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View article: Rate of Conversion to Fusion Following Cervical Laminectomy Versus Laminoplasty: A Retrospective Analysis of 4,406 Patients
Rate of Conversion to Fusion Following Cervical Laminectomy Versus Laminoplasty: A Retrospective Analysis of 4,406 Patients Open
Study Design Retrospective Administrative Database Analysis. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of subsequent cervical fusion surgery between patients that received cervical laminectomy and cervical laminoplasty fo…
View article: Complications and reoperations in young versus old patients undergoing cervical disc arthroplasty
Complications and reoperations in young versus old patients undergoing cervical disc arthroplasty Open
In this series, we found no statistically significant differences in 90-day complication or reoperation rates between younger (<65 years) and older (≥65 years) patients undergoing CDA. Subsidence emerged as the most common complication, oc…
View article: Long-term reoperation risk of thoracic to pelvis instrumentation for spinal deformity: a longitudinal study of 7,062 patients
Long-term reoperation risk of thoracic to pelvis instrumentation for spinal deformity: a longitudinal study of 7,062 patients Open
Purpose To perform a large-scale assessment of reoperation risk among spine deformity patients undergoing thoracic to pelvis surgery. Methods The PearlDiver database was queried for spinal deformity patients (scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylol…
View article: Lumbar Total Disc Replacement Leads to Increased Subsequent Facet Injections Compared to Anterolateral Lumbar Interbody Fusions
Lumbar Total Disc Replacement Leads to Increased Subsequent Facet Injections Compared to Anterolateral Lumbar Interbody Fusions Open
Study Design Retrospective Matched Cohort. Objective Despite known consequences to the facet joints following lumbar total disc replacement (TDR), there is limited data on facet injection usage for persistent postoperative pain. This study…
View article: Trends in Private Equity Acquisition of Orthopaedic Surgery Practices in the United States
Trends in Private Equity Acquisition of Orthopaedic Surgery Practices in the United States Open
Background: Independent orthopaedic practices in the United States have become attractive targets for acquisition by hospital systems and private equity (PE) firms because of the increasing demand for outpatient surgery. Consolidation in t…
View article: How has Return on Investment of a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery Changed Over Time?
How has Return on Investment of a Career in Orthopaedic Surgery Changed Over Time? Open
INTRODUCTION The rising cost of medical education, coupled with a lack of personal finance education, can have detrimental effects on both the personal and professional well-being young orthopaedic surgeons. This study utilizes a career in…
View article: Facet Violation With Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement: Impact of 3D Navigation and Facet Orientation
Facet Violation With Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement: Impact of 3D Navigation and Facet Orientation Open
Background: The gold standard for percutaneous pedicle screw placement is 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy. Data are sparse on the accuracy of 3-dimensional (3D) navigation percutaneous screw placement in minimally invasive spine procedures.…
View article: Recoup From Home? Comparison of Relative Cost Savings for ACDF, Lumbar Discectomy, and Short Segment Fusion Performed in the Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting
Recoup From Home? Comparison of Relative Cost Savings for ACDF, Lumbar Discectomy, and Short Segment Fusion Performed in the Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting Open
Study Design: Broad narrative review. Objective: To review and summarize the current literature on the cost efficacy of performing ACDF, lumbar discectomy and short segment fusions of the lumbar spine performed in the outpatient setting. M…
View article: The Top 50 Most-Cited Papers in the Diagnosis and Management of SLAP Tears
The Top 50 Most-Cited Papers in the Diagnosis and Management of SLAP Tears Open
View article: Corrigendum to “The Most Influential Papers in Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty” [ARTD 6 (2020) 190-195]
Corrigendum to “The Most Influential Papers in Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty” [ARTD 6 (2020) 190-195] Open
The authors regret that the citation 1 and 48 are incorrect in Table 1 and citation 1 and 48 were duplicated. The correct citation for 48 is as follows. Tabled 1RankArticleNo. of citations (citation density)Level of evidence48Christensen C…
View article: Risk Factors for 30- and 90-Day Readmission due to Intestinal Bowel Obstruction after Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Risk Factors for 30- and 90-Day Readmission due to Intestinal Bowel Obstruction after Posterior Lumbar Fusion Open
Study Design: A retrospective analysis of data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Readmissions Database (HCUP-NRD).Purpose: To identify the perioperative characteristics associated with 30-day and 90-day readmissio…
View article: Trends in Industry Payments to Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons from 2014 to 2018
Trends in Industry Payments to Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons from 2014 to 2018 Open
Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: The establishment of the Open Payments Database (OPD) in 2014 made public all financial payments to physicians and hospitals by pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Since then, numerous studies…
