2024
Impact of Surgeon Volume on Perioperative Complications and Survival to Total Hip Arthroplasty Following Femoral Head Core Decompression
Sanchez J, Jiang W, Dhodapkar M, Radford Z, Seddio A, Li M, Wiznia D, Grauer J. Impact of Surgeon Volume on Perioperative Complications and Survival to Total Hip Arthroplasty Following Femoral Head Core Decompression. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00153. PMCID: PMC11578193, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemoral head osteonecrosisHip fractureInvasive proceduresCore decompressionHigh-volume surgeon groupImpact of surgeon volumeTotal hip arthroplastyKaplan-Meier survival analysisHigh-volume surgeonsMinimally invasive procedureSurgeon volume categoriesStatistically significant differenceAssess complicationsPerioperative complicationsPostoperative complicationsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexAdult patientsVolume surgeonsTreatment optionsAdverse eventsSurgeon volumeSurgeon groupComorbidity indexMultivariate analysisComplicationsDisparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures
Rudisill K, Ratnasamy P, Sanchez J, Grauer J. Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00052. PMID: 39303221, PMCID: PMC11419421, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture populationHip fractureDEXA scanRace/ethnic groupsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLesser oddsPatient ageFracture populationScan utilizationComorbidity indexTime of hip fractureBefore hip fractureStudy revealed disparitiesImprove medication accessDual x-ray absorptiometryHip fracture patientsGeriatric hip fracturesX-ray absorptiometryHip fragility fracturesMedication accessNon-white categorySentinel eventsHealthcare systemFragility fracturesFracture patients90-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-19
2023
Risk of Contralateral Hip Fracture Following Initial Hip Fracture Among Geriatric Fragility Fracture Patients
Ratnasamy P, Rudisill K, Oghenesume O, Riedel M, Grauer J. Risk of Contralateral Hip Fracture Following Initial Hip Fracture Among Geriatric Fragility Fracture Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00001. PMID: 37428152, PMCID: PMC10332831, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContralateral hip fractureInitial hip fractureKaplan-Meier survival analysisGeriatric hip fracturesHip fractureSurvival analysisFragility fracture patientsIndex hip fractureHip fracture fixationKaplan-Meier analysisBody mass indexMultivariate logistic regressionFracture patientsContralateral fractureIndependent predictorsGeriatric patientsHigh morbidityMass indexPatient mortalityFemale sexNational cohortRisk factorsFracture fixationMultivariate analysisLogistic regression
2022
The case for decreased surgeon-reported complications due to surgical volume and fellowship status in the treatment of geriatric hip fracture: An analysis of the ABOS database
Ottesen TD, Mercier MR, Brand J, Amick M, Grauer JN, Rubin LE. The case for decreased surgeon-reported complications due to surgical volume and fellowship status in the treatment of geriatric hip fracture: An analysis of the ABOS database. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0263475. PMID: 35213546, PMCID: PMC8880652, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture patientsSurgical complicationsFracture patientsHip fractureCase volumeFellowship trainingBinary multivariate logistic regressionSurgeon-reported complicationsGeriatric hip fracturesOdds of complicationsSurgical adverse eventsMultivariate logistic regressionFellowship statusAdverse eventsComplication riskSurgical interventionSurgical outcomesABOS databaseSurgical volumeSurgeon cohortComplicationsType of fellowshipIndependent factorsPatientsOrthopaedic surgeons
2021
Predictors and Sequelae of Postoperative Delirium in a Geriatric Patient Population With Hip Fracture
