Sciatic notch tumors are rare and have numerous etiologies. Tumor presentation varies
widely and no uniform recommendations exist for approaching resection. Most studies on the …

Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased mortality risk. The Cox-maze
IV procedure (CM4) performed concomitantly with other cardiac procedures has been …

Background: There exists a substantial risk of having a perioperative complication after
revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The complex shared decision-making between surgeon …

Study Design Systematic review Objectives We sought to synthesize the literature investigating
the disparities that Medicaid patients sustain with regards to 2 types of elective spine …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a transition to a virtual format for all medical
residency and fellowship application processes. Previous studies have discussed the …

Objective Most patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing cardiac surgery do not receive
concomitant ablation. This study reviewed outcomes of patients with AF undergoing Cox-…

Methods: A survey was administered to the program directors of 152 Accreditation Council
for Graduate Medical Education–accredited orthopaedic surgery residency programs. The …

The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is increasing in the United
States, particularly in the older athlete. Patients who undergo ACL reconstruction are at …

Purpose Scoring systems for metastatic spine disease focus on predicting long- to medium-term
mortality or a combination of perioperative morbidity and mortality. However, accurate …

Background Prompt surgical decompression after traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) may
be associated with improved sensorimotor outcomes. Delays in presentation may prevent …