Scott Halperin, MD, MHS
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2024
Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Donohue K, Medvecky M, Grauer J. Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2024, 34: 564-570. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2024.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyReverse total shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsPostoperative eventsShoulder arthroplastyPatient demographicsOverall reimbursementSurgery typeAdverse eventsMale sexAssociated with reimbursementMultivariate linear regressionOncological diagnosisEmergency department visitsPatientsOrthopedic proceduresEffective procedureAdministrative databasesHospital readmissionInsurance typeSurgeryReduce healthcare expendituresDepartment visitsIncreased frequencyUtilization and timing of surgical intervention for central cord syndrome in the United States
Dhodapkar M, Halperin S, Seddio A, Dahodwala T, Rubio D, Grauer J. Utilization and timing of surgical intervention for central cord syndrome in the United States. European Spine Journal 2024, 1-7. PMID: 39103615, DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08431-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral cord syndromeSurgical interventionAbsence of bony injuryOperative interventionCord syndromeBony injuriesPredictors of operative managementAbsence of vertebral fracturesTiming of surgical interventionTiming of operative interventionCohort of patientsProportion of patientsDays of diagnosisHigher comorbidity burdenVertebral fracturesSpinal cord injuryMethodsAdult patientsNon-operativelyNonsurgical interventionsMultivariate analysisStudy assessed utilizationComorbidity burdenIncomplete spinal cord injuryPatientsInclusion criteriaAnkle fracture open reduction and internal fixation in patients with cerebral palsy
Dhodapkar M, Yang A, Jiang W, Halperin S, Frumberg D, Grauer J. Ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation in patients with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 2024 PMID: 38773804, DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15958.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnkle fracture ORIFCerebral palsyAnkle fracturesElixhauser Comorbidity IndexInternational Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and ICD-10Increased oddsIsolated ankle fracturesEmergency department visitsClosed ankle fracturesInternal fixationProlonged lengthMultivariate logistic regressionAnkle fracture open reductionProlonged length of stayDepartment visitsLength of stayInternational ClassificationAdverse eventsStudy of adult patientsFracture open reductionMinor adverse eventsICD-10Logistic regressionORAnkleCefazolin Alone Versus Cefazolin with Tobramycin or Gentamicin as Intraoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Single-Level Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Dhodapkar M, Jeong S, Halperin S, Rubio D, Li M, Grauer J. Cefazolin Alone Versus Cefazolin with Tobramycin or Gentamicin as Intraoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Single-Level Posterior Lumbar Fusion. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00082. PMCID: PMC11068128, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle-level posterior lumbar fusionPosterior lumbar fusionSurgical site infectionElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLumbar fusionAntibiotic prophylaxisAdverse outcomesAntibiotic prophylaxis regimenAntibiotic prophylaxis regimensIntraoperative antibiotic prophylaxisRevision ratePerioperative antibiotic prophylaxisPostoperative adverse outcomesPosterior lumbar fusion patientsMultivariate logistic regressionProphylaxis regimensProphylaxis regimenPatient ageSite infectionUnivariate analysisCefazolinComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisAntibiotic subgroupsTraumatic diagnosesSurgical site infection following isolated lumbar discectomy increases odds of revision lumbar surgery within first 6 months, but not beyond
Kim L, Halperin S, Grauer J. Surgical site infection following isolated lumbar discectomy increases odds of revision lumbar surgery within first 6 months, but not beyond. The Spine Journal 2024, 24: 1459-1466. PMID: 38570035, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical site infectionRevision lumbar surgeryLumbar discectomyLumbar surgeryElixhauser Comorbidity IndexSite infectionFactors associated with surgical site infectionPreoperative diagnosis of infectionIncidence of secondary surgeryLumbar discectomy patientsDiagnosis of infectionMultivariate logistic regressionPreoperative diagnosisDiscectomy patientsPostoperative complicationsIndex surgeryPatient ageSecondary surgerySpinal surgeryIndependent predictorsAdult patientsLumbar fusionPerforming surgeryDiscectomyI&DGeriatric 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 percentagePatientsCorticosteroid Injections Administered Within Four Weeks Prior to Hip Arthroscopy are Associated with Higher Rates of Postoperative Infection
Surucu S, Halperin S, Monahan P, Gillinov S, Lee M, Grauer J, Jimenez A. Corticosteroid Injections Administered Within Four Weeks Prior to Hip Arthroscopy are Associated with Higher Rates of Postoperative Infection. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2024 PMID: 38311263, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.01.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical-site infectionIntra-articular corticosteroid injectionCorticosteroid injectionPostoperative infectionHip arthroscopyRate of surgical-site infectionPostoperative surgical-site infectionIncidence of postoperative infectionPresence of diabetes mellitusRate of postoperative infectionSurgical-site infection ratesRisk of postoperative infectionRate of wound dehiscenceHip corticosteroid injectionsMultivariate logistic regression analysisHip arthroscopy casesRetrospective comparative studyPreoperative corticosteroid injectionsHip arthroscopy surgeryAdministrative claims databaseLogistic regression analysisInfection rateCurrent Procedural TerminologyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexWound dehiscenceCharacterizing Gabapentinoid Use Among Patients With Isolated Low Back Pain.
Maloy G, Halperin S, Ratnasamy P, Grauer J. Characterizing Gabapentinoid Use Among Patients With Isolated Low Back Pain. Global Spine Journal 2024, 21925682231224390. PMID: 38270402, DOI: 10.1177/21925682231224390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIsolated low back painLow back painBack painGabapentinoid prescriptionInternational Classification of DiseasesPrimary care physiciansNon-clinical factorsPrescriber specialtyClassification of DiseasesPain management physiciansHistory of spinal surgeryEvaluate prescription patternsLBP patientsPatient characteristics predictiveNurse practitionersCare physiciansInternational ClassificationOff-label useSpinal fracturesInsurance typePrescribing gabapentinoidsManaging physicianFemale sexPostoperative painGabapentinoid useAre Medical School Curricula Adapting With Their Students? A Survey on How Medical Students Study and How it Relates to USMLE Step 1 Scores
Halperin S, Zhu J, Francis J, Grauer J. Are Medical School Curricula Adapting With Their Students? A Survey on How Medical Students Study and How it Relates to USMLE Step 1 Scores. Journal Of Medical Education And Curricular Development 2024, 11: 23821205241228455. PMID: 38268729, PMCID: PMC10807313, DOI: 10.1177/23821205241228455.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnited States Medical Licensing ExaminationStudents studyMedical student studiesMedical schoolsMedical studentsPreclinical curriculumStep 1 scoresCross-sectional survey studyUnited States medical schoolsUnited States medical studentsStates medical schoolsMedical school curriculumSchool curriculumResources studentsSchool informationEquitable supportAttend schoolCurriculumHigher USMLE Step 1 scoresSchoolStudentsUnited States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 scoresSchool styleUSMLE Step 1 scoresMedical Licensing Examination