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Nikolas H. Kazmers
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Nikolas H. Kazmers, MD with Distinction in Research, MSE, FAAOS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

Primary Children's Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-662-1000

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Nikolas H. Kazmers, M.D. M.S.E. is an Associate Professor (with Tenure) of Orthopaedic Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (), and holds additional board certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (). He exclusively specializes in hand and upper extremity (elbow / forearm / wrist / hand / finger-thumb) problems and microvascular surgery. He treats upper extremity disorders such as fractures, dislocations, lacerations to nerves and tendons, and all other injuries of the hand and arm for adults and children. He also diagnoses and treats all types of arthritis of the hand, fingers, and wrist, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel release), cubital tunnel syndrome (decompression), Dupuytren's disease (collagenase/Xiaflex injection, needle aponeurotomy, surgical fasciectomy), trigger finger, tendinitis, arthritis (hand, fingers, thumb, and wrist) and many other common surgical and non-surgical problems that occur in the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. He is also an expert in peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction, which may involve a combination of nerve transfers, tendon transfers, fusions, or other related procedures.

    He works out of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center (UOC) in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as out of the Farmington Health Center (FHC) in Farmington, Utah. He works closely at both sites with Rachel Decker-Male APRN, a nurse practitioner who works exclusively with the Division of Hand Surgery within the Department of Orthopaedics. He is the only physician at the Farmington Health Center with board certification in hand surgery and a primary clinical focus on upper extremity conditions.

    For selected smaller procedures including carpal tunnel release or trigger finger/thumb release, and based on patient preference, he commonly performs "wide-awake" surgery--a streamlined experience that can help decrease the time, expense, anesthesia side-effects, and inconvenience associated with having surgery such as fasting. This treatment option substantially reduces the burden of costs (no anesthesia bills, and lower facility charges) and time for patients.

    Although he specializes in all treatments and conditions related to the fingers, thumb, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, Dr. Kazmers has specific interest in complex post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremity. This includes bony reconstruction with fibula or medial femoral condyle bone flaps, peripheral nerve reconstruction, vascular disorders involving the hands, as well as an interest in fracture care and injuries to the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow related to sports and active outdoor pursuits (skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, etc). He is one of few surgeons in this region of the country to perform medial femoral condyle bone free flaps to treat scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis or other fractures or fusions (including those in the lower extremity) that have failed to heal despite prior surgical attempts.

    Dr. Kazmers also is engaged in helping both current and future amputees of the upper and lower extremity. He performs a nerve transfer surgery called to help treat patients who are suffering from neuroma symptoms (both amputees and non-amputees). TMR has also been shown to reduce phantom pain when performed at the same time as planned amputations of the upper and lower extremities, which he performs regularly. He works closely with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians as well as anesthesiologists when diagnostic nerve blocks are needed.

    Dr. Kazmers received his B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from Northwestern Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in St. Louis, followed by completion of the hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified), and has additional board certification in hand and upper extremity surgery (Subspecialty Certificate / Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery).

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 178 reviews )

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    October 31, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Kazmers is very considerate of a patient's condition, gives a very clear reality check as to what to expect as an outcome from the treatment proposed. He gives choices and discusses the pros and cons of each treatment to make an informed decision.

    October 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very professional and knowledgeable

    October 21, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Nikolas Kazmers, MD is a true caring professional who thinks outside the box in finding what is best for his patients overall well being. He does not go by what may just be considered the common thing to do. Through communication with his patients and understanding their life and needs, he comes up with what is possible to do , with skills and creativity, to be successful for the best outcome for his patient.

    October 18, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very good communicator Explain to me thoroughly what was going on

    October 10, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Kazmers is professional and caring. Takes time to explain procedures and answer questions. I would highly recommend him.

    September 13, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I highly suggest/trust Dr. Kazmers and his entire professional staff. I appreciate his team and rate all as excellent from scheduling, diagnosis, surgery, anesthesia, and finally therapy. They've completely renovated both my hands at 68 and I'm happy to say after a year off, I'll be playing golf again very soon as I no longer have numbness, triggers or pain in both! Thank you, [NAME REMOVED]

    September 10, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is the kindest most caring doctor he is truly amazing thank you dr kazmers you're the best

    September 05, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Five stars for Dr. Kazmers! My wrist is like new and healed after 6 weeks. So grateful for his surgical talent and outstanding bedside manners. His entire team is exceptional.

