2024
Perioperative inpatient falls for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients are on the rise: Risk factors associated with this “never event”
Seddio A, Jabbouri S, Gouzoulis M, Vasudevan R, Halperin S, Varthi A, Rubio D, Grauer J. Perioperative inpatient falls for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients are on the rise: Risk factors associated with this “never event”. The Spine Journal 2024 PMID: 39631462, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInpatient fallsLength of stayMultivariate logistic regressionAnterior cervical discectomyInpatient ACDFElixhauser Comorbidity IndexMultidisciplinary fall prevention programAnnual incidenceRisk factorsInpatient fall preventionFall prevention programsLogistic regressionNational sample of patientsCervical discectomyNational Quality ForumSocioeconomically disadvantaged patientsHistory of dementiaUnderweight body mass indexACDF patientsObese BMI >Posterior cervical proceduresBody mass indexMulti-level ACDFAdult patientsQuality ForumTrends in Total Hip Arthroplasty Length of Stay and Coding Status From 2018 to 2021: Two-Year Impact of the Removal From the Inpatient-Only List
Sanchez J, Dhodapkar M, Halperin S, Jiang W, Grauer J, Rubin L. Trends in Total Hip Arthroplasty Length of Stay and Coding Status From 2018 to 2021: Two-Year Impact of the Removal From the Inpatient-Only List. Arthroplasty Today 2024, 30: 101568. DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLength of stayInpatient-onlyCode statusCenters for MedicareAverage length of stayPearson chi-square testOutpatient total hip arthroplastyCurrent Procedural Terminology codesChi-square testTotal hip arthroplasty patientsSmoking statusMethods DataTotal hip arthroplastyTwo-year impactProcedural Terminology codesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists classificationAnalysis of variance testQuality Improvement Program databaseOutpatient statusOutpatient casesAge groupsYear of surgeryCategorical variablesTerminology codesImproved total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes associated with semaglutide utilization in patients with type II diabetes: A promising new addition to preoperative optimization
Seddio A, Wilhelm C, Gouzoulis M, Islam W, Vasudevan R, Halperin S, Rubin L, Medvecky M, Donohue K, Grauer J. Improved total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes associated with semaglutide utilization in patients with type II diabetes: A promising new addition to preoperative optimization. JSES International 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal shoulder arthroplastyBody mass indexT2DM patientsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexMultivariate analysisOdds of surgical site infectionUrinary tract infectionSurgical site infectionAcute kidney injuryType II diabetes mellitusII diabetes mellitusTract infectionsSite infectionClinical benefitPreoperative optimizationCardiac eventsKidney injuryVenous thromboembolismMetformin useAdverse eventsManagement of type II diabetes mellitusMass indexDiabetes mellitusType II diabetesAdverse outcomesFollowing 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 ResearchImpact of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) and Its Treatment on the Risk of Adverse Events Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Smith-Voudouris J, Dhodapkar M, Halperin S, Cohen J, Grauer J. Impact of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) and Its Treatment on the Risk of Adverse Events Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e23.00267. PMID: 39436712, PMCID: PMC11498930, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtopic dermatitisAdverse eventsOdds of pneumoniaTotal knee arthroplastyPerioperative outcomes of patientsModerate-to-severe diseaseIncreased oddsEmergency departmentUrinary tract infectionChronic inflammatory skin conditionOutcomes of patientsLog-rank testRisk of adverse eventsInflammatory skin conditionIncreased odds of pneumoniaKnee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplasty patientsPerioperative outcomesImmunosuppressive medicationsTract infectionsAggregate adverse eventsAdult patientsImpact of atopic dermatitisPatient characteristicsMultivariate analysisAfter Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Factors Associated with Returning to the Same Surgeon for Subsequent Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Gouzoulis M, Halperin S, Seddio A, Wilhelm C, Moran J, Donohue K, Jimenez A, Grauer J. After Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Factors Associated with Returning to the Same Surgeon for Subsequent Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00117. PMID: 39401371, PMCID: PMC11473060, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal shoulder arthroplastyShoulder arthroplastyAdverse eventsPrimary total shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyPatient satisfactionDepression diagnosisMinority of patientsPostoperative adverse eventsAssociated with decreased oddsRevision TSAFactors associated with returnSame surgeonContralateral surgeryElixhauser Comorbidity IndexIpsilateral shoulderFemale sexComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisRevision surgeryComorbidity burdenPatientsImprove patient satisfactionSurgeonsRate and Timing of Revision and Contralateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Relative to Index Surgery
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, McLaughlin W, Hewett T, Grauer J, Medvecky M. Rate and Timing of Revision and Contralateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Relative to Index Surgery. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2024, 12: 23259671241274671. PMID: 39376746, PMCID: PMC11457252, DOI: 10.1177/23259671241274671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructionContralateral reconstructionRevision ACLRContralateral ACL injuryACL injuryMultivariate logistic regressionLevel of evidenceIpsilateral revisionsCross-sectional studyPatient cohortIpsilateral reconstructionFemale sexMultivariate analysisPatient counselingInjury-prevention programsPatientsTime of revisionYounger ageGraft reinjuryAdministrative databasesLogistic regressionStudy periodACLInjuryPearlDiverAnatomic 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, 33: 3645-3651. 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, 66: 1496-1501. 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 4 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 4 Weeks Prior to Hip Arthroscopy Are Associated With Higher Rates of Postoperative Infection. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2024, 40: 2381-2385.e1. 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
2023
Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Undergoing Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Are at Increased Risk for Perioperative Complications
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Radford Z, Kaszuba S, Rubin L, Grauer J. Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Undergoing Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Are at Increased Risk for Perioperative Complications. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 32: 309-315. PMID: 38165956, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal knee arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyUrinary tract infectionPostoperative eventsCystic fibrosisPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsTract infectionsPleural effusionKnee arthroplastyControl subjectsRevision rateAcute kidney injuryElixhauser Comorbidity IndexRisk of surgeryMultivariable logistic regressionComorbidity indexKidney injuryPerioperative complicationsRespiratory failureTKA patientsCardiac eventsPearlDiver databaseImplant survivalTotal hipTrends 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 coverageFracturesNinety day adverse events following single level posterior lumbar interbody fusion in patients with sickle cell disease
Dhodapkar M, Halperin S, Saifi C, Whang P, Grauer J, Varthi A. Ninety day adverse events following single level posterior lumbar interbody fusion in patients with sickle cell disease. The Spine Journal 2023, 24: 807-811. PMID: 38081460, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.11.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior lumbar interbody fusionSingle-level posterior lumbar interbody fusionSickle cell diseaseElixhauser Comorbidity IndexAdverse eventsPostoperative outcomesInterbody fusionOdds ratioCell diseaseDays adverse eventsMinor adverse eventsPostoperative adverse eventsPerioperative adverse eventsSevere adverse eventsCohort of patientsED visit ratesEmergency department visitsMultivariable logistic regressionNational administrative databaseRetrospective database studyLumbar interbody fusionSingle level posteriorComorbidity indexPLIF patientsAdult patients