, D.; "Are topical counter-irritants (salicylate-containing products) effective for acute musculoskeletal injury?" Evidence Based Practice 2007; 10 (12): 5
Truax, R., Patel, D.; "What role does a tuning fork have in the diagnosis of stress fractures?" Evidence Based Practice; 2007; 10 (10): 4
Abraham, R., Patel, D; "What is the best treatment for a stye (hordeolum)?"; Evidence Based Practice Practice; 2007; 10 (9):4
Patel, P., Patel, D.; "Are inflammatory markers helpful in diagnosing acute pyelonephritis in children?" Evidence Based Practice; 2007; 10 (8):5
Lateef, H, Patel, D.; "Is kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty better for vertebral body compression fractures in an osteoporotic woman,?" Evidence Based Practice 2007; 10(7): 7.
