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 ResearchAfter 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 periodACLInjuryPearlDiver90-Day Complication and Readmission Rates for Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture at Different Time Points From COVID-19 Positivity: A Database Study
Sanchez J, Jiang W, Dhodapkar M, Radford Z, Rubin L, Grauer J. 90-Day Complication and Readmission Rates for Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture at Different Time Points From COVID-19 Positivity: A Database Study. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00069. PMID: 39330875, PMCID: PMC11412709, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture surgeryHip fractureGeriatric patientsFracture surgeryAdverse eventsRate of minor adverse eventsCOVID-19 diagnosisWeeks of surgeryMinor adverse eventsTime pointsAssociated with increased oddsComplication rateAssess complicationsCOVID-19 positivityCOVID-19 infectionMultivariate analysisSurgeryComplicationsPatientsDatabase studyReadmission ratesCare algorithmWeeksDiagnosisCOVID-19Anatomic 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 frequencyTrends in management of odontoid fractures 2010–2021
Gouzoulis M, Seddio A, Rancu A, Jabbouri S, Moran J, Varthi A, Rubio D, Grauer J. Trends in management of odontoid fractures 2010–2021. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2024, 20: 100553. PMID: 39381260, PMCID: PMC11459689, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2024.100553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOdontoid fracturesSurgical interventionPredictive factorsAdult patientsManagement of odontoid fracturesPosterior stabilizationMethods Adult patientsNon-clinical factorsRate of surgerySampled adult patientsYearly rateAnterior surgeryPosterior surgeryNonoperative careSurgical managementNonsurgical treatmentClinical factorsMale sexPosterior approachMultivariate analysisMedicare insuranceFracture managementSurgeryPatientsMidwest United StatesOne- versus Three-- Level Fusion in Patients Undergoing Multilevel Lumbar Decompression: Relative Perioperative Risks and Five-year Revisions.
Ratnasamy P, Gouzoulis M, Jabbouri S, Rubio D, Grauer J. One- versus Three-- Level Fusion in Patients Undergoing Multilevel Lumbar Decompression: Relative Perioperative Risks and Five-year Revisions. Spine 2024 PMID: 39190416, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000005130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOne-level fusionLumbar decompressionThree-level fusionPostoperative adverse eventsAdverse eventsOdds ratioElixhauser Comorbidity IndexPatient ageFive-year survivalOdds of perioperative complicationsLumbar decompression patientsPerioperative complicationsDecompression patientsPerioperative riskFusion patientsSpinal reoperationLumbar fusionReoperationComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisPatientsClinical interestDecompressionFusion levelsOddsOutcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Salib A, Sanchez J, Huggins L, Seddio A, Dhodapkar M, Smith-Voudouris J, Norman M, Koumpouras F, Grauer J. Outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2024 PMID: 39154846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2024.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystemic lupus erythematosus patientsSystemic lupus erythematosusTotal shoulder arthroplastyAdverse eventsImplant survivalLupus erythematosusMultivariate analysisShoulder arthroplastyIncreased oddsTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsNon-SLE patientsMultivariate logistic regressionImmunomodulatory therapyPostoperative complicationsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexAdult patientsNinety-dayUnivariate analysisSurgical planningComorbidity indexPatient counselingGlenohumeral osteoarthritisPatientsComorbid conditionsOrthopedic-relatedUtilization 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 criteriaA Nationwide Analysis of Complications, Reoperations and Cost of Wide-Awake Flexor Tendon Repairs.
