2023
Influence of affective disorders on outcomes after suboccipital decompression for adult Chiari I malformation
Sherman J, Sayeed S, Craft S, Reeves B, Hengartner A, Fernandez T, Koo A, DiLuna M, Elsamadicy A. Influence of affective disorders on outcomes after suboccipital decompression for adult Chiari I malformation. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2023, 236: 108104. PMID: 38171050, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.108104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthcare resource utilizationNon-routine dischargeLength of stayChiari I malformationAD cohortSuboccipital decompressionAffective disordersAdverse eventsPatient demographicsPostoperative eventsAdmission costsExtended LOSMean LOSNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultivariate logistic regression analysisAdult Chiari I malformationIncidence of syringomyeliaPerioperative adverse eventsChronic pulmonary diseaseICD-10-CM codesGreater proportionLogistic regression analysisComorbid affective disordersAdult patientsIndependent predictorsRacial/Ethnic Disparities Among Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion or Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A National Administrative Database Analysis
Elsamadicy A, Sayeed S, Sherman J, Craft S, Reeves B, Hengartner A, Koo A, Larry Lo S, Shin J, Mendel E, Sciubba D. Racial/Ethnic Disparities Among Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion or Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A National Administrative Database Analysis. World Neurosurgery 2023, 183: e372-e385. PMID: 38145651, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCervical spondylotic myelopathyNon-routine dischargeHealthcare resource utilizationExtended hospital LOSHospital LOSWhite patientsHispanic patientsPatient raceNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultivariate logistic regression analysisGreater comorbidity burdenRacial/Ethnic DisparitiesAdministrative database analysisLogistic regression analysisRace/ethnicityACDF cohortComorbidity burdenPostoperative complicationsAdult patientsAdverse eventsPatient demographicsSpondylotic myelopathyIndependent predictorsSurgical outcomesBlack raceEffects of delayed ambulation following posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a single institutional study
Hengartner A, David W, Reeves B, Craft S, Boroumand S, Clappier M, Hansen J, Fernandez T, Koo A, Tuason D, DiLuna M, Elsamadicy A. Effects of delayed ambulation following posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a single institutional study. Spine Deformity 2023, 11: 1127-1136. PMID: 37093449, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00693-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisSpinal fusionPostoperative complicationsRisk factorsIdiopathic scoliosisMultivariate stepwise logistic regressionOral pain medicationTotal hospital lengthTwenty-nine patientsMethodsThe medical recordsSingle institutional studyStepwise logistic regressionMajor academic institutionHospital lengthHospital stayNine patientsPain medicationUnplanned readmissionIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsPostoperative outcomesRBC transfusionHealthcare utilizationOperative timeAssociation Between Intravenous to Oral Opioid Transition Time and Length of Hospital Stay After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Hengartner A, Havlik J, David W, Reeves B, Freedman I, Sarkozy M, Maloy G, Fernandez T, Craft S, Koo A, Tuason D, DiLuna M, Elsamadicy A. Association Between Intravenous to Oral Opioid Transition Time and Length of Hospital Stay After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The International Journal Of Spine Surgery 2023, 17: 468-476. PMID: 37076256, PMCID: PMC10312154, DOI: 10.14444/8448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisExtended LOSSpinal fusionIdiopathic scoliosisMultivariate analysisMultilevel posterior spinal fusionLength of hospitalPostoperative complication rateMajor academic institutionOral opioidsHospital LOSStudy patientsDischarge dispositionHospital lengthPostoperative complicationsPostoperative courseComplication rateIntraoperative variablesLonger LOSPatient demographicsReadmission ratesMedical recordsUnivariate analysisOdds ratioImpact of insurance status on healthcare resource utilization and outcomes in adolescent patients presenting with spinal cord injuries.