    September 03, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very nice man and explained things in a way that I understood

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  • Nikolas H. Kazmers, M.D. M.S.E. is an Associate Professor (with Tenure) of Orthopaedic Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (), and holds additional board certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (). He exclusively specializes in hand and upper extremity (elbow / forearm / wrist / hand / finger-thumb) problems and microvascular surgery. He treats upper extremity disorders such as fractures, dislocations, lacerations to nerves and tendons, and all other injuries of the hand and arm for adults and children. He also diagnoses and treats all types of arthritis of the hand, fingers, and wrist, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel release), cubital tunnel syndrome (decompression), Dupuytren's disease (collagenase/Xiaflex injection, needle aponeurotomy, surgical fasciectomy), trigger finger, tendinitis, arthritis (hand, fingers, thumb, and wrist) and many other common surgical and non-surgical problems that occur in the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. He is also an expert in peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction, which may involve a combination of nerve transfers, tendon transfers, fusions, or other related procedures.

    He works out of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Orthopaedic Center (UOC) in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as out of the Farmington Health Center (FHC) in Farmington, Utah. He works closely at both sites with Rachel Decker-Male APRN, a nurse practitioner who works exclusively with the Division of Hand Surgery within the Department of Orthopaedics. He is the only physician at the Farmington Health Center with board certification in hand surgery and a primary clinical focus on upper extremity conditions.

    For selected smaller procedures including carpal tunnel release or trigger finger/thumb release, and based on patient preference, he commonly performs "wide-awake" surgery--a streamlined experience that can help decrease the time, expense, anesthesia side-effects, and inconvenience associated with having surgery such as fasting. This treatment option substantially reduces the burden of costs (no anesthesia bills, and lower facility charges) and time for patients.

    Although he specializes in all treatments and conditions related to the fingers, thumb, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, Dr. Kazmers has specific interest in complex post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremity. This includes bony reconstruction with fibula or medial femoral condyle bone flaps, peripheral nerve reconstruction, vascular disorders involving the hands, as well as an interest in fracture care and injuries to the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow related to sports and active outdoor pursuits (skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, etc). He is one of few surgeons in this region of the country to perform medial femoral condyle bone free flaps to treat scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis or other fractures or fusions (including those in the lower extremity) that have failed to heal despite prior surgical attempts.

    Dr. Kazmers also is engaged in helping both current and future amputees of the upper and lower extremity. He performs a nerve transfer surgery called to help treat patients who are suffering from neuroma symptoms (both amputees and non-amputees). TMR has also been shown to reduce phantom pain when performed at the same time as planned amputations of the upper and lower extremities, which he performs regularly. He works closely with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians as well as anesthesiologists when diagnostic nerve blocks are needed.

    Dr. Kazmers received his B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from Northwestern Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in St. Louis, followed by completion of the hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Pennsylvania. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified), and has additional board certification in hand and upper extremity surgery (Subspecialty Certificate / Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery).