Haynes MS, Alder KD, Toombs C, Amakiri IC, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Predictors and Sequelae of Postoperative Delirium in a Geriatric Patient Population With Hip Fracture. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2021, 5: e20.00221. PMID: 33989253, PMCID: PMC8133215, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture populationPostoperative deliriumPreoperative dementiaHip fractureGeriatric hip fracture populationDependent functional statusFracture populationAdverse postoperative outcomesHigher American SocietyIndependent risk factorPostoperative adverse outcomesGeriatric patient populationNongeneral anesthesiaPreoperative diabetesPostoperative outcomesIndependent predictorsMale sexAdverse outcomesPatient populationFunctional statusRevision surgeryRisk factorsDeliriumHigher oddsRisk subpopulations
2020
Perioperative Outcomes of Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture: The Importance of Studying Matched Populations
Haynes MS, Ondeck NT, Ottesen TD, Malpani R, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Perioperative Outcomes of Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture: The Importance of Studying Matched Populations. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2020, 35: 3188-3194. PMID: 32654940, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyHip fractureAdverse eventsPropensity matchingBlood transfusionHip arthroplastyNational Surgical Quality Improvement databaseGeriatric femoral neck fracturesGreater readmission ratesGeriatric hip fracturesLower transfusion rateMajor adverse eventsMinor adverse eventsPostoperative adverse outcomesFemoral neck fracturesQuality improvement databaseRetrospective comparative studyMultivariate logistic regressionTransfusion ratePerioperative outcomesReadmission ratesSelect patientsTHA groupGeriatric patientsNeck fractures
2019
Dialysis Dependence Is Associated With Significantly Increased Odds of Perioperative Adverse Events After Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery Even After Controlling for Demographic Factors and Comorbidities
Ottesen TD, Yurter A, Shultz BN, Galivanche AR, Zogg CK, Bovonratwet P, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Dialysis Dependence Is Associated With Significantly Increased Odds of Perioperative Adverse Events After Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery Even After Controlling for Demographic Factors and Comorbidities. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2019, 3: e086. PMID: 31592508, PMCID: PMC6754213, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHip fracture surgeryDialysis-dependent patientsPerioperative adverse eventsAdverse eventsFracture surgeryDialysis dependenceDialysis patientsHip fractureGreater oddsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseGeriatric hip fracture surgeryRisk-adjusted logistic regressionQuality Improvement Program databaseInstitutional cohort studyNational patient populationPreoperative dialysis dependenceMinor adverse eventsHip fracture careImprovement Program databaseMajor adverse eventsDemographic factorsUnplanned readmissionCohort studyPerioperative periodPostoperative day
2018
Unlike Native Hip Fractures, Delay to Periprosthetic Hip Fracture Stabilization Does Not Significantly Affect Most Short-Term Perioperative Outcomes
Bovonratwet P, Fu MC, Adrados M, Ondeck NT, Su EP, Grauer JN. Unlike Native Hip Fractures, Delay to Periprosthetic Hip Fracture Stabilization Does Not Significantly Affect Most Short-Term Perioperative Outcomes. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2018, 34: 564-569. PMID: 30514642, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeriprosthetic hip fracturesNative hip fracturesIndependent risk factorSerious adverse eventsHip fracturePerioperative complicationsAdverse eventsRisk factorsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseDependent preoperative functional statusPostoperative serious adverse eventsPreoperative congestive heart failureQuality Improvement Program databaseExtended postoperative stayPreoperative functional statusImprovement Program databaseCongestive heart failureTotal hip arthroplastyPostoperative stayPerioperative outcomesHeart failureHospital admissionPotential confoundersFunctional statusProgram databaseIncreased complications in geriatric patients with a fracture of the hip whose postoperative weight-bearing is restricted: an analysis of 4918 patients.
