Jay Micael Levin

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · January 2026 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of 3-dimensional (3D) quantitative rotator cuff muscle volume, percentage fat infiltration and scapula morphology on decentering of the humeral head (HH) from the glenoid in patients with sev ... Full text Link to item Cite

Zone-specific bone density evaluation of the acromion may predict postoperative acromion stress fracture in patients undergoing a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · November 2025 BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to use preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans to identify differences in the Hounsfield units (HU) of the acromion in patients who did and did not develop a postoperative acromial and scapular spine fracture (ASF ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-term outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures in patients under 70 versus patients 70 and over.

Journal Article JSES Int · September 2025 BACKGROUND: This study aims to compare the short-term outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) in patients with proximal humerus fractures stratified by age into young and elderly cohorts. METHODS: This retrospective review analyzed patients ... Full text Link to item Cite

Deep learning for automated 3D assessment of rotator cuff muscle atrophy and fat infiltration prior to total shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · September 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff muscle pathology affects outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty, yet current assessment methods lack reliability in quantifying muscle atrophy and fat infiltration. We developed a deep learning-based model for automated seg ... Full text Link to item Cite

A machine learning prediction model for total shoulder arthroplasty procedure duration: an evaluation of surgeon, patient, and shoulder-specific factors.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · July 2025 BACKGROUND: Operating room efficiency is of paramount importance for scheduling, cost efficiency, and to allow for the high operating volume required to address the growing demand for arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to develop a machine learnin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Complications Associated with Surgical Management of Olecranon Fractures: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article JBJS Rev · March 1, 2025 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to assess surgical complications following surgical management of olecranon fractures. METHODS: A literature search of MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was performed ba ... Full text Link to item Cite

Posterior Shoulder Instability, Part I-Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Labral Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability-An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement.

Journal Article Arthroscopy · February 2025 PURPOSE: To establish consensus statements on the diagnosis, nonoperative management, and labral repair for posterior shoulder instability. METHODS: A consensus process on the treatment of posterior shoulder instability was conducted, with 71 shoulder/spor ... Full text Link to item Cite

Complications following intramedullary nailing of proximal humerus and humeral shaft fractures: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · February 2025 HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to systematically review complications arising from intramedullary nailing (IMN) of proximal and humeral shaft fractures. This study hypothesized that there would be a low rate of complications and revision among p ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tranexamic Acid for Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal Article Am J Sports Med · December 2024 BACKGROUND: Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to assess the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in the setting of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). However, these studies have shown mixed results, with some showing improved in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Utility of superior augments in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (Exactech, Equinoxe GPS) without significant glenoid deformity.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · October 2024 BACKGROUND: Superior augment use may help avoid superior tilt while minimizing removal of inferior glenoid bone. Therefore, our goal was to compare superior augments vs. no-augment baseplates in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for patients with rotator ... Full text Link to item Cite

Optimizing Muscle-Tendon Lengths in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Evaluation of Surgical and Implant-Design-Related Parameters.

Journal Article J Bone Joint Surg Am · August 21, 2024 BACKGROUND: Optimizing the function of muscles that cross the glenohumeral articulation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is controversial. The current study used a geometric model of the shoulder to systematically examine surgical placement an ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association between radiographic soft-tissue thickness and increased length of stay, operative time, and infection rate after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · June 2024 BACKGROUND: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a widely performed surgical procedure to address various shoulder pathologies. Several studies have suggested that radiographic soft-tissue thickness may play a role in predicting complications after ortho ... Full text Link to item Cite

Glenohumeral arthrodesis outcomes and complications: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · June 2024 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the evidence in the literature to determine the clinical outcomes following glenohumeral arthrodesis. METHODS: Two independent reviewers performed a literature search in the PubMed database ... Full text Link to item Cite

Glenohumeral morphological predictors of recurrent shoulder instability following arthroscopic Bankart repair.

