Search Results - "Nassar, Joseph"
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Physical Therapy for Patients with Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures
Published in The American journal of medicine (16-11-2024)“…•The incidence of vertebral fractures is growing with an aging population.•Physical therapy can improve patient outcomes post vertebral fracture.•Early…”
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Same-Day Versus Staged Spinal Fusion: A Meta-analysis of Clinical Outcomes
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-07-2024)“…Meta-analysis. This meta-analysis aims to compare same-day versus staged spine surgery, assessing their effects on patient care and health care system…”
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Does the Application of Topical Vancomycin Reduce Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery? A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Published in Clinical orthopaedics and related research (12-07-2024)“…Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a major challenge in spine surgery, leading to severe morbidity, mortality, and increased costs. The local…”
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ChatGPT Earns American Board Certification in Hand Surgery
Published in Hand surgery and rehabilitation (01-06-2024)“…Artificial Intelligence (AI), and specifically ChatGPT, has shown potential in healthcare, yet its performance in specialized medical examinations such as the…”
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Autologous chondrocyte implantation, matrix‐induced autologous chondrocyte implantation, osteochondral autograft transplantation and osteochondral allograft improve knee function and pain with considerations for patient and cartilage defects characteristics: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Published in Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA (04-11-2024)“…Previous studies have reported on the outcomes of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) versus matrix-induced ACI (MACI) and microfracture. Specific…”
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The $12 Billion Board Certification Process: Examination Characteristics, Revenues, and Expenditures
Published in The American journal of medicine (18-11-2024)“…Over 90% of U.S. physicians are currently board certified. Although the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has established standards for physicians…”
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Laminoplasty Versus Laminectomy and Posterior Fusion for Cervical Myelopathy : A Meta-Analysis of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (15-09-2024)“…Meta-analysis. This meta-analysis investigates the outcomes of laminoplasty (LP) and laminectomy with fusion (LF) to guide effective patient selection for…”
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Postoperative Delirium Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Associated Complications
Published in World neurosurgery (11-09-2024)“…Postoperative delirium (POD) is frequently reported in the elderly after major surgery. Several risk factors have been identified, including age, surgical…”
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COVID-19 in Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Published in The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology (18-04-2023)“…Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most prevalent congenital defect in newborn infants. Due to the various types of heart abnormalities, CHD can have a wide…”
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Isolated lateral radial head dislocation in a child: A case report and literature review
Published in International journal of surgery case reports (01-07-2024)“…Radial head dislocations in children can result from congenital anomalies, traumatic events, or as part of more complex injuries like Monteggia fractures…”
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Low molecular weight heparin in COVID-19: benefits and concerns
Published in Frontiers in pharmacology (27-04-2023)“…Since its emergence, the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on the public health worldwide and it scarred the medical, economical, and social determinants…”
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Liposomal bupivacaine reduces postoperative pain and opioids consumption in spine surgery: a meta-analysis of 1,269 patients
Published in The spine journal (02-11-2024)“…Postoperative pain management in spine surgery remains a challenge. Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) has emerged as an alternative or adjunct to opioid-based…”
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Impact of Segmental Lordosis Restoration During Degenerative Spinal Fusion on Two-Year Adjacent Segment Disease and Revision Rates
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (25-09-2024)“…Retrospective cohort study. Assess the impact of inadequate correction of L4-S1 lordosis during transforaminal lumber interbody fusion (TLIF) on adjacent…”
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Cortical Trajectory versus Traditional Pedicle Screw Trajectory in Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Meta-Analysis of Complications and Clinical Outcomes
Published in World neurosurgery (01-09-2024)“…Lumbar degenerative disease imposes a substantial burden on global health care expenditures. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) using either…”
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Acromioclavicular joint dislocation and concomitant labral lesions: a systematic review
Published in Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow (01-06-2024)“…Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations frequently co-occur with intra-articular glenohumeral pathologies. Few comprehensive studies have focused on labral…”
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Strategies for Preventing Tunnel Convergence in Multiligament Knee Injury Reconstructions
Published in Indian journal of orthopaedics (01-11-2024)“…Background Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) are complex and heterogeneous, often associated with concomitant injuries, and necessitates precise treatment…”
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Impact of Gender on Peri-Operative Characteristics and Outcomes of Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Current Concepts Review
Published in World neurosurgery (01-10-2024)“…The success of spine surgery is variable among patients. Finding reliable predictors of successful outcomes will not only maximize patient benefit, but also…”
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Alignment considerations in degenerative spinal conditions: A narrative review
Published in North American Spine Society journal (NASSJ) (01-12-2024)“…With an aging population, degenerative spinal diseases are contributing significantly to the healthcare's burden. Spinal alignment in the context of adult…”
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Do Obese Patients Have Worse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgeries? A Meta-Analysis
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-10-2024)“…Meta-Analysis. This meta-analysis evaluates the difference in surgical outcomes between obese and non-obese patients undergoing adult spinal deformity (ASD)…”
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One-Level versus Two-Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) from L4-S1: Comparison of Complications, Alignment, and Patient Outcomes
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (28-08-2024)“…Retrospective cohort study. Compare outcomes in patients undergoing one-level or two-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) at L4-S1. Although ALIF may…”
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