2024
Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures
Rudisill K, Ratnasamy P, Sanchez J, Grauer J. Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00052. PMID: 39303221, PMCID: PMC11419421, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture populationHip fractureDEXA scanRace/ethnic groupsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLesser oddsPatient ageFracture populationScan utilizationComorbidity indexTime of hip fractureBefore hip fractureStudy revealed disparitiesImprove medication accessDual x-ray absorptiometryHip fracture patientsGeriatric hip fracturesX-ray absorptiometryHip fragility fracturesMedication accessNon-white categorySentinel eventsHealthcare systemFragility fracturesFracture patients
2023
Risk of Contralateral Hip Fracture Following Initial Hip Fracture Among Geriatric Fragility Fracture Patients
Ratnasamy P, Rudisill K, Oghenesume O, Riedel M, Grauer J. Risk of Contralateral Hip Fracture Following Initial Hip Fracture Among Geriatric Fragility Fracture Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00001. PMID: 37428152, PMCID: PMC10332831, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContralateral hip fractureInitial hip fractureKaplan-Meier survival analysisGeriatric hip fracturesHip fractureSurvival analysisFragility fracture patientsIndex hip fractureHip fracture fixationKaplan-Meier analysisBody mass indexMultivariate logistic regressionFracture patientsContralateral fractureIndependent predictorsGeriatric patientsHigh morbidityMass indexPatient mortalityFemale sexNational cohortRisk factorsFracture fixationMultivariate analysisLogistic regression
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
2020
Perioperative Outcomes of Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture: The Importance of Studying Matched Populations
Haynes MS, Ondeck NT, Ottesen TD, Malpani R, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Perioperative Outcomes of Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture: The Importance of Studying Matched Populations. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2020, 35: 3188-3194. PMID: 32654940, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyHip fractureAdverse eventsPropensity matchingBlood transfusionHip arthroplastyNational Surgical Quality Improvement databaseGeriatric femoral neck fracturesGreater readmission ratesGeriatric hip fracturesLower transfusion rateMajor adverse eventsMinor adverse eventsPostoperative adverse outcomesFemoral neck fracturesQuality improvement databaseRetrospective comparative studyMultivariate logistic regressionTransfusion ratePerioperative outcomesReadmission ratesSelect patientsTHA groupGeriatric patientsNeck fractures
2018
Comparison of Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty to Hemiarthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fractures: A Literature Review of Large Database Studies
Haynes M, Grauer J. Comparison of Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty to Hemiarthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fractures: A Literature Review of Large Database Studies. The Journal Of Hip Surgery 2018, 02: 033-046. DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1646936.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal hip arthroplastyTHA patientsLength of stayPostoperative transfusionDislocation rateHip arthroplastyNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseGeriatric hip fracture patientsQuality Improvement Program databaseNational Hospital Discharge SurveyClinical postoperative outcomesGeriatric hip fracturesMinor adverse eventsHip fracture patientsImprovement Program databaseHospital Episode StatisticsFemoral neck fracturesPrimary outcome variableHospital Discharge SurveyLarge database studiesComparison of outcomesKey search termsFull-text papersFracture patientsMinor complicationsHow Common—and How Serious— Is Clostridium difficile Colitis After Geriatric Hip Fracture? Findings from the NSQIP Dataset
Bovonratwet P, Bohl DD, Russo GS, Ondeck NT, Nam D, Della Valle CJ, Grauer JN. How Common—and How Serious— Is Clostridium difficile Colitis After Geriatric Hip Fracture? Findings from the NSQIP Dataset. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2018, 476: 453-462. PMID: 29443839, PMCID: PMC6260047, DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture surgeryClostridium difficile colitisDifficile colitisGeriatric hip fracturesChronic care facilitiesHip fractureFracture surgeryPostoperative lengthGeriatric patientsHigh riskPreoperative anemiaCurrent smokersCare facilitiesStrict hand hygieneProphylactic antibiotic regimensFuture prospective studiesHospital quality metricsLarge database studiesStepwise multivariate modelLarge national databasePostdischarge dataAntibiotic regimensInfectious diagnosisPreoperative factorsProphylactic antibiotics
2015
Postoperative Length of Stay and 30-Day Readmission After Geriatric Hip Fracture
Basques BA, Bohl DD, Golinvaux NS, Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Postoperative Length of Stay and 30-Day Readmission After Geriatric Hip Fracture. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2015, 29: e115-e120. PMID: 25210835, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeriatric hip fracturesBody mass indexPostoperative LOSHip fractureRisk factorsPostoperative lengthMass indexSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMultivariate analysisQuality Improvement Program databaseAverage postoperative LOSDependent functional statusNon-general anesthesiaPrognostic Level IIHip fracture surgeryPercent of patientsHip fracture patientsHip fracture repairImprovement Program databaseSignificant risk factorsAnesthesiologists classAnesthesia typeFracture patientsPostoperative day