2023
Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures
Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Halperin S, Joo P, Luo X, Grauer J. Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00226. PMID: 38149938, PMCID: PMC10752468, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexSurgical managementClavicle fracturesAnatomic locationFracture diagnosisClosed clavicle fractureMinority of patientsComorbidity indexAdult patientsClinical factorsPatient ageIndependent predictorsMultivariable analysisNonsurgical managementOpen reductionNonclinical factorsFirst diagnosisInternal fixationSurgical considerationsSuch injuriesPatientsStudy periodDiagnosisInsurance coverageFracturesRacial Disparities in Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures in a Medicare Population.
Joo P, Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Adeclat G, Elaydi A, Wilhelm C, Grauer J. Racial Disparities in Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures in a Medicare Population. Hand 2023, 15589447231198267. PMID: 37737570, DOI: 10.1177/15589447231198267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDistal radius fracturesRace/ethnicityNonsurgical managementMultivariable analysisRadius fracturesMedicare populationIsolated distal radius fractureSurgical Versus Nonsurgical ManagementIndependent predictorsSurgical managementEquitable carePatientsFracture typeEthnic disparitiesSurgeryNational databaseRacial disparitiesComorbiditiesEthnicityFracturesDisparitiesManagementPolytraumaNeoplasmsPopulation
2018
Missing data may lead to changes in hip fracture database studies: a study of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
Basques BA, McLynn RP, Lukasiewicz AM, Samuel AM, Bohl DD, Grauer JN. Missing data may lead to changes in hip fracture database studies: a study of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. The Bone & Joint Journal 2018, 100-B: 226-232. PMID: 29437066, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b2.bjj-2017-0791.r1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse eventsRisk factorsDatabase studyNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramQuality Improvement Program databaseSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramPostoperative adverse eventsImprovement Program databaseNational database studyDifferent risk factorsMultivariate regressionQuality Improvement ProgramElderly patientsNSQIP databaseBone JointProgram databaseLaboratory valuesAmerican CollegePatientsHipFracturesComorbiditiesSurgery
2017
Tibial shaft fracture: A large-scale study defining the injured population and associated injuries
Anandasivam NS, Russo GS, Swallow MS, Basques BA, Samuel AM, Ondeck NT, Chung SH, Fischer JM, Bohl DD, Grauer JN. Tibial shaft fracture: A large-scale study defining the injured population and associated injuries. Journal Of Clinical Orthopaedics And Trauma 2017, 8: 225-231. PMID: 28951639, PMCID: PMC5605888, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Trauma Data BankCharlson Comorbidity IndexInjury Severity ScoreTibial shaft fracturesMechanism of injuryShaft fracturesModified Charlson Comorbidity IndexLarge-scale studiesPredictors of mortalityTrauma Data BankMultivariate logistic regressionYears of ageComorbidity indexSeverity scoreInjured populationInjuryLogistic regressionPatientsFirst large-scale studyFracturesPopulationMortalityInjuries Associated with Subdural Hematoma: A Study of the National Trauma Data Bank.
Anandasivam NS, Russo GS, Samuel AM, Grant R, Bohl DD, Grauer JN. Injuries Associated with Subdural Hematoma: A Study of the National Trauma Data Bank. Connecticut Medicine 2017, 81: 215-222. PMID: 29714406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Trauma Data BankTrauma Data BankSubdural hematomaSpine fracturesSkull fractureHigh incidenceFall mechanismUpper extremity fracturesImportant clinical pointsSDH patientsExtremity fracturesOrgan injurySpinal injuryTraumatic mechanismSternum injuriesPatientsInjuryClinical pointHematomaMortalityIncidenceFracturesRisk
2015
Mortality Rates Associated With Odontoid and Subaxial Cervical Spine Fractures.
Miller CP, Golinvaux NS, Brubacher JW, Bohl DD, Deng Y, Grauer JN. Mortality Rates Associated With Odontoid and Subaxial Cervical Spine Fractures. The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2015, 44: e173-9. PMID: 26047001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical spine fracturesSpine fracturesSex-matched counterpartsMortality rateSubaxial fracturesGeneral populationSubaxial cervical spine fracturesAge-matched dataAge-matched menNational Death IndexMortality of menRetrospective reviewDeath IndexEmergency departmentCervical spineLevel IDeath recordsElderly personsOlder individualsSurvivalMonthsDevastating consequencesFracturesAgeMen
2014
Predicting Radiographic Changes at the First Visit Following Operative Repair of Distal Radius Fractures
Bohl DD, Lese AB, Patterson JT, Grauer JN, Dodds SD. Predicting Radiographic Changes at the First Visit Following Operative Repair of Distal Radius Fractures. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2014, 40: 49-56. PMID: 25443168, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial postoperative visitDistal radius fracturesPostoperative visitRadiographic changesOperative repairClinical assessmentInitial visitRadius fracturesSubsequent visitsNegative clinical assessmentNormal postoperative painPositive clinical assessmentPostoperative painDistal radiusBony healingFirst visitPatientsFracture siteClinical notesVisitsAdditional radiographic changesRepairRadiographyFracturesCrepitus
2001
Arthroscopic Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures With a Novel Dorsal Technique
Slade J, Grauer J, Mahoney J. Arthroscopic Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures With a Novel Dorsal Technique. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2001, 32: 247-261. PMID: 11331539, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70247-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Augmented external fixation of distal radius fractures: A biomechanical analysis
Wolfe S, Swigart C, Grauer J, Slade J, Panjabi M. Augmented external fixation of distal radius fractures: A biomechanical analysis. The Journal Of Hand Surgery 1998, 23: 127-134. PMID: 9523966, DOI: 10.1016/s0363-5023(98)80100-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLight-emitting diodesFracture fragment stabilityUnstable extra-articular distal radius fracturesConcept of augmentationPhysiologic loadingNeutral zoneMotion-sensing deviceBiomechanical analysisFixator frameFresh-frozen cadaveric specimensEquivalent stabilitySagittal plane rotationFracture patternsPlane rotationFragment stabilityStabilityBiomechanical supportExtra-articular distal radius fracturesDiodesLoadingFracturesFracture fragmentsCadaveric specimensZoneDevices