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 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 satisfactionSurgeonsRisk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients
Ratnasamy P, Diatta F, Allam O, Kauke-Navarro M, Grauer J. Risk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00040. PMID: 39392934, PMCID: PMC11469891, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehcet's syndromeAdverse eventsTotal knee arthroplastyMultivariate analysisRevision surgeryRisk of postoperative complicationsRisk of perioperative adverse eventsTotal hip arthroplastyLog-rank testElixhauser Comorbidity Index scoreRetrospective cohort studyMultisystem autoimmune disorderPostoperative adverse eventsPerioperative adverse eventsComorbidity Index scoreNational administrative databaseKnee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplasty patientsPostoperative complicationsNo significant differencePatient ageAutoimmune disordersPerioperative managementSyndrome patientsCohort studyDisparities 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-19Trends 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 ResearchIncreased Risk of 90-Day Complications in Patients With Fibromyalgia Undergoing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sanchez J, Rancu A, Diatta F, Jonnalagadda A, Dhodapkar M, Knoedler L, Kauke-Navarro M, Grauer J. Increased Risk of 90-Day Complications in Patients With Fibromyalgia Undergoing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00102. PMID: 38722914, PMCID: PMC11081627, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRevision-free survivalDay of surgeryAdverse eventsTSA patientsIncreased riskMultivariate analysisOdds ratioIncreased risk of adverse eventsUrinary tract infectionLog-rank testRisk of adverse eventsSurgical site infectionSevere adverse eventsEffective treatment optionAcute kidney injuryDeep vein thrombosisMinor adverse eventsNon-fibromyalgia patientsEnd-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritisAssociation of fibromyalgiaIncreased odds ratioTotal shoulder arthroplastyShoulder infectionPulmonary embolismTract infectionsA 10-year perspective on the question of whether surgeries for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are “one and done”?
Gouzoulis M, Joo P, Jeong S, Jabbouri S, Moran J, Zhu J, Grauer J. A 10-year perspective on the question of whether surgeries for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are “one and done”? Spine Deformity 2024, 12: 903-908. PMID: 38555557, DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00858-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisIdiopathic scoliosisRisk factorsAssociated with male sexTime of surgeryLong-term outcomesYear follow-upMultivariate regressionMonths to 2Reoperation incidenceReoperation ratePSF patientsExcellent outcomesPediatric surgeonsReoperationMale sexFollow-upStudy cohortPatient characteristicsPatient counselingSurgeryConclusionsThe current studyInterquartile rangeScoliosis fusionResultsIn total
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 regressionLow Rates of 5-Year Secondary Surgery and Postoperative Complications After Primary Hip Arthroscopy in More Than 30,000 Patients
Gillinov S, Kim D, Moran J, Lee M, Fong S, Mahatme R, Simington J, Owens J, McLaughlin W, Grauer J, Jimenez A. Low Rates of 5-Year Secondary Surgery and Postoperative Complications After Primary Hip Arthroscopy in More Than 30,000 Patients. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2023, 39: 1639-1648. PMID: 37286283, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.01.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary hip arthroscopySecondary surgery rateMultivariate logistic regressionSecondary surgeryHip arthroscopySurgery ratesRisk factorsFemale sexLabral tearsTenth RevisionHip arthroplastyLabral repairInternational ClassificationClass II/III obesityLogistic regressionPrevious hip arthroscopyClass I obesityPostoperative complication rateRate of complicationsFive-year ratesDay of surgeryFrequent surgical procedureKaplan-Meier analysisTotal hip arthroplastyLarge national datasetEmergency department visits within 90 days of lumbar discectomy
Ratnasamy P, Rudisill K, Caruana D, Kammien A, Grauer J. Emergency department visits within 90 days of lumbar discectomy. The Spine Journal 2023, 23: 1522-1530. PMID: 37356460, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.06.384.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexSurgical site painED visitsED utilizationLumbar discectomySite painUnderwent reoperationPatient factorsPostoperative weekPatient satisfactionPrimary diagnosisRisk factorsCSF leakHealth care resource utilizationHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexExcess health care expendituresCommon primary diagnosisType of reoperationNerve root decompressionDay of surgeryEmergency department visitsPatient-level predictorsPosterior segmental instrumentationRisk of reoperationSpecific patient characteristicsMagnetic Resonance Imaging in the Year Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Potential Overutilization of Healthcare Resources
Rudisill K, Ratnasamy P, Joo P, Rubin L, Grauer J. Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Year Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Potential Overutilization of Healthcare Resources. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e22.00262. PMID: 37205731, PMCID: PMC10566819, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal knee arthroplastyMagnetic resonance imagingElixhauser Comorbidity IndexComorbidity indexKnee arthroplastyDegenerative changesHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexAdvanced degenerative changesLower extremity magnetic resonance imagingExtremity magnetic resonance imagingEvidence-based medicineUrgent Care Visits Sought After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Potentially Overlooked Resource
