Biomedical subjects

Christopher Doro

Publications and source records attributed to Christopher Doro.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Hospital volume and inpatient mortality outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in the United States.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of hospital volume on outcomes for primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was used to identify our patient set. These data include a sample of non-Medicare and Medicare patients who are unique to this study, increasing external validity compared with other studies. Outcome variables examined included in-hospital mortality and prolonged length of stay (PLOS). Primary THA mortality was 0.16% in the highest volume quartile and 0.29% in the lowest volume quartile (P < .001). The rates of PLOS showed improved outcomes in the highest volume hospitals. Similar trends were found for revision THA, with an in-hospital mortality of 1.20% for lowest volume hospitals and 0.48% for highest volume hospitals (P < .001). Hospitals with higher volume had superior inpatient outcomes mortality, PLOS, and discharge disposition for THA and revision arthroplasty.

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip↗

PubMed2006

Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes and the workers' compensation environment: an update.

Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes are terms used to describe a constellation of complaints ranging from generalized aches to specific tender trigger points often accompanied by fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. In the past 5 years, research has been directed primarily at determining the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes and the treatment of patients' comorbidities to alleviate their symptomatology. Controversy exists as to whether fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes represent a specific pathology or are merely terms to describe clinical conditions that provide patients with the reassurance that their symptoms are real and help clinicians with therapeutic direction. In the occupational health setting, this uncertainty can lead to significant difficulty in determining short- and long-term disability and assigning culpability to an individual's work environment.

Adult↗

PubMed2006

Complex regional pain syndrome type I in the upper extremity.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) remains a challenging condition for physicians to treat since the earliest descriptions dating back to the Civil War. It has been most commonly reported after traumatic injury or fracture; however, many other causes have been documented. This article focuses on CRPS type 1 as it pertains to the upper extremity. In general, patients who have complex regional pain syndrome suffer from pain, sensory changes, edema, sweating, and temperature disturbance in the afflicted extremity. Chronic changes can involve the skin, nails, and bone. The pathophysiology of this condition remains unclear and is probably multifactorial, involving persistent inflammation, the sympathetic nervous system, the central nervous system and external stimuli. Treatment should be based on a multidisciplinary experienced team approach that is focused on functional restoration. Future research will provide insight into pathophysiology and optimal treatment regimens.

Analgesics↗

PubMed2006

Factitious disorders.

Factitious disorders reside under the broad umbrella of dysfunctional syndromes. This article is meant specifically to focus on common patterns of upper extremity factitious illness. It is intended to emphasize recognition, differential diagnosis, and problems related to misdiagnosis. It is not devoted to treatment, which is a separate issue.

Anxiety↗