2019
Association Between Preoperative Narcotic Use with Perioperative Complication Rates, Patient Reported Pain Scores, and Ambulatory Status After Complex Spinal Fusion (≥5 Levels) for Adult Deformity Correction
Elsamadicy AA, Drysdale N, Adil SM, Charalambous L, Lee M, Koo A, Freedman IG, Kundishora AJ, Camara-Quintana J, Qureshi T, Kolb L, Laurans M, Abbed K, Karikari IO. Association Between Preoperative Narcotic Use with Perioperative Complication Rates, Patient Reported Pain Scores, and Ambulatory Status After Complex Spinal Fusion (≥5 Levels) for Adult Deformity Correction. World Neurosurgery 2019, 128: e231-e237. PMID: 31009775, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBone TransplantationDepressionFemaleHumansIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringLaminectomyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMobility LimitationNarcoticsOsteotomyPainPain MeasurementPain, PostoperativePatient ReadmissionPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPostoperative ComplicationsPreoperative PeriodSpinal DiseasesSpinal FusionConceptsComplex spinal fusionPain scoresPerioperative complication ratePreoperative narcotic useComplication rateSpinal fusionAmbulatory statusNarcotic usePatient demographicsDeformity correctionPatient-reported pain scoresPrimary complex spinal fusionAdult deformity correctionLast pain scoreNon-user cohortsPostoperative pain scoresPostoperative complication rateHigher pain scoresPhysical therapy regimensPrevalence of depressionGreater mean ageUse of narcoticsMajor academic institutionAmbulatory dayPreoperative useReduced Impact of Obesity on Short-Term Surgical Outcomes, Patient-Reported Pain Scores, and 30-Day Readmission Rates After Complex Spinal Fusion (≥7 Levels) for Adult Deformity Correction
Elsamadicy AA, Camara-Quintana J, Kundishora AJ, Lee M, Freedman IG, Long A, Qureshi T, Laurans M, Tomak P, Karikari IO. Reduced Impact of Obesity on Short-Term Surgical Outcomes, Patient-Reported Pain Scores, and 30-Day Readmission Rates After Complex Spinal Fusion (≥7 Levels) for Adult Deformity Correction. World Neurosurgery 2019, 127: e108-e113. PMID: 30876992, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.02.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBody Mass IndexComorbidityDiabetes MellitusDyslipidemiasElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleHeart DiseasesHumansHypertensionLaminectomyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedObesityPain, PostoperativePatient ReadmissionPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPostoperative ComplicationsPrevalencePulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveRetrospective StudiesSpinal DiseasesSpinal FusionTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPatient-reported pain scoresComplex spinal fusionPain scoresImpact of obesityReadmission ratesSurgical outcomesDeformity correctionSpinal fusionAmbulatory statusPatient demographicsComplication ratePreoperative body mass indexPrimary complex spinal fusionShort-term surgical outcomesAdult deformity correctionInferior surgical outcomesPostoperative complication profileLength of surgeryPostoperative complication ratePrevalence of obesityBody mass indexPatient-reported outcomesComplex spinal surgeryPaucity of dataMajor academic institution
2018
Correlation of 2-year SRS-22r and ODI patient-reported outcomes with 5-year patient-reported outcomes after complex spinal fusion: a 5-year single-institution study of 118 patients.
Adogwa O, Karikari IO, Elsamadicy AA, Sergesketter AR, Galan D, Bridwell KH. Correlation of 2-year SRS-22r and ODI patient-reported outcomes with 5-year patient-reported outcomes after complex spinal fusion: a 5-year single-institution study of 118 patients. Journal Of Neurosurgery Spine 2018, 29: 422-428. PMID: 29979138, DOI: 10.3171/2018.2.spine171142.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPostoperative PeriodQuality of LifeReoperationRetrospective StudiesScoliosisSpinal FusionTreatment OutcomeConceptsPatient-reported outcomesComplex spinal fusionSpinal fusionLong-term patient-reported outcomesBaseline patient-reported outcomesMental healthSRS-22r domainsSingle-institution studyLack of patientsSRS-22rAdult patientsAmbispective studyIntraoperative variablesPatient demographicsPrimary outcomeGreater absolute changeRevision surgeryRadiographic parametersProspective collectionCobb angleSpinal arthrodesisIliac fixationPatientsPRO dataPRO instrumentsInfluence of racial disparities on patient-reported satisfaction and short- and long-term perception of health status after elective lumbar spine surgery.
