2024
Following carpel tunnel release, what factors affect whether patients return to the same or different hand surgeon for a subsequent procedure?
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Pathak N, Joo P, Luo X, Grauer J. Following carpel tunnel release, what factors affect whether patients return to the same or different hand surgeon for a subsequent procedure? PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0312159. PMID: 39436931, PMCID: PMC11495619, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312159.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures
Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Halperin S, Joo P, Luo X, Grauer J. Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00226. PMID: 38149938, PMCID: PMC10752468, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexSurgical managementClavicle fracturesAnatomic locationFracture diagnosisClosed clavicle fractureMinority of patientsComorbidity indexAdult patientsClinical factorsPatient ageIndependent predictorsMultivariable analysisNonsurgical managementOpen reductionNonclinical factorsFirst diagnosisInternal fixationSurgical considerationsSuch injuriesPatientsStudy periodDiagnosisInsurance coverageFracturesPatients With Down Syndrome and Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Outcome Measures Show Increased Risk of Perioperative Complications
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Radford Z, Frumberg D, Rubin L, Grauer J. Patients With Down Syndrome and Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Outcome Measures Show Increased Risk of Perioperative Complications. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00108. PMID: 38054749, PMCID: PMC10697628, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal knee arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyAcute kidney injuryUrinary tract infectionAdverse eventsDown syndromePostoperative eventsKnee arthroplastyRevision ratePerioperative risk assessmentMinor adverse eventsOutcomes of patientsMultivariable logistic regressionTotal joint arthroplastyPatient/family counselingKidney injuryPerioperative complicationsTKA patientsAdult patientsTract infectionsDS patientsIncreased riskTotal hipCare pathwayJoint arthroplastyAdverse Events After Ankle Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation Among Patients With and Without Documented Cannabis and Tobacco Use
Dhodapkar M, Oghenesume O, Halperin S, Modrak M, Yoo B, Grauer J. Adverse Events After Ankle Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation Among Patients With and Without Documented Cannabis and Tobacco Use. Foot & Ankle International 2023, 44: 941-948. PMID: 37698277, DOI: 10.1177/10711007231189698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen reduction internal fixationAnkle fracture open reduction internal fixationUrinary tract infectionMinor adverse eventsAdverse eventsReduction internal fixationRetrospective database studyTobacco useAnkle fracturesInternal fixationTobacco usersHigher oddsDatabase studyGreater oddsAnkle open reduction internal fixationElixhauser comorbidity index scoreCause adverse eventsComorbidity Index scoreSevere adverse eventsCommon orthopedic injuriesMultivariable logistic regressionStudy inclusion criteriaGroup of nonusersPerioperative outcomesAdult patientsWeight loss makes the difference: perioperative outcomes following posterior lumbar fusion in patients with and without weight loss following bariatric surgery
Dhodapkar M, Halperin S, Joo P, Maloy G, Jeong S, Rubio D, Grauer J. Weight loss makes the difference: perioperative outcomes following posterior lumbar fusion in patients with and without weight loss following bariatric surgery. The Spine Journal 2023, 23: 1506-1511. PMID: 37302416, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistory of BSPosterior lumbar fusionElixhauser Comorbidity IndexMorbid obesityBariatric surgeryAdverse eventsWeight lossReadmission ratesLumbar fusionSingle-level posterior lumbar fusionImpact of BSRetrospective case-control studyPrior bariatric surgeryMinor adverse eventsLevel posterior lumbar fusionTime of surgeryMultivariable logistic regressionCase-control studyHistory of infectionSignificant weight lossMO categoryMorbidly obesityPLF patientsComorbidity indexPerioperative outcomes
2022
Knee Arthrodesis for Mycobacterium avium Complex Native-Knee Septic Arthritis in a Patient with Dermatomyositis
Jabbouri S, Halperin SJ, Pathak N, Wilhelm CV, Ng M, Arsoy D. Knee Arthrodesis for Mycobacterium avium Complex Native-Knee Septic Arthritis in a Patient with Dermatomyositis. JBJS Case Connector 2022, 12: e22.00060. PMID: 35833648, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeptic arthritisKnee arthrodesisCement spacer placementKnee septic arthritisPoor infection controlAntibiotic cement spacerAntibiotic therapyPolymicrobial infectionsSpacer placementCement spacerTreatment strategiesInfection controlArthritisDermatomyositisArthrodesisInfectionAssistive devicesPainPatientsTherapyMonthsWomen
2020
Orthopaedic Injuries Associated With Cell Phone Use Resulting in Emergency Department Visits: A 20-Year Analysis
Moore HG, Halperin SJ, Berson ER, Burroughs PJ, Paskhover B, Grauer JN. Orthopaedic Injuries Associated With Cell Phone Use Resulting in Emergency Department Visits: A 20-Year Analysis. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2020, 29: 571-579. PMID: 32947349, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrthopedic injuriesED visitsAge groupsElectronic Injury Surveillance SystemSprains/strainsInjury Surveillance SystemStandard deviation ageProportion of injuriesEmergency Department DatabasesType of injuryPublic health educationDeviation ageEmergency departmentInjury typeDepartment databaseSuch injuriesInclusion criteriaAnatomic locationHealth educationInjuryCell phone useMarked increaseCommon typeBody partsPhone use