2020
Negative predictive value of CT for occult fractures of the hip and pelvis with imaging follow-up
Haims AH, Wang A, Yoo BJ, Porrino J. Negative predictive value of CT for occult fractures of the hip and pelvis with imaging follow-up. Emergency Radiology 2020, 28: 259-264. PMID: 32844321, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-020-01834-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative predictive valueIndex CTPredictive valueOccult fracturesEmergency departmentMusculoskeletal radiologistsHigh negative predictive valueMethodsTwo hundred thirtyOccult hip fracturesHip/pelvisElectronic medical recordsOccult hipElderly patientsHip fractureNegative radiographsFemoral neckPelvic fracturesMedical recordsIntertrochanteric femurSurgical implicationsElderly populationMultidetector CTCTPelvisHip
2016
Three-Dimensional Isotropic MRI of the Cervical Spine
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Neway WE, Brown JE, Trivedi M, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Three-Dimensional Isotropic MRI of the Cervical Spine. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2016, 29: 66-71. PMID: 26889989, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3182a355e5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Comparison of agreement of cervical spine degenerative pathology findings in magnetic resonance imaging studies
Fu MC, Webb ML, Buerba RA, Neway WE, Brown JE, Trivedi M, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Comparison of agreement of cervical spine degenerative pathology findings in magnetic resonance imaging studies. The Spine Journal 2015, 16: 42-48. PMID: 26291398, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingCord signal changeMRI findingsIntra-rater agreementInter-rater agreementCervical spineDegenerative findingsCentral stenosisForaminal stenosisCervical spine magnetic resonance imagingCervical magnetic resonance imagingSpine magnetic resonance imagingDisc hydrationCervical MRI findingsCommon degenerative findingsStandardized grading criteriaMagnetic resonance imaging studyManagement of patientsRetrospective diagnostic studyCervical spine conditionsSignificant MRI findingsDisc space heightResonance imaging studyLeast severe gradeOrthopedic spine surgeons
2014
Interrater and intrarater agreements of magnetic resonance imaging findings in the lumbar spine: significant variability across degenerative conditions
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Long WD, Blizzard DJ, Lischuk AW, Haims AH, Grauer JN. Interrater and intrarater agreements of magnetic resonance imaging findings in the lumbar spine: significant variability across degenerative conditions. The Spine Journal 2014, 14: 2442-2448. PMID: 24642053, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.03.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingLumbar spineIntrarater agreementDegenerative conditionsMRI findingsInterrater agreementLumbar spine magnetic resonance imagingStandardized criteriaLumbar magnetic resonance imagingSpine magnetic resonance imagingLarge academic medical centerRetrospective diagnostic studyBone marrow changesDisc space heightAbsolute interrater agreementDegenerative lumbar spineLumbar vertebral levelDifferent pathologic conditionsAcademic medical centerFleiss' kappa coefficientModerate overall agreementDegenerative findingsMarrow changesSagittal MRI sequencesDegenerative changes
2007
The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine
Hammouri QM, Haims AH, Simpson AK, Alqaqa A, Grauer JN. The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine. Spine 2007, 32: 2361-2364. PMID: 17906579, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318155796e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic flexion-extension radiographsFlexion-extension radiographsDegenerative lumbar spineInitial evaluationRadiographic seriesLumbar spineLateral radiographsRetrospective radiographic reviewDynamic radiographsRadiographic reviewStanding anteroposteriorRadiograph seriesClinical managementLumbar complaintsBACKGROUND DATAInclusion criteriaInitial courseMost surgeonsDynamic filmsRadiographsLateral filmsAnteroposteriorPotential roleSpineLumbar imagesImaging-guided bone biopsy for osteomyelitis: are there factors associated with positive or negative cultures?
Wu JS, Gorbachova T, Morrison WB, Haims AH. Imaging-guided bone biopsy for osteomyelitis: are there factors associated with positive or negative cultures? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2007, 188: 1529-34. PMID: 17515372, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.06.1286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUtility of Flexion-Extension Radiographs in Evaluating the Degenerative Cervical Spine
White AP, Biswas D, Smart LR, Haims A, Grauer JN. Utility of Flexion-Extension Radiographs in Evaluating the Degenerative Cervical Spine. Spine 2007, 32: 975-979. PMID: 17450072, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000261409.45251.a2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFlexion-extension radiographsConsecutive patientsDynamic radiographsLateral radiographsDegenerative cervical conditionsDegenerative cervical spineFlexion-extension lateral radiographsNeutral lateral radiographsPrior cervical surgeryNontrauma populationCervical surgeryMyelopathic symptomsRetrospective cohortCervical fracturesSpine traumaInadequate radiographsInitial imagingPatient chartsPreoperative patientsRheumatoid arthritisCervical conditionsClinical managementCervical spineRecent traumaCongenital anomalies
2006
MRI comparison of periprosthetic structures around zirconium knee prostheses and cobalt chrome prostheses.
Raphael B, Haims AH, Wu JS, Katz LD, White LM, Lynch K. MRI comparison of periprosthetic structures around zirconium knee prostheses and cobalt chrome prostheses. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2006, 186: 1771-7. PMID: 16714672, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.05.1077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsZirconium groupCobalt-chrome prosthesisGreater interobserver agreementTotal knee prosthesisKnee prosthesisCobalt-chrome groupJoint effusionInterobserver agreementGroup of patientsLateral collateral ligamentMRI evaluationPatellar tendonSignal abnormalitiesBoard-certified radiologistsMRI variablesProsthesis typeCollateral ligamentMRI comparisonFemoral componentFive-point scaleProsthesisReviewer confidenceEffusionReviewersSignal changes
2004
Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1
Lee CI, Haims AH, Monico EP, Brink JA, Forman HP. Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1. Radiology 2004, 231: 393-8. PMID: 15031431, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2312030767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsED physiciansCT scanCancer riskRadiation doseChest radiographsMost ED physiciansPercent of patientsAbdominopelvic CT scansAssessment of patientsEmergency department physiciansU.S. academic medical centersAcademic medical centerFlank painAdult patientsRadiologist awarenessDepartment physiciansMedical CenterPatientsCT dosesPhysiciansLifetime cancer riskDoseScansRadiologistsRiskMorphometric Comparison of the Pedicle Rib Unit to Pedicles in the Thoracic Spine
Husted DS, Haims AH, Fairchild TA, Kershaw TS, Yue JJ. Morphometric Comparison of the Pedicle Rib Unit to Pedicles in the Thoracic Spine. Spine 2004, 29: 139-146. PMID: 14722404, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000105537.49674.a3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Evaluation of an Emergency Radiology Quality Assurance Program at a Level I Trauma Center: Abdominal and Pelvic CT Studies
Yoon LS, Haims AH, Brink JA, Rabinovici R, Forman HP. Evaluation of an Emergency Radiology Quality Assurance Program at a Level I Trauma Center: Abdominal and Pelvic CT Studies. Radiology 2002, 224: 42-6. PMID: 12091660, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2241011470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevel I trauma centerI trauma centerTrauma centerQuality assurance programPatient careAdditional diagnostic imagingAbdominal imaging radiologistsQuality of careAssurance programEmergency departmentCT reportsTrauma casesTrauma surgeryCT studiesNumber of casesPatient recordsRadiologic interpretationCare changesMortality recordsDiscordant readingsDiagnostic imagingDiscordant interpretationsPelvic CT studiesCareImportant additional findings