Illicit drug and alcohol use and measures of musculoskeletal function and mental health in orthopaedic trauma patients.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the relationship between positive toxicology screens and measures of preinjury mental health and physical function in an orthopaedic trauma population.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study.

Setting: Urban Level 1 trauma center.

Risk Factors for Secondary Revision After Finger Amputations.

Background: Digit amputations are relatively simple and are often performed in the setting of trauma or infection. However, it is not uncommon for digit amputations to undergo secondary revision due to complications or patient dissatisfaction. Identifying factors associated with secondary revision may alter treatment strategy.

Does Hospital Volume Affect Outcomes in Spine Surgeries? A Systematic Review.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Objective: To assess the impact of hospital volume on postoperative outcomes in spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Several strategies have recently been proposed to optimize provider outcomes, such as regionalization to higher volume centers and setting volume benchmarks.

Preoperative Shoulder Injections Are Associated With Increased Risk of Revision Rotator Cuff Repair.

Purpose: The goal of this study was to determine whether the timing of preoperative shoulder injections is associated with an increased risk of revision rotator cuff repair following primary rotator cuff repair (RCR).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of claims data of privately insured subjects from the MarketScan database for the years 2010 to 2014 was conducted. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to compare the odds of reoperation between groups.