Journal Article Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · June 2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate glenohumeral morphological features on a magnetic resonance arthrogram (MRA) to determine risk factors for recurrence of anterior shoulder instability following arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR). METHODS: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes After Revision Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article Am J Sports Med · May 2024 BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures; however, it is unclear how to manage patients with symptomatic retears. PURPOSE: To perform a systematic review to evaluate the outcomes of re ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk factors for intracellular fatty accumulation in rotator cuff muscle: a histologic analysis.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · April 2024 BACKGROUND: Fatty accumulation in rotator cuff muscles has been associated with shoulder dysfunction, risk of repair failure, and poor postoperative outcomes. This study sought to assess risk factors associated with true fatty accumulation based on histolo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Lower deltoid tuberosity indices are associated with the use of a stemmed instead of a preoperatively planned stemless implant

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · March 1, 2024 Background: Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) using a stemless prosthesis continues to increase in popularity as literature supporting their use grows. Intraoperative findings, however, may require switching from a planned stemless prosthesis to u ... Full text Cite

Similar outcomes between biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair for SLAP tears in younger patients - A meta-analysis.

Journal Article J ISAKOS · February 2024 OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to systematically review the comparative studies in the literature to ascertain if biceps tenodesis or superior-labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair results in superior clinical outcomes in the treatment of ty ... Full text Link to item Cite

Return to play following operative management of anterior shoulder instability in overhead athletes-A systematic review.

Journal Article Shoulder Elbow · February 2024 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the rate and timing of return to play in overhead athletes following operative management of anterior shoulder instability. METHODS: A systematic literature search based on PRISMA guideline ... Full text Link to item Cite

Complications following arthroscopic Bankart repair: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · February 2024 BACKGROUND: Complications are rare after arthroscopic Bankart repair, and as a result, there is a lack of guidance over rates of complications that can be used to consent patients. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature to ass ... Full text Link to item Cite

Radiographic comparison of eccentric stemmed vs. concentric stemless prosthetic humeral head positioning after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · January 2024 INTRODUCTION: Maintaining premorbid proximal humeral positioning is an essential consideration of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA), as malposition of the prosthetic humeral head can result in poor clinical outcomes. Stemless aTSA prosthetic head ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of information from artificial intelligence on rotator cuff repair surgery.

Journal Article JSES Int · January 2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality and readability of information regarding rotator cuff repair surgery available using an online AI software. METHODS: An open AI model (ChatGPT) was used to answer 24 commonly asked questions fro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Subscapularis repair for reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · December 2023 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature evaluating the importance of subscapularis repair in patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). METHODS: A systematic search of articles in PubMed, E ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preoperative glenoid bone density is associated with systemic osteoporosis in primary shoulder arthroplasty

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · December 1, 2023 Background: In shoulder arthroplasty, poor bone mineral density can impact humeral and glenoid fixation, as well as increase the risk of periprosthetic fracture. The purposes of this study were to (1) determine the association between preoperative glenoid ... Full text Cite

Impact of reverse shoulder arthroplasty design and patient shoulder size on moment arms and muscle fiber lengths in shoulder abductors.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · December 2023 BACKGROUND: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) increases the moment arm of the deltoid; however, there is limited knowledge on the accompanying changes in muscle architecture that play a role in muscle force production. The purpose of this study was to us ... Full text Link to item Cite

Trends in outcomes following aseptic revision shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · October 2023 PURPOSE: As the incidence of anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA, RSA) increases, revision procedures will also increase with a corresponding need for counseling patients regarding outcomes. We hypothesized that different revision categor ... Full text Link to item Cite

Injury prevention strategies at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup display a multifactorial approach and highlight subjective wellness measurements.

Journal Article J ISAKOS · October 2023 OBJECTIVE: To report the injury prevention programs utilised by top-level female footballers competing internationally. METHODS: An online survey was administered to physicians of the 24 competing national teams at the 2019 Federation Internationale de Foo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Technological innovations in shoulder replacement: current concepts and the future of robotics in total shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · October 2023 BACKGROUND: Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been rapidly evolving over the last several decades, with innovative technological strategies being investigated and developed in order to achieve optimal component precision and joint alignment and stabili ... Full text Link to item Cite

Posterior Shoulder Instability but Not Anterior Shoulder Instability Is Related to Glenoid Version.

