Publications by authors named "Andrew Homere"
Background: Using the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System, we sought to evaluate surgeon performance variability via minimal clinically important difference for worsening (MCID-W) achievement rates in primary and revision total knee and hip arthroplasty.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 3,496 primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), 4,622 primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 592 revision THA, and 569 revision TKA patients. Patient factors collected included demographics, comorbidities, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System physical function short form 10a scores.
Understanding health concerns and preferences of underserved adolescents has potential to shape health interventions. The objective of this study is to better understand these adolescents' current and preferred health resources, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school students from underrepresented communities in six US cities completed a pre-pipeline program survey in which they reported level of personal concern, as well as current and preferred sources of information about 1) depression/anxiety, 2) nutrition, 3) sexual health, 4) trauma/violence, and 5) alcohol/drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the outcomes of arthroscopic management of meniscal cysts and to compare the results across the reported surgical techniques.
Methods: Following the PRISMA methodology, 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched from inception to June 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies reporting outcomes on patients with meniscal cysts who underwent arthroscopic surgery. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to evaluate the study quality.
Background: Beach volleyball officially became a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sport in 2015-2016. Few studies have examined the epidemiology of injuries in indoor versus beach volleyball in NCAA Division I athletes.
Purpose: To compare the epidemiology of injuries and time lost from participation between female NCAA Division I athletes who participate in indoor versus beach volleyball.
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- The study aimed to compare postoperative narcotic use between patients with blunt injuries and those with ballistic injuries following orthopedic fracture management.
- Patients with blunt injuries required more morphine equivalent units (MEU) in the first 24 hours post-operation, but no significant differences were noted afterward.
- The findings suggest that pain management strategies can potentially be adjusted, as patients with ballistic injuries may need less immediate opioid treatment.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a hereditary disorder of the connective tissue, which has been classified into numerous subtypes over the years. EDS is generally characterized by hyperextensible skin, hypermobile joints, and tissue fragility. According to the 2017 International Classification of EDS, 13 subtypes of EDS have been recognized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Outcomes of knee arthroscopy (KA) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been limited to small case series with short-term follow-up. The purpose of this study is to report the outcomes of patients who undergo a KA after a TKA using a large longitudinal database.
Methods: The PearlDiver Medicare database was queried for patients who underwent a KA procedure after a TKA on the ipsilateral extremity.