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The Efficacy of Major Peripheral Nerve Neuroma Surgery in Reducing Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients with Preoperative Opioid Use

Description/Abstract:	Hypothesis: We sought to evaluate whether surgical excision of major peripheral nerve neuromas (MPN) would reduce the use of opioids in patients with preoperative opioid use. Secondarily, we sought to determine whether additional surgical...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

The Impact of Social Drivers of Health on 90-day Readmission Rates and Costs Following Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty

Description/Abstract:	BACKGROUND: The impact of social drivers of health (SDOH) on readmissions and costs after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is poorly understood. Policies such as the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) have...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Use of a 5-Item Modified Frailty Index for Risk Stratification in Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Olecranon Fractures

Description/Abstract:	INTRODUCTION The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) is a concise and effective tool for predicting adverse events after orthopedic operations. However, no studies have assessed its utility in patients undergoing open reduction and internal...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Exploring Versatile Applications of a Vacuum-Assisted Bone Harvester in Orthopedic Surgery

Description/Abstract:	Introduction: Orthopedic procedures often require removing bone or pathological tissue, with traditional methods involving instruments like curettes and rongeurs. However, these methods can be time-consuming and lead to increased blood loss. To...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Does Neighborhood Deprivation Impact Readmission and Associated Costs after Hip Fracture Surgery?

Description/Abstract:	INTRODUCTION: In the context of value-based care, the influence of racial and socioeconomic factors on hip fracture outcomes remains underexplored. This study investigates the impact of the area deprivation index (ADI) on readmission rates and...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Quantitative MRI of Glenohumeral Cartilage in Shoulder Instability

Description/Abstract:	Funding Acknowledgement: This study was supported by a grant from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Background: The glenohumeral joint is the most frequently dislocated joint in the human body, and recurrent instability is common...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

Socioeconomic Disparities in Postoperative Outcomes of Osteocutaneous Fibula Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction

Description/Abstract:	ABSTRACT Background: Osteocutaneous fibula free flaps (FFFs) are a fundamental component of reconstructive surgery in the head and neck region, particularly following traumatic injuries or oncologic resections. Despite their utility, FFFs are...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024

The implications of weightbearing precautions after minimally invasive osseous interventions: A scoping review

Description/Abstract:	Objective. Interventional Radiologists’ involvement in percutaneous osseous interventions is increasing, however, postprocedural instructions related to weightbearing are often not given. The purpose of this study was to describe the implications...
Date:	August 1-2, 2024