2024
Geriatric Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Database Study Characterizing Use and Trends for Prescribed Thoracic/Lumbar Orthoses.
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Moran J, Jeong S, Grauer J, Varthi A. Geriatric Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Database Study Characterizing Use and Trends for Prescribed Thoracic/Lumbar Orthoses. Global Spine Journal 2024, 21925682241238672. PMID: 38546972, DOI: 10.1177/21925682241238672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCompression fracturesFractures associated with osteoporosisVertebral compression fracturesMultivariate logistic regressionIndicator of infectionPearlDiver databaseIndependent predictorsTreatment algorithmInclusion criteriaFemale sexLogistic regressionT5-L5Geographic regionsFracture managementFracture levelNational databasePatientsExclusion criteriaYounger ageBraceNon-clinicalCharacterized useOrthosesDatabaseFractureAnatomic vs. reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: usage trends and perioperative outcomes
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Kim L, Modrak M, Medvecky M, Donohue K, Grauer J. Anatomic vs. reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: usage trends and perioperative outcomes. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2024, 34: 91-96. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2023.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal shoulder arthroplastyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsSurgeon volumeShoulder arthroplastyHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexPerioperative adverse eventsSevere adverse eventsUrinary tract infectionCommon orthopaedic proceduresMatching of patientsPatient demographicsTract infectionsPearlDiver databaseMultivariable analysisOverall incidencePatient populationKidney infectionMerit further investigationOrthopedic proceduresGreater oddsRTSAIncreased percentagePatients
2023
Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Undergoing Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Are at Increased Risk for Perioperative Complications
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Radford Z, Kaszuba S, Rubin L, Grauer J. Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Undergoing Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Are at Increased Risk for Perioperative Complications. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 32: 309-315. PMID: 38165956, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal knee arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyUrinary tract infectionPostoperative eventsCystic fibrosisPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsTract infectionsPleural effusionKnee arthroplastyControl subjectsRevision rateAcute kidney injuryElixhauser Comorbidity IndexRisk of surgeryMultivariable logistic regressionComorbidity indexKidney injuryPerioperative complicationsRespiratory failureTKA patientsCardiac eventsPearlDiver databaseImplant survivalTotal hipEvolving Trends in the Use of Sacroiliac Fusion From 2015 to 2020
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Jiang W, Elaydi A, Jordan Y, Whang P, Grauer J. Evolving Trends in the Use of Sacroiliac Fusion From 2015 to 2020. Spine 2023, 49: 577-582. PMID: 37075329, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004684.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSI fusionOpen approachAdverse eventsSacroiliac fusionHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexRetrospective cohort analysisElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLess adverse eventsEvolution of patientsComorbidity indexAdult patientsPatient characteristicsPrimary outcomeIndependent predictorsPearlDiver databaseMultivariable analysisPatient populationOpen procedureBACKGROUND DATACohort analysisSI jointDegenerative indicationsMIS approachMIS casesOlder age