Use of random forest machine learning algorithm to predict short term outcomes following posterior cervical decompression with instrumented fusion
A Cabrera, A Bouterse, M Nelson, J Razzouk… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Random Forest (RF) is a widely used machine learning algorithm that can be utilized for
identification of patient characteristics important for outcome prediction. Posterior cervical …
identification of patient characteristics important for outcome prediction. Posterior cervical …
Anatomic assessment of L1-S1 neuroforaminal dimensions using computed tomography
…, J Razzouk, W Lindsey, B Urbina, A Cabrera… - JBJS, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Although the radiographic parameters for diagnosing central lumbar canal
stenosis are well described, parameters for the diagnosis of neuroforaminal stenosis (NFS) are …
stenosis are well described, parameters for the diagnosis of neuroforaminal stenosis (NFS) are …
Correlations among Cervical, Thoracic, and lumbar Hounsfield Unit measurements for assessment of bone mineral density
…, O Ramos, J Scolieri, A Bouterse, A Cabrera… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Bone mineral density assessment using Hounsfield Unit (HU) currently depends
upon the availability of computed tomography (CT) of the lumbar spine. The primary aim of …
upon the availability of computed tomography (CT) of the lumbar spine. The primary aim of …
Accounting for age in prediction of discharge destination following elective lumbar fusion: a supervised machine learning approach
A Cabrera, A Bouterse, M Nelson, J Razzouk… - The Spine Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT The number of elective spinal fusion procedures performed each
year continues to grow, making risk factors for post-operative complications following this …
year continues to grow, making risk factors for post-operative complications following this …
Gaps in care following first time seizure in an underserved region: A retrospective analysis
C Jenkins, A Cabrera, DM Goldenholz, T Losey… - Seizure, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose This study investigated the characteristics of patients presenting with the first-time
seizure (FTS) and whether neurology follow-up occurred in a medically underserved area. …
seizure (FTS) and whether neurology follow-up occurred in a medically underserved area. …
[HTML][HTML] Application of machine learning algorithms to predict 30-day hospital readmission following cement augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression …
A Cabrera, A Bouterse, M Nelson, L Thomas… - World Neurosurgery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disease that greatly increases the risk of
pathologic fractures and accounts for approximately 700,000 vertebral compression fractures (…
pathologic fractures and accounts for approximately 700,000 vertebral compression fractures (…
[PDF][PDF] Applications of Interpedicular Distance and Anteroposterior Diameter in the Approximation of the Spinal Canal Area
…, K Nguyen, M Oliinik, P Carlson, AJ Cabrera… - Cureus, 2023 - cureus.com
Introduction: Advancements within the field of medicine revolve around increasing the
efficiency of diagnosing and subsequently treating patients. One such advancement is …
efficiency of diagnosing and subsequently treating patients. One such advancement is …
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Optimize the Care of Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
JH Song, RT Tomihama, D Roh, A Cabrera… - Annals of Vascular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Peripheral artery disease is a major atherosclerotic disease that is associated with poor
outcomes such as limb loss, cardiovascular morbidity, and death. Artificial intelligence has seen …
outcomes such as limb loss, cardiovascular morbidity, and death. Artificial intelligence has seen …
Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality Following Vertebral Fracture Fixation in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis or Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: Machine …
A Cabrera, A Bouterse, M Nelson, C Dietrich… - International Journal of …, 2024 - ijssurgery.com
Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)
are distinct pathological entities that similarly increase the risk of vertebral fractures. Such …
are distinct pathological entities that similarly increase the risk of vertebral fractures. Such …
[PDF][PDF] Association Between Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry for the Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent Patients
M Patel, J Razzouk, D Shin, AJ Cabrera, K Nguyen… - Cureus, 2024 - cureus.com
Background: The MRI-based vertebral bone quality (VBQ) score is an assessment tool for
bone mineral density (BMD) that has been validated in adults against the clinical standard of …
bone mineral density (BMD) that has been validated in adults against the clinical standard of …