Ottesen TD, McLynn RP, Galivanche AR, Bagi PS, Zogg CK, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Increased complications in geriatric patients with a fracture of the hip whose postoperative weight-bearing is restricted: an analysis of 4918 patients. The Bone & Joint Journal 2018, 100-B: 1377-1384. PMID: 30295535, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b10.bjj-2018-0489.r1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-bearing restrictionsLength of stayAdverse eventsPostoperative weight-bearing restrictionsMajor adverse eventsEvidence-based guidelinesBone Joint JOperating theatreMultivariate regression analysisMultivariate oddsFrail patientsThromboembolic eventsElderly patientsHip fractureGeriatric patientsProcedural characteristicsInclusion criteriaPatientsGreater riskProcedural factorsHipReadmissionDeliriumTransfusionSurgeryTiming of Adverse Events Following Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery: A Study of 19,873 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
Bohl DD, Samuel AM, Webb ML, Lukasiewicz AM, Ondeck NT, Basques BA, Anandasivam NS, Grauer JN. Timing of Adverse Events Following Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery: A Study of 19,873 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2018, 47 PMID: 30296324, DOI: 10.12788/ajo.2018.0080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramGeriatric hip fracture surgerySurgical Quality Improvement ProgramHip fracture surgeryAdverse eventsPostoperative day 30Quality Improvement ProgramFracture surgeryAmerican CollegeDay 30Urinary tract infections 7Median postoperative dayProspective surgical registryPostoperative adverse eventsSpecific adverse eventsInfection 7Mortality 11Pneumonia 4Postoperative dayHip fractureCardiac arrestClinical surveillancePatient counselingMyocardial infarctionDiscriminative Ability for Adverse Outcomes After Surgical Management of Hip Fractures
Ondeck NT, Bovonratwet P, Ibe IK, Bohl DD, McLynn RP, Cui JJ, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Discriminative Ability for Adverse Outcomes After Surgical Management of Hip Fractures. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018, 32: 231-237. PMID: 29401098, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElixhauser comorbidity measuresCharlson Comorbidity IndexExtended hospital stayAdverse outcomesHip fractureComorbidity indexAdverse eventsSurgical managementLargest discriminative abilityHospital stayDiscriminative abilityDemographic factorsHospital adverse outcomesPrognostic Level IIIHip fracture surgeryMinor adverse eventsSevere adverse eventsHip fracture studiesNational Inpatient SampleOverall discriminative abilityAppropriate patient expectationsPostoperative complicationsFrailty indexFracture surgeryMedical managementThe Rothman Index Is Associated With Postdischarge Adverse Events After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients
McLynn RP, Ottesen TD, Ondeck NT, Cui JJ, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. The Rothman Index Is Associated With Postdischarge Adverse Events After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2018, 476: 997-1006. PMID: 29419631, PMCID: PMC5916609, DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRothman Index scoresPostdischarge adverse eventsHip fracture surgeryPostdischarge adverse outcomesAdverse eventsASA classRothman IndexHip fractureFracture surgeryIndex scoreGeriatric patientsAdverse outcomesMedical CenterOverall patient statusHip fracture careRoutine laboratory valuesMeasures of comorbidityRisk of complicationsBody mass indexAge 65 yearsPlan of careVulnerable patient populationCondition of patientsAcademic medical centerElectronic medical recordsHow Common—and How Serious— Is Clostridium difficile Colitis After Geriatric Hip Fracture? Findings from the NSQIP Dataset
Bovonratwet P, Bohl DD, Russo GS, Ondeck NT, Nam D, Della Valle CJ, Grauer JN. How Common—and How Serious— Is Clostridium difficile Colitis After Geriatric Hip Fracture? Findings from the NSQIP Dataset. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2018, 476: 453-462. PMID: 29443839, PMCID: PMC6260047, DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture surgeryClostridium difficile colitisDifficile colitisGeriatric hip fracturesChronic care facilitiesHip fractureFracture surgeryPostoperative lengthGeriatric patientsHigh riskPreoperative anemiaCurrent smokersCare facilitiesStrict hand hygieneProphylactic antibiotic regimensFuture prospective studiesHospital quality metricsLarge database studiesStepwise multivariate modelLarge national databasePostdischarge dataAntibiotic regimensInfectious diagnosisPreoperative factorsProphylactic antibiotics
2017
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Stroke After Hip Fractures in the Elderly.
Samuel AM, Diaz-Collado PJ, Szolomayer LK, Nelson SJ, Webb ML, Lukasiewicz AM, Grauer JN. Incidence of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Stroke After Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Orthopedics 2017, 41: e27-e32. PMID: 29136256, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20171106-04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInpatient strokeSerious adverse eventsHip fractureAdverse eventsRisk factorsNational Trauma Data BankIsolated hip fractureHigh-risk patientsAssociation of strokeSystolic blood pressureCoronary artery diseaseTrauma Data BankRisk of mortalityIdentifies risk factorsInpatient complicationsPrior strokeInpatient outcomesElderly patientsArtery diseaseBlood pressureRetrospective reviewInclusion criteriaPatientsMultivariate analysisVigilant careDoes Preoperative Pneumonia Affect Complications of Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery?
