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View article: Incidence of Surgery for Pediatric Wrist Ganglion Cysts
Incidence of Surgery for Pediatric Wrist Ganglion Cysts Open
Background: While diagnosis of ganglion cysts of the wrist in the pediatric population is common, data on management are limited. This study describes a nationwide analysis of the incidence and treatment of pediatric ganglion cysts. Method…
View article: Emergency Department Use Within 90 Days After Single-Level Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
Emergency Department Use Within 90 Days After Single-Level Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Open
Background This study sought to characterize the incidence of, timing of, predictive factors for, and reasons for emergency department (ED) visits within 90 days of single-level posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). These visits, after PC…
View article: A comprehensive review of the educational, clinical and rehabilitative applications of 3D printing technology in hand surgery
A comprehensive review of the educational, clinical and rehabilitative applications of 3D printing technology in hand surgery Open
With the rapid development of 3D printing (3DP) technology in both educational and perioperative settings, a thorough evaluation of the latest literature is warranted. This semi-systematic review explores the current educational, clinical,…
View article: D97. The Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Antiretroviral Therapy Status on Distal Radius Fractures Management and Complications
D97. The Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Antiretroviral Therapy Status on Distal Radius Fractures Management and Complications Open
PURPOSE: Approximately 1.2 million people in US are living with positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has increased the life expectancy of HIV-positive individuals, however, increas…
View article: D61. Wide-awake Hand Surgery in the Office: Trends, Reimbursement, Opioids and Adverse Events
D61. Wide-awake Hand Surgery in the Office: Trends, Reimbursement, Opioids and Adverse Events Open
PURPOSE: This national database study compares wide-awake hand surgeries in the United States performed in the operating room and office in terms of volume, reimbursement, opioid prescriptions, and adverse events. METHODS: Patients with tr…
View article: The Correlation of Surgical Setting With Perioperative Opioid Prescriptions for Wide-Awake Carpal Tunnel Release
The Correlation of Surgical Setting With Perioperative Opioid Prescriptions for Wide-Awake Carpal Tunnel Release Open
Background: Prior studies have compared perioperative opioid prescriptions between carpal tunnel release (CTR) performed wide-awake and with traditional anesthetic techniques, but the association of opioid prescriptions with surgical setti…
View article: <i>International Classification of Diseases</i> Coding for Inflammatory Arthritides
<i>International Classification of Diseases</i> Coding for Inflammatory Arthritides Open
This quality improvement study investigates usage patterns of codes for inflammatory arthritides under International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision vs International Classification of Dise…
View article: 110. Systematic Underrepresentation Of Hispanic Pediatric Craniofacial Patients In National Surgical Databases
110. Systematic Underrepresentation Of Hispanic Pediatric Craniofacial Patients In National Surgical Databases Open
Purpose: The quality of disparities research utilizing nationwide databases depends on data quality and completeness. This study investigates possible causes of missing race data of pediatric craniofacial patients in the National Surgical …
View article: Adverse Events After Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A National Database Study
Adverse Events After Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A National Database Study Open
Background: Optimal management after posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury remains an active area of research, as reconstruction is technically challenging and poses unique risks in the posterior knee. Studies have reported variable rat…
View article: Composite osteo-tendino-cutaneous reverse radial forearm flap for complex thumb reconstruction: A case report
Composite osteo-tendino-cutaneous reverse radial forearm flap for complex thumb reconstruction: A case report Open
The reverse radial forearm flap is a powerful tool in the reconstruction of dorsal hand defects. Traditionally, only fasciocutaneous tissues perfused by retrograde flow through the radial artery are harvested to resurface the dorsal hand. …
View article: Postoperative Antibiotics Following Reduction Mammaplasty Does Not Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infection
Postoperative Antibiotics Following Reduction Mammaplasty Does Not Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infection Open
Background The efficacy of antibiotic utilization following reduction mammaplasty has not been well studied. Furthermore, there is a lack of data describing subgroups who are historically at high risk for surgical site infection (SSI), spe…
View article: Risk factors for venous thromboembolism following fractures isolated to the foot and ankle fracture
Risk factors for venous thromboembolism following fractures isolated to the foot and ankle fracture Open
