Publications by authors named "R Gawri"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the relationship between ABO blood types and the risk of postoperative adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after lumbar spine fusion surgery.
- It included 445 patients with various blood types and assessed factors like spinopelvic alignment, perioperative care, and patient outcomes, finding no significant differences in recovery and complications based on blood type, except for increased epidural hematomas in A+ patients.
- The research concluded that ABO blood type is a non-modifiable risk factor linked to a higher likelihood of developing ASD, particularly in B+ patients, marking a significant first step in understanding this association.
Academic researchers faced a multitude of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including widespread shelter-in-place orders, workplace closures, and cessation of in-person meetings and laboratory activities. The extent to which these challenges impacted musculoskeletal researchers, specifically, is unknown. We developed an anonymous web-based survey to determine the pandemic's impact on research productivity and career prospects among musculoskeletal research trainees and faculty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I is a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by deficient alpha-l-iduronidase activity, leading to abnormal accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in cells and tissues. Synovial joint disease is prevalent and significantly reduces patient quality of life. There is a strong clinical need for improved treatment approaches that specifically target joint tissues; however, their development is hampered by poor understanding of underlying disease pathophysiology, including how pathological changes to component tissues contribute to overall joint dysfunction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Bullying, harassment, and discrimination (BHD) are prevalent in academic, scientific, and clinical departments, particularly orthopedic surgery, and can have lasting effects on victims. As it is unclear how BHD affects musculoskeletal (MSK) researchers, the following study assessed BHD in the MSK research community and whether the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused hardships in other industries, had an impact.
Methods: A web-based anonymous survey was developed in English by ORS Spine Section members to assess the impact of COVID-19 on MSK researchers in North America, Europe, and Asia, which included questions to evaluate the personal experience of researchers regarding BHD.