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Athletes Undergoing Concomitant Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy Demonstrate Greater Than 80% Return-to-Sport Rate at 2-Year Minimum Follow-Up
Jimenez AE, Lee MS, Owens JS, Maldonado DR, LaReau JM, Domb BG. Athletes Undergoing Concomitant Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy Demonstrate Greater Than 80% Return-to-Sport Rate at 2-Year Minimum Follow-Up. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 38: 2649-2658. PMID: 35257741, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonarthritic Hip ScoreConcomitant hip arthroscopyPatient-reported outcomesHip arthroscopyPeriacetabular osteotomyHOS-SSSHip scoreSport ratesAcetabular dysplasiaHip Outcome Score-SportPercentage of patientsHarris hip scorePrimary hip arthroscopyRetrospective case seriesBody mass indexIntra-articular pathologyMean followMinimum followPostoperative scoresCase seriesConsecutive athletesMass indexRTS rateCam deformityLabral tears
2023
Is there value in the routine practice of discarding the incision scalpel from the surgical field to prevent deep wound contamination with Cutibacterium acnes? An update
Shroff J, Hanna P, Levy B, Jimenez A, Grimm N, Cote M, Mazzocca A. Is there value in the routine practice of discarding the incision scalpel from the surgical field to prevent deep wound contamination with Cutibacterium acnes? An update. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2023, 32: 1924-1928. PMID: 36967056, DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.02.130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial skin incisionC acnesShoulder arthroplastyMedical comorbiditiesSkin incisionSingle fellowship-trained surgeonCutibacterium acnesReverse total shoulder arthroplastyPositive culture findingsTertiary referral hospitalBody mass indexConsecutive case seriesFellowship-trained surgeonsSkin preparation protocolTotal shoulder arthroplastyDevelopment of infectionTime of incisionPrevious pilot studyMale patientsPostoperative infectionReferral hospitalCase seriesMass indexPatient cohortPeriprosthetic infection
2022
Outcomes Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty With Concomitant Gluteus Medius Repair Using the Direct Anterior Approach.
Maldonado DR, Glein RM, Annin S, Owens JS, Jimenez AE, Saks BR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Outcomes Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty With Concomitant Gluteus Medius Repair Using the Direct Anterior Approach. Orthopedics 2022, 46: 39-46. PMID: 36206516, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20221003-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary total hip arthroplastyPatient-reported outcome measuresPropensity-matched control groupDirect anterior approachTotal hip arthroplastyDAA total hip arthroplastyGluteus medius repairGM repairControl groupMCID achievementAnterior approachHip arthroplastyBaseline patient-reported outcome measuresPreoperative patient-reported outcome measuresGood functional outcomeBody mass indexHigh rateMass indexFunctional outcomeOutcome measuresPatientsWorkers' compensationTearsComparable improvementOutcomesOutcomes of Staged Bilateral Hip Arthroscopic Surgery in the Context of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Nested Matched-Pair Control Study Focusing on the Effect of Time Between Procedures
Ankem HK, Diulus SC, Kyin C, Jimenez AE, Saks BR, Sabetian PW, Maldonado DR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Outcomes of Staged Bilateral Hip Arthroscopic Surgery in the Context of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Nested Matched-Pair Control Study Focusing on the Effect of Time Between Procedures. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 50: 2998-3008. PMID: 35877152, DOI: 10.1177/03635465221108955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscalePatient acceptable symptom stateHip arthroscopic surgeryPatient-reported outcomesFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeVisual analog scaleNonarthritic Hip ScoreBody mass indexBilateral proceduresArthroscopic surgeryStudy groupHip scoreMass indexImpingement syndromeControl groupPrimary hip arthroscopic surgeryPropensity score-matched control groupComparable improvementAcceptable symptom stateHarris hip scoreLevel of evidenceCohort studyContralateral procedureSymptom stateAnalog scalePropensity-Matched Patients Undergoing Revision Hip Arthroscopy Older Than the Age of 40 Years Had Greater Risk of Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty Compared With Their Primary Counterparts
Maldonado DR, Diulus SC, Lee MS, Owens JS, Jimenez AE, Perez-Padilla PA, Domb BG. Propensity-Matched Patients Undergoing Revision Hip Arthroscopy Older Than the Age of 40 Years Had Greater Risk of Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty Compared With Their Primary Counterparts. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 39: 54-63. PMID: 35764206, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.06.