Kammien A, Rancu A, Kim S, Parikh N, Grauer J, Colen D. A Nationwide Analysis of Complications, Reoperations and Cost of Wide-Awake Flexor Tendon Repairs. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2024 PMID: 39026384, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000011651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElixhauser Comorbidity IndexWound complicationsTraditional anesthesiaEmergency department visitsYears of follow-upTendon repairAnalysis of complicationsRate of tendon ruptureNationwide cohort studyDepartment visitsWide-awake surgeryFlexor tendon repairConcomitant treatmentMatched cohortFollow-upZone II flexor tendon repairCohort studyMultivariate linear regressionAnesthesia techniquesComorbidity indexVascular injuryIntraoperative testingReoperationNerve repairPatientsTrends in Open Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release From 2010 to 2021
Ratnasamy P, Rudisill K, Joo P, Lattanza L, Grauer J. Trends in Open Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release From 2010 to 2021. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00077. PMID: 38885416, PMCID: PMC11191037, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk of Adverse Events Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in Asthma Patients
Smith-Voudouris J, Rubin L, Grauer J. Risk of Adverse Events Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in Asthma Patients. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2024, 32: 543-549. PMID: 38657178, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-01142.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdverse eventsTotal knee arthroplastyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexOne-tenth of patientsAsthma patientsOdds of adverse eventsRisk of adverse eventsIncreasing severity of asthmaMultivariate logistic regressionInflammatory airway diseasesSeverity of asthmaKnee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplasty patientsPerioperative outcomesAggregate adverse eventsAdult patientsNon-pulmonaryAirway diseaseComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisPatient factorsAsthma groupEmergency department visitsPatientsIncreased oddsEmergency department utilization after elbow arthroscopy
Day W, Gouzoulis M, Jayaram R, Grauer J. Emergency department utilization after elbow arthroscopy. JSES International 2024, 8: 910-914. PMID: 39035647, PMCID: PMC11258818, DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.03.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElixhauser Comorbidity IndexEmergency departmentArthroscopy patientsED visitsElbow arthroscopyMethods Adult patientsAssociated with younger ageProportion of patientsAdministrative databasesFactors associated with ED visitsPostoperative care pathwaysNational administrative databasePostoperative courseAdult patientsPostoperative weekComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisPatientsSurgeryTechnical pearlsYounger ageEmergency department utilizationArthroscopyInsurance typeMonthsGeriatric 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 percentagePatients
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 coverageFracturesRates of subsequent surgeries after meniscus repair with and without concurrent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Kahan J, Burroughs P, Petit L, Schneble C, Joo P, Moran J, Modrak M, Mclaughlin W, Nasreddine A, Grauer J, Medvecky M. Rates of subsequent surgeries after meniscus repair with and without concurrent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0294964. PMID: 38015977, PMCID: PMC10684064, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConcurrent anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionSecondary surgery rateCruciate ligament reconstructionSurgery ratesMeniscus repairLigament reconstructionKnee surgeryArthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionMeniscal repairSecondary surgical proceduresLarge national databaseLarge patient databaseSubsequent surgerySecondary proceduresSecondary surgeryLarge cohortSurgical proceduresPatient databasePatientsSurgeryCohortNational databaseSignificant differencesRepairEmergency 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 ageVisitsPainArthroplastyDaysChanges in the Utilization of Cervicothoracic Injections Between 2010 and 2020
Ratnasamy P, Oghenesume O, Maloy G, Grauer J. Changes in the Utilization of Cervicothoracic Injections Between 2010 and 2020. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2023, 37: 210-216. PMID: 37941099, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacet injectionsPatient characteristicsPatient insurance typeElixhauser Comorbidity IndexInsurance reimbursement policiesCurrent Procedural Terminology codingComorbidity indexPatient agePearlDiver databasePatient factorsInterlaminar injectionsTransforaminal injectionsRehabilitation physiciansInsurance typePractice patternsMedicaid patientsEpidemiologic studiesPhysician preferenceProvider typeSpinal pathologyTransforaminalSpine carePhysical medicinePatientsInjection administrationRacial Disparities in Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures in a Medicare Population.
Joo P, Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Adeclat G, Elaydi A, Wilhelm C, Grauer J. Racial Disparities in Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures in a Medicare Population. Hand 2023, 15589447231198267. PMID: 37737570, DOI: 10.1177/15589447231198267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDistal radius fracturesRace/ethnicityNonsurgical managementMultivariable analysisRadius fracturesMedicare populationIsolated distal radius fractureSurgical Versus Nonsurgical ManagementIndependent predictorsSurgical managementEquitable carePatientsFracture typeEthnic disparitiesSurgeryNational databaseRacial disparitiesComorbiditiesEthnicityFracturesDisparitiesManagementPolytraumaNeoplasmsPopulation