Journal Article Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil · October 2023 PURPOSE: To assess and compare glenoid version in patients with anterior shoulder instability (ASI), posterior shoulder instability (PSI), and a control group. METHODS: The operative notes of all patients that had undergone arthroscopic shoulder instabilit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pain associated psychological distress is more strongly associated with shoulder pain and function than tear severity in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair.

Journal Article JSES Int · July 2023 BACKGROUND: Psychological distress has been associated with declining shoulder function in patients with rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Thus, we aimed to 1) evaluate the absence or presence of differences in shoulder pain, function, or pain-associated psycholo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association Between Supraspinatus Tendon Retraction, Histologic Myofiber Size, and Supraspinatus Muscle Atrophy on MRI.

Journal Article Am J Sports Med · July 2023 BACKGROUND: Atrophy of the rotator cuff is a negative prognostic indicator after rotator cuff repair. Although full-thickness rotator cuff tears accompanied by tendon retraction are commonly associated with decreased muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) on ma ... Full text Link to item Cite

Distance and resources in vulnerable populations: understanding access barriers to outpatient shoulder arthroplasty

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · June 1, 2023 Background: Outpatient shoulder arthroplasty is advantageous in appropriately selected patients, and tools for performing selection are available. Whether vulnerable populations benefit from outpatient surgery despite being appropriate candidates clinicall ... Full text Cite

The role of center of rotation on subscapularis biomechanics in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a simulation study

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · June 1, 2023 Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has been associated with poor internal rotation (IR) postoperatively. While studies have demonstrated lateralized glenospheres to achieve greater impingement-free range of motion (ROM), the underlying biomech ... Full text Cite

Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Bone Block Technique for Anteroinferior Instability With Critical Bone Loss.

Journal Article Arthrosc Tech · June 2023 Arthroscopic distal clavicle autograft represents a locally available source of autograft for bone block augmentation in patients with anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss. Anatomic and biomechanical studies have supported distal clavicle a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes after bilateral shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · April 2023 The purpose of this systematic review was to report outcomes after bilateral shoulder arthroplasty including bilateral total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), bilateral reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), and ipsilateral TSA with contralateral RSA (TSA/RSA). T ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty with and without baseplate wedge augmentation in the setting of glenoid deformity and rotator cuff deficiency-a multicenter investigation.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · December 2022 INTRODUCTION: Glenoid baseplate augments have recently been introduced as a way of managing glenoid monoplanar or biplanar abnormalities in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the difference in clinical outcomes, c ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effect of intravenous tranexamic acid use on blood loss after revision shoulder arthroplasty

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · December 1, 2022 Background: Revision total- and reverse shoulder arthroplasties have become more common as the incidence of primary shoulder arthroplasties rise and the older population grows. The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) to decrease perioperative blood loss has been ... Full text Cite

Perioperative pain control represents the primary concern for patients considering outpatient shoulder arthroplasty: a survey-based study.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · December 2022 BACKGROUND: Outpatient (OP) total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) with same-day discharge can now be performed safely in appropriately selected patients. Patient knowledge and perspectives regarding OP TSA are yet unknown and such information may inform surgeo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine versus continuous interscalene catheter in primary total shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · October 2022 BACKGROUND: Multimodal pain regimens in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) now include regional anesthetic techniques. Historically, regional anesthesia for extended postoperative pain control in TSA was administered using a continuous interscalene catheter ... Full text Link to item Cite

Concordance of Preoperative 3D Templating in Stemless Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg · October 1, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Recent advances in preoperative 3D templating software allow surgeons to plan implant size and position for stemless total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Whether these preoperative plans accurately reflect intraoperative decisions is yet unknow ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influence of medical comorbidity and surgical indication on total elbow arthroplasty cost of care.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · September 2022 BACKGROUND: Movement toward providing value-based musculoskeletal care requires understanding the cost associated with surgical care as well as the drivers of these costs. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of common medical comorbidities ... Full text Link to item Cite

Histologic Differences in Human Rotator Cuff Muscle Based on Tear Characteristics.