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcomesRevision hip arthroscopyHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscaleHarris hip scoreNonarthritic Hip ScoreBody mass indexHip scoreHip arthroscopyRevision groupHip arthroplastyControl groupMass indexPropensity-matched control groupSpecific SubscalePropensity-matched patientsTime of surgeryPrevious hip conditionsVisual analog scaleTotal hip arthroplastyYears of ageAnalog scaleMean agePrimary hipRelative riskRevision hipComparison of Outcomes Between Nonsmokers and Patients Who Discontinued Smoking 1 Month Before Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Study With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Lee MS, Jimenez AE, Owens JS, Curley AJ, Paraschos OA, Maldonado DR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Comparison of Outcomes Between Nonsmokers and Patients Who Discontinued Smoking 1 Month Before Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Study With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 10: 23259671221097372. PMID: 35693458, PMCID: PMC9185012, DOI: 10.1177/23259671221097372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonarthritic Hip ScorePatient-reported outcomesPrimary hip arthroscopyVisual analog scaleFemoroacetabular impingement syndromePropensity-matched control groupBody mass indexFormer smokersHip arthroscopyHip scoreCigarette smokingControl groupPostoperative patient-reported outcomesHarris hip scorePercentage of hipsComparison of outcomesLevel of evidenceLogistic regression analysisEffect of cessationSimilar ratesCohort studyPostoperative outcomesPreoperative scoresPostoperative scoresMass indexMaximal Outcome Improvement Willingness Thresholds Are Predictive of a Patient’s Willingness to Undergo the Same Surgery, in Retrospect, Given the Known Outcome of Their Primary Hip Arthroscopy
Maldonado DR, Fox JD, Kyin C, Jimenez AE, Saks BR, Curley AJ, Lall AC, Domb BG. Maximal Outcome Improvement Willingness Thresholds Are Predictive of a Patient’s Willingness to Undergo the Same Surgery, in Retrospect, Given the Known Outcome of Their Primary Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2022, 4: e1007-e1013. PMID: 35747669, PMCID: PMC9210379, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonarthritic Hip ScoreVisual analog scalePrimary hip arthroscopyHip arthroscopyTear repairAnchor questionPatients' willingnessPrevious ipsilateral hip surgeryIpsilateral hip surgeryPrevious hip conditionsBody mass indexFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeHip preservation surgeryProcess of surgeryAverage followHip scorePreoperative scoresTönnis gradeVAS scoresSame surgeryMass indexPreservation surgeryAnalog scaleImpingement syndromeHip surgeryAfter Revision Hip Arthroscopy, Patients Having Either Circumferential or Segmental Labral Reconstructions for the Management of Irreparable Labra Show Clinical Improvement Based on Proper Indications
Maldonado DR, Ouyang V, Lee MS, Jimenez AE, Sabetian PW, Saks BR, Lall AC, Domb BG. After Revision Hip Arthroscopy, Patients Having Either Circumferential or Segmental Labral Reconstructions for the Management of Irreparable Labra Show Clinical Improvement Based on Proper Indications. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2022, 38: 2459-2469. PMID: 35189306, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome scoresRevision hip arthroscopyCircumferential labral reconstructionSegmental labral reconstructionIrreparable labral tearsBody mass indexHip arthroscopyTönnis gradeLabral reconstructionMass indexRate of achievementLabral tearsLateral center-edge anglePreoperative Tönnis gradePropensity-matched groupsTwo-year followComparative therapeutic trialsBasis of ageMean followClinical improvementPostoperative improvementTherapeutic trialsOutcome scoresPatient satisfactionSLR groupHigh Body Mass Index Does Not Adversely Affect Outcomes in High-Level Athletes Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Jimenez AE, Fox JD, Monahan PF, Lee MS, George T, Maldonado DR, Saks BR, Lall AC, Domb BG. High Body Mass Index Does Not Adversely Affect Outcomes in High-Level Athletes Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 50: 507-514. PMID: 35049397, DOI: 10.1177/03635465211062910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscaleNormal body mass indexHigher body mass indexNon-Arthritic Hip ScoreBody mass indexPrimary hip arthroscopyFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeVisual analog scalePropensity-matched control groupPatient acceptable symptom stateHigh-level athletesHip arthroscopyControl groupHip scorePostoperative scoresBMI groupsMass indexPatient-reported outcome scoresAcetabular cartilage injuryWorse postoperative scoresAcceptable symptom stateHarris hip scorePercentage of patientsLevel of evidenceLower postoperative scoresLow Body Mass Index in Females May Portend Inferior Outcomes After Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Analysis With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Jimenez AE, Glein RM, Owens JS, George T, Maldonado DR, Saks BR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Low Body Mass Index in Females May Portend Inferior Outcomes After Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Matched Analysis With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2022, 50: 499-506. PMID: 35049391, DOI: 10.1177/03635465211063189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscaleLower body mass indexPatient acceptable symptom stateMaximum outcome improvement satisfaction thresholdNormal body mass indexPrimary hip arthroscopyBody mass indexPropensity-matched control groupNon-Arthritic Hip ScoreFemale patientsPatient-reported outcomesVisual analog scaleFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeHip arthroscopyHip scoreControl groupAnalog scaleMass indexImpingement syndromePatient-reported outcome scoresPrevious hip arthroscopyTönnis osteoarthritis gradeAcceptable symptom stateHarris hip scorePercentage of patients
2021