View article: Anterior Reconstruction Techniques for Cervical Spine Deformity
Anterior Reconstruction Techniques for Cervical Spine Deformity Open
Cervical spine deformity is an uncommon yet severely debilitating condition marked by its heterogeneity. Anterior reconstruction techniques represent a familiar approach with a range of invasiveness and correction potential-including globa…
View article: Posterior Spinal Fusion With Multilevel Posterolateral Convex Disc Releases for the Treatment of Severe Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
Posterior Spinal Fusion With Multilevel Posterolateral Convex Disc Releases for the Treatment of Severe Thoracolumbar Scoliosis Open
Severe thoracolumbar IS presents a surgical challenge to achieve 3-dimensional correction, minimize fusion levels, and avoid procedural morbidity. PCDR is a novel technique that may facilitate this correction with minimal procedure-related…
View article: The most influential papers in direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty
The most influential papers in direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty Open
BACKGROUND: Citation analysis is a commonly used method for appraising the impact of academic publications within a particular field of study. A gap exists in the citation analysis literature with regard to the topic of direct anterior app…
View article: Minimizing Blood Loss in Spine Surgery
Minimizing Blood Loss in Spine Surgery Open
Study Design: Broad narrative review. Objective: To review and summarize the current literature on guidelines, outcomes, techniques and indications surrounding multiple modalities of minimizing blood loss in spine surgery. Methods: A thoro…
View article: Preoperative Maximization to Reduce Complications in Spinal Surgery
Preoperative Maximization to Reduce Complications in Spinal Surgery Open
Study design: Invited narrative review. Objectives: The aim of this review was to summarize current literature regarding risk factors that surgeons can optimize in the preoperative setting in the spinal surgery patient, in order to reduce …
View article: Applications of Machine Learning Using Electronic Medical Records in Spine Surgery
Applications of Machine Learning Using Electronic Medical Records in Spine Surgery Open
Developments in machine learning in recent years have precipitated a surge in research on the applications of artificial intelligence within medicine. Machine learning algorithms are beginning to impact medicine broadly, and the field of s…
View article: Biomaterials in Spinal Implants: A Review
Biomaterials in Spinal Implants: A Review Open
The aim to find the perfect biomaterial for spinal implant has been the focus of spinal research since the 1800s. Spinal surgery and the devices used therein have undergone a constant evolution in order to meet the needs of surgeons who ha…
View article: Posterior Fusion for the Subaxial Cervical Spine: A Review of the Major Techniques
Posterior Fusion for the Subaxial Cervical Spine: A Review of the Major Techniques Open
Posterior fusion is a powerful tool to address pathology of the cervical spine, but the decision to fuse at any level should be made with great care. Various methods and constructs for posterior cervical fusion exist, all of which aim to r…
View article: The Effects of Chronic Preoperative Steroid Therapy on Perioperative Complications Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion
The Effects of Chronic Preoperative Steroid Therapy on Perioperative Complications Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion Open
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: Chronic steroid therapy is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, but it is known to be associated with adverse effects. There remains a gap in the lit…
View article: Anatomy of the pediatric spine and spine injuries in young athletes
Anatomy of the pediatric spine and spine injuries in young athletes Open
Injuries to the spine in a young athlete can be devastating. They can also be very challenging to diagnose due to the anatomical and radiologic differences between the adult and the pediatric spine. A thorough history and full physical exa…
View article: Overuse injuries of the knee
Overuse injuries of the knee Open
There has been a steady increase in youth sports participation over the past several years. While there are many health and psychosocial benefits to this trend, it has also been associated with higher rates of injury. Weight bearing joints…
View article: Return to Golf After Lumbar Fusion
Return to Golf After Lumbar Fusion Open
Background: Spinal fusion surgery is being increasingly performed, yet few studies have focused on return to recreational sports after lumbar fusion and none have specifically analyzed return to golf. Hypothesis: Most golfers successfully …
View article: Timing of Femoral Shaft Fracture Fixation Affects Length of Hospital Stay in Patients with Multiple Injuries
Timing of Femoral Shaft Fracture Fixation Affects Length of Hospital Stay in Patients with Multiple Injuries Open
Purpose : Appropriate timing of definitive fracture care in the setting of polytrauma remains controversial. The aim of this study is to determine whether timing of definitive fixation of femur fractures impacts subsequent length of hospit…
View article: Short-term pelvic fracture outcomes in adolescents differ from children and adults in the National Trauma Data Bank
Short-term pelvic fracture outcomes in adolescents differ from children and adults in the National Trauma Data Bank Open
Background Pediatric pelvic fractures are associated with high-energy trauma and injury to other systems, leading to an increased incidence of complication and mortality. Previous studies analyzed the pediatric population as a whole, inclu…