Elsamadicy AA, Kemeny H, Adogwa O, Sankey EW, Goodwin CR, Yarbrough CK, Lad SP, Karikari IO, Gottfried ON. Influence of racial disparities on patient-reported satisfaction and short- and long-term perception of health status after elective lumbar spine surgery. Journal Of Neurosurgery Spine 2018, 29: 40-45. PMID: 29701564, DOI: 10.3171/2017.12.spine171079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlack or African AmericanDiagnostic Self EvaluationDisability EvaluationElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedPainPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPatient SatisfactionPrevalenceProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSelf ConceptTime FactorsWhite PeopleConceptsElective lumbar spine surgeryPatient-reported outcomesLumbar spine surgerySpine surgeryPatient satisfactionRacial disparitiesPatient demographicsReadmission ratesWhite patientsAA patientsMedical recordsLong-term patient-reported outcomesOverall patient-reported outcomeGreater body mass indexBaseline patient demographicsInferior surgical outcomesVAS-LP scoresPatient-reported satisfactionOverall patient satisfactionBody mass indexVisual analog scaleAfrican American patientsPatient-specific factorsPatient satisfaction measuresPerception of health
2017
Relationship Among Koenig Depression Scale and Postoperative Outcomes, Ambulation, and Perception of Pain in Elderly Patients (≥65 Years) Undergoing Elective Spinal Surgery for Adult Scoliosis
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Sergesketter AR, Black C, Tarnasky A, Ongele MO, Vuong VD, Khalid S, Cheng J, Bagley CA, Karikari IO. Relationship Among Koenig Depression Scale and Postoperative Outcomes, Ambulation, and Perception of Pain in Elderly Patients (≥65 Years) Undergoing Elective Spinal Surgery for Adult Scoliosis. World Neurosurgery 2017, 107: 471-476. PMID: 28826716, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective spinal surgeryAmbulation abilityElderly patientsHospital dischargeComplication rateHospital stayPostoperative outcomesVAS scoresSpinal surgeryDepression ScaleVisual analog scale scoreSignificant differencesElective spine surgeryInferior postoperative outcomesPreoperative gait speedAnalog scale scoreDepressed elderly patientsPatient-reported outcomesAdult degenerative scoliosisPerception of painBoard-certified geriatriciansPostoperative complicationsBaseline demographicsIntraoperative variablesPrimary outcomeImpact of Gender Disparities on Short-Term and Long-Term Patient Reported Outcomes and Satisfaction Measures After Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Single Institutional Study of 384 Patients
Elsamadicy AA, Reddy GB, Nayar G, Sergesketter A, Zakare-Fagbamila R, Karikari IO, Gottfried ON. Impact of Gender Disparities on Short-Term and Long-Term Patient Reported Outcomes and Satisfaction Measures After Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Single Institutional Study of 384 Patients. World Neurosurgery 2017, 107: 952-958. PMID: 28743671, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective lumbar spine surgeryLumbar spine surgeryVisual analog scaleSpine surgeryMale cohortPerception of healthFemale cohortAnalog scaleMean changeBaseline patient-reported outcome measuresVisual analog scale leg painEuroQol 5 dimensions questionnairePatient-reported outcome measuresPatient-reported outcome instrumentsBaseline patient demographicsLonger hospital stayOswestry Disability IndexSingle institutional studyOverall patient satisfactionLong-term patientsPatient-reported outcomesPatient satisfaction measuresPaucity of dataSpine OutcomesDisability IndexAssociation of Intraoperative Blood Transfusions on Postoperative Complications, 30-Day Readmission Rates, and 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes
Elsamadicy AA, Adogwa O, Vuong VD, Mehta AI, Vasquez RA, Cheng J, Bagley CA, Karikari IO. Association of Intraoperative Blood Transfusions on Postoperative Complications, 30-Day Readmission Rates, and 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes. Spine 2017, 42: 610-615. PMID: 28399073, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001803.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerioperative allogeneic RBC transfusionAllogeneic RBC transfusionElective spine surgeryPostoperative complication rateReadmission ratesRBC transfusionSpine surgeryPostoperative complicationsComplication rateThirty-day hospital readmission ratesAllogeneic red blood cell transfusionRed blood cell transfusionMultivariate logistic regression analysisMultivariate logistic regression modelPatient-reported outcome instrumentsHigher perioperative complicationsPostoperative hemoglobin levelsIntraoperative blood transfusionBlood cell transfusionHospital readmission ratesMajor academic medical centerLogistic regression analysisAcademic medical centerQuality of careLogistic regression modelsImpact of Affective Disorders on Recovery of Baseline Function in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: A Single Institution Study of 275 Patients
Nayar G, Elsamadicy AA, Zakare-Fagbamila R, Farquhar J, Gottfried ON. Impact of Affective Disorders on Recovery of Baseline Function in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: A Single Institution Study of 275 Patients. World Neurosurgery 2017, 100: 69-73. PMID: 28057592, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.12.098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsComorbidityDecompression, SurgicalElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMood DisordersMultivariate AnalysisPatient ReadmissionPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionRegression AnalysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSelf ReportSpineConceptsDecompressive spinal surgeryIndependent risk factorSpinal surgeryAffective disordersRisk factorsOutcome measuresBaseline functionPatient-reported outcome measuresPoor baseline qualitySpinal surgery patientsWorse postoperative outcomesSingle-institution studyMain outcome measuresSelf-reported recoveryRegression analysisMultivariate regression analysisMajor academic institutionBaseline demographicsPerioperative variablesPostoperative outcomesSurgery patientsMore smokersSurgical outcomesPostoperative expectationsControl cohort