2024
Characterizing 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 use
2023
Emergency Department Visits Following Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Ratnasamy P, Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Rubin L, Grauer J. Emergency Department Visits Following Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00054. PMID: 37947430, PMCID: PMC10635600, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral arthroplastyED utilizationPFA patientsPostoperative painED visitsPredictive factorsHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexPerioperative pain managementElixhauser Comorbidity IndexEmergency department utilizationPostoperative metricsComorbidity indexIndependent predictorsPain managementMedicaid insuranceEmergency departmentOrthopedic patientsPayer typePatient carePatientsYounger ageVisitsPainArthroplastyDays