2024
After 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 satisfactionSurgeonsPhysical Therapy Utilization After Single-level Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Gouzoulis M, Moran J, Jeong S, Galivanche A, Kammien A, Jabbouri S, Grauer J. Physical Therapy Utilization After Single-level Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Spine 2024, 49: e272-e278. PMID: 38349019, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004958.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle-level posterior lumbar fusionPosterior lumbar fusionPhysical therapyOdds ratioLumbar fusionPhysical therapy utilizationFemale sexLevel posterior lumbar fusionsReturn to activityDecreased odds ratioOutpatient therapyPredictors of therapyTiming of therapyMinority of patientsOutpatient PTNonmedical factorsAdministrative databasesMedicaid insuranceTherapy utilizationPractice patternsCommercial insuranceInsurance plansPatient characteristicsSurgeryTherapy
2023
Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures
Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Halperin S, Joo P, Luo X, Grauer J. Trends in and Factors Associated With Surgical Management for Closed Clavicle Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00226. PMID: 38149938, PMCID: PMC10752468, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexSurgical managementClavicle fracturesAnatomic locationFracture diagnosisClosed clavicle fractureMinority of patientsComorbidity indexAdult patientsClinical factorsPatient ageIndependent predictorsMultivariable analysisNonsurgical managementOpen reductionNonclinical factorsFirst diagnosisInternal fixationSurgical considerationsSuch injuriesPatientsStudy periodDiagnosisInsurance coverageFracturesUrgent 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 codes
2021
Patient Factors and Perioperative Outcomes Affect Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey Response Rates After Primary Total Hip Replacement.
Mercier MR, Pathak N, Adrados M, Galivanche AR, Malpani R, Hilibrand AS, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Patient Factors and Perioperative Outcomes Affect Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey Response Rates After Primary Total Hip Replacement. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2021, 5 PMID: 33798127, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyHospital Consumer AssessmentSurvey response rateAdverse eventsHCAHPS surveyElective primary total hip arthroplastyResponse rateHealthcare providersPrimary total hip replacementPrimary total hip arthroplastyPatient satisfaction survey resultsConsumer AssessmentHigher American SocietyMajor adverse eventsMinority of patientsSurgical patient populationHCAHPS survey resultsTotal hip replacementMultivariate regression analysisHospital reimbursement ratesAnesthesia scorePerioperative outcomesPerioperative variablesAdult patientsPatient characteristics
2020
Characteristics and Predictors of HCAHPS Nonresponse After Spine Surgery.
Malpani R, Adrados M, Mercier MR, McLynn RP, Galivanche AR, Pathak N, Grauer JN. Characteristics and Predictors of HCAHPS Nonresponse After Spine Surgery. Spine 2020, 45: e448-e456. PMID: 31609883, PMCID: PMC7113123, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpine surgery patientsSpine surgeryHCAHPS surveyPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsPatient characteristicsSurgery patientsSingle institutionMultivariate analysisLonger hospital lengthHigher American SocietyMajor adverse eventsMinor adverse eventsRetrospective cohort studyMinority of patientsPatient satisfaction surveyHospital Consumer AssessmentSatisfaction surveyNonresponder biasHospital lengthPatient demographicsCohort studyHospital readmissionRetrospective analysisBACKGROUND DATA