2021
Patient Risk Factors Associated With 30- and 90-Day Readmission After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Elderly Patients: A Nationwide Readmission Study
Koo AB, Elsamadicy AA, Lin IH, David WB, Reeves BC, Santarosa C, Cord B, Malhotra A, Kahle KT, Matouk CC. Patient Risk Factors Associated With 30- and 90-Day Readmission After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Elderly Patients: A Nationwide Readmission Study. World Neurosurgery 2021, 152: e23-e31. PMID: 33862298, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalusVP shunt surgeryShunt surgeryElderly patientsNormal pressure hydrocephalusPressure hydrocephalusNationwide Readmissions DatabaseVentriculoperitoneal shunt surgeryPatient risk factorsVentriculoperitoneal shunt placementQuality of careMultivariate regression analysisIndex admissionUnplanned readmissionReadmission ratesRenal failureMechanical complicationsPostoperative infectionShunt placementNinth RevisionFemale sexRisk factorsSubdural hemorrhageClinical ModificationReadmission
2020
Patient Risk Factors Associated with 30- and 90- Day Readmission after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Elderly Patients
Koo A, Elsamadicy A, Lin I, David W, Reeves B, Santarosa C, Cord B, Malhotra A, Kahle K, Matouk C. Patient Risk Factors Associated with 30- and 90- Day Readmission after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in Elderly Patients. Neurosurgery 2020, 67 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa447_202.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Differences in 30- and 90-Day Readmission Rates After Surgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease in Elderly Patients (³ð65 Years): A National Readmission Database Study
Elsamadicy A, Koo A, Lee M, Kundishora A, Camara-Quintana J, Qureshi T, Kolb L, Laurans M, Abbed K. Differences in 30- and 90-Day Readmission Rates After Surgical Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease in Elderly Patients (³ð65 Years): A National Readmission Database Study. Neurosurgery 2019, 66: 310-629. DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz310_629.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Postoperative Complication Rates, Ambulation, and Length of Hospital Stay After Elective Spinal Fusion (≥3 Levels) in Elderly Spine Deformity Patients
Elsamadicy AA, Sergesketter AR, Kemeny H, Adogwa O, Tarnasky A, Charalambous L, Lubkin DET, Davison MA, Cheng J, Bagley CA, Karikari IO. Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Postoperative Complication Rates, Ambulation, and Length of Hospital Stay After Elective Spinal Fusion (≥3 Levels) in Elderly Spine Deformity Patients. World Neurosurgery 2018, 116: e1122-e1128. PMID: 29870850, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseElective spinal fusionPostoperative complication rateObstructive pulmonary diseaseSpine deformity patientsHospital stayCOPD cohortComplication rateSpinal fusionDeformity patientsPulmonary diseaseIncidence of durotomyModifiable risk factorsProportion of smokersLength of staySpinal deformity patientsHealth care resourcesHigh rateMajor academic institutionPostoperative feverPostoperative pneumoniaAmbulatory statusHospital lengthPostoperative complicationsElderly patientsInterdisciplinary Care Model Independently Decreases Use of Critical Care Services After Corrective Surgery for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Sergesketter AR, Ongele M, Vuong V, Khalid S, Moreno J, Cheng J, Karikari IO, Bagley CA. Interdisciplinary Care Model Independently Decreases Use of Critical Care Services After Corrective Surgery for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. World Neurosurgery 2018, 111: e845-e849. PMID: 29317368, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCase ManagementClinical ProtocolsCohort StudiesCritical CareDecompression, SurgicalFemaleGeriatricsHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleNeurosurgical ProceduresPatient Care TeamPostoperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesScoliosisSpinal FusionTreatment OutcomeConceptsElderly patientsCritical care servicesICU transferIndependent predictorsCorrective surgeryFusion surgeryComanagement modelSpine surgeryCare servicesComplex lumbar spine surgeryTeam approachIntensive care unit resourcesPeri-operative optimizationSenior Health (POSH) programDuration of surgeryLumbar spine surgeryInterdisciplinary care modelLong-term outcomesLumbar fusion surgeryMajor academic medical centerAdult degenerative scoliosisAcademic medical centerInterdisciplinary team approachPOSH cohortHospital course
2017
Association between baseline cognitive impairment and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity.
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Vuong VD, Fialkoff J, Cheng J, Karikari IO, Bagley CA. Association between baseline cognitive impairment and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity. Journal Of Neurosurgery Spine 2017, 28: 103-108. PMID: 29125432, DOI: 10.3171/2017.5.spine161244.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConfusion Assessment MethodBaseline cognitive impairmentPreoperative cognitive impairmentPostoperative deliriumElderly patientsCognitive impairmentDegenerative scoliosisRisk factorsSLUMS scoreElderly patients 65 yearsConclusion Cognitive impairmentIncidence of deliriumPatients 65 yearsElective spinal surgeryMonths of dischargeHospital readmission ratesCognitive impairment assessmentAdult spinal deformityAdult degenerative scoliosisSevere cognitive impairmentMental status examinationMild cognitive impairmentSaint Louis University Mental Status ExaminationPreoperative cognitionHospital courseGeriatric comanagement reduces perioperative complications and shortens duration of hospital stay after lumbar spine surgery: a prospective single-institution experience.
