Gabriel Ramı́rez

Early PROMIS Outcomes After Cubital Tunnel Release With and Without Anterior Transposition

BACKGROUND: Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common upper extremity neuropathy and is treated surgically with either in situ decompression or anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve. Although both approaches achieve comparable long-term outcomes, variation persists in...

What is the association between insulin dependence and the incidence of postoperative complications, perioperative glucose control, and five-year reoperation rates after total joint replacement?

Aims: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with adverse outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), yet optimal perioperative risk stratification remains unclear. This study evaluated the association of insulin dependence with: 1) 90-day com...