Amanda Woods Hayes

Journal article JSES Rev Rep Tech · February 2026 BACKGROUND: Surgical reconstruction via hemiarthroplasty, anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA), or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is a common approach for treatment of various shoulder pathologies. Little is known about variations in neg ... Full text Link to item Cite

Racial disparities in pediatric spinal fusion surgery affect perioperative outcomes: a national multicenter study.

Journal article Spine Deform · September 2025 PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of race and ethnic differences in perioperative outcomes and short-term complications in patients undergoing pediatric spinal fusion surgery. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed usin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Redefining Value in Orthopedic Surgery.

Journal article Orthop Clin North Am · July 2025 Value-based health care is a commonly used term that merits a strong understanding from the orthopedic surgeon given its importance in orthopedic patient care. In this review article, we provide an overview of the concept, discussing the value equation and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Differential Documentation of Race in the First Line of the History of Present Illness.

Journal article JAMA Intern Med · March 1, 2021 This cross-sectional study assesses medical records for evidence of racial bias in clinician documentation among patients admitted for breast cancer, sickle cell disease with crisis, status epilepticus, hypertensive emergency, pneumonia, or motor vehicle c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Poor expectations of knee replacement benefit are associated with modifiable psychological factors and influence the decision to have surgery: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study of a community-based sample.

Journal article Knee · March 2017 BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly effective surgery, but is underutilized by some patient groups. This study determined factors associated with a person's expectations with respect to pain and walking function following a TKA procedure, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Snake modulates constriction in response to prey's heartbeat.

Journal article Biol Lett · June 23, 2012 Many species of snakes use constriction-the act of applying pressure via loops of their trunk-to subdue and kill their prey. Constriction is costly and snakes must therefore constrict their prey just long enough to ensure death. However, it remains unknown ... Full text Link to item Cite