2023
An analytical model of lateral condylar plate working length
Roytman G, Beitler B, LaMonica J, Spero M, Toy K, Ramji A, Yoo B, Leslie M, Baumgaertner M, Tommasini S, Wiznia D. An analytical model of lateral condylar plate working length. Clinical Biomechanics 2023, 110: 106129. PMID: 37871506, PMCID: PMC10848195, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.106129.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Safe Zones for Cerclage Wiring of the Humeral Diaphysis
Kadar A, Kahan J, Leslie M, Yoo B, Baumgaertner M. Safe Zones for Cerclage Wiring of the Humeral Diaphysis. Clinical Anatomy 2019, 33: 552-557. PMID: 31301242, DOI: 10.1002/ca.23433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeep brachial arteryRadial nerveHumeral heightBrachial arteryCerclage wiresMidshaft humerusCerclage wiringNeurovascular structuresHumeral diaphysisFresh-frozen cadaveric humeriExtensive surgical explorationSurgical explorationNeurovascular injuryMedian nerveSuch injuriesNerveArteryMedial structuresInjuryCadaveric humeriHumerusCerclageLess riskPosterior structuresDiaphysis
2017
Imaging findings of anterior hip dislocations
Pfeifer K, Leslie M, Menn K, Haims A. Imaging findings of anterior hip dislocations. Skeletal Radiology 2017, 46: 723-730. PMID: 28238017, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-017-2605-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfluence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient
Wiznia DH, Zaki T, Maisano J, Kim CY, Halaszynski TM, Leslie MP. Influence of Medical Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act on Access to Pain Management of the Trauma Patient. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2017, 42: 39-44. PMID: 27776094, PMCID: PMC5173388, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain specialistsAffordable Care ActPain medicationPain managementTrauma patientsMedicaid patientsCare ActBoard-certified pain specialistsMedicaid eligibilityPostoperative trauma patientsNew patient visitsVulnerable patient populationLow-income adultsCash-paying patientsAnkle fracturesPain physiciansOffice visitsPatient populationSpecialty carePatient visitsNew patientsHigh incidenceType of insurancePatient influencePatientsImplant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations.
Socci AR, Casemyr NE, Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR. Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations. The Bone & Joint Journal 2017, 99-B: 128-133. PMID: 28053268, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.99b1.bjj-2016-0134.r1.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2016
The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act
Wiznia DH, Maisano J, Kim CY, Zaki T, Lee HB, Leslie MP. The effect of insurance type on trauma patient access to psychiatric care under the Affordable Care Act. General Hospital Psychiatry 2016, 45: 19-24. PMID: 28274334, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2016.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew patient consultationsMedicaid patientsAffordable Care ActInsurance typePsychiatric carePatient consultationsPatient accessMedicaid eligibilityAcceptance of MedicaidCare ActNew patientsPatientsPractice characteristicsPrivate insuranceMore barriersPsychiatristsAppointmentsMedicaidCareEligibilityMedicareOverall numberCar accidentsPTSDConsultationDemographics, Mechanisms of Injury, and Concurrent Injuries Associated With Calcaneus Fractures: A Study of 14 516 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank
Bohl DD, Ondeck NT, Samuel AM, Diaz-Collado PJ, Nelson SJ, Basques BA, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Demographics, Mechanisms of Injury, and Concurrent Injuries Associated With Calcaneus Fractures: A Study of 14 516 Patients in the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank. Foot & Ankle Specialist 2016, 10: 402-410. PMID: 27895200, DOI: 10.1177/1938640016679703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Trauma Data BankSurgeons National Trauma Data BankTrauma Data BankCalcaneus fracturesConcurrent injuriesNonorthopaedic injuriesSpine fracturesAmerican CollegeMechanism of injuryLower extremity fracturesLumbar spine fracturesCommon comorbiditiesFracture patientsExtremity fracturesOrgan injuryRetrospective reviewNational sampleHead injuryHigh incidenceInjury mechanismPatientsLevel IIIInjuryHospital departmentsStrong associationPROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests Compared With Time to Brake in Patients With Complex Lower Extremity Trauma
Kim CY, Wiznia DH, Averbukh L, Torres A, Kong E, Kim S, Leslie MP. PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests Compared With Time to Brake in Patients With Complex Lower Extremity Trauma. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2016, 30: 592-596. PMID: 27380397, DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPROMIS PF CATLower extremity traumaLower extremity injuriesComplex lower extremity traumaExtremity traumaPI CATPF CATExtremity injuriesLevel 1 trauma centerPain Interference (PI) Computer Adaptive TestsComputerized driving simulatorPROMIS Physical FunctionRight-sided injuriesWeeks of treatmentPROMIS computer adaptive testsComputer adaptive testHealthy control groupTibia/fibulaTrauma centerPhysical functionPatientsControl groupInjuryTime pointsKneeThe effect of helmets on motorcycle outcomes in a level I trauma center in Connecticut
Wiznia DH, Kim CY, Dai F, Goel A, Leslie MP. The effect of helmets on motorcycle outcomes in a level I trauma center in Connecticut. Traffic Injury Prevention 2016, 17: 633-637. PMID: 26889888, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2015.1136059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital costsHelmet useHigh incidenceDrug useIntensive care unit admissionLower Glasgow Coma ScaleHigher Injury Severity ScoreLevel I trauma centerPartial helmet lawEffect of helmetsCare unit admissionMean hospital costRetrospective cohort studyI trauma centerWorse clinical presentationInjury Severity ScoreAlcohol/drug useGlasgow Coma ScaleMotorcycle crashesMotorcycle crash victimsLower injury severityChi-square testEligible patientsICU lengthUnit admissionDo we really know our patient population in database research? A comparison of the femoral shaft fracture patient populations in three commonly used national databases.
Samuel AM, Lukasiewicz AM, Webb ML, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Varthi AG, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Do we really know our patient population in database research? A comparison of the femoral shaft fracture patient populations in three commonly used national databases. The Bone & Joint Journal 2016, 98-B: 425-32. PMID: 26920971, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b3.36285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramCharleston Comorbidity IndexNational Trauma Data BankNationwide Inpatient SampleOrthopaedic trauma researchPatient populationNational databaseLarge national clinical databaseSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramOrthopaedic trauma populationPopulation of patientsFemoral shaft fracturesNational Clinical DatabaseTrauma Data BankQuality Improvement ProgramTrauma researchMore comorbiditiesComorbidity indexShaft fracturesTrauma populationDistribution of ageInpatient SampleInclusion criteriaSD 1.9SD 2.3
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
2013
Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries
Leslie MP, Baumgaertner MR. Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2013, 44: 217-224. PMID: 23544825, DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.007.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPelvic ring injuriesRing injuriesHigh-energy pelvic ring injuriesBenefits of operativeUnstable fracture patternsPopulation of patientsNonoperative careYounger patientsFunctional statusEffective treatmentMost fracturesInjuryNatural historyPatientsCareful evaluationFracture patternsTreatmentRecognizable patternPotential pitfallsOsteoporosisEtiologyIncidenceCare