Objective Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an uncommon, but potentially morbid, complication following foot and ankle fractures. Current standard is to not administer thromboprophylaxis to patients with such injuries. Nonetheless, patient a…
View article: Changes in the Utilization of Lumbosacral Epidural Injections Between 2010 and 2019
Changes in the Utilization of Lumbosacral Epidural Injections Between 2010 and 2019 Open
Study Design. A descriptive epidemiologic study. Objective. To analyze trends and patient characteristics for lumbosacral transforaminal and interlaminar/caudal epidural injection utilization over time. Background. Lumbosacral transforamin…
View article: Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Replacement
Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Replacement Open
Background: Total ankle replacement (TAR) utilization in the United States has steeply increased in recent decades. Emergency department (ED) visits following TAR impacts patient satisfaction and health care costs and warrant exploration. …
View article: Physical Therapy Utilization Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Physical Therapy Utilization Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle; Arthroscopy; Other Introduction/Purpose: Physical therapy (PT) following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is often considered, but guidelines for its use are not standardized. While there may be patient factors that dictate …
View article: Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Arthroscopy; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Emergency department (ED) visits following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) may impact patient satisfaction and healthcare cost. Elucidating the timing of and risk factors for ED visits in t…
View article: Home and Outpatient Physical Therapy Utilization Following Total Ankle Replacement
Home and Outpatient Physical Therapy Utilization Following Total Ankle Replacement Open
Background: Physical therapy (PT) following total ankle replacement (TAR) is often considered, but guidelines for its use are not standardized. Although patient factors may dictate recommendations, this retrospective cohort study aims to c…
View article: A comparison of in-hospital outcomes after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in cases with and without Parkinson's Disease
A comparison of in-hospital outcomes after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in cases with and without Parkinson's Disease Open
After matching for demographics and comorbidity burden, PD cases undergoing elective ACDF had slightly longer length of stay and greater risk for minor adverse events but had similar rates of serious adverse events and mortality. These fin…
View article: Correlation of Patient Reported Satisfaction With Adverse Events Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Single Institution Analysis
Correlation of Patient Reported Satisfaction With Adverse Events Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Single Institution Analysis Open
Structured Abstract: Background: With increasing emphasis on patient satisfaction metrics, such as the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, hospital reputations and reimbursements are being affe…
View article: Single-level posterior lumbar fusions in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not found to be associated with increased postoperative adverse events or five-year reoperations
Single-level posterior lumbar fusions in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not found to be associated with increased postoperative adverse events or five-year reoperations Open
For EDS patients undergoing PLF, the current study identified similar 90-day adverse events and 5-year reoperation rates compared to those without EDS. These findings may be useful for patient counseling and surgical planning for those wit…
View article: Emergency department visits within 90 days of single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Emergency department visits within 90 days of single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Open
More than three times as many patients in the current study were found to present to the ED than be readmitted within ninety days of surgery. The identified predictive factors and reasons for ED visits can direct attention to high-risk pat…
View article: Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Emergency Department Visits Within 90 Days of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Open
Background: Emergency department (ED) visits after orthopaedic surgery such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) affect patients and health care systems and should be better understood. Purpose: To determine the incidence, p…
View article: In Vitro Mitral Valve Model with Unrestricted Ventricular Access: Using Vacuum to Close the Valve and Enable Static Trans-Mitral Pressure
In Vitro Mitral Valve Model with Unrestricted Ventricular Access: Using Vacuum to Close the Valve and Enable Static Trans-Mitral Pressure Open
Current in vitro models of the left heart establish the pressure difference required to close the mitral valve by sealing and pressurizing the ventricular side of the valve, limiting important access to the subvalvular apparatus. This pape…