2020
Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures.
Schneble CA, Li DT, Kahan J, Brand J, Socci A, Haims A, Yoo BJ. Reliability of Radiographic Union Scoring in Humeral Shaft Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2020, 34: e437-e441. PMID: 32427814, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFracture HealingHumansHumeral FracturesHumerusReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsHumeral shaft fracturesShaft fracturesRadiographic unionAmerican Level 1 Trauma CenterRetrospective medical record reviewLevel 1 trauma centerMedical record reviewInitial nonoperative managementDiaphyseal humerus fracturesHealing of boneIntraclass correlation coefficientClinic followAdult patientsNonoperative managementHumerus fracturesRecord reviewTrauma centerEmergency departmentInclusion criteriaLateral radiographsSystem scoreInterobserver reliabilityTime pointsPatientsFollowNegative predictive value of CT for occult fractures of the hip and pelvis with imaging follow-up
Haims AH, Wang A, Yoo BJ, Porrino J. Negative predictive value of CT for occult fractures of the hip and pelvis with imaging follow-up. Emergency Radiology 2020, 28: 259-264. PMID: 32844321, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-020-01834-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative predictive valueIndex CTPredictive valueOccult fracturesEmergency departmentMusculoskeletal radiologistsHigh negative predictive valueMethodsTwo hundred thirtyOccult hip fracturesHip/pelvisElectronic medical recordsOccult hipElderly patientsHip fractureNegative radiographsFemoral neckPelvic fracturesMedical recordsIntertrochanteric femurSurgical implicationsElderly populationMultidetector CTCTPelvisHip
2015
3D-FSE Isotropic MRI of the Lumbar Spine
Blizzard DJ, Haims AH, Lischuk AW, Arunakul R, Hustedt JW, Grauer JN. 3D-FSE Isotropic MRI of the Lumbar Spine. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2015, 28: 152-157. PMID: 23168390, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e31827a32ee.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Interrater and intrarater agreements of magnetic resonance imaging findings in the lumbar spine: significant variability across degenerative conditions
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Long WD, Blizzard DJ, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Interrater and intrarater agreements of magnetic resonance imaging findings in the lumbar spine: significant variability across degenerative conditions. The Spine Journal 2014, 14: 2442-2448. PMID: 24642053, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.03.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingLumbar spineIntrarater agreementDegenerative conditionsMRI findingsInterrater agreementLumbar spine magnetic resonance imagingStandardized criteriaLumbar magnetic resonance imagingSpine magnetic resonance imagingLarge academic medical centerRetrospective diagnostic studyBone marrow changesDisc space heightAbsolute interrater agreementDegenerative lumbar spineLumbar vertebral levelDifferent pathologic conditionsAcademic medical centerFleiss' kappa coefficientModerate overall agreementDegenerative findingsMarrow changesSagittal MRI sequencesDegenerative changes
2011
Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research
Milewski MD, Smitaman E, Moukaddam H, Katz LD, Essig DA, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of 3D vs. 2D fast spin echo imaging for evaluation of articular cartilage in the knee on a 3T system scientific research. European Journal Of Radiology 2011, 81: 1637-1643. PMID: 21683539, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.072.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Focal splenic lesions in type I Gaucher disease are associated with poor platelet and splenic response to macrophage‐targeted enzyme replacement therapy
Stein P, Malhotra A, Haims A, Pastores GM, Mistry PK. Focal splenic lesions in type I Gaucher disease are associated with poor platelet and splenic response to macrophage‐targeted enzyme replacement therapy. Journal Of Inherited Metabolic Disease 2010, 33: 769-774. PMID: 20683668, PMCID: PMC3008694, DOI: 10.1007/s10545-010-9175-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal splenic lesionsEnzyme replacement therapyGD1 patientsReplacement therapySplenic lesionsMacrophage-targeted enzyme replacement therapyPlatelet responseYears of ERTPrevalence of osteonecrosisGaucher disease type IDeterminants of responseType IPoor plateletsAvascular osteonecrosisSuboptimal responseSevere manifestationsSplenic responseIntact spleenClinical significanceSplenic parenchymaPatientsWorse thrombocytopeniaRoutine evaluationSplenomegalyTherapy
2008
Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T
Wolff AB, Pesce LL, Wu JS, Smart LR, Medvecky MJ, Haims AH. Comparison of spin echo T1-weighted sequences versus fast spin-echo proton density-weighted sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears at 1.5 T. Skeletal Radiology 2008, 38: 21. PMID: 18696062, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-008-0561-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Radiation Exposure Associated With Cervical and Lumbar Spine Radiographs
