Objective The causes and epidemiology of traumatic cervical spine fracture have not been
described with sufficient power or recency. Our goal is to describe demographics, incidence, …

Background Context Obesity as a comorbidity in spine pathology may increase the risk of
complications following surgical treatment. The body mass index (BMI) threshold at which …

Background Despite advancements in the surgical techniques of rotator cuff repair (RCR),
there remains a high retear rate. Biological augmentation of repairs with overlaying grafts and …

Background: The study aimed to characterize trends in incidence, etiology, fracture types,
surgical procedures, complications, and concurrent injuries associated with traumatic pediatric …

Study Design. A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database, the Nationwide
Inpatient Sample (NIS), years 2003 to 2012. Objectives. The aim of this study was to examine …

Background: The rate of mortality in surgical procedures involving the lumbar spine has
historically been low, and as a result, there has been difficulty providing accurate quantitative …

Background: Recurrent tears of the rotator cuff pose a substantial problem despite advances
in repair technique. Biologic augmentation via marrow stimulation or vented anchors may …

Background Context Complication rates for adult cervical deformity are poorly characterized
given the complexity and heterogeneity of cases. Purpose To compare perioperative …

Background: Biologic healing after rotator cuff repair remains a significant challenge. Injectable
biologic augmentation may improve tissue quality at the suture-tendon interface. Purpose…

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most highly successful orthopaedic procedures
performed in North America. It is also one of the most common procedures performed, and its …