Journal Article J Bone Joint Surg Am · July 6, 2022 BACKGROUND: Fatty accumulation in the rotator cuff is associated with shoulder dysfunction and a risk of failure of rotator cuff repair. The aims of this study were to (1) describe cellular findings in rotator cuff muscles in patients presenting with varyi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Is Advanced Imaging to Assess Rotator Cuff Integrity Before Shoulder Arthroplasty Cost-effective? A Decision Modeling Study.

Journal Article Clin Orthop Relat Res · June 1, 2022 BACKGROUND: Shoulder arthroplasty is increasingly performed for patients with symptoms of glenohumeral arthritis. Advanced imaging may be used to assess the integrity of the rotator cuff preoperatively because a deficient rotator cuff may be an indication ... Full text Link to item Cite

A validated preoperative risk prediction tool for discharge to skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility following anatomic or reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · April 2022 BACKGROUND: As bundled payment models continue to spread, understanding the primary drivers of cost excess helps providers avoid penalties and ensure equal health care access. Recent work has shown discharge to rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities ... Full text Link to item Cite

Analysis of Risk Factors, Complications, Reoperations, and Demographics Associated With Open and Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: An Analysis of a Large National Database.

Journal Article Arthroscopy · March 2022 PURPOSE: To assess the national trends in arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair surgery and the associated demographics, complications, and risk factors specific to each procedure. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed using the National ... Full text Link to item Cite

Appropriate patient selection for outpatient shoulder arthroplasty: a risk prediction tool.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · February 2022 BACKGROUND: The transition from inpatient to outpatient shoulder arthroplasty critically depends on appropriate patient selection, both to ensure safety and to counsel patients preoperatively regarding individualized risk. Cost and patient demand for same- ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characteristics and risk factors for 90-day readmission following shoulder arthroplasty.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · February 2022 BACKGROUND: Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse TSA are the standard of care for end-stage shoulder arthritis. Advancements in implant design, perioperative management, and patient selection have allowed shorter inpatient admissions. Unp ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short stay after shoulder arthroplasty does not increase 90-day readmissions in Medicare patients compared with privately insured patients.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · January 2022 BACKGROUND: As of January 1, 2021, total shoulder arthroplasty was removed from the Medicare inpatient-only list, reflecting a growing belief in the potential merits of same-day discharge regardless of insurance type. It is yet unknown whether Medicare pop ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intraoperative fractures in shoulder arthroplasty: risk factors and outcomes.

Journal Article JSES Int · November 2021 BACKGROUND: The incidence of shoulder arthroplasty in the United States continues to increase, and while the risk of intraoperative complications such as fracture remains relatively low, there has been little investigation into whether certain patient-spec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Early aseptic reoperation after shoulder arthroplasty increases risk of subsequent prosthetic joint infection.

Journal Article JSES Int · November 2021 BACKGROUND: Despite the success of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), the clinical course of some patients necessitates operative intervention in the acute postoperative period. In this study, we evaluate th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Key drivers of patient satisfaction with spine surgeons in the outpatient setting.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · June 1, 2021 OBJECTIVE: The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS) was developed as a result of the value-based purchasing initiative by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It allows patients to rate their e ... Full text Link to item Cite

The association between patient rating of their spine surgeon and quality of postoperative outcome.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · March 1, 2021 OBJECTIVE: The Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) survey was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a result of their value-based purchasing initiative. It allows patients to rate ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of Preoperative Depression on Patient Satisfaction With Spine Surgeons in the Outpatient Setting.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · February 1, 2021 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the association between preoperative depression and patient satisfaction in the outpatient spine clinic after lumbar surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The Clinician and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical Technique for Management of Severe Calcaneofibular Impingement: Case Series.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Orthop · October 2020 BACKGROUND: Calcaneofibular impingement is characterized by lateral hindfoot pain and is commonly resulting from calcaneal fracture malunion or severe flatfoot deformity. Lateral calcaneal wall decompression has been used successfully to relieve pain in pa ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Rate of Heterotopic Ossification Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Comparison of Data.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · September 15, 2020 STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the current study is to determine the overall incidence of Heterotopic Ossification (HO) following cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) as well as per annum rates. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: CDA is a ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Association Between Physicians' Communication and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Spine Surgery.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · August 1, 2020 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study using prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE: Determine the association between satisfaction with physician communication and patient-reported outcomes in the inpatient spine surgery setting. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND ... Full text Link to item Cite

Survivorship and Functional Outcomes of Cementless versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis.

