2023
Previous Isolated Medial Bucket-Handle Meniscus Repair Significantly Increases Risk of Subsequent Ipsilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
McLaughlin W, Gillinov S, Joo P, Moran J, Jimenez A, Grauer J, Gardner E. Previous Isolated Medial Bucket-Handle Meniscus Repair Significantly Increases Risk of Subsequent Ipsilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2023, 5: e671-e678. PMID: 37388885, PMCID: PMC10300536, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionBucket-handle meniscus tearsSubsequent anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionCruciate ligament reconstructionBucket-handle meniscus repairControl groupLigament reconstructionMeniscal injuryMeniscus surgeryGreater oddsMeniscus repairRetrospective cohort studyAge-matched patientsKaplan-Meier analysisCohort studyPrior surgeryRetrospective reviewInclusion criteriaMeniscus tearsHigh riskGeneral populationMeniscal tearsOperative methodPatientsLevel III
2021
The posterior superior iliac rim screw as an adjunct to pelvic fixation in complex spinopelvic stabilization
Joo PY, Grauer JN. The posterior superior iliac rim screw as an adjunct to pelvic fixation in complex spinopelvic stabilization. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2021, 8: 100094. PMID: 35141658, PMCID: PMC8820036, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100094.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesPelvic fixationSpinopelvic reconstructionBilateral sacral fracturesPost-operative complicationsS2-alar-iliac screwsKey surgical techniquesAlar-iliac screwsPosterior superior iliac spineSuperior iliac spineMetastatic sarcomaRetrospective reviewCase seriesPelvic fracturesMedical recordsSacral fracturesSurgical techniqueRadiographic dataSacral fixationStable fixationIliac spineSpinopelvic stabilizationAdjunct methodLumbosacral reconstructionPatientsScrewsCement Augmentation of Vertebral Compression Fractures May Be Safely Considered in the Very Elderly
Galivanche AR, Toombs C, Adrados M, David WB, Malpani R, Saifi C, Whang PG, Grauer JN, Varthi AG. Cement Augmentation of Vertebral Compression Fractures May Be Safely Considered in the Very Elderly. Neurospine 2021, 18: 226-233. PMID: 33819949, PMCID: PMC8021820, DOI: 10.14245/ns.2040620.310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVertebral compression fracturesAdverse eventsCompression fracturesCement augmentationAge categoriesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseInpatient/outpatient statusQuality Improvement Program databaseProcedural variablesMinor adverse eventsImprovement Program databaseSerious adverse eventsMultivariate logistic regressionYear old cohortPeriprocedure complicationsOlder patientsComorbidity statusOutpatient statusRetrospective reviewAdverse outcomesGeriatric populationProcedure typeProgram databaseProvider specialtyChi-square analysisSpine Surgery HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Survey Results Inversely Correlate with Survey Response Time
Kebaish KJ, Mercier MR, Duy PQ, Malpani R, Galivanche AR, Grauer JN. Spine Surgery HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Survey Results Inversely Correlate with Survey Response Time. Spine 2021, 46: 1264-1270. PMID: 34435990, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003974.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHCAHPS surveySurgery patientsSpinal surgery patientsSpine surgery patientsPatient satisfaction surveyHospital Consumer AssessmentPatient satisfaction metricsAcademic medical centerMultivariate regression analysisLower scoresSurvey response timeAnesthesiologists classPatient demographicsPostoperative outcomesRetrospective reviewFunctional statusSpine surgeryBACKGROUND DATAMedical CenterPatient experienceDay 22Day 43Healthcare providersDay 0Reported satisfaction
2020
Local antibiotics in posterior lumbar fusion procedures for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case for their use
Ondeck NT, Ondeck MA, Bovonratwet P, Albert TJ, Grauer JN. Local antibiotics in posterior lumbar fusion procedures for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case for their use. The Spine Journal 2020, 21: 664-670. PMID: 33347970, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical site infectionPosterior spinal fusionNeuromuscular scoliosisLocal antibioticsIntraoperative antibioticsStudy populationRisk of SSIOccurrence of SSIReduced surgical site infectionsHigh-risk patient populationPosterior lumbar fusion proceduresAdverse outcome variablesIncreased overall riskHigh-risk patientsOverall study populationRisk patient populationPatient demographic factorsEntire study populationLumbar fusion proceduresIntrawound antibioticsNMS patientsRenal complicationsRisk patientsPediatric patientsRetrospective review
2018
Missing data treatments matter: an analysis of multiple imputation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures
Ondeck NT, Fu MC, Skrip LA, McLynn RP, Cui JJ, Basques BA, Albert TJ, Grauer JN. Missing data treatments matter: an analysis of multiple imputation for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures. The Spine Journal 2018, 18: 2009-2017. PMID: 29649614, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere adverse eventsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramAnterior cervical discectomyAdverse eventsPreoperative anemiaPreoperative hypoalbuminemiaPreoperative albuminCervical discectomyHospital readmissionAdverse outcomesComplete case analysisSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramAdverse outcome variablesOne-level ACDFPreoperative laboratory valuesBody mass indexFusion proceduresMultiple imputationLogistic regression analysisQuality Improvement ProgramPreoperative hematocritPostoperative outcomesRetrospective reviewMass indexLaboratory values
2017
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Stroke After Hip Fractures in the Elderly.
