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Preparing Medical Students for Sideline Sports Care in Underserved Communities: A Comparison of Simulation and Lecture-Based Training Open

Adel El-Naggar, David Abdelnour, Ammar Chauhdri, Candice Miller, Rumyah Rafique , et al. · 2025

Impact of congestive heart failure on patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion for adult spine deformity Open

Oluwatobi Onafowokan, Waleed Ahmad, Kimberly McFarland, Tyler K. Williamson, Peter Tretiakov , et al. · 2024

Background: With the increasing amount of elective spine fusion patients presenting with cardiac disease and congestive heart failure, it is becoming difficult to assess when it is safe to proceed with surgery. Assessing the severity of he…

Predictors of reoperation for spinal disorders in Chiari malformation patients with prior surgical decompression Open

Oluwatobi Onafowokan, Ankita Das, Jamshaid Mir, Haddy Alas, Tyler K. Williamson , et al. · 2023

Background: Chiari malformation (CM) is a cluster of related developmental anomalies of the posterior fossa ranging from asymptomatic to fatal. Cranial and spinal decompression can help alleviate symptoms of increased cerebrospinal fluid p…

Concurrent Presence of Thoracolumbar Scoliosis and Chiari Malformation: Is Operative Risk Magnified? Open

Sara Naessig, Peter Tretiakov, Karan S. Patel, Waleed Ahmad, Katherine E. Pierce , et al. · 2023

Study Design: Retrospective review of Kids’ Inpatient Database (KID).Purpose: Identify the risks and complications associated with surgery in adolescents diagnosed with Chiari and scoliosis.Overview of Literature: Scoliosis is frequently a…

External Validation of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Calculator Utilizing a Single Institutional Experience for Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery Open

Sara Naessig, Katherine E. Pierce, Waleed Ahmad, Lara Passfall, Oscar Krol , et al. · 2023

BACKGROUND: Identify the external applicability of the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) risk calculator in the setting of adult spinal deformity (ASD) and subsets of patients based on defo…

Return to Full Function in Patient with Nonoperative Management of a Comminuted, Displaced Clavicle Fracture: A Case Report Open

Sara Naessig, Christopher T. Eberlin, Michael P. Kucharik, Nathan J. Cherian, Scott D. Martin · 2022

Case Clavicle fractures are common skeletal injuries that account for 2%-10% of adult fractures. Surgical indications include presence of an open fracture, severe angulation, comminution, displacement, skin tenting with a threat of skin pe…

Racial disparities in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: an analysis of utilization and perioperative outcomes Open

Jacob A. Linker, Christopher T. Eberlin, Sara Naessig, Samuel S. Rudisill, Michael P. Kucharik , et al. · 2022

Sex differences in utilization and perioperative outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Open

Samuel S. Rudisill, Christopher T. Eberlin, Michael P. Kucharik, Jacob A. Linker, Sara Naessig , et al. · 2022

Sex differences among patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are evident, indicating the need for further research to understand and address the root causes of inequality and optimize care for all.

Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Acetabular Labral Repair: Response Open

Sara Naessig, Michael P. Kucharik, Christopher T. Eberlin, Wendy M. Meek, Nathan J. Cherian , et al. · 2022

External Validation of the European Spine Study Group-International Spine Study Group Calculator Utilizing a Single Institutional Experience for Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery Open

Peter G. Passias, Sara Naessig, Ashok Para, Katherine E. Pierce, Waleed Ahmad , et al. · 2022

BACKGROUND: The International Spine Study Group (ISSG) and the European Spine Study Group (ESSG) developed an adult spinal deformity (ASD) risk calculator based on one of the most granular, prospective ASD databases. The calculator utilize…

The Inherent Value of Preoperative Optimization—Absolute and Incremental Reduction in Components of Metabolic Syndrome Can Enhance Recovery and Minimize Perioperative Burden Open

Sara Naessig, Ashok Para, Kevin Moattari, Bailey Imbo, Tyler K. Williamson , et al. · 2022

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an amalgamation of medical disorders that ultimately increase patient complications. Factors such as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes are associated with this disease complex. OBJEC…

Cervical Deformity Correction Fails to Achieve Age-Adjusted Spinopelvic Alignment Targets Open

Peter G. Passias, Katherine E. Pierce, Samantha R. Horn, Anand Segar, Lara Passfall , et al. · 2022

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether surgical cervical deformity (CD) patients meet spinopelvic age-adjusted alignment targets, reciprocal, and lower limb compensation changes. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. METHODS: CD was defined as C2-C7 l…

The Prevalence of Hip Pathologies in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Open

Cole Bortz, Tyler K. Williamson, Ammar Adenwalla, Sara Naessig, Bailey Imbo , et al. · 2022

Comparison of perioperative complications following surgical treatment of shoulder instability Open

Christopher T. Eberlin, Nathan H. Varady, Michael P. Kucharik, Sara Naessig, Matthew J. Best , et al. · 2022

Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Acetabular Labral Repair: A Comprehensive 5-Phase Patient-Guided Program Open

Sara Naessig, Michael P. Kucharik, Wendy M. Meek, Christopher T. Eberlin, Scott D. Martin · 2022

Background: Many of the current rehabilitation programs for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy fail to consider the progression of soft tissue healing and inflammation that can be heightened due to aggressive therapy to the operative hip …

Do the newly proposed realignment targets bridge the gap between radiographic and clinical success in adult cervical deformity corrective surgery Open