Journal Article J Knee Surg · March 2020 The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the evidence supporting the use of cementless versus cemented total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). Specifically, we evaluated (1) all-cause survivorship, (2) aseptic survivorship, and (3) functional outcomes (Kn ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of Preoperative Depression on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey Results in a Cervical Spine Surgery Setting.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · January 1, 2020 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study using prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the association between preoperative depression and patient experience in a cervical spine surgery population. SUMMARY OF BACKGRO ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of length of stay on HCAHPS scores following lumbar spine surgery.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · September 1, 2019 OBJECTIVE: Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys, completed by patients following an inpatient stay, are utilized to assess patient satisfaction and quality of the patient experience. HCAHPS results directly impa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Quality of life changes after lumbar decompression in patients with tandem spinal stenosis.

Journal Article Clin Neurol Neurosurg · September 2019 OBJECTIVE: Tandem spinal stenosis (TSS) is a degenerative spinal condition characterized by spinal canal narrowing at 2 or more distinct spinal levels. It is an aging-related condition that is likely to increase as the population ages, but which remains po ... Full text Link to item Cite

Modern Dual-Mobility Cups in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal Article J Arthroplasty · December 2018 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the outcomes of dual-mobility (DM) cups in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Specifically, we evaluated the following: (1) all-cause and aseptic survivorship rates; (2) dislocation rates; ... Full text Link to item Cite

Patient-reported Allergies are Associated With Preoperative Psychological Distress and Less Satisfying Patient Experience in a Lumbar Spine Surgery Population.

Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · August 2018 STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: The main objectives of this study were: (1) to determine whether patient-reported allergies (PRAs) are associated with patient satisfaction scores, and (2) to clarify the association between P ... Full text Link to item Cite

Key drivers of patient satisfaction in lumbar spine surgery.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · June 2018 OBJECTIVE The Patient Experience of Care, composed of 9 dimensions derived from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, is being used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adjust hospital reimburse ... Full text Link to item Cite

Posterolateral fusion (PLF) versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article Spine J · June 2018 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Lumbar fusion is an effective and durable treatment for symptomatic lumbar spondylolisthesis; however, the current literature provides insufficient evidence to recommend an optimal surgical fusion strategy. PURPOSE: The present study ai ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cementless Posteriorly Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty: Seven-Year Minimum Follow-Up Report.

Journal Article J Arthroplasty · May 2018 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to evaluate (1) implant survivorship; (2) patient outcomes; (3) complications; and to (4) perform a radiographic analysis of cementless posteriorly stabilized total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients at a minimum of 7 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Superior Segment Facet Joint Violation During Instrumented Lumbar Fusion is Associated With Higher Reoperation Rates and Diminished Improvement in Quality of Life.

Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · February 2018 STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study at a single tertiary care center. OBJECTIVE: To determine the impact of superior segment facet joint violation (FJV) during lumbar fusion on reoperation rates and quality of life (QOL). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Emergency department visits after lumbar spine surgery are associated with lower Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores.

Journal Article Spine J · February 2018 BACKGROUND: Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys are used to assess the quality of the patient experience following an inpatient stay. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores are ... Full text Link to item Cite

The association between the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey and real-world clinical outcomes in lumbar spine surgery.

Journal Article Spine J · November 2017 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The patient experience of care as measured by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is currently used to determine hospital reimbursement. The current literature inconsistently demonstrates ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vertebroplasty and Return to Work for Thoracolumbar Fractures Within the Workers' Compensation Population.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · July 1, 2017 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: Analyze efficacy of vertebroplasty and its affect on return to work (RTW) in a workers' compensation (WC) population SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Vertebroplasty remains a controversial treatment modality ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Preoperative Depression on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey Results in a Lumbar Fusion Population.

Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · May 1, 2017 STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study at a single institution. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of preoperative depression on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey scores in a lumbar fusion population. SUMM ... Full text Link to item Cite