Sandhu M, David W, Reeves B, Sherman J, Craft S, Jayaraj C, Boroumand S, Clappier M, Gutierrez A, Sarkozy M, Koo A, Tuason D, DiLuna M, Elsamadicy A. Impact of insurance status on healthcare resource utilization and outcomes in adolescent patients presenting with spinal cord injuries. Journal Of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2023, 32: 294-301. PMID: 37021755, DOI: 10.3171/2023.2.peds22506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord injuryHospital adverse eventsHealthcare resource utilizationAdverse eventsInsurance statusAdolescent patientsGovernmental insuranceInsurance cohortCord injuryNon-Hispanic white patientsNational Trauma Data BankPrivate insuranceThoracic spinal cord injuryPrivate insurance cohortAdministrative database studyTrauma Data BankClinical Modification codingMultivariate regression analysisPI cohortMedian LOSAdult patientsDischarge dispositionPatient demographicsSCI patientsWhite patientsAssociation of frailty with healthcare resource utilization after open thoracic/thoracolumbar posterior spinal fusion for adult spinal deformity
Elsamadicy A, Koo A, Sherman J, Sarkozy M, Reeves B, Craft S, Sayeed S, Sandhu M, Hersh A, Lo S, Shin J, Mendel E, Sciubba D. Association of frailty with healthcare resource utilization after open thoracic/thoracolumbar posterior spinal fusion for adult spinal deformity. European Spine Journal 2023, 1-16. PMID: 36949143, DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07635-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospital Frailty Risk ScoreNon-routine dischargePosterior spinal fusionAdult spinal deformityHealthcare resource utilizationICD-10-CM codesAdmission costsSpinal fusionSpinal deformityElective posterior spinal fusionNational Inpatient Sample databaseFrailty Risk ScoreImpact of frailtyPostoperative adverse eventsAssociation of frailtyLarger hospital sizeMultivariate regression analysisAdverse eventsIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsExtended LOSProlonged hospitalizationHispanic raceRetrospective studyFrail cohortPrevalence and Influence of Frailty on Hospital Outcomes After Surgical Resection of Spinal Meningiomas
Elsamadicy A, Koo A, Reeves B, Craft S, Sayeed S, Sherman J, Sarkozy M, Aurich L, Fernandez T, Lo S, Shin J, Sciubba D, Mendel E. Prevalence and Influence of Frailty on Hospital Outcomes After Surgical Resection of Spinal Meningiomas. World Neurosurgery 2023, 173: e121-e131. PMID: 36773810, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital Frailty Risk ScoreLength of stayHealth care resource utilizationSpinal meningiomasNonroutine dischargeAdverse eventsDischarge dispositionInternational ClassificationExtended LOSMean LOSNational Inpatient Sample databaseFrailty Risk ScoreInfluence of frailtyImpact of frailtyRetrospective cohort studyPerioperative adverse eventsTenth Revision codesClinical Modification codesCost of admissionMultivariate regression analysisHospital outcomesPatient frailtyAdult patientsCohort studyPatient demographics
2022
Predictors of survival and time to progression following operative management of intramedullary spinal cord astrocytomas
Hersh AM, Antar A, Pennington Z, Aygun N, Patel J, Goldsborough E, Porras JL, Elsamadicy AA, Lubelski D, Wolinsky JP, Jallo GI, Gokaslan ZL, Lo SL, Sciubba DM. Predictors of survival and time to progression following operative management of intramedullary spinal cord astrocytomas. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2022, 158: 117-127. PMID: 35538385, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-04017-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalPredictors of survivalHigh tumor gradeResection extentTumor gradePoor survivalIntramedullary spinal cord astrocytomasPost-operative neurologic deficitsSingle comprehensive cancer centerTumor progression/recurrencePre-operative presentationPreoperative back painSpinal cord astrocytomasKaplan-Meier curvesProgression/recurrenceStandard of careComprehensive cancer centerLong-term survivalPurposeSurgical resectionBowel dysfunctionChemotherapy regimensNeurologic deficitsIntramedullary astrocytomasPatient demographicsComplete resectionA novel online calculator to predict nonroutine discharge, length of stay, readmission, and reoperation in patients undergoing surgery for intramedullary spinal cord tumors
