Hypoalbuminemia independently predicts surgical site infection, pneumonia, length of stay, and readmission after total joint arthroplasty
DD Bohl, MR Shen, E Kayupov, CJ Della Valle - The Journal of arthroplasty, 2016 - Elsevier
This study investigates the association between preoperative hypoalbuminemia, a marker
for malnutrition, and complications during the 30 days after total joint arthroplasty. Patients …
for malnutrition, and complications during the 30 days after total joint arthroplasty. Patients …
General compared with spinal anesthesia for total hip arthroplasty
BA Basques, JO Toy, DD Bohl, NS Golinvaux… - JBJS, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Total hip arthroplasty may be performed under general or spinal anesthesia.
The purpose of the current study was to compare perioperative outcomes between anesthetic …
The purpose of the current study was to compare perioperative outcomes between anesthetic …
Variations in data collection methods between national databases affect study results: a comparison of the nationwide inpatient sample and national surgical quality …
DD Bohl, GS Russo, BA Basques, NS Golinvaux… - JBJS, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: There has been an increasing use of national databases to conduct orthopaedic
research. Questions regarding the validity and consistency of these studies have not been …
research. Questions regarding the validity and consistency of these studies have not been …
[HTML][HTML] Nationwide Inpatient Sample and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program give different results in hip fracture studies
DD Bohl, BA Basques, NS Golinvaux… - … and Related Research®, 2014 - Springer
Background National databases are being used with increasing frequency to conduct
orthopaedic research. However, there are important differences in these databases, which could …
orthopaedic research. However, there are important differences in these databases, which could …
Factors affecting length of stay after elective posterior lumbar spine surgery: a multivariate analysis
Background context Elective posterior lumbar fusion is a common surgical procedure, but
reported length of hospital stay is variable (usually 3–7 days). The effect of a limited number of …
reported length of hospital stay is variable (usually 3–7 days). The effect of a limited number of …
Serum albumin predicts survival and postoperative course following surgery for geriatric hip fracture
Background: Serum albumin level is the most well-established serum marker of malnutrition,
with a serum albumin concentration< 3.5 g/dL considered to be suggestive of malnutrition. …
with a serum albumin concentration< 3.5 g/dL considered to be suggestive of malnutrition. …
Impact of operative time on adverse events following primary total joint arthroplasty
DD Bohl, NT Ondeck, B Darrith, CP Hannon… - The Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Little is known regarding the impact of operative time on adverse events following
arthroplasty. The present study tests for associations between a 15-minute increase in …
arthroplasty. The present study tests for associations between a 15-minute increase in …
Malnutrition predicts infectious and wound complications following posterior lumbar spinal fusion
Study Design. A retrospective review of data collected prospectively by the American College
of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). Objective. The …
of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). Objective. The …
Postoperative length of stay and 30-day readmission after geriatric hip fracture: an analysis of 8434 patients
BA Basques, DD Bohl, NS Golinvaux… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To identify factors associated with increased postoperative length of stay (LOS)
and readmission after surgical repair of geriatric hip fractures. Methods: Patients aged 70 …
and readmission after surgical repair of geriatric hip fractures. Methods: Patients aged 70 …
Using the ACS-NSQIP to identify factors affecting hospital length of stay after elective posterior lumbar fusion
BA Basques, MC Fu, RA Buerba, DD Bohl… - Spine, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Retrospective cohort study of the American College of Surgeons National
Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005 to 2010 that included 1861 patients …
Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005 to 2010 that included 1861 patients …