Katherine E. Pierce, Oscar Krol, Jordan Lebovic, Nicholas Kummer, Lara Passfall , et al. · 2022

Hypothesis: The myelopathy-based cervical deformity (CD) thresholds will associate with patient-reported outcomes and complications. Materials and Methods: This study include CD patients (C2-C7 Cobb > 10°, CL > 10°, cervical sagittal verti…

Treatment of Full-Thickness Acetabular Chondral Flaps During Hip Arthroscopy: Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Versus Microfracture Open

Michael P. Kucharik, Paul F. Abraham, Mark R. Nazal, Nathan H. Varady, Christopher T. Eberlin , et al. · 2021

Background: The optimal treatment strategy for patients with full-thickness chondral flaps undergoing hip arthroscopy is controversial. Purpose: To compare functional outcomes of patients who underwent bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMA…

Validation of the ACS-NSQIP Risk Calculator: A Machine-Learning Risk Tool for Predicting Complications and Mortality Following Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery Open

Katherine E. Pierce, Bhaveen H. Kapadia, Sara Naessig, Waleed Ahmad, Shaleen Vira , et al. · 2021

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Comparison of outpatient vs. inpatient anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a propensity score–matched analysis of 20,035 procedures Open

Michael P. Kucharik, Nathan H. Varady, Matthew J. Best, Samuel S. Rudisill, Sara Naessig , et al. · 2021

When compared with a propensity score-matched cohort of inpatient counterparts, the present study found outpatient aTSA was associated with significantly reduced severe adverse events and similar readmission rates. These findings support t…

What are the major drivers of outcomes in cervical deformity surgery? Open

Peter Gust Passias, KatherineE Pierce, Brandon Passano, Muhammad B. Tariq, Salman Ahmad , et al. · 2021

Background Context: Cervical deformity (CD) correction is becoming more challenging and complex. Understanding the factors that drive optimal outcomes has been understudied in CD correction surgery. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to…

What are the major drivers of outcomes in cervical deformity surgery? Open

Peter Gust Passias, Katherine E. Pierce, Bailey Imbo, Oscar Krol, Lara Passfall , et al. · 2021

Background Context: Cervical deformity (CD) correction is becoming more challenging and complex. Understanding the factors that drive optimal outcomes has been understudied in CD corrective surgery. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to…

Impact of Myelopathy Severity and Degree of Deformity on Postoperative Outcomes in Cervical Spinal Deformity Patients Open

Peter G. Passias, Katherine E. Pierce, Nicholas Kummer, Oscar Krol, Lara Passfall , et al. · 2021

Objective: Malalignment of the cervical spine can result in cord compression, leading to a myelopathy diagnosis. Whether deformity or myelopathy severity is stronger predictors of surgical outcomes is understudied.Methods: Surgical cervica…

193. Should our corrective realignments be tailored to different frailty states? Open

Peter G. Passias, Oscar Krol, Lara Passfall, Nicholas Kummer, Katherine E. Pierce , et al. · 2021

221. Defining clinically relevant distal failure in the treatment of adult cervical deformity: an improved definition based on functional outcomes and need for reoperation Open

Sara Naessig, Waleed Ahmad, Katherine E. Pierce, Lara Passfall, Nicholas Kummer , et al. · 2021

P36. Quantifying complications associated with robotic elective spine surgery Open

Lara Passfall, Oscar Krol, Nicholas Kummer, Sara Naessig, Waleed Ahmad , et al. · 2021

42. Do no harm: a retrospective analysis of the initial risk of complications in robotic spine surgery Open

Waleed Ahmad, Sara Naessig, Katherine E. Pierce, Oscar Krol, Lara Passfall , et al. · 2021

The impact of the lower instrumented level on outcomes in cervical deformity surgery Open

Peter Gust Passias, Haddy Alas, Katherine E. Pierce, Matthew S. Galetta, Oscar Krol , et al. · 2021

Background: The lower instrumented vertebrae (LIVs) in cervical deformity (CD) constructs may have varying effects on patient outcomes that are still poorly understood. Objective: The objective of the study is to compare outcomes in CD pat…

Outcomes of Same-Day Orthopedic Surgery: Are Spine Patients More Likely to Have Optimal Immediate Recovery From Outpatient Procedures? Open

Sara Naessig, Bhaveen H. Kapadia, Waleed Ahmad, Katherine E. Pierce, Shaleen Vira , et al. · 2021

Despite the increase in riskier spine procedures, complications have decreased over the years. Surgeons should aim to continue to decrease inpatient spine complications to the level of other orthopedic surgeries.

Effect of age-adjusted alignment goals and distal inclination angle on the fate of distal junctional kyphosis in cervical deformity surgery Open

Peter G. Passias, Samantha R. Horn, Virginie Lafage, Renaud Lafage, Justin S. Smith , et al. · 2021

Background: Age-adjusted alignment targets in the context of distal junctional kyphosis (DJK) development have yet to be investigated. Our aim was to assess age-adjusted alignment targets, reciprocal changes, and role of lowest instrumente…

A Simpler, Modified Frailty Index Weighted by Complication Occurrence Correlates to Pain and Disability for Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Open

Peter G. Passias, Cole Bortz, Katherine E. Pierce, Haddy Alas, Avery Brown , et al. · 2020

This study modifies an existing ASD frailty index and proposes a weighted, shorter mASD-FI. The mASD-FI relies less on patient-reported variables, and it weights component factors by their contribution to adverse outcomes. Because increasi…

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