Simpson AK, Whang PG, Jonisch A, Haims A, Grauer JN. The Radiation Exposure Associated With Cervical and Lumbar Spine Radiographs. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2008, 21: 409-412. PMID: 18679095, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3181568656.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeFemaleHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleRadiation DosageRadiographyRetrospective StudiesConceptsEffective radiation dosesLumbar spine radiographsSpine radiographsRadiation dosesRadiation doseLumbar spineLateral radiographsChest X-ray resultsLateral lumbar filmsRadiation exposureEvaluation of patientsAmount of radiationCervical spine filmsInitial imaging modalityChest X-rayX-ray resultsCross-sectional studyGreater radiation exposureLateral cervical radiographsEffective radiation doseOrders of magnitudeX-rayEmitted radiation doseSpinal complaintsPlain radiographs
2007
The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine
Hammouri QM, Haims AH, Simpson AK, Alqaqa A, Grauer JN. The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine. Spine 2007, 32: 2361-2364. PMID: 17906579, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318155796e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIntervertebral DiscLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedPostureRadiographyRetrospective StudiesSpinal DiseasesConceptsDynamic flexion-extension radiographsFlexion-extension radiographsDegenerative lumbar spineInitial evaluationRadiographic seriesLumbar spineLateral radiographsRetrospective radiographic reviewDynamic radiographsRadiographic reviewStanding anteroposteriorRadiograph seriesClinical managementLumbar complaintsBACKGROUND DATAInclusion criteriaInitial courseMost surgeonsDynamic filmsRadiographsLateral filmsAnteroposteriorPotential roleSpineLumbar imagesUtility of Flexion-Extension Radiographs in Evaluating the Degenerative Cervical Spine
White AP, Biswas D, Smart LR, Haims A, Grauer JN. Utility of Flexion-Extension Radiographs in Evaluating the Degenerative Cervical Spine. Spine 2007, 32: 975-979. PMID: 17450072, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000261409.45251.a2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFlexion-extension radiographsConsecutive patientsDynamic radiographsLateral radiographsDegenerative cervical conditionsDegenerative cervical spineFlexion-extension lateral radiographsNeutral lateral radiographsPrior cervical surgeryNontrauma populationCervical surgeryMyelopathic symptomsRetrospective cohortCervical fracturesSpine traumaInadequate radiographsInitial imagingPatient chartsPreoperative patientsRheumatoid arthritisCervical conditionsClinical managementCervical spineRecent traumaCongenital anomalies
2004
MRI in the diagnosis of cartilage injury in the wrist.
Haims AH, Moore AE, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Culp RW, Forman HP. MRI in the diagnosis of cartilage injury in the wrist. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2004, 182: 1267-70. PMID: 15100130, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.182.5.1821267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCartilageChildFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesWrist Injuries
2003
MR arthrography of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction grafts.
McCauley TR, Elfar A, Moore A, Haims AH, Jokl P, Lynch JK, Ruwe PA, Katz LD. MR arthrography of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction grafts. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2003, 181: 1217-23. PMID: 14573407, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.181.5.1811217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction graftAnterior arthrofibrosisGraft tearMR arthrographyReconstruction graftAnterior cruciate ligament graft tearAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionIdentification of tearsGreater observer variabilityGraft impingementLigament reconstructionArthrofibrosisMR arthrogramsArthrographyInterobserver agreementTearsGraftReviewersObserver variabilitySpecificityImpingementPatientsArthrogramArthroscopy
2002
Evaluation of an Emergency Radiology Quality Assurance Program at a Level I Trauma Center: Abdominal and Pelvic CT Studies
Yoon LS, Haims AH, Brink JA, Rabinovici R, Forman HP. Evaluation of an Emergency Radiology Quality Assurance Program at a Level I Trauma Center: Abdominal and Pelvic CT Studies. Radiology 2002, 224: 42-6. PMID: 12091660, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2241011470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel I trauma centerI trauma centerTrauma centerQuality assurance programPatient careAdditional diagnostic imagingAbdominal imaging radiologistsQuality of careAssurance programEmergency departmentCT reportsTrauma casesTrauma surgeryCT studiesNumber of casesPatient recordsRadiologic interpretationCare changesMortality recordsDiscordant readingsDiagnostic imagingDiscordant interpretationsPelvic CT studiesCareImportant additional findingsLimitations of MR imaging in the diagnosis of peripheral tears of the triangular fibrocartilage of the wrist.
Haims AH, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Lange R, Osterman AL, Bednar JM, Taras JS, Culp RW. Limitations of MR imaging in the diagnosis of peripheral tears of the triangular fibrocartilage of the wrist. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2002, 178: 419-22. PMID: 11804907, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.178.2.1780419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCartilage, ArticularChildFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesWrist InjuriesConceptsPeripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tearsTriangular fibrocartilage complex tearsTriangular fibrocartilage complexComplex tearsPeripheral tearsUlnar attachmentMR imaging examinationsHigh signal intensitySurgical findingsDegenerative tearsAccuracy of MRImaging examinationsMusculoskeletal radiologistsTriangular fibrocartilageUlnar insertionLimitations of MRPeripheral attachmentMR imagingTearsWristKappa valuesOnly fair agreementImaging literature