The Covid-19 pandemic is a public health emergency with both physical and mental risks. Medical students have baseline elevated rates of anxiety, depression burnout. As such, they may be especially susceptible to the psychological stresses Covid-19. current study aimed evaluate prevalence anxiety among United States medical during pandemic.A cross-sectional, survey-based collected demographic data as well 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)...

Study Design. Retrospective cohort analysis. Objective. To assess the evolution of patients undergoing sacroiliac (SI) fusion with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) relative to open approaches. Summary Background Data. The SI joint can be a contributor lumbopelvic symptoms. MIS approach has been shown have fewer complications compared approach. Recent trends and evolved patient populations not well-characterized. Materials Methods. Data were abstracted from large, national, multi-insurance,...

This study evaluated the effect of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) on surgical utilization after proximal humerus fractures in a large Medicare cohort.

Foot and ankle fractures are common injuries for which patients may need urgent evaluation care. Many such managed in emergency departments (EDs), but care facilities sometimes be an appropriate setting. Understanding foot at facility might help define algorithms, improve patient experience, suggest directions containing costs.This retrospective cohort study used the 2010 to 2020 M151 PearlDiver administrative database. Adult less than 65 years old presenting EDs were identified using ICD-9...

OBJECTIVES Over the years, medical schools have evolved their curricula in response to field, faculty, and students. The current study aims examine how students study, what resources they most commonly use, it relates United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of was distributed via social media, GroupMe school chats, listservs from September 8, 2020, December 12, 2020. gathered data including, demographic information, students, time...

Purpose The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 exam changed from a 3-digit score format to pass/fail in 2022. current study aimed examine how medical students perceive this change, factors associated with those perceptions, and determine their preferred scoring format. Design Methods A cross-sectional survey of US was distributed March through June 2024. gathered data including demographic school information, desired specialty, research involvement, preference....

As racial/ethnic disparities in management of distal radius fractures (DRFs) have not been well elucidated the literature, this study sought to evaluate correlation race/ethnicity on surgical versus nonsurgical DRFs a Medicare population.The PearlDiver Standard Analytical Files claims database was used identify patients ≥65 years old with isolated DRF. Patients polytrauma or surgery performed for upper extremity neoplasm were excluded. Surgical compared based demographics, comorbidity...

Ankle fractures are common orthopaedic injuries that may be indicated for open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Although the negative impact of tobacco use on perioperative outcomes ankle fracture ORIF has been described, potential cannabis related is not as well established.Retrospective database study adult patients undergoing closed, isolated, from 2010-2021 Q1 PearlDiver M151 data set. Subcohorts without and with and/or were identified based coding matched patient age, sex, Elixhauser...

Patients with Down syndrome (DS) are being considered for total joint arthroplasty. There is limited literature regarding outcomes of patients DS after hip arthroplasty (THA) and knee (TKA).

Lumbar laminotomy/diskectomy is a common procedure performed to address radiculopathy that persists despite conservative treatment. Understanding cost/reimbursement variability and its drivers has the potential help optimize related healthcare delivery. The goal of this study was assess factors associated with reimbursement through 90 days after single-level lumbar laminotomy/diskectomy.

Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives Gabapentinoids have been increasingly studied as a non-narcotic option for neuropathic and postoperative pain. However, there is evidence suggesting that off-label use of these medications the treatment isolated LBP not effective. The purpose current study was to evaluate prescription patterns gabapentinoids among patients with low back Methods Adult were abstracted from 2019 M91Ortho PearlDiver dataset using International Classification...

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in children, adolescents, and young adults. Second malignancies (SPMs) are a potential serious long-term event that can occur osteosarcoma survivors.The National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results 18 database was queried for all cases from 2000 through 2015. Standardized incidence ratio (SIR) absolute excess risk (AER) of SPM per 10,000 persons relative to representative population-level data were calculated across...

To present the 1-year follow-up of a novel surgical technique that allows for suture fixation posteriorly dislocated lens-bag complex without need conjunctival incision.A retrospective chart review 19 patients who underwent posterior chamber intraocular lens rescue using was performed. Data were collected 1 year after surgery all patients.Average preoperative vision 20/500, whereas 3 months and 12 postoperatively, 20/65 20/54, respectively. Three 15 eyes had decentration sutured lens, 2...

Cell phones are an integral part of daily life but distractors that can contribute to injury. The present study uses a large national emergency department (ED) database evaluate the frequency, anatomic location, and type injuries associated with cell phone use. We hypothesize orthopaedic related use have increased over time affect certain body parts age groups more than others. 1999 2018 Nation Electronic Injury Surveillance System was queried for phone-related leading ED visits (injuries...

Clavicle fractures are common and have historically been managed nonsurgically. Over time, there increasing surgical considerations for such injuries. Nonetheless, trends over the past decade not well characterized.

Retrospective cohort study.