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Increased 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 factorsHipReadmissionDeliriumTransfusionSurgeryTotal Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients Older Than Age 80 Years
Rubin LE, Blood TD, Defillo-Draiby JC. Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients Older Than Age 80 Years. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2016, 24: 683-690. PMID: 27579814, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-15-00278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hipKnee arthroplastyOlder patientsLength of hospitalRisk of morbidityAge 80 yearsTotal knee arthroplastyPain reliefElderly patientsMinor complicationsPerioperative safetyYounger patientsClinical outcomesFunctional outcomePatient satisfactionRevision surgeryAdvanced ageMortality ratePatientsOrthopaedic surgeonsArthroplastyHipMorbidityDemographic profileSurgeons
2022
Predictors of Physical Abuse in Elder Patients With Fracture
Gardezi M, Moore HG, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Predictors of Physical Abuse in Elder Patients With Fracture. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2022, 6: e22.00144. PMID: 35819835, PMCID: PMC9278940, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbuse patientsNational Emergency Department Sample databasePhysical abuseHigh-risk patientsMultivariate regressionPublic health issueLowest income quartileElderly patientsFracture patientsRisk patientsAnkle fracturesIndependent predictorsPediatric populationElder patientsEmergency departmentRib fracturesVolume depletionOdds ratioElder physical abuseElder abusePatientsUnivariate comparisonsMental disordersIncome quartileHealth issues