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The Fate of Spacers in the Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection by Gomez, Miguel M., MD, Tan, Timothy L., MD, Manrique, Jorge, MD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD, Parvizi, Javad, MD, FRCS

“…Background Two-stage exchange arthroplasty remains the preferred method to treat periprosthetic joint infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the…”
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Catastrophic Femoral Head-Stem Trunnion Dissociation Secondary to Corrosion by Matsen Ko, Laura, Chen, Antonia F., Deirmengian, Gregory K., Hozack, William J., Sharkey, Peter F.

“…Modular femoral heads provide procedural enhancement by allowing accurate restoration of hip offset and limb-length equalization. However, corrosion may lead…”
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A Current Procedural Terminology Code for “Knee Conversion” Is Needed to Account for the Additional Surgical Time Required Compared to Total Knee Arthroplasty by Kreitz, Tyler M., MD, Deirmengian, Carl A., MD, Penny, Gregory S., MD, Maltenfort, Mitchell G., PhD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD

“…Abstract Background Previous knee injury requiring surgical intervention increases the rate of future arthroplasty. Coding modifiers for removal of previous…”
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Medicare Fails to Compensate Additional Surgical Time and Effort Associated with Revision Arthroplasty by Tokarski, Anthony T., BS, Deirmengian, Carl A., MD, Lichstein, Paul M., MD, MS, Austin, Matthew S., MD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD

“…Abstract In comparison to primary total knee arthroplasty, surgical time was 1.8 times greater for all knee revisions and 2.4 times greater for complex knee…”
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Dental Clearance Prior to Elective Arthroplasty May Not be Needed for Everyone by Tokarski, Anthony T., BS, Patel, Raj G., BS, Parvizi, Javad, MD, FRCS, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD

“…Abstract We investigated the prevalence and risk factors for preoperative dental clearance failure in joint arthroplasty patients. Over a 5-month period, all…”
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Proximal tibial replacement in revision knee arthroplasty for non-oncologic indications by Fram, Brianna, Smith, Eric B., Deirmengian, Gregory K., Abraham, John A., Strony, John, Cross, Michael B., Ponzio, Danielle Y.

“…Proximal tibial metaphyseal bone loss compromises the alignment and fixation of components during revision total knee arthroplasty. In massive, segmental…”
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Clostridium difficile is Common in Patients With Postoperative Diarrhea after Hip and Knee Arthroplasty by Tokarski, Anthony T., BS, Karam, Joseph A., MD, Zmistowski, Benjamin, BS, Deirmengian, Carl A., MD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD

“…Abstract Clostridium difficile is an antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal infection that has detrimental consequences. We sought to determine the incidence…”
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Head Computed Tomography Is Not Useful for Evaluating Patients Change in Mental Status Following Total Joint Arthroplasty by Wong, Justin C., MD, Goyal, Nitin, MD, McBride, William C., MD, Austin, Matthew S., MD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD

“…Abstract We retrospectively reviewed 187 patients who presented with neurologic abnormality after total joint arthroplasty to establish the incidence of…”
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Spacers by Citak, Mustafa, MD, Argenson, Jean-Noel, MD (International), Masri, Bas, MD, FRCSC (International), Kendoff, Daniel, MD (International), Springer, Bryan, MD (US), Alt, Volker, MD, Baldini, Andrea, MD, Cui, Quanjun, MD, Deirmengian, Gregory K., MD, del Sel, Hernan, MD, Harrer, Michael F., MD, Israelite, Craig L., MD, Jahoda, David, MD, Jutte, Paul C., MD, Levicoff, Eric, MD, Meani, Enzo, MD, Motta, Fernando, MD, Pena, Orestes Ronaldo, MD, Ranawat, Amar S., MD, Safir, Oleg, MD, Squire, Matthew W., MD, Taunton, Michael J., MD, Vogely, Charles H., MD, Wellman, Samuel S., MD

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A Randomized Trial of Static and Articulating Spacers for the Treatment of Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty by Nahhas, Cindy R, Chalmers, Peter N, Parvizi, Javad, Sporer, Scott M, Berend, Keith R, Moric, Mario, Chen, Antonia F, Austin, Matthew S, Deirmengian, Gregory K, Morris, Michael J, Della Valle, Craig J

“…There is no consensus whether the interim antibiotic spacer utilized in the 2-stage exchange arthroplasty should immobilize the joint or allow for motion. The…”
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Outcomes of Metaphyseal Cones and Stem Fixation Following Rotating Hinge in Complex Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty by Lizcano, Juan D., Goh, Graham S., Kohli, Meera, Deirmengian, Gregory K., Arsoy, Diren, Courtney, Paul M.

“…Although hinged prostheses have been used successfully in complex revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA), concerns exist regarding early failure due to aseptic…”
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A Randomized Trial of Static and Articulating Spacers for the Treatment of Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty by Nahhas, Cindy R, Chalmers, Peter N, Parvizi, Javad, Sporer, Scott M, Berend, Keith R, Moric, Mario, Chen, Antonia F, Austin, Matthew S, Deirmengian, Gregory K, Morris, Michael J, Della Valle, Craig J

“…BACKGROUND:There is no consensus whether the interim antibiotic spacer utilized in the 2-stage exchange arthroplasty should immobilize the joint or allow for…”
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Conversion Total Knee Arthroplasty Needs Its Own Diagnosis-Related Group Code by Yayac, Michael, Stein, Jonah, Deirmengian, Gregory K., Parvizi, Javad, Courtney, P. Maxwell

“…Conversion from a prior knee procedure has been demonstrated to require greater operative times and resources, but still lacks a separate procedural or…”
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Aspirin Can Be Used as Prophylaxis for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty by Deirmengian, Gregory K., Heller, Snir, Smith, Eric B., Maltenfort, Mitchell, Chen, Antonia F., Parvizi, Javad

“…The optimal prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) after revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains unknown. The objective of…”
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Surgeons Who Perform Total Hip Arthroplasty Are at Risk for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Especially When Using Automated Broaching by Lutz, Rex W, Ponzio, Danielle, Kwan, Stephanie A, Thalody, Hope S, Cheesman, Quincy, Patrizio, Harrison A, Ong, Alvin C, Deirmengian, Gregory K

“…Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a serious concern for orthopedic surgeons. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) sets the safe…”
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Accuracy and Validity of Computer Adaptive Testing for Outcome Assessment in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty by Banerjee, Samik, Deirmengian, Gregory K., Levicoff, Eric, Abboud, Joseph A., Plummer, Otho, Courtney, P. Maxwell

“…Computerized adaptive test (CAT) questionnaires may allow standardization of patient-reported outcome measures and reductions in questionnaire burden. We…”
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Accuracy and Validity of Computer Adaptive Testing for Outcome Assessment in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty by Banerjee, Samik, Plummer, Otho, Abboud, Joseph A., Deirmengian, Gregory K., Levicoff, Eric A., Courtney, P. Maxwell

“…Probability-based computer algorithms that reduce patient burden are currently in high demand. These computer adaptive testing (CAT) methods improve workflow…”
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Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient With Alkaptonuria: A Case Report by Lazaro, Johnlevi S, Lutz, Rex, Deirmengian, Gregory K

“…Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare hereditary disorder of tyrosine degradation. The disorder is characterized by the accumulation of a pigment called homogentisic…”
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Local Anesthesia Approach for Percutaneous Screw Fixation of an Impacted Subcapital Femoral Neck Fracture: A Technique for High-Risk Patients by Smith, Eric B, Deirmengian, Gregory K

“…Elderly, frail patients and those who have substantial medical co-morbidities who sustain hip fractures present a challenging problem for treatment as they are…”
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Is Associated With Resolution of Incisional Drainage in Most Wounds After Hip Arthroplasty by Hansen, Erik, Durinka, Joel B., Costanzo, James A., Austin, Matthew S., Deirmengian, Gregory K.

“…Background Persistent wound drainage after hip arthroplasty is a risk factor for periprosthetic infection. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been used…”
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