2016
Case series and literature review of skeletal tumors and their incidence in the Gaucher disease population
Murugesan V, Lischuk A, Haims A, Lackman R, Brooks JS, Mankin H, Mistry PK. Case series and literature review of skeletal tumors and their incidence in the Gaucher disease population. American Journal Of Hematology 2016, 91: 736-741. PMID: 27102845, DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThree-Dimensional Isotropic MRI of the Cervical Spine
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Neway WE, Brown JE, Trivedi M, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Three-Dimensional Isotropic MRI of the Cervical Spine. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2016, 29: 66-71. PMID: 26889989, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3182a355e5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Comparison of agreement of cervical spine degenerative pathology findings in magnetic resonance imaging studies
Fu MC, Webb ML, Buerba RA, Neway WE, Brown JE, Trivedi M, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Comparison of agreement of cervical spine degenerative pathology findings in magnetic resonance imaging studies. The Spine Journal 2015, 16: 42-48. PMID: 26291398, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingCord signal changeMRI findingsIntra-rater agreementInter-rater agreementCervical spineDegenerative findingsCentral stenosisForaminal stenosisCervical spine magnetic resonance imagingCervical magnetic resonance imagingSpine magnetic resonance imagingDisc hydrationCervical MRI findingsCommon degenerative findingsStandardized grading criteriaMagnetic resonance imaging studyManagement of patientsRetrospective diagnostic studyCervical spine conditionsSignificant MRI findingsDisc space heightResonance imaging studyLeast severe gradeOrthopedic spine surgeons
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 changesImpact of velaglucerase alfa on bone marrow burden score in adult patients with type 1 Gaucher disease: 7-Year follow-up
Elstein D, Haims AH, Zahrieh D, Cohn GM, Zimran A. Impact of velaglucerase alfa on bone marrow burden score in adult patients with type 1 Gaucher disease: 7-Year follow-up. Blood Cells Molecules And Diseases 2014, 53: 56-60. PMID: 24581483, DOI: 10.1016/j.bcmd.2014.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone marrow burdenBMB scoreVelaglucerase alfaLumbar spinePhase I/II trialLong-term extension studyGaucher diseaseType 1 Gaucher diseaseTotal score decreaseBone marrow infiltrationBone marrow burden scoreT2-weighted magnetic resonance imagesAssessable patientsII trialAdult patientsMarrow involvementMarrow infiltrationProspective studyBurden scoreGD patientsMedian changeLarge cohortScore decreaseDose reductionPatients
2010
Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation
Katz LD, Haims A, Medvecky M, McCallum J. Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation. Skeletal Radiology 2010, 39: 1255-1258. PMID: 20820771, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-010-1026-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip painUnilateral hip painMechanical hip painSymptomatic plicaPathological featuresAlternative diagnosesLigamentum teresPathology reportsHip arthroscopyLabral tearsFibroconnective tissueAP directionArthroscopic correlationMR arthrographyResectionPainPatientsPlicaMR arthrographicReportSurgeryArthroscopyArthrographyArthrographicDiagnosis
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 ResearchCorrelation of MRI-Based bone marrow burden score with genotype and spleen status in Gaucher's disease.
DeMayo RF, Haims AH, McRae MC, Yang R, Mistry PK. Correlation of MRI-Based bone marrow burden score with genotype and spleen status in Gaucher's disease. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2008, 191: 115-23. PMID: 18562733, PMCID: PMC3731993, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.07.3550.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone marrow burden scoreEnzyme replacement therapyBurden scoreBone marrow diseaseSpleen statusReplacement therapyGaucher diseaseN370S alleleCumulative durationPathologic findingsLiver volumeMarrow diseaseSignificant positive correlationBone marrow burdenCorrelation of MRIN370S homozygotesUntreated diseaseClinical parametersPositive correlationLiver sizeProtective roleAmeliorative effectSignificant associationGreater riskDisease
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 ResearchConceptsDynamic 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 imagesImaging-guided bone biopsy for osteomyelitis: are there factors associated with positive or negative cultures?
Wu JS, Gorbachova T, Morrison WB, Haims AH. Imaging-guided bone biopsy for osteomyelitis: are there factors associated with positive or negative cultures? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2007, 188: 1529-34. PMID: 17515372, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.06.1286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUtility 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
2006
Range of Normal and Abnormal Subacromial/Subdeltoid Bursa Fluid
White EA, Schweitzer ME, Haims AH. Range of Normal and Abnormal Subacromial/Subdeltoid Bursa Fluid. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2006, 30: 316-320. PMID: 16628056, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-200603000-00030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcromioclavicular jointRCT patientsRange of normalsBursal fluidFat-suppressed imagesMedial extentPatientsAnterior quarterAbnormal amountsPosterior quarterMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scannerBursaHumerusVolunteersRCTsNormal bursaeAnteriorMiddle quarterFast spin echoResonance imaging scannersMost quartersSupine
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 ResearchDiagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1
Lee CI, Haims AH, Monico EP, Brink JA, Forman HP. Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1. Radiology 2004, 231: 393-8. PMID: 15031431, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2312030767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsED physiciansCT scanCancer riskRadiation doseChest radiographsMost ED physiciansPercent of patientsAbdominopelvic CT scansAssessment of patientsEmergency department physiciansU.S. academic medical centersAcademic medical centerFlank painAdult patientsRadiologist awarenessDepartment physiciansMedical CenterPatientsCT dosesPhysiciansLifetime cancer riskDoseScansRadiologistsRisk
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 variabilitySpecificityImpingementPatientsArthrogramArthroscopyMR imaging of the anatomy of and injuries to the lateral and posterolateral aspects of the knee.
Haims AH, Medvecky MJ, Pavlovich R, Katz LD. MR imaging of the anatomy of and injuries to the lateral and posterolateral aspects of the knee. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2003, 180: 647-53. PMID: 12591668, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.180.3.1800647.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchConceptsPeripheral 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