2024
Use of The Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool to Predict Same-day Discharge After Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Dupont M, Held M, Shah R, Cooper H, Neuwirth A, Hickernell T. Use of The Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool to Predict Same-day Discharge After Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e22.00269. PMID: 38456719, PMCID: PMC10923310, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSame-day dischargeTotal knee arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyTertiary care centerPreoperative screening toolReceiver operating characteristic curveRAPT scoreScreening toolLogistic regression analysisAssociated with same-day dischargeKnee arthroplastyCutoff valuePreoperative notesPredictive valueCare centerPatientsCharacteristic curveSame-dayDischarge dispositionDischarge planningRegression analysisArthroplastyPositive associationScoresCutoff
2020
What Is the Learning Curve for New Technologies in Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Review
Sarpong N, Herndon C, Held M, Neuwirth A, Hickernell T, Geller J, Cooper H, Shah R. What Is the Learning Curve for New Technologies in Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Review. Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine 2020, 13: 675-679. PMID: 32827304, PMCID: PMC7661627, DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09671-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Consensus on Reducing Risk in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Revision Surgery
Hickernell T, Cooper H. Consensus on Reducing Risk in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Revision Surgery. Techniques In Orthopaedics 2019, 34: 216-221. DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical site infectionSurgical complicationsSite infectionRevision surgeryRevision hipHigh-volume medical centerNegative wound pressure therapyFrequent surgical complicationsRevision arthroplasty patientsTotal joint arthroplastyRenal complicationsUnplanned readmissionWound complicationsArthroplasty patientsPreoperative settingPressure therapyTranexamic acidPrimary arthroplastyCell salvageJoint arthroplastyRevision arthroplastyMedical CenterComplicationsArthroplastyPatients
2017
Creation of an Online Wiki Improves Post-Operative Surgical Protocol Adherence in Arthroplasty Patients
Swart E, Miller D, Hickernell T, Bozic K, Geller J, Macaulay W. Creation of an Online Wiki Improves Post-Operative Surgical Protocol Adherence in Arthroplasty Patients. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2017, 32: 2319-2324.e6. PMID: 28372915, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.02.081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerioperative care pathwaysPost-operative protocolsProtocol adherenceCare pathwayUnnecessary testingOverall protocol adherencePain control regimenLower extremity arthroplastyHigh-volume clinical settingArthroplasty patientsPathway adherenceRetrospective reviewControl regimenInpatient careLaboratory ordersClinical settingAdherenceCarePatientsPractical barriersRegimenArthroplastyYearsPathwayMonths