2023
Metrics for Monitoring Preoperative Optimization Programs for Total Joint Arthroplasty
Dlott C, Miguez S, Wilkins S, Khunte A, Johnson C, Kurek D, Wiznia D. Metrics for Monitoring Preoperative Optimization Programs for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Nursing 2023, 42: 158-164. PMID: 37262375, DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000942.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeBenchmarkingHumansLength of StayNursesOrthopedicsRetrospective StudiesConceptsPreoperative optimization programsTotal joint arthroplastySurgical factorsJoint arthroplastyOutcomes of patientsLength of stayElectronic medical recordsPatient characteristicsOrthopaedic nursesMedical recordsPatient outcomesLong-term effectsPatientsArthroplastyOutcomesReadmissionStayFactorsNursesLimited researchThe Use of Risk Scores in Patient Preoperative Optimization for Total Joint Arthroplasty
Dlott C, Wilkins S, Miguez S, Khunte A, Johnson C, Kurek D, Wiznia D. The Use of Risk Scores in Patient Preoperative Optimization for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Nursing 2023, 42: 123-127. PMID: 36944208, DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeDiabetes MellitusHumansOrthopedicsRisk FactorsConceptsPreoperative optimizationNurse navigatorTotal joint arthroplastyRisk scoreJoint arthroplastyPreoperative decision-making processVariety of comorbiditiesRisk of complicationsBody mass indexPatient-specific factorsPatient comorbiditiesMass indexOrthopaedic nursesComorbiditiesScoresArthroplastyComplicationsDiabetesPatientsNurses
2022
How metal augments, polyethylene thickness and stem length affect tibial baseplate load transfer in revision total knee arthroplasty
LaMonica J, Pham N, Milligan K, Tommasini S, Schwarzkopf R, Parisi R, Wiznia D. How metal augments, polyethylene thickness and stem length affect tibial baseplate load transfer in revision total knee arthroplasty. The Knee 2022, 40: 283-291. PMID: 36529046, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.11.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Use of Race in Risk Assessment Tools Contributes to Systemic Racism
Dlott C, O’Connor M, Wiznia D. The Use of Race in Risk Assessment Tools Contributes to Systemic Racism. Journal Of Racial And Ethnic Health Disparities 2022, 10: 1-3. PMID: 36414930, DOI: 10.1007/s40615-022-01451-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHumansOsteoarthritis, HipOsteoarthritis, KneeRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSystemic RacismConceptsTotal joint arthroplastyRisk of complicationsRisk of surgeryTotal joint replacementRisk assessment toolPerioperative riskRisk calculatorPatient raceJoint arthroplastyDecision-making discussionsJoint replacementInclusion of raceComplicationsPatientsSurgeryRiskAssessment toolReadmissionArthroplastyOsteoarthritisHipRaceSurgeonsMovement is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Chronic Kidney Disease Disparities
Wiznia D, Nelson C, Harrington M. Movement is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Chronic Kidney Disease Disparities. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022, 30: 1064-1068. PMID: 35427242, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00919.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHumansOsteoarthritis, HipOsteoarthritis, KneeRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsChronic kidney diseaseRate of CKDTotal joint arthroplastyKidney transplantKidney diseaseJoint arthroplastyEnd-stage kidney diseasePeriprosthetic joint infectionAfrican AmericansPostoperative readmissionsDiabetes mellitusArthroplasty candidatesJoint infectionHeart diseasePatient accessDisease disparitiesHispanic individualsDiseaseDisadvantaged populationsUnderserved communitiesAmerican adultsComplicationsHemodialysisPatientsArthroplastyCORR Synthesis: How Might the Preoperative Management of Risk Factors Influence Healthcare Disparities in Total Joint Arthroplasty?