Dhodapkar M, Gouzoulis M, Halperin S, Radford Z, Rubin L, Grauer J. Urgent Care Visits Sought After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Potentially Overlooked Resource. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2023, 38: 2361-2365. PMID: 37196730, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent care visitsTotal hip arthroplastyPrimary total hip arthroplastyUrgent care utilizationCare visitsED utilizationCare utilizationUrgent careHip arthroplastyLess comorbidity burdenEmergency department visitsLarge national databaseLow-acuity diagnosesComorbidity burdenPostoperative EDED visitsDepartment visitsIndependent predictorsTHA patientsMultivariable analysisPostoperative weekUrgent evaluationSurgical sitePatient needsGreater incidenceUrgent Care Versus Emergency Department Utilization for Foot and Ankle Fractures
Dhodapkar M, Gouzoulis M, Halperin S, Modrak M, Yoo B, Grauer J. Urgent Care Versus Emergency Department Utilization for Foot and Ankle Fractures. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 31: 984-989. PMID: 37253245, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-01097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent care facilityAnkle fracturesEmergency departmentED utilizationCare facilitiesUrgent careOdds ratioICD-10 diagnosis codesCertain injury typesUrgent care utilizationRetrospective cohort studyUrgent care visitsYears old presentingMinority of patientsEmergency department utilizationOld presentingCare visitsAdult patientsCare algorithmCohort studyIndependent predictorsCare utilizationMultivariable analysisCommon injuriesDiagnosis codesPostoperative Antibiotics Following Reduction Mammaplasty Does Not Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infection
Mookerjee V, Kammien A, Prassinos A, Grauer J, Butler P. Postoperative Antibiotics Following Reduction Mammaplasty Does Not Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infection. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2023, 43: np494-np499. PMID: 36788713, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate of SSISurgical site infectionBody mass indexReduction mammaplasty patientsPostoperative antibioticsPerioperative antibioticsED visitsSSI ratesSite infectionObese populationReduction mammaplastyPostoperative antibiotic useElixhauser Comorbidity IndexEmergency department visitsSubgroup of patientsPostoperative prescriptionComorbidity indexObese patientsPostoperative courseDepartment visitsMass indexAntibiotic utilizationSubgroup analysisAntibiotic useHigh risk
2022
Adverse Events After Total Hip Arthroplasty are not Sufficiently Characterized by 30-Day Follow-Up: A Database Study
Maloy GC, Kammien AJ, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Adverse Events After Total Hip Arthroplasty are not Sufficiently Characterized by 30-Day Follow-Up: A Database Study. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2022, 38: 525-529. PMID: 36272511, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.10.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyPostoperative adverse eventsAdverse eventsDay of surgeryHip arthroplastyDays of THAHigher Elixhauser-Comorbidity Index scoresElixhauser comorbidity index scoreComorbidity Index scoreLate adverse eventsTime of diagnosisPostoperative day 31THA patientsPredictive factorsPatient counselingPatient riskDatabase studyPrevention strategiesIndex scoreDay 31SurgeryInterquartile rangeAdministrative datasetsPatientsArthroplastyIncidence, Timing, and Predictors of Hip Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis
Gillinov SM, Joo PY, Zhu JR, Moran J, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Incidence, Timing, and Predictors of Hip Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022, 30: 1047-1053. PMID: 35947825, PMCID: PMC9588560, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary total hip arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexBody mass indexComorbidity indexMass indexHip dislocationRevision surgeryRisk factorsHip arthroplastyIndex total hip arthroplastyHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexPrimary THA patientsFirst-time dislocationCumulative incidenceMost patientsPostoperative dataTHA patientsRecurrent episodesControl subjectsFemale sexLarge cohortPatientsMultivariate analysisYounger ageIncidence, Timing, and Risk Factors for 5-Year Revision Surgery After Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in 533 Patients
Gillinov SM, Fosam A, Burroughs PJ, Schneble CA, McLaughlin WM, Moran J, Jimenez AE, Grauer JN, Medvecky MJ. Incidence, Timing, and Risk Factors for 5-Year Revision Surgery After Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in 533 Patients. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 50: 2893-2899. PMID: 35916771, DOI: 10.1177/03635465221111115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBony realignment proceduresAutologous chondrocyte implantationBody mass indexPrimary Autologous Chondrocyte ImplantationRevision surgeryRisk factorsRealignment proceduresPostoperative yearKnee arthroplastyFemale sexChondrocyte implantationECI scoresElixhauser comorbidity index scoreChondral defectsComorbidity Index scoreKaplan-Meier analysisLarge national cohortUnicompartmental knee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplastyOsteochondral allograft transplantationLevel of evidenceOsteochondral autograft transferArticular cartilage proceduresFull-thickness chondral defectsChondral proceduresChondrosarcoma patient characteristics, management, and outcomes based on over 5,000 cases from the National Cancer Database (NCDB)
Ottesen TD, Shultz BN, Munger AM, Amick M, Toombs CS, Friedaender GE, Grauer JN. Chondrosarcoma patient characteristics, management, and outcomes based on over 5,000 cases from the National Cancer Database (NCDB). PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0268215. PMID: 35901087, PMCID: PMC9333210, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Cancer DatabaseLong-term survivalMultivariate Cox analysisDistant metastasisSurgical treatmentChondrosarcoma patientsCox analysisCancer DatabaseLong-term survival dataKaplan-Meier survival curvesKaplan-Meier survival analysisPrimary osseous tumorsMainstay of treatmentExtent of diseasePoor prognostic factorPrimary tumor siteAge categoriesLikelihood of deathAxial involvementPatient characteristicsWorse survivalPrognostic factorsSurgical excisionMale sexOsseous tumors