Asif M. Ilyas

Preoperative Antibiotic Administration Before Distal Radius Fracture ORIF and Postoperative Outcomes: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study

Purpose Surgical site infections following certain hand surgery procedures are inherently low; however, the utility of prophylactic antibiotics in such scenarios remains a point of controversy. This study aimed to evaluate postoperative infection rates among patients who were pre...

How to set up an Office-based Surgical Suite: A Case Study Guide

Surgeries continue to move from more expensive, high-acuity facilities to less expensive, low-acuity facilities, prioritizing outpatient surgical care over inpatient care whenever possible for elective surgeries. Following the spirit of surgical cases moving from high-cost to low...

Impact of Preexisting Dementia on Mortality, Readmissions, and Complications After Surgical Repair of Hip Fractures: A Cohort Analysis

OBJECTIVES: As the population ages, hip fractures are projected to increase. These fractures carry high morbidity and mortality in older adults. Dementia, common among these patients, may further worsen outcomes. This study evaluates the impact of preexisting dementia on mortalit...