Complications of morbid obesity in total joint arthroplasty: risk stratification based on BMI
DT Ward, LN Metz, PK Horst, HT Kim, AC Kuo - The Journal of arthroplasty, 2015 - Elsevier
This study stratifies complication risk in primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) based on body
mass index (BMI). Demographics, co-morbidities, perioperative variables, and complications …
mass index (BMI). Demographics, co-morbidities, perioperative variables, and complications …
Can machine learning methods produce accurate and easy-to-use prediction models of 30-day complications and mortality after knee or hip arthroplasty?
Background Existing universal and procedure-specific surgical risk prediction models of
death and major complications after elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have limitations …
death and major complications after elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have limitations …
Comorbidities and perioperative complications in HIV-positive patients undergoing primary total hip and knee arthroplasty
CA Lin, AC Kuo, S Takemoto - JBJS, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Background: Highly active antiretroviral therapy has prolonged the lifespan of individuals
infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We hypothesized that the number of …
infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We hypothesized that the number of …
[HTML][HTML] Osteocyte dysfunction promotes osteoarthritis through MMP13-dependent suppression of subchondral bone homeostasis
Osteoarthritis (OA), long considered a primary disorder of articular cartilage, is commonly
associated with subchondral bone sclerosis. However, the cellular mechanisms responsible for …
associated with subchondral bone sclerosis. However, the cellular mechanisms responsible for …
Social determinants of health and patient-reported outcomes following total hip and knee arthroplasty in veterans
…, AHS Harris, KM Hwang, NJ Giori, AC Kuo - The Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are
born, grow, live, work, and age. They are associated with disparities in outcomes following …
born, grow, live, work, and age. They are associated with disparities in outcomes following …
Preoperative anemia independently predicts 30-day complications after aseptic and septic revision total joint arthroplasty
M Lu, DC Sing, AC Kuo, EN Hansen - The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Preoperative anemia is a common, important risk factor for adverse events after
joint arthroplasty surgery. It affects 21%-35% patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. To …
joint arthroplasty surgery. It affects 21%-35% patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. To …
Peripheral nerve repair in rats using composite hydrogel-filled aligned nanofiber conduits with incorporated nerve growth factor
…, M Park, Q Zhang, HT Kim, AC Kuo - … engineering Part A, 2013 - liebertpub.com
Repair of peripheral nerve defects with current synthetic, tubular nerve conduits generally
shows inferior recovery when compared with using nerve autografts, the current gold standard. …
shows inferior recovery when compared with using nerve autografts, the current gold standard. …
Comparing methods to determine the minimal clinically important differences in patient-reported outcome measures for veterans undergoing elective total hip or knee …
AC Kuo, NJ Giori, TR Bowe, L Manfredi, NF Lalani… - JAMA …, 2020 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in a patient-reported outcome
measure (PROM) is the smallest change that patients perceive as beneficial. Accurate …
measure (PROM) is the smallest change that patients perceive as beneficial. Accurate …
Can machine learning methods produce accurate and easy-to-use preoperative prediction models of one-year improvements in pain and functioning after knee …
AHS Harris, AC Kuo, TR Bowe, L Manfredi… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Approximately 15%-20% of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients do not
experience clinically meaningful improvements. We sought to compare the accuracy and …
experience clinically meaningful improvements. We sought to compare the accuracy and …
Mid-term outcomes in HIV-positive patients after primary total hip or knee arthroplasty
CA Lin, S Takemoto, U Kandemir, AC Kuo - The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2014 - Elsevier
We hypothesized that infection rates following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) in those with the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) without hemophilia or drug use would be similar to …
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) without hemophilia or drug use would be similar to …