Hersh AM, Patel J, Pennington Z, Antar A, Goldsborough E, Porras JL, Feghali J, Elsamadicy AA, Lubelski D, Wolinsky JP, Jallo GI, Gokaslan ZL, Lo SL, Sciubba DM. A novel online calculator to predict nonroutine discharge, length of stay, readmission, and reoperation in patients undergoing surgery for intramedullary spinal cord tumors. The Spine Journal 2022, 22: 1345-1355. PMID: 35342014, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntramedullary spinal cord tumorsModified McCormick ScaleSpinal cord tumorsNonroutine dischargeDay readmissionIndependent predictorsWeb-based calculatorBowel dysfunctionNonhome dischargePatient demographicsCord tumorsIncision lengthHigher preoperative white blood cell countResection of ISCTsPreoperative white blood cell countStepwise multivariable logistic regression modelSingle comprehensive cancer centerWhite blood cell countMultivariable logistic regression modelRetrospective cohort study PATIENT SAMPLEBaseline neurological statusDays unplanned readmissionLonger incision lengthNovel online calculatorPreoperative neurological symptomsHigher Hospital Frailty Risk Score is associated with increased complications and healthcare resource utilization after endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms
Koo AB, Elsamadicy AA, Renedo D, Sarkozy M, Sherman J, Reeves BC, Havlik J, Antonios J, Sujijantarat N, Hebert R, Malhotra A, Matouk C. Higher Hospital Frailty Risk Score is associated with increased complications and healthcare resource utilization after endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. Journal Of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022, 15: 255-261. PMID: 35292571, PMCID: PMC8931798, DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2021-018484.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital Frailty Risk ScoreNon-routine dischargeLength of stayFrailty Risk ScoreHealthcare resource utilizationTotal hospital costsEndovascular treatmentIntracranial aneurysmsAdverse eventsHospital costsRisk scoreHighest Hospital Frailty Risk ScoresMean LOSNational Inpatient Sample databaseMean total hospital costMultivariate logistic regression analysisImpact of frailtyRetrospective cohort studyICD-10-CM codesLogistic regression analysisRegression analysisMultivariate regression analysisCohort studyDischarge dispositionPatient demographicsDifferences in Health Care Resource Utilization After Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors in Patients with a Concurrent Affective Disorder in the United States
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Sarkozy M, Reeves BC, Pennington Z, Havlik J, Sandhu MR, Hersh A, Patel S, Kolb L, Larry Lo SF, Shin JH, Mendel E, Sciubba DM. Differences in Health Care Resource Utilization After Surgery for Metastatic Spinal Column Tumors in Patients with a Concurrent Affective Disorder in the United States. World Neurosurgery 2022, 161: e252-e267. PMID: 35123021, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.01.112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayHealth care resource utilizationPostoperative adverse eventsNonroutine dischargeAdverse eventsAffective disordersNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultivariate logistic regression analysisSpinal column metastasesRetrospective cohort studyMetastatic spinal tumorsSpinal column tumorsLogistic regression analysisConcurrent affective disorderGreater total costsRegression analysisMultivariate regression analysisAdult patientsCohort studyDischarge dispositionIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsHospital admissionIndependent predictorsSpinal metastasesGeographic variations in health care resource utilization following elective ACDF for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A national trend analysis
Koo AB, Elsamadicy AA, Sarkozy M, Pathak N, David WB, Freedman IG, Reeves BC, Sciubba DM, Laurans M, Kolb L. Geographic variations in health care resource utilization following elective ACDF for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A national trend analysis. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2022, 9: 100099. PMID: 35141663, PMCID: PMC8819911, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCervical spondylotic myelopathyLength of stayElective ACDFSpondylotic myelopathyAdult patientsPatient demographicsComplication rateRegional cohortElective anterior cervical discectomyHealth care resource utilizationNational Inpatient Sample databaseAnterior cervical discectomyMean total costHousehold income quartileHealth care deliveryHealth care expendituresNonroutine dischargePerioperative complicationsCervical discectomyDischarge dispositionFemale patientsElixhauser comorbiditiesSurgery variesPrimary diagnosisHospital costs
