Background Dysphagia following anterior cervical spine surgery is common. Steroids
potentially reduce post-operative inflammation that leads to dysphagia; however, the efficacy, …

Introduction: Distal radius fractures are the second most common fracture in the elderly
population. The incidence of these fractures has increased over time, and is projected to continue …

Both hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty have been well described as effective methods
of management for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly. Acetabular erosion is …

Background Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are
uncommon but can be associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The current literature …

Background Alcohol and drug use (substance use) is a risk factor for crash involvement.
Objectives To assess the association between substance use and crash injury severity among …

Background: Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is performed
frequently, with studies demonstrating similar complication and readmission rates compared to …

Traumatic SLIL injury typically occurs during a fall on an outstretched hand in which the wrist
is extended and ulnarly deviated with midcarpal supination. 1-3 Patients primarily present …

History When first assessing the patient, the provider should determine the presence of an
inciting event, including injury mechanism as well as the chronicity, location, and quality of the …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Outpatient ACDFs are being performed at an increasing rate
and prior studies have shown similar complication and readmission rates when compared to …

BACKGROUND: Though infrequent, bowel obstruction complications after total joint
arthroplasty (TJA) can cause significant patient morbidity and mortality. There are few reports of …