Publications by authors named "Thomas H Freeman"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate how Body Mass Index (BMI) affects muscle atrophy in patients with rotator cuff tears.
- Using MRI data from two different patient groups, researchers found that higher BMI is linked to an increased likelihood of muscle atrophy in these individuals.
- Specifically, each 5 kg/m increase in BMI correlated with a 21% rise in muscle atrophy odds for any tear size and 36% for full-thickness tears, indicating a significant relationship that warrants further research.
Background: Fatty infiltration (FI) is one of the most important prognostic factors for outcomes after rotator cuff surgery. Established risk factors include advancing age, larger tear size, and increased tear chronicity. A growing body of evidence suggests that sex and obesity are associated with FI; however, data are limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) technique for femoral tunnel drilling varies substantially, each with advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this study was to define ACLR femoral tunnel technique predilection among surgeons and to explore factors associated with their preference.
Methods: An 11-question survey regarding ACLR femoral tunnel technique was completed by 560 AANA/AOSSM members.
Background: Limb-sparing resection and reconstruction for pelvic sarcomas in multiple small studies have been fraught with complications, reoperations, and impaired patient function. However, the non-oncologic complication and reoperation rates and functional outcomes for patients have never been rigorously compiled, to our knowledge. A systematic review was undertaken to more accurately determine the non-oncologic complication and reoperation rates and functional outcomes for patients after pelvic sarcoma resection and reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of early decompression and stabilization in unstable spine injuries with incomplete neurological deficits. However, a clear consensus on timing to operative intervention still does not exist in those with a normal neurological exam and unstable spine.
Objective: To determine the optimal timing of operative intervention in traumatic spine injuries without neurological deficit.
Background: Readmissions are a significant economic burden on the health care system and increasingly being utilized as a metric of quality. Patients discharged to home vs an inpatient facility have different characteristics, which might influence the readmissions following spine surgery.
Objective: To determine the effect of discharge disposition on readmission rates and causes of readmission after spine surgery.