Dlott CC, Wiznia DH. CORR Synthesis: How Might the Preoperative Management of Risk Factors Influence Healthcare Disparities in Total Joint Arthroplasty? Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2022, 480: 872-890. PMID: 35302972, PMCID: PMC9029894, DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHealthcare DisparitiesHumansRisk Factors
2021
Management of Foreign Organic Material Identified During Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Radford Z, Newman-Plotnick H, Wiznia D. Management of Foreign Organic Material Identified During Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. JBJS Case Connector 2021, 11: e21.00393. PMID: 35102061, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00393.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAnti-Bacterial AgentsArthritis, InfectiousArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeBone CementsHumansMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis-Related InfectionsConceptsPeriprosthetic joint infectionTotal knee arthroplastyKnee arthroplastyPrimary total knee arthroplastyAntibiotic-loaded bone cementInfection prevention strategiesPostoperative antibiotic therapyPostoperative antibioticsAntibiotic therapyJoint infectionAntibiotic cementHigh riskExtended coursePrevention strategiesPrepatellar bursaArthroplastyBone cementRiskImproved mobilityReasonable courseTissue contaminationCoursePainPatientsTherapyMovement Is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Diabetes Mellitus Disparities
Wiznia DH, Jimenez R, Harrington M. Movement Is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Diabetes Mellitus Disparities. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021, 30: 1017-1022. PMID: 34534181, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes MellitusHumansRural PopulationUnited StatesConceptsTotal joint arthroplastyJoint arthroplastyUtilization of arthroplastyPoor glycemic controlPrimary care providersRates of diabetesHealth carePeriprosthetic joint infectionManagement of diabetesContinuous glucose monitoringDiabetic clinicPostoperative complicationsDiabetes mellitusGlycemic controlDiabetes prevalencePreoperative patientsJoint infectionTJA surgeryCare providersAmerican Indian populationsIntersection of riskHealthcare navigatorsPatient accessArthroplastyGlucose monitoringMovement is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Relationship Between Preoperative Optimization and Healthcare Disparities
Wiznia DH, O'Connor MI, Clarke HD. Movement is Life—Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Relationship Between Preoperative Optimization and Healthcare Disparities. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021, 30: 1005-1006. PMID: 35452425, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHealthcare DisparitiesHumansThe Use of Computer Navigation and Robotic Technology in Complex Total Knee Arthroplasty
Ross KA, Wiznia DH, Long WJ, Schwarzkopf R. The Use of Computer Navigation and Robotic Technology in Complex Total Knee Arthroplasty. JBJS Reviews 2021, 9: e20.00200. PMID: 33999911, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.20.00200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeComputersHumansKnee JointOsteoarthritis, KneeReproducibility of ResultsRobotic Surgical ProceduresConceptsDeformity correctionRevision casesPotential long-term cost savingsComplex total knee arthroplastyLong-term functional outcomeCAS navigationTotal knee arthroplasty systemTotal knee arthroplastyRapid hospital dischargeKnee arthroplasty systemComputer-assisted surgical navigationHospital dischargeBlood lossRobotic systemOperative timePreoperative deformityFunctional outcomeTibial deformityFemoral bowingKnee arthroplastyRevision rateTherapy requirementsMechanical axisPrimary casesRobotic technology
2019
Total Joint Arthroplasty Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Traumatic Falls: An Analysis of 499,094 Cases.
Driesman A, Paoli AR, Wiznia DH, Oh C, Mahure SA, Long WJ, Schwarzkopf R. Total Joint Arthroplasty Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Traumatic Falls: An Analysis of 499,094 Cases. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019, 28: 838-846. PMID: 31834037, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-19-00541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal joint arthroplastyTraumatic fallDecreased riskHazard ratioKnee osteoarthritisPrimary diagnosisJoint arthroplastyResearch Cooperative System databaseRetrospective case-control studyNew York Statewide PlanningLower extremity osteoarthritisCase-control studyProportional hazards modelLong-term riskExtremity osteoarthritisSeventeen patientsClinical characteristicsElderly patientsPatient demographicsPrimary TKAHip osteoarthritisPrimary THAStatewide PlanningAge 40Group 2