Samuel AM, Diaz-Collado PJ, Szolomayer LK, Nelson SJ, Webb ML, Lukasiewicz AM, Grauer JN. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Stroke After Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Orthopedics 2017, 41: e27-e32. PMID: 29136256, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20171106-04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInpatient strokeSerious adverse eventsHip fractureAdverse eventsRisk factorsNational Trauma Data BankIsolated hip fractureHigh-risk patientsAssociation of strokeSystolic blood pressureCoronary artery diseaseTrauma Data BankRisk of mortalityIdentifies risk factorsInpatient complicationsPrior strokeInpatient outcomesElderly patientsArtery diseaseBlood pressureRetrospective reviewInclusion criteriaPatientsMultivariate analysisVigilant careGeneral Health Adverse Events Within 30 Days Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in US Patients: A Comparison of Spine Surgeons’ Perceptions and Reported Data for Rates and Risk Factors
Ondeck NT, Bohl DD, Bovonratwet P, Geddes BJ, Cui JJ, McLynn RP, Samuel AM, Grauer JN. General Health Adverse Events Within 30 Days Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in US Patients: A Comparison of Spine Surgeons’ Perceptions and Reported Data for Rates and Risk Factors. Global Spine Journal 2017, 8: 345-353. PMID: 29977718, PMCID: PMC6022956, DOI: 10.1177/2192568217723017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostoperative adverse eventsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramAnterior cervical discectomyPatient risk factorsAdverse eventsRisk factorsCervical discectomyPatient factorsSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramSpine surgeons’ perceptionOccurrence of complicationsSurgeons' perceptionsNational dataQuality improvement initiativesQuality Improvement ProgramElective ACDFAccuracy of surgeonsACDF proceduresPerioperative complicationsRetrospective reviewUS patientsNSQIP dataProspective dataSurgeon's assessmentSuch complications
2016
Demographics, Mechanisms of Injury, and Concurrent Injuries Associated With Calcaneus Fractures: A Study of 14 516 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank
Bohl DD, Ondeck NT, Samuel AM, Diaz-Collado PJ, Nelson SJ, Basques BA, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Demographics, Mechanisms of Injury, and Concurrent Injuries Associated With Calcaneus Fractures: A Study of 14 516 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank. Foot & Ankle Specialist 2016, 10: 402-410. PMID: 27895200, DOI: 10.1177/1938640016679703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Trauma Data BankSurgeons National Trauma Data BankTrauma Data BankCalcaneus fracturesConcurrent injuriesNonorthopaedic injuriesSpine fracturesAmerican CollegeMechanism of injuryLower extremity fracturesLumbar spine fracturesCommon comorbiditiesFracture patientsExtremity fracturesOrgan injuryRetrospective reviewNational sampleHead injuryHigh incidenceInjury mechanismPatientsLevel IIIInjuryHospital departmentsStrong association
2015
Urinary Tract Infection Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion Procedures
Bohl DD, Ahn J, Tabaraee E, Ahn J, Jain A, Grauer JN, Singh K. Urinary Tract Infection Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion Procedures. Spine 2015, 40: 1785-1791. PMID: 26020850, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior lumbar fusion proceduresUrinary tract infectionLumbar fusion proceduresGreater riskSystemic sepsisTract infectionsRisk factorsFusion proceduresSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseDependent functional statusImprovement Program databaseIndependent risk factorImportant clinical consequencesSpinal fusion proceduresHealth care systemDiabetic statusOperative durationRetrospective reviewFemale sexFunctional statusOperative characteristicsProgram databaseInclusion criteriaMortality 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
2008
Quantifying the Effects of Degeneration and Other Patient Factors on Lumbar Segmental Range of Motion Using Multivariate Analysis
Bible JE, Simpson AK, Emerson JW, Biswas D, Grauer JN. Quantifying the Effects of Degeneration and Other Patient Factors on Lumbar Segmental Range of Motion Using Multivariate Analysis. Spine 2008, 33: 1793-1799. PMID: 18628713, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31817b8f3a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexLumbar ROMKellgren scoreMultivariate analysisSignificant negative associationSegmental ROML5-S1L4-L5Segmental rangeL3-L4L2-L3Negative associationMultivariate regression analysisPatient factorsRetrospective reviewMass indexClinical variablesUnivariate analysisBACKGROUND DATAFlexion/extensionSignificant associationL1-S1Role of ageInterobserver reliabilityDegeneration