Patients With Concomitant Painful External Snapping Hip and Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndromes Reported Complete Snapping Resolution With Release of the Gluteus Maximus and Iliotibial Band, and Comparable Minimum 2-Year Outcomes to a Propensity-Matched Control Group
Maldonado DR, Glein RM, Lee MS, Annin S, Owens JS, Jimenez AE, Saks BR, Sabetian PW, Lall AC, Domb BG. Patients With Concomitant Painful External Snapping Hip and Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndromes Reported Complete Snapping Resolution With Release of the Gluteus Maximus and Iliotibial Band, and Comparable Minimum 2-Year Outcomes to a Propensity-Matched Control Group. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2021, 38: 1890-1899. PMID: 34920010, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.11.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-reported outcome measuresFemoroacetabular impingement syndromePrimary hip arthroscopyBody mass indexPropensity-matched control groupControl groupIliotibial band releaseHip arthroscopyGluteus maximusHip scoreTönnis gradeImpingement syndromeBand releaseHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscaleExternal Snapping HipHarris hip scoreNonarthritic Hip ScorePrevious hip conditionsRate of resolutionRetrospective comparative studyVisual analog scaleTwo-year followTwo yearsAnalog scaleMass indexFavorable Outcomes of Revision Hip Arthroscopy Irrespective of Whether Index Surgery was Performed by the Same Surgeon or a Different Surgeon
Ankem HK, Diulus SC, Kyin C, Jimenez AE, Maldonado DR, Sabetian PW, Saks BR, Lall AC, Domb BG. Favorable Outcomes of Revision Hip Arthroscopy Irrespective of Whether Index Surgery was Performed by the Same Surgeon or a Different Surgeon. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2021, 5: e21.00107. PMID: 34882583, PMCID: PMC8667977, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModified Harris Hip ScorePatient-reported outcomesNonarthritic Hip ScoreRevision hip arthroscopySame surgeonHOS-SSSHip scoreHip arthroscopyDifferent surgeonsIntraoperative findingsDS patientsMultiple patient-reported outcomesComparable improvementResidual bony deformityHarris hip scorePrimary hip arthroscopyHigh-volume centersBody mass indexDifferent patient cohortsIndex surgeryClinical outcomesMass indexPatient cohortSS patientsRevision surgeryClinical Outcomes and Reoperation Rates After Hip Arthroscopy in Female Athletes With Low Versus Normal Body Mass Index: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
Jimenez AE, Monahan PF, Owens JS, Maldonado DR, Saks BR, Ankem HK, Sabetian PW, Lall AC, Domb BG. Clinical Outcomes and Reoperation Rates After Hip Arthroscopy in Female Athletes With Low Versus Normal Body Mass Index: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2021, 50: 58-67. PMID: 34817243, DOI: 10.1177/03635465211055175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaximum outcome improvement satisfaction thresholdPatient acceptable symptom stateLower body mass indexNormal body mass indexBody mass indexHigh-level female athletesVisual analog scalePatient-reported outcomesHip Outcome Score-Sports Specific SubscaleInternational Hip Outcome Tool-12Primary hip arthroscopyNonarthritic Hip ScoreFemoroacetabular impingement syndromeHip arthroscopyHip scoreControl groupFemale athletesMass indexImpingement syndromePropensity-matched control groupSpecific SubscaleAcceptable symptom stateHarris hip scorePercentage of patientsHigh school female athletesTrochlear Dysplasia as Shown by Increased Sulcus Angle Is Associated With Osteochondral Damage in Patients With Patellar Instability
Fones L, Jimenez AE, Cheng C, Chevalier N, Brimacombe MB, Cohen A, Pace JL. Trochlear Dysplasia as Shown by Increased Sulcus Angle Is Associated With Osteochondral Damage in Patients With Patellar Instability. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2021, 37: 3469-3476. PMID: 33964393, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.04.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCohort of patientsBody mass indexPatellar instabilityTrochlear dysplasiaTrochlear groove distanceSulcus angleOsteochondral damageSymptom durationMass indexTibial tubercleRisk factorsOsteochondral injurySignificant associationGroove distanceAcute osteochondral fracturesHigher sulcus angleTertiary referral centerPatient demographic characteristicsRetrospective chart reviewAnatomic risk factorsDemographic characteristicsCaton-Deschamps ratioImportant risk factorFrequency of dislocationRetrospective prognostic study
2020
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: The Impact of Increased Time From Injury to Surgery on Intra-articular Lesions
Chavez A, Jimenez AE, Riepen D, Schell B, Khazzam M, Coyner KJ. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: The Impact of Increased Time From Injury to Surgery on Intra-articular Lesions. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2020, 8: 2325967120967120. PMID: 33354580, PMCID: PMC7734524, DOI: 10.1177/2325967120967120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntra-articular lesionsTime of surgeryAnterior cruciate ligamentFemoral condyle lesionsACL injuryMedial meniscal tearsMeniscal tearsCruciate ligamentChondral lesionsLateral femoral condyle lesionsCartilage lesionsMedial femoral condyle lesionsRetrospective chart reviewBody mass indexCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceLateral tibial plateauArticular cartilage lesionsChart reviewACL reconstructionDeficient kneeMass indexUnderwent reconstructionSurgeryTibial plateau