Patterson JT, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Arzeno AH, Grauer JN. Does Preoperative Pneumonia Affect Complications of Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery? The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2017, 46: e177-e185. PMID: 28666049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip fracture repairHip fracture patientsGeriatric hip fracture patientsHip fracture surgeryPreoperative pneumoniaFracture patientsAdverse eventsFracture repairFracture surgeryAdverse outcomesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseEarly hip fracture surgeryGeriatric hip fracture surgeryQuality Improvement Program databaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseUnderweight body mass indexSerious adverse eventsImprovement Program databaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseTime of surgeryBody mass indexPreoperative anemiaDelaying surgeryRetrospective cohortHip fracture
2016
Variation in Resource Utilization for Patients With Hip and Pelvic Fractures Despite Equal Medicare Reimbursement
Samuel AM, Webb ML, Lukasiewicz AM, Basques BA, Bohl DD, Varthi AG, Lane JM, Grauer JN. Variation in Resource Utilization for Patients With Hip and Pelvic Fractures Despite Equal Medicare Reimbursement. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2016, 474: 1486-1494. PMID: 26913512, PMCID: PMC4868172, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-016-4765-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overDiagnosis-Related GroupsFee-for-Service PlansFemaleFracture FixationHealth ResourcesHip FracturesHospital CostsHumansIntensive Care UnitsLength of StayMaleMedicarePatient Care BundlesPelvic BonesProcess Assessment, Health CareRegistriesRespiration, ArtificialRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTrauma CentersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsIntensive care unitDiagnosis-related groupsPelvic fracturesHip fractureInpatient lengthAcetabulum fracturesVentilator timeICU lengthHospital factorsVentilation timePelvis fracturesIntensive care unit stayNational Trauma Data BankTotal inpatient lengthTrue hospital costsMechanical ventilation timeInpatient resource utilizationHigh-energy traumaTrauma Data BankIncidence of fracturesNonoperative fracturesUnit stayTrauma patientsCare unitPelvic trauma
2015
Postoperative Length of Stay and 30-Day Readmission After Geriatric Hip Fracture
Basques BA, Bohl DD, Golinvaux NS, Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Postoperative Length of Stay and 30-Day Readmission After Geriatric Hip Fracture. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2015, 29: e115-e120. PMID: 25210835, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeriatric hip fracturesBody mass indexPostoperative LOSHip fractureRisk factorsPostoperative lengthMass indexSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMultivariate analysisQuality Improvement Program databaseAverage postoperative LOSDependent functional statusNon-general anesthesiaPrognostic Level IIHip fracture surgeryPercent of patientsHip fracture patientsHip fracture repairImprovement Program databaseSignificant risk factorsAnesthesiologists classAnesthesia typeFracture patientsPostoperative day
2014
Extramedullary Compared with Intramedullary Implants for Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Bohl DD, Basques BA, Golinvaux NS, Miller CP, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Extramedullary Compared with Intramedullary Implants for Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2014, 96: 1871-1877. PMID: 25410504, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtramedullary implantsAdverse eventsImplant typeIntramedullary implantsPostoperative lengthIntertrochanteric fracturesSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseGeneral surgical outcomesMean postoperative lengthPatients seventy yearsShorter postoperative lengthRetrospective cohort studySerious adverse eventsACS-NSQIP databaseImprovement Program databaseSurgical adverse eventsIntertrochanteric hip fracturesOperating room timeIntramedullary treatmentCohort studyComposite outcomeNSQIP databaseHip fractureDiabetes Confers Little to No Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients
Golinvaux NS, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Baumgaertner MR, Grauer JN. Diabetes Confers Little to No Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2014, 473: 1043-1051. PMID: 25238805, PMCID: PMC4317441, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3945-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinor adverse eventsSerious adverse eventsHip fracture surgeryInsulin-dependent diabetesIndividual serious adverse eventsAdverse eventsFracture surgeryHip fractureGeriatric patientsRelative riskSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramGreater riskSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramQuestions/PurposesWePostoperative adverse eventsHistory of diabetesPostoperative myocardial infarctionInfluence of diabetesLength of hospitalizationGroup of patientsNoninsulin-dependent diabetesLength of stayCase-control studyCounseling of patients