Publications by authors named "Michael P Foy"
Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess preoperative patient attributes as risk factors for unplanned intubation after primary total knee and total hip arthroplasty.
Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of data collected from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. Patients undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) who experienced postoperative intubation were included in the study.
Autonomous lumbar spine pedicle screw planning using machine learning: A validation study.
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine
September 2021
Introduction: Several techniques for pedicle screw placement have been described including freehand techniques, fluoroscopy assisted, computed tomography (CT) guidance, and robotics. Image-guided surgery offers the potential to combine the benefits of CT guidance without the added radiation. This study investigated the ability of a neural network to place lumbar pedicle screws with the correct length, diameter, and angulation autonomously within radiographs without the need for human involvement.
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- This study investigates risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs) following total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty surgeries, aiming to inform clinical practices and patient awareness.
- A retrospective analysis of data from surgeries performed between 2010 and 2017 identified several independent risk factors for UTI, including age, preoperative red blood cell transfusion, steroid use, diabetes, and high body mass index.
- Findings highlight that certain patient characteristics increase the likelihood of developing a UTI after these surgeries, emphasizing the need for clinicians to consider these factors during preoperative assessments.