Publications
Post-operative delirium is an independent predictor of 30-day hospital readmission after spine surgery in the elderly (≥65 years old): A study of 453 consecutive elderly spine surgery patients
“In the last decade, costs of U.S. healthcare expenditures have been soaring, with billions of dollars spent on hospital readmissions.”
Impact of Intraoperative Monitoring During Elective Complex Spinal Fusions (≥4 Levels) on 30-Day Complication and Readmission Rates: A Single-Institutional Study of 643 Adult Patients with Spinal Deformity
“The aim of this study is to determine if there are differences in 30-day postoperative complication and readmission rates between patients with spinal deformity undergoing complex spinal fusion with and without intraoperative monitoring (IOM).”
Impact of affective disorders on recovery of baseline function in patients undergoing spinal surgery: a single institution study of 275 patients
“Decompressive spinal surgery patients have high expectations of recovering functionally, both at work and with leisurely activities.”
Impact of Obesity on Complications and 30-Day Readmission Rates After Cranial Surgery: A Single-Institutional Study of 224 Consecutive Craniotomy/Craniectomy Procedures
“The prevalence of obesity is increasing at a disparaging rate in the United States.”
Impact of intraoperative steroids on postoperative infection rates and length of hospital stay: a study of 1200 spine surgery patients
“The use of intraoperative steroids and their effects are relatively unknown and remain controversial.”
Impact of Irrigation and Debridement on Interbody Fusion Rate following Index Lumbar Spine Surgery
“Surgical site infection (SSI) is not an uncommon complication after lumbar fusion and is associated with morbidity and need for increased care including antibiotics and surgical debridement.”
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