Publications by authors named "Penelope Halkiadakis"
Article Synopsis
- The study was a retrospective comparative analysis aimed at assessing the outcomes of lateral interbody fusion approaches (LLIF or OLIF) versus traditional posterior approaches (PLIF or TLIF) for managing adjacent segment disease (ASD) after prior lumbar fusion.
- Researchers reviewed data from 152 patients who underwent these surgeries between 2010 and 2021, analyzing various factors including surgery details, complications, and recovery.
- Results showed that while lateral fusion techniques had shorter operative times and less blood loss compared to posterior approaches, they resulted in higher rates of postoperative radicular pain, with no significant difference in overall complication rates or healthcare utilization.
Demographics and Outcomes of Glenohumeral Dislocations in Individuals With Elevated Body Mass Index.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
April 2024
Introduction: No specific study has investigated the characteristics and outcomes of anterior shoulder dislocations in morbidly obese individuals. The purpose of this study was to describe shoulder dislocations in patients with body mass index (BMI) greater than 40.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted to identify patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI ≥40 who presented with a shoulder dislocation in a single institution from 2000 to 2020.
Background: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is increasing among the adolescent population with a peak occurring in the high school age range.
Purpose: To characterize recent epidemiologic trends of ACL injuries, ACL reconstruction (ACLR), and retear rates in high school adolescents based on age, participating sport, and mechanism of injury.
Study Design: Retrospective case series.
Background: Resilience, or the ability to adapt to difficult or challenging life experiences, may be an important mediator in trauma recovery. The primary aim of this study was to describe resilience levels for trauma patients using the validated Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale.
Methods: Adult trauma patients admitted to a Level 1 trauma center (June 2022-August 2022) were surveyed at the time of admission and by phone between 2 weeks and 1 month after the original survey to obtain follow-up scores.
Introduction: Current decision tools to guide trauma computed tomography (CT) imaging were not validated for use in older patients. We hypothesized that specific clinical variables would be predictive of injury and could be used to guide imaging in this population to minimize risk of missed injury.
Methods: Blunt trauma patients aged 65 y and more admitted to a Level 1 trauma center intensive care unit from January 2018 to November 2020 were reviewed for histories, physical examination findings, and demographic information known at the time of presentation.