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Vuong VD, Moreno J, Cheng J, Karikari IO, Bagley CA. Geriatric comanagement reduces perioperative complications and shortens duration of hospital stay after lumbar spine surgery: a prospective single-institution experience. Journal Of Neurosurgery Spine 2017, 27: 670-675. PMID: 28960161, DOI: 10.3171/2017.5.spine17199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLumbar spine surgeryHospital stayPOSH cohortElderly patientsSpine surgeryGeriatric comanagementPerioperative complicationsComplex lumbar spine surgeryElective lumbar spine surgeryMedical comorbid conditionsSenior Health (POSH) programDays of dischargeElective spinal surgerySingle institution experienceMajority of patientsNursing home admissionLumbar fusion surgeryResults One hundred twentyMajor academic medical centerAdult degenerative scoliosisAcademic medical centerHospital complicationsSurgical screeningPostoperative complicationsBaseline characteristicsEarly Ambulation Decreases Length of Hospital Stay, Perioperative Complications and Improves Functional Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Surgery for Correction of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Fialkoff J, Cheng J, Karikari IO, Bagley C. Early Ambulation Decreases Length of Hospital Stay, Perioperative Complications and Improves Functional Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Surgery for Correction of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. Spine 2017, 42: 1420-1425. PMID: 28902101, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdult degenerative scoliosisElderly patientsPerioperative complicationsHospital stayUnplanned readmissionReadmission ratesComplication rateInhospital stayDegenerative scoliosisFunctional outcomeDays of immobilityHospital-associated complicationsDays of dischargeElective spinal surgeryHours of surgeryInferior functional outcomesMajority of patientsHigh complication rateEarly ambulationNonsurgical complicationsAmbispective studyBaseline characteristicsCohort reviewDecrease lengthEarly mobilizationThe prevalence of undiagnosed pre-surgical cognitive impairment and its post-surgical clinical impact in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Lydon E, Vuong VD, Cheng J, Karikari IO, Bagley CA. The prevalence of undiagnosed pre-surgical cognitive impairment and its post-surgical clinical impact in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity. Journal Of Spine Surgery 2017, 3: 358-363. PMID: 29057343, PMCID: PMC5637212, DOI: 10.21037/jss.2017.07.01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElderly patientsAdult degenerative scoliosisCognitive impairmentDischarge institutionalizationHospital stayReadmission ratesDegenerative scoliosisSLUMS scorePoor post-operative outcomesPre-existing cognitive impairmentElective spine surgeryMore postoperative complicationsElective spinal surgeryPost-operative deliriumHospital readmission ratesPost-operative outcomesPre-operative evaluationAdult spinal deformityBaseline cognitive impairmentSevere cognitive impairmentMental status testsNeuro-cognitive impairmentHigh rateMild cognitive impairmentPreoperative cognitionRelationship 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 outcomePost-operative delirium is an independent predictor of 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery in the elderly (≥65years old): A study of 453 consecutive elderly spine surgery patients
Elsamadicy AA, Wang TY, Back AG, Lydon E, Reddy GB, Karikari IO, Gottfried ON. Post-operative delirium is an independent predictor of 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery in the elderly (≥65years old): A study of 453 consecutive elderly spine surgery patients. Journal Of Clinical Neuroscience 2017, 41: 128-131. PMID: 28262398, DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.02.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-operative deliriumIndependent risk factorSpine surgeryElderly patientsReadmission ratesHospital readmissionRisk factorsDelirium patientsComplication rateIndependent predictorsPost-operative complication rateSuperficial surgical site infectionMultivariate logistic regression analysisDuke University Medical CenterConsecutive elderly patientsSpine surgery patientsSurgical site infectionLogistic regression analysisUniversity Medical CenterLower healthcare costsDSM-V criteriaHospital stayUnplanned readmissionPatient demographicsSurgery patients
2016
Drivers of 30-Day Readmission in Elderly Patients (>65 Years Old) After Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 500 Consecutive Spine Surgery Patients
Adogwa O, Elsamadicy AA, Han J, Karikari IO, Cheng J, Bagley CA. Drivers of 30-Day Readmission in Elderly Patients (>65 Years Old) After Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 500 Consecutive Spine Surgery Patients. World Neurosurgery 2016, 97: 518-522. PMID: 27474458, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.07.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective spine surgerySpine surgeryUnplanned readmissionEarly readmissionElderly patientsHospital stayConsecutive spine surgery patientsCauses of readmissionSpine surgery patientsDays of dischargeMajority of patientsCommon primary reasonsSkilled nursing facilitiesQuality of carePaucity of dataMajor academic hospitalNonsurgical complicationsSD ageSurgery patientsEmergency departmentMental statusAcademic hospitalCommon causeReadmissionNursing facilities