2024
Increasing Value in Subspecialty Training: A Comparison of Variation in Surgical Complications for Pediatric Versus Other Fellowship-trained American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Candidates in the Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures
Ottesen T, Amick M, Kirwin D, Mercier M, Brand J, Frumberg D, Grauer J, Rubin L. Increasing Value in Subspecialty Training: A Comparison of Variation in Surgical Complications for Pediatric Versus Other Fellowship-trained American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Candidates in the Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e22.00239. PMID: 38252550, PMCID: PMC10805463, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildEducational StatusFellowships and ScholarshipsFractures, BoneHumansOrthopedic ProceduresOrthopedicsConceptsSurgical complicationsTreatment of supracondylar fracturesSupracondylar fracturesCase volumeABOS candidatesPredictive factors of complicationsSubspecialty trainingFactors of complicationsSurgeon-reported complicationsBinary multivariate logistic regressionFellowship-trained surgeonsYear of procedureComplex fracture typesMultivariate logistic regressionIncreasing case volumeComplication rateAmerican BoardPredictive factorsPatient sexFracture complicationsTargeted educational effortsComplicationsFracture typeSurgery candidatesSurgical caseload
2023
Comparison of Differences in Surgical Complications Between Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons and All Other Orthopedic Surgeons Using the ABOS Database.
Ottesen T, Pathak N, Mercier M, Kirwin D, Lukasiewicz A, Grauer J, Rubin L. Comparison of Differences in Surgical Complications Between Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons and All Other Orthopedic Surgeons Using the ABOS Database. Orthopedics 2023, 46: e237-e243. PMID: 36719412, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20230125-05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnkleAnkle InjuriesFellowships and ScholarshipsFractures, BoneHumansOrthopedic ProceduresOrthopedic SurgeonsOrthopedicsSurgeonsUnited StatesConceptsSurgical complicationsOrthopaedic surgeonsFellowship trainingBinary multivariate logistic regressionFellowship-trained orthopedic footFellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeonsAnkle fracture repairSpecific patient comorbiditiesSurgeon-reported complicationsTrauma fellowship trainingMultivariate logistic regressionFellowship-trained surgeonsOrthopaedic Surgery databaseComplexity of casesAmerican BoardOrthopaedic FootAdverse eventsPatient comorbiditiesComorbidity dataABOS databaseAnkle surgeryPatient complicationsSurgery DatabaseSurgical complexityInclusion criteria
2022
The case for decreased surgeon-reported complications due to surgical volume and fellowship status in the treatment of geriatric hip fracture: An analysis of the ABOS database
Ottesen TD, Mercier MR, Brand J, Amick M, Grauer JN, Rubin LE. The case for decreased surgeon-reported complications due to surgical volume and fellowship status in the treatment of geriatric hip fracture: An analysis of the ABOS database. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0263475. PMID: 35213546, PMCID: PMC8880652, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture patientsSurgical complicationsFracture patientsHip fractureCase volumeFellowship trainingBinary multivariate logistic regressionSurgeon-reported complicationsGeriatric hip fracturesOdds of complicationsSurgical adverse eventsMultivariate logistic regressionFellowship statusAdverse eventsComplication riskSurgical interventionSurgical outcomesABOS databaseSurgical volumeSurgeon cohortComplicationsType of fellowshipIndependent factorsPatientsOrthopaedic surgeons
2021
Long-term Corticosteroid Use Independently Correlates With Complications After Posterior Lumbar Spine Surgery.
Kebaish KJ, Galivanche AR, Varthi AG, Ottesen TD, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Long-term Corticosteroid Use Independently Correlates With Complications After Posterior Lumbar Spine Surgery. Orthopedics 2021, 44: 172-179. PMID: 34039214, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20210416-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term corticosteroid usePosterior lumbar spine surgeryPosterior lumbar surgeryLumbar spine surgeryPerioperative adverse outcomesCorticosteroid useAdverse eventsLumbar surgerySpine surgeryPropensity matchingAdverse outcomesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseMinor adverse eventsEffect of immunosuppressionImprovement Program databaseLong-term corticosteroidsSerious adverse eventsBody mass indexMultiple surgical specialtiesAnesthesiologists classComparable patientsPerioperative outcomesSurgical factorsMore patients
2018
Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Orthopedic Procedures: 2000 to 2016.
Eltorai AEM, Durand WM, Haglin JM, Rubin LE, Weiss AC, Daniels AH. Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Orthopedic Procedures: 2000 to 2016. Orthopedics 2018, 41: 95-102. PMID: 29494748, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20180226-04.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Paralytic Ileus in the Orthopaedic Patient
Daniels AH, Ritterman SA, Rubin LE. Paralytic Ileus in the Orthopaedic Patient. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015, 23: 365-372. PMID: 25917235, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-14-00162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParalytic ileusMinor orthopaedic proceduresCommon adverse eventsProlonged hospital stayEarly patient mobilizationTreatment of ileusSevere patient morbidityMajor clinical concernAbdominal painBowel perforationHospital stayAdverse eventsBowel motilityHospital readmissionMultidisciplinary carePatient mobilizationTrauma patientsOrthopedic patientsPatient morbidityPharmacologic interventionsClinical signsSpinal surgeryIleusTraumatic injuryOrthopedic procedures
2014
Early Catastrophic Failure of Trochanteric Fixation with the Dall-Miles Cable Grip System
Klinge SA, Vopat BG, Daniels AH, Bariteau JT, Rubin LE, Limbird R. Early Catastrophic Failure of Trochanteric Fixation with the Dall-Miles Cable Grip System. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2014, 29: 1289-1291. PMID: 24529942, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2014.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDall-Miles cable grip systemCable grip systemTrochanteric fixationGreater trochanteric fixationReports of patientsUltimate fixation strengthEarly catastrophic failureOperating room staffCerclage cablesClinical practiceRoom staffFixation strengthGrip systemSurgical instrumentsFixationPatientsFailureOsteotomySurgeons
2013
Total Hip Arthroplasty Followed by Traction and Delayed Reduction for Crowe IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Flanagin BA, Dushey CH, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. Total Hip Arthroplasty Followed by Traction and Delayed Reduction for Crowe IV Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2013, 28: 1052-1054. PMID: 23498873, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.11.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultArthroplasty, Replacement, HipCombined Modality TherapyHip Dislocation, CongenitalHumansOrthopedic ProceduresTractionYoung AdultConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyHip arthroplastyDevelopmental dysplasiaNerve palsyDysplastic hipsCrowe IV developmental dysplasiaPrimary total hip arthroplastyPostoperative nerve palsySciatic nerve palsyLeg length discrepancyPotential catastrophic complicationsNerve dysfunctionAnterior approachCatastrophic complicationHip dislocationLength discrepancySelect populationGeneral populationUnreported techniqueHip dysplasiaArthroplastyDysplasiaDelayed reductionJoint functionHip