2021
Spinal Anesthesia Using Ropivacaine Leads to Earlier Ambulation After Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Contino V, Abrams J, Arumugam S, Sinha S, Vellanky S, Cremins M, McCann G. Spinal Anesthesia Using Ropivacaine Leads to Earlier Ambulation After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2021, 44: e343-e346. PMID: 34039195, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20210414-04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal hip arthroplastySpinal anesthesiaAmbulation timeHip arthroplastyPostoperative ambulation timeUnilateral THA patientsBupivacaine spinal anesthesiaBody mass indexLocal anesthetic agentsRapid recoveryEquivalent complicationsRopivacaine groupBupivacaine groupEarly ambulationPrimary outcomeTHA patientsLow complicationMass indexNeuraxial blockadeAnesthetic agentsAmbulatory settingRopivacaineAnesthesiaBupivacaineComplications
2020
Considering healthcare value and associated risk factors with postoperative urinary retention after elective laminectomy
Cremins M, Vellanky S, McCann G, Mancini M, Sanzari L, Yannopoulos A. Considering healthcare value and associated risk factors with postoperative urinary retention after elective laminectomy. The Spine Journal 2020, 20: 701-707. PMID: 32006710, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative urinary retentionElective lumbar laminectomyEmergency department visitsBody mass indexUrinary retentionLumbar laminectomySurgical factorsElective laminectomyAnesthesia typeDepartment visitsSurgical timeIncidence of POURRisk of POURAcute rehabilitation facilityElective spine surgeryIntraoperative fluid requirementsDirect costsLength of stayFluid volume requirementsVariable direct costsOne-level laminectomyTwo-level laminectomyPostoperative episodesPOUR patientsPOUR risk
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