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Orthopaedic Hand Surgery - Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Pennsylvania Fellow
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St Louis Children's Hospital/St Louis VAMC Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine with Distinction in Research - Northwestern Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Feinberg School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biomedical Engineering - Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Michigan College of Engineering M.S.E.
    Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering - Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Michigan College of Engineering B.S.E.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Maughan G, Madiraju A, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Long-Term Outcomes and Resource Utilization Related to Upper Extremity Off-Roading Vehicle Injuries. J Hand Microsurg.
    2. Daryoush JR, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). The Fleck Sign: Description of a Radiographic Finding Consistent with Grade 3 Thumb UCL Tears with Stener Lesions. J Hand Surg Am.
    3. Tashjian RZ, Zitnay J, Kazmers NH, Veerabhadraiah SR, Zelada AC, Honeggar M, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Jurynec MJ (2024). Tenascin C Deletion Impairs Tendon Healing and Functional Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair. J Orthop Res.
    4. Maughan G, Kim J, Arbon J, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient Acceptable Symptoms State (PASS) for the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) in a Postoperative Carpal Tunnel Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am.
    5. Daryoush RJ, Rogers MJ, Zhang C, Quesada M, Cizik A, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2024). Developing Linkages between PROMIS Physical Function CAT and QuickDASH Scores in Hand Surgery: A Crosswalk Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am.
    6. Daryoush JR, Rogers MJ, Hubbard JC, Arbon J, Zhang C, Presson AP, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) for the NRS-Pain Score in a Postoperative Non-Shoulder Hand and Upper Extremity Population. J Hand Surg Am.
    7. Cizik AM, Zhang C, Presson AP, Randall D, Kazmers NH (2024). Linking QuickDASH and PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test Scores in Hand Surgery: A Crosswalk Study. J Hand Surg Am.
    8. Grothaus O, Jorgensen A, Maughan G, Anto M, Kazmers NH, Garcia BN (2024). Carbon Footprint of Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Performed in the Procedure Room Versus Operating Room Setting. J Hand Surg Am.
    9. Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Wilkes J, Kazmers NH (2023). Pediatric Digit Replantation: A Nationwide Analysis of Failure Rate, Complications, and Potential Factors Affecting Failure . J Hand Surg Glob Online.
    10. Siebert MJ, Roca H, Maughan, Monson HW, Kazmers NH (2023). Evaluating Factors Associated with Patient-Perceived Applicability of the QuickDASH Survey in Reflecting their Goals of Care Prior to Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am.
    11. Rogers MJ, Ou Z, Clawson JW, Presson AP, Stockburger CL, Kazmers NH (2023). The relationship between achieving the minimal clinically important difference and patient satisfaction with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition outcomes: A longitudinal cohort study using the QuickDASH and PROMIS UE CAT. J Hand Surg Am.
    12. Tashjian RZ, Zitnay J, Kazmers NH, Veerabhadraiah SR, Zelada AC, Honeggar M, Chalmers PN, Henninger HB, Jurynec MJ (2023). Estrogen and Testosterone Supplementation Improves Tendon Healing and Functional Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair. J Orthop Res.
    13. Rogers MJ, Nishimoto J, Yoo M, Presson AP, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH (2023). Evaluating the Performance of an Automated Patient-Reported Outcomes. J Hand Surg Am.
    14. Blumenthal SR, Cheema AN, Zhang SE, Gray BL, Kazmers NH (2023). Evaluating the Utility of Inflammatory Markers in the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Abscesses of the Forearm and Hand. J Bone Jt Infect.
    15. Styrkarsdottir U, Stefansdottir L, Thorleifsson T, Stefansson OA, Lund SH, Rafnar T, Hoshijima K, Novak KA, Oreiro-Villar N, Rego-Perez I, Hanssen C, Kazmers NH, Kiemeny LA, Blanco FJ, Barker T, Kloppenburg M, Jurynec MJ, Gudjartsson DF, Jonsson H, Thorsteinsdottir U, Stefansson K (2023). Meta-analysis of erosive hand osteoarthritis identifies four common variants that associate with relatively large effect. Ann Rheum Dis.
    16. Rogers MJ, Belton M, Randall D, Yoo M, Presson AP, Wang A, Kazmers NH (2023). Patient Satisfaction with Virtual Clinic Encounters: Analysis of Factors that Impact the Press Ganey Survey in the Hand Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Glob Online.
    17. Clawson JW, Rogers MJ, Stockburger C, Ou Z, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2022). Evaluation of preoperative factors affecting mid-term patient-reported outcomes following ligament reconstruction tendon interposition: A prognostic study. J Hand Surg Am.
    18. Garcia BN, Lu C, Chen W, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Sauer B, Tyser ART (2022). Factors Associated with Unplanned Reoperation after Four-Corner Arthrodesis: A Study of 478 Wrists. J Hand Surg Glob Online.
    19. Federer AE, Yoo M, Stephens AR, Nelson RE, Steadman JN, Kazmers NH (2022). Minimizing Costs for Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Treatment: A Cost-Minimization Analysis. J Hand Surg Am.
    20. Randall DJ, Peacock K, Nickel KB, Olsen MA, Kazmers NH (2022). Moving Minor Hand Surgeries out of the Operating Room and into the Office-Based Procedure Room: A Population-Based Trend Analysis. J Hand Surg Am.
    21. Gavile CM, Kazmers NH, Novak KA, Meeks HD, Yu Z, Thomas JL, Hansen C, Barker T, Jurynec MJ (2022). Familial Clustering and Genetic Analysis of Severe Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis in a Large Statewide Cohort. J Hand Surg Am.
    22. Hubbard J, Rogers MJ, Cizik AM, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2022). Establishing the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) in a Non-Shoulder Hand and Upper Extremity Population for the QuickDASH and PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Tests. J Hand Surg Am.
    23. Jurynec MJ, Gavile CM, Honeggar M, Ma Y, Veerabhadraiah SR, Novak