Appropriateness of twenty-four-hour antibiotic prophylaxis after spinal surgery in which a drain is utilized: a prospective randomized study
…, B Lonner, T Andres, J Park, P Ricart-Hoffiz… - JBJS, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Wound drains that are left in place for a prolonged period of time have a higher
rate of bacterial contamination. Following spinal surgery, a drain is often left in place for a …
rate of bacterial contamination. Following spinal surgery, a drain is often left in place for a …
Analysis of postoperative thoracolumbar spine infections in a prospective randomized controlled trial using the centers for disease control surgical site infection criteria
…, TM Andres, JJ Park, PA Ricart-Hoffiz… - International journal of …, 2016 - ijssurgery.com
Introduction Wound infections following spinal surgery place a high toll on both the patient
and the healthcare system. Although several large series studies have examined the …
and the healthcare system. Although several large series studies have examined the …
Retrospective cost analysis of cervical laminectomy and fusion versus cervical laminoplasty in the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy
DT Warren, PA Ricart-Hoffiz, TM Andres… - International Journal of …, 2013 - ijssurgery.com
Background Cervical laminoplasty (CLP) and posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion (CLF)
are well-established surgical procedures used in the treatment of cervical spondylotic …
are well-established surgical procedures used in the treatment of cervical spondylotic …
Cost-utility analysis modeling at 2-year follow-up for cervical disc arthroplasty versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a single-center contribution to the …
…, T Andres, C Hoelscher, P Ricart-Hoffiz… - International journal of …, 2013 - ijssurgery.com
Background Patients with cervical disc herniations resulting in radiculopathy or myelopathy
from single level disease have traditionally been treated with Anterior Cervical Discectomy …
from single level disease have traditionally been treated with Anterior Cervical Discectomy …
Cost-utility analysis of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion versus cervical disc arthroplasty
D Warren, C Hoelscher, P Ricart-Hoffiz… - … -based spine-care …, 2011 - thieme-connect.com
OBJECTIVES To compare the cost-utility of ACDF versus CDA in single-level cervical disc
disease. To structure future research of the cost-utility over a long-term follow-up for these …
disease. To structure future research of the cost-utility over a long-term follow-up for these …
Comparative analysis of surgical approaches and osteotomies for the correction of sagittal plane spinal deformity in adults
B Burkett, PA Ricart-Hoffiz, F Schwab, M Ialenti… - Spine, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A retrospective review. Objective. To compare the radiographical and clinical
profiles between 2 surgical approaches for the correction of sagittal plane spinal deformity. …
profiles between 2 surgical approaches for the correction of sagittal plane spinal deformity. …
Postoperative drains and the risk of surgical site infection following spinal surgery
R Takemoto, PA Ricart-Hoffiz, TJ Errico… - The Spine …, 2012 - thespinejournalonline.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine if the placement of a drain and the
duration of time the drain is in place increase the likelihood of surgical site infections …
duration of time the drain is in place increase the likelihood of surgical site infections …
Prospective, Randomized Study of Surgical Site Infections with the Use of Perioperative Antibiotics for 24 hours vs. the Duration of a Drain After Spinal Surgery …
RC Takemoto, J Park, PA Ricart-Hoffiz… - Spine Journal …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
00152232-201100002-00031AbstractSpine: Affiliated Society Meeting AbstractsSpine:
Affiliated Society Meeting Abstracts© 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. p 70–71Prospective…
Affiliated Society Meeting Abstracts© 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. p 70–71Prospective…
Prospective, Randomized Study of Surgical Site Infections with the Use of Perioperative Antibiotics for 24 Hours Versus the Duration of a Drain After Spinal Surgery
P Ricart-Hoffiz, R Takemoto, J Park… - The Spine …, 2011 - thespinejournalonline.com
Purpose To determine if the continuation of postoperative antibiotics for the duration of the
timea spinal drain is in place reduces the risk of acute surgical site infection, in comparison …
timea spinal drain is in place reduces the risk of acute surgical site infection, in comparison …
Cost-Utility Analysis of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
C Hoelscher, D Warren, P Ricart-Hoffiz… - The Spine …, 2011 - thespinejournalonline.com
Purpose To compare the cost-utility of ACDF vs. CDA in single level cervical disc disease.
To structure future research of the cost-utility over a long term follow-up for these alternative …
To structure future research of the cost-utility over a long term follow-up for these alternative …