2021
Impact of race on outcomes and healthcare utilization following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, David WB, Freedman IG, Kundishora AJ, Hong CS, Sarkozy M, Sciubba DM, Kahle KT, DiLuna M. Impact of race on outcomes and healthcare utilization following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2021, 206: 106634. PMID: 33979695, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior spinal fusionPostoperative complicationsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisPatient demographicsIdiopathic scoliosisAdolescent patientsSpine surgerySpinal fusionBlack cohortBaseline patient demographicsRate of complicationsMajority of patientsPosterior spine surgeryPosterior spinal surgeryMedian total costBaseline comorbiditiesHospital stayDischarge dispositionInpatient managementPostoperative outcomesBlood transfusionPrimary outcomeFemale patientsHealthcare utilizationHispanic patientsCost and Health Care Resource Utilization Differences After Spine Surgery for Bony Spine versus Primary Intradural Spine Tumors
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Reeves BC, Freedman IG, Pennington Z, David WB, Ehresman J, Hengartner A, Laurans M, Kolb L, Shin JH, Sciubba DM. Cost and Health Care Resource Utilization Differences After Spine Surgery for Bony Spine versus Primary Intradural Spine Tumors. World Neurosurgery 2021, 151: e286-e298. PMID: 33866030, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayPrimary intradural spinal tumorsIntradural spinal tumorsSpine tumorsSpine surgeryPerioperative complicationsSpinal tumorsNational Inpatient Sample databaseMultivariable logistic regression analysisStepwise multivariable logistic regression analysisBackward stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysisIntradural spinal neoplasmsIntradural spine tumorsRetrospective cohort studyLogistic regression analysisHealth care resourcesMore comorbiditiesAdult patientsCohort studyDischarge dispositionIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsComplication rateHospital admissionIndependent predictorsThe Effects of Pulmonary Risk Factors on Hospital Resource Use After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction
Elsamadicy AA, Freedman IG, Koo AB, David WB, Havlik J, Kundishora AJ, Sciubba DM, Kahle KT, DiLuna M. The Effects of Pulmonary Risk Factors on Hospital Resource Use After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction. World Neurosurgery 2021, 149: e737-e747. PMID: 33548534, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior spinal fusionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisPreoperative pulmonary risk factorsPulmonary risk factorsLonger hospital stayRisk factorsUnplanned readmissionHospital stayDischarge dispositionSpinal fusionNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric databaseSignificant independent risk factorsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis correctionRetrospective cohort studyIndependent risk factorHospital resource useLength of stayIdiopathic scoliosis correctionHigh rateLonger hospitalPostoperative complicationsCohort studyIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsOctogenarians Are Independently Associated With Extended LOS and Non-Routine Discharge After Elective ACDF for CSM
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Reeves BC, Freedman IG, David WB, Ehresman J, Pennington Z, Laurans M, Kolb L, Sciubba DM. Octogenarians Are Independently Associated With Extended LOS and Non-Routine Discharge After Elective ACDF for CSM. Global Spine Journal 2021, 12: 1792-1803. PMID: 33511889, PMCID: PMC9609534, DOI: 10.1177/2192568221989293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCervical spondylotic myelopathyNon-routine dischargeRetrospective cohort studyExtended LOSElective ACDFCohort studyDischarge dispositionICD-10-CM diagnosisSignificant independent risk factorsNational Inpatient Sample databaseLonger hospital stayIndependent risk factorSignificant independent predictorsYear cohortYear old cohortHospital stayPerioperative complicationsPostoperative complicationsPatient demographicsSpondylotic myelopathyAdult patientsIndependent predictorsRisk factorsACDFAge 80
2020
Pre-operative headaches and obstructive hydrocephalus predict an extended length of stay following suboccipital decompression for pediatric Chiari I malformation
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, David WB, Kundishora AJ, Hong CS, Sarkozy M, Kahle KT, DiLuna M. Pre-operative headaches and obstructive hydrocephalus predict an extended length of stay following suboccipital decompression for pediatric Chiari I malformation. Child's Nervous System 2020, 37: 91-99. PMID: 32519127, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04688-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric CM-I patientsExtended LOSMultivariate logistic regressionCM-I patientsObstructive hydrocephalusSurgical decompressionSuboccipital decompressionElectrolyte disordersRisk factorsHeadache symptomsHospital-level risk factorsLogistic regressionChiari malformation type IPediatric Chiari I malformationPost-operative complicationsImpact of patientChiari I malformationRisk-adjusted LOSYoung childrenAdmission comorbiditiesMethodsThe KidsPediatric CMHospital stayPatient comorbiditiesPatient demographicsRisk Factors Portending Extended Length of Stay After Suboccipital Decompression for Adult Chiari I Malformation
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Lee M, David WB, Kundishora AJ, Freedman IG, Zogg CK, Hong CS, DeSpenza T, Sarkozy M, Kahle KT, DiLuna M. Risk Factors Portending Extended Length of Stay After Suboccipital Decompression for Adult Chiari I Malformation. World Neurosurgery 2020, 138: e515-e522. PMID: 32147550, PMCID: PMC7379177, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-level factorsMultivariate logistic regressionExtended LOSLOS cohortSurgical decompressionDecompression surgeryOdds ratioGreater overall complication ratesMultiple patient-level factorsLogistic regressionChiari malformation type IAdult Chiari I malformationPatient's baseline comorbidityOverall complication rateRetrospective cohort studyChiari I malformationRisk-adjusted LOSPostoperative complicationsAdult patientsCohort studyComplication ratePatient demographicsSuboccipital decompressionElectrolyte disordersObstructive hydrocephalus
2019
Reduced influence of affective disorders on perioperative complication rates, length of hospital stay, and healthcare costs following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Elsamadicy AA, Koo AB, Lee M, Kundishora AJ, Hong CS, Hengartner AC, Camara-Quintana J, Kahle KT, DiLuna ML. Reduced influence of affective disorders on perioperative complication rates, length of hospital stay, and healthcare costs following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Journal Of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2019, 24: 722-727. PMID: 31491756, DOI: 10.3171/2019.7.peds19223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLength of stayPerioperative complication ratePosterior spinal fusionElective posterior spinal fusionMajority of patientsDischarge dispositionComplication rateQuality of careAffective disordersAdolescent patientsIdiopathic scoliosisPostoperative complicationsInpatient DatabaseSpinal fusionNonroutine discharge dispositionHospital-level factorsProportion of patientsOverall patient satisfactionKids' Inpatient DatabaseNumber of complicationsConcurrent affective disorderAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisHospital stayPatient comorbiditiesPatient demographicsReduced Influence of Affective Disorders on 6-Week and 3-Month Narcotic Refills After Primary Complex Spinal Fusions for Adult Deformity Correction: A Single-Institutional Study
Elsamadicy AA, Charalambous L, Adil SM, Drysdale N, Lee M, Koo AB, Chouairi F, Kundishora AJ, Camara-Quintana J, Qureshi T, Kolb L, Laurans M, Abbed K, Karikari IO. Reduced Influence of Affective Disorders on 6-Week and 3-Month Narcotic Refills After Primary Complex Spinal Fusions for Adult Deformity Correction: A Single-Institutional Study. World Neurosurgery 2019, 129: e311-e316. PMID: 31132486, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary complex spinal fusionComplex spinal fusionNarcotic refillsPain scoresSpinal fusionAffective disordersDeformity correctionNarcotic useDeformity patientsAD cohortPatient-reported pain scoresAdult spine deformity patientsAdult deformity correctionPostoperative pain scoresPostoperative complication ratePreoperative narcotic useHigher pain scoresSpinal deformity patientsSpine deformity patientsMajor academic institutionAmbulatory statusComplication ratePatient demographicsPrimary outcomePostoperative perception