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Fewer Complications Following Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Normal Vitamin D Levels by Traven, Sophia A., MD, Chiaramonti, Alexander M., MD, Barfield, William R., PhD, Kirkland, Patricia A., BS, Demos, Harry A., MD, Schutte, Harold D., MD, Drew, Jacob M., MD

“…Abstract Background Surgeons and hospitals increasingly face penalty for complications and readmission following total joint arthroplasty; therefore,…”
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Process Improvement Project Using Tranexamic Acid Is Cost-Effective in Reducing Blood Loss and Transfusions After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty by Demos, Harry A., Lin, Zilan X., Barfield, William R., Wilson, Sylvia H., Robertson, Dawn C., Pellegrini, Vincent D.

“…Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been associated with decreased blood loss and transfusion after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The…”
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Comparison of Lumbar Epidurals and Lumbar Plexus Nerve Blocks for Analgesia Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis by Wilson, Sylvia H., MD, Wolf, Bethany J., PhD, Algendy, Abdalrahman A., MBChB, Sealy, Clark, MD, Demos, Harry A., MD, McSwain, Julie R., MD

“…Abstract Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with significant postoperative pain. Both lumbar epidurals and lumbar plexus nerve blocks have…”
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A Biomechanical Comparison of Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture Fixation in Normal and Osteoporotic Cadaveric Bone by Demos, Harry A., MD, Briones, Marcus S., MD, White, Peter H., MD, Hogan, Kathleen A., MD, Barfield, William R., PhD

“…Abstract Several techniques are described for fixation of Vancouver B1 femoral shaft fractures after total hip arthroplasty. Twenty-four femurs were scanned by…”
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The efficacy of automated intermittent boluses for continuous femoral nerve block: a prospective, randomized comparison to continuous infusions by Hillegass, M. Gabriel, MD, Field, Larry C., MD, Stewart, Scott R., MD, Borckardt, Jeffrey J., PhD, Dong, Luke, BS, Kotlowski, Peggy E., RN, Demos, Harry A., MD, Del Schutte, H., MD, Reeves, Scott T., MD, MBA

“…Abstract Study Objective To determine whether an automated intermittent bolus technique provides enhanced analgesia compared with a continuous infusion for…”
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Optimal Length of Stay Following Total Joint Arthroplasty to Reduce Readmission Rates by Kirkland, Patricia A., Barfield, William R., Demos, Harry A., Pellegrini, Vincent D., Drew, Jacob M.

“…Length of stay (LOS) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) continues to decrease. The effects of this trend on readmission risk and total cost are unclear…”
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The Fate of Morbidly Obese Patients With Joint Pain: A Retrospective Study of Patient Outcomes by Reeves, Russell A., Hefter, Glenn D., Pellegrini, Vincent D., Drew, Jacob M., Barfield, William R., Demos, Harry A.

“…The number of obese patients seeking a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) continues to increase. Weight loss is often recommended to treat joint pain and reduce…”
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Prefrontal versus motor cortex transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects on post-surgical opioid use by Borckardt, Jeffrey J., Reeves, Scott T., Milliken, Cole, Carter, Brittan, Epperson, Thomas I., Gunselman, Ryan J., Madan, Alok, Del Schutte, H., Demos, Harry A., George, Mark S.

“…Pain is often a complaint that precedes total knee arthroplasty (TKA), however the procedure itself is associated with considerable post-operative pain lasting…”
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Reduces Postsurgical Opioid Consumption in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) by Borckardt, Jeffrey J., Reeves, Scott T., Robinson, Stefanie M., May, Joshua T., Epperson, Thomas I., Gunselman, Ryan J., Schutte, Harold Del, Demos, Harry A., Madan, Alok, Fredrich, Sarah, George, Mark S.

“…BACKGROUND:Although pain is often a symptom that precedes total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the procedure itself is associated with considerable postoperative…”
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Risk Factors for Fungal Prosthetic Joint Infection by Riaz, Talha, Tande, Aaron J, Steed, Lisa L, Demos, Harry A, Salgado, Cassandra D, Osmon, Douglas R, Marculescu, Camelia E

“…: Fungal prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are rare and often associated with poor outcome; however, risk factors are not well described. : This was a…”
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Complications of hip and knee joint replacement in solid-organ transplant patients by Angermeier, Eric W, Demos, Harry A, Del Schutte, H, Barfield, William R, Leddy, Lee R

“…This study investigated complication rates for 68 solid-organ transplant patients who had undergone 94 primary hip or knee joint replacements at a single…”
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Instability in primary total hip arthroplasty with the direct lateral approach by Demos, H A, Rorabeck, C H, Bourne, R B, MacDonald, S J, McCalden, R W

“…Instability after a total hip arthroplasty is a serious complication. Dislocation rates as much as 6.5% after posterior approaches have been reported within…”
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Platelet-rich and platelet-poor plasma: development of an animal model to evaluate hemostatic efficacy by Pietrzak, William S, An, Yuehuei H, Kang, Qian K, Demos, Harry A, Ehrens, Karl H

“…Hemostasis is important for any surgical procedure. One method uses autologous platelet-rich and/or platelet-poor plasma sprayed on the wound site. Although…”
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Substantial Improvement in Self-Reported Mental Health Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Occurs Independent of Anesthetic Technique by Hanson, Thomas M., Magder, Laurence S., Pellegrini, Vincent D., Browne, James A., Cohen, Eric M., Davis, Charles M., Demos, Harry A., Fernando, Navin D., Fricka, Kevin B., Garvin, Kevin L., Iorio, Richard, Kain, Michael S., Kates, Stephen L., Lambourne, Carol A., Lanting, Brent A., Lindsey, Brock A., Maloney, William J., Molloy, Robert M., Mont, Michael A., Moschetti, Wayne E., Nace, James, Nelson, Charles L., Perry, Kevin I., Slover, James D., Spangehl, Mark J., Specht, Lawrence M., Sporer, Scott M., Sterling, Robert S., Walton, Zeke J.

“…The influence of anesthetic type on mental health after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is poorly understood. Adverse effects of general anesthesia (GA) on…”
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Process Improvement Project Utilizing Tranexamic Acid is Cost-Effective in Reducing Blood Loss and Transfusions after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty by Demos, Harry A., MD, Lin, Zilan X., MD, Barfield, William R., PhD, Wilson, Sylvia H., MD, Robertson, Dawn C., MS, Pellegrini, Vincent D., MD

“…Abstract Background Tranexamic acid has been associated with decreased blood loss and transfusion after hip and knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study…”
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The Efficacy of Automated Intermittent Boluses for Continuous Femoral Nerve Block: A Prospective, Randomized Comparison to Continuous Infusions by Hillegass, M. Gabriel, Field, Larry C., Stewart, Scott R., Borckardt, Jeffrey J., Dong, Luke, Kotlowski, Peggy E., Demos, Harry A., del Schutte, H., Reeves, Scott T.

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Achilles tenodesis for calcaneus deformity in the myelodysplastic child by Oberlander, M A, Lynn, M D, Demos, H A

“…Calcaneus deformity in patients with neurologic disorders leads to gait disturbances, a high incidence of osteomyelitis, cellulitis, and skin breakdown, and a…”
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