A5025919569- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
University of California, Los Angeles
2020-2025
UCLA Health
2023
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
1986
Harvard University
1957
Study Design. retrospective cohort study. Objective. To investigate the relationship between perioperative Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and postoperative outcomes after spinal fusion in obese diabetic patient populations. Summary of Background Data. GLP-1 RAs have been shown to be beneficial when used perioperatively clinical orthopaedic arthroplasty literature. Minimal evidence exists showing efficacy with respect fusion. Materials Methods. This retrospective,...
Abstract Since its introduction into the United States, Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) has escaped cultivation at many locations. This exotic tree is now present in every western state, especially within riparian zones. The species high value for wildlife, but can interfere with agricultural practices and potential to displace native trees. West. J. Appl. For. 1:65-69, July 1986.
Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a commonly performed procedure to address radiculopathy through direct decompression of the neural foramen by partially resecting dorsal aspect facet joint. The an alternative anterior approaches such as discectomy and fusion disc arthroplasty, which require complete foraminal stenosis that cause radiculopathy. has evolved from open minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic methods, recently increased in interest spine surgeons. This review...
Background: Biportal endoscopic spine surgery is an effective minimally invasive technique for treating common lumbar pathologies. We aim to evaluate the impact of intraoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) use on postoperative blood loss in biportal decompression surgery. Methods: Patients undergoing discectomies and decompressions either by same day or overnight stay at a single institution beginning October 2021 were prospectively enrolled. This study was non-randomized, non-blinded with first...
Biportal spinal endoscopy is increasingly utilized for lumbar disc herniations and stenosis. The objective was to investigate the safety effectiveness of technique in outpatient vs inpatient setting.This a comparative study consecutive patients who underwent biportal by single surgeon at institution. Demographics, surgical complications, patient-reported outcomes were prospectively collected retrospectively analyzed. Statistics calculated among treatment groups using unpaired t test χ2...
Endoscopic spine surgery has recently grown in popularity due to the potential benefits of reduced pain and faster recovery time as compared open surgery. Biportal spinal endoscopy been successfully applied lumbar disc herniations stenosis. Obesity is associated with increased risk complications Few prior studies have investigated impact obesity medical comorbidities biportal endoscopy. This study was a prospectively collected, retrospectively analyzed comparative cohort design. Patients...
Study Design. A retrospective, case-control study. Objective. We aim to build a risk calculator predicting major perioperative complications after anterior cervical fusion. In addition, we externally validate this with an institutional cohort of patients who underwent discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Summary Background Data. The average age proportion at least one comorbidity undergoing ACDF have increased in recent years. Given the morbidity cost associated unplanned readmission, accurate...
Background: Evidence suggests the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays key immunomodulatory roles. In particular, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) has been shown to play a role in antimicrobial host defense. ACE inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are some of most commonly prescribed medications, especially patients undergoing invasive surgery. Thus, current study assessed effect RAS-modulation preclinical model implant infection. Methods: vitro effects ACEi ARBs...
INTRODUCTION: Determining return to sport for athletes after surgery can be challenging. Some evidence suggests the risk injury changes with differences in anthropometrics. Therefore, body composition may predictive of reinjury orthopaedic Division I athletes. The purpose this study is establish an objective model anthropometric collegiate following specific consideration gender potential use future nutritional and return-to-play guidelines. METHODS: who underwent a five-year window were...
Spine implant infections portend poor outcomes as diagnosis is challenging and surgical eradication at odds with mechanical spinal stability. The purpose of this method to describe a novel mouse model infection (SII) that was created provide an inexpensive, rapid, accurate in vivo tool test potential therapeutics treatment strategies for infections. In method, we present posterior-approach surgery which stainless-steel k-wire transfixed into the L4 spinous process 12-week old C57BL/6J...
Abstract Background Proximal femur replacements (PFRs) are an effective surgical option to treat primary and metastatic tumors causing large bony defects in the proximal femur. Given relative rarity of these indications, current studies on PFR for oncologic indications generally limited by patient volume or relatively short-term follow-up. Because recent advances systemic therapy have improved prognosis patients who undergo limb salvage surgery musculoskeletal tumors, data long-term...
An erratum was issued for: In vivo Mouse Model of Spinal Implant Infection. The Authors section updated from:
Assessing academic productivity allows departments to identify the strengths of their scholarly contribution and provides an opportunity evaluate areas for improvement.To provide objective benchmarks seeking enhance those with significant improvement in recent past.Our study retrospectively analyzed a cohort orthopaedic faculty at United States-based programs. 5502 full-time representing 178 programs were included analysis. Variables analysis National Institutes Health funding (2014-2018),...
-Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) cooing activity and nesting were studied along 1 call count 2 breeding bird survey routes in northeastern Colorado from late March through October, 1978 1979. Number of nests found varied 135 to 46 There was no consistent relationship between number doves on study sites adjacent the routes. is little evidence that mourning dove a local area can be estimated data. Mourning are common birds an important game species throughout much United States. Management...