Steven M Kurtz Selected Research

Polyethylene (Polythene)

1/2018	Is Soft Tissue Laxity Associated with Tissue Metal Concentrations after Total Knee Arthroplasty?
5/2017	Periprosthetic UHMWPE Wear Debris Induces Inflammation, Vascularization, and Innervation After Total Disc Replacement in the Lumbar Spine.
1/2017	Outcomes of Ceramic Bearings After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Medicare Population.
1/2016	Outcomes of Ceramic Bearings After Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Medicare Population.
10/2015	Polyethylene Wear in Knee Arthroplasty.
5/2015	Rare complications of osteolysis and periprosthetic tissue reactions after hybrid and non-hybrid total disc replacement.
7/2013	Characterization of wear debris in total elbow arthroplasty.
4/2013	Characteristics of highly cross-linked polyethylene wear debris in vivo.
3/2012	Does vitamin E-stabilized ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene address concerns of cross-linked polyethylene in total knee arthroplasty?
1/2012	Are periprosthetic tissue reactions observed after revision of total disc replacement comparable to the reactions observed after total hip or knee revision surgery?

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Steven M Kurtz Research Topics

Disease

23	Infections 07/2022 - 10/2008
12	Osteolysis 11/2016 - 10/2005
7	Pain (Aches) 01/2022 - 01/2008
7	Inflammation (Inflammations) 05/2017 - 04/2009
6	Knee Osteoarthritis 01/2022 - 01/2016
5	Fatigue 12/2019 - 03/2006
3	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 02/2019 - 11/2007
2	Rupture 01/2020 - 01/2019
2	Surgical Wound Infection 09/2019 - 01/2019
2	Back Pain (Backache) 03/2015 - 01/2008
1	Hip Osteoarthritis (Coxarthrosis) 01/2022
1	Hip Fractures (Intertrochanteric Fractures) 01/2021
1	Femoral Neck Fractures 01/2021
1	Opioid-Related Disorders (Opiate Addiction) 11/2020
1	Joint Instability (Joint Laxity) 01/2018
1	Wrist Fractures 09/2017
1	Osteoporotic Fractures 09/2017
1	Intervertebral Disc Degeneration 05/2017
1	Sudden Infant Death (SID) 05/2016
1	AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) 01/2015
1	Vasculitis (Vasculitides) 01/2014
1	Heterotopic Ossification (Ectopic Ossification) 01/2014
1	Lung Diseases (Lung Disease) 02/2013
1	Hypothyroidism 02/2013
1	Neoplasms (Cancer) 02/2013
1	Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 02/2013
1	Paraplegia (Spastic Paraplegia) 02/2013
1	Peptic Ulcer (Peptic Ulcers) 02/2013
1	Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder) 02/2013
1	Hemiplegia (Spastic Hemiplegia) 02/2013
1	Heart Failure 02/2013
1	Urologic Diseases (Urinary Tract Disease) 02/2013
1	Cardiac Arrhythmias (Arrythmia) 02/2013
1	Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Vascular Disease) 02/2013
1	Myocardial Ischemia (Ischemic Heart Diseases) 02/2013
1	Anemia 02/2013
1	Alcoholism (Alcohol Abuse) 02/2013
1	Compression Fractures (Compression Fracture) 07/2012
1	Lordosis 05/2012
1	Humeral Fractures 05/2012
1	Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy 05/2012
1	Radiculopathy (Radiculopathy, Cervical) 01/2012
1	Spinal Cord Diseases 01/2012
1	Knee Fractures 12/2011
1	Joint Diseases (Joint Disease) 02/2011
1	Necrosis 10/2010
1	Bone Resorption 11/2008
1	Osteoporosis 02/2005

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

15	Polyethylene (Polythene)IBA 01/2018 - 01/2007
10	MetalsIBA 01/2019 - 11/2008
6	Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)IBA 07/2022 - 01/2016
4	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 01/2020 - 09/2012
4	ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)IBA 05/2017 - 03/2006
3	Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA 07/2022 - 11/2020
3	polyetheretherketoneIBA 01/2019 - 11/2007
2	Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)IBA 01/2022 - 11/2020
2	3,5-tetrahydroaldosterone sulfate (THAS)IBA 02/2019 - 05/2016
2	Biocompatible Materials (Biomaterials)IBA 12/2014 - 11/2007
2	Bone Cements (Bone Glue)IBA 09/2012 - 02/2005
1	Ether (Diethyl Ether)IBA 01/2019
1	KetonesIBA 01/2019
1	SteroidsIBA 09/2017
1	Substance PIBA 05/2017
1	Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)IBA 05/2017
1	Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)IBA 05/2017
1	Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors)IBA 05/2017
1	InterleukinsIBA 05/2017
1	Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)IBA 05/2017
1	Nerve Growth Factors (Neurotrophins)IBA 05/2017
1	PolymersIBA 11/2016
1	IonsIBA 11/2016
1	HemosiderinIBA 01/2014
1	Biological ProductsIBA 06/2013
1	ElectrolytesIBA 02/2013
1	Dihydrotachysterol (AT 10)IBA 10/2012
1	ElementsIBA 05/2012
1	Vitamin E FDA LinkGeneric 03/2012
1	PolyethylenesIBA 08/2011
1	ParaffinIBA 10/2010

Therapy/Procedure

16	Arthroplasty 01/2022 - 10/2005
15	Knee Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement) 07/2022 - 10/2008
10	Hip Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement) 01/2022 - 01/2009
7	Total Disc Replacement 05/2017 - 01/2007
5	Injections 07/2022 - 01/2016
4	Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis) 11/2021 - 01/2008
3	Reoperation 05/2017 - 01/2010
2	Spinal Fusion (Spondylosyndesis) 01/2020 - 01/2019
2	Patient Readmission 10/2016 - 12/2015
2	Length of Stay 08/2011 - 10/2008
1	Pain Management 01/2022
1	Therapeutics 01/2022
1	Complementary Therapies (Alternative Medicine) 11/2020
1	Sutures (Suture) 02/2019
1	Surgical Instruments (Clip) 01/2019
1	Operative Time 01/2019
1	Kyphoplasty 07/2012
1	Vertebroplasty 07/2012
1	Shoulder Prosthesis 05/2012
1	Implantable Defibrillators (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) 08/2011
1	Prosthesis Implantation 01/2008