The use of nationwide databases to conduct orthopaedic research has expanded markedly
in recent years. Nationwide databases offer large sample sizes, sampling of patients who …

Objective Factors that lead to metabolic dysregulation are associated with increased risk of
early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC diagnosed under age 50). However, the association …

Background: The vast majority of studies emphasize the greater morbidity/mortality for
elective spine surgery in morbidly obese patients. Methods: This review focuses on the …

OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to use a large national registry to evaluate the 30-day
cumulative incidence and predictors of adverse events, readmissions, and reoperations after …

OBJECTIVES: Morbid obesity may adversely affect the clinical course of acute pancreatitis
(AP); however, there are no inpatient, population-based studies assessing the impact of …

Aims We aimed to characterise the effect of expeditious hip fracture surgery in elderly
patients within 24 hours of admission on short-term post-operative outcomes. Patients and …

Background Obesity is a well-established risk factor for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) and a
number of complications including prosthetic joint infection. The annual changes in the …

Background Rising health care expenditures and the adoption of bundled-care initiatives
require efficient resource allocation for shoulder arthroplasty. To determine a reliable and …

Purpose To quantify the sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV) of body mass index
(BMI)‐related ICD‐9‐CM and ICD‐10‐CM diagnosis codes in claims data. Methods De …

The aim of this study was to compare the operating time, length of stay (LOS), adverse
events and rate of re-admission for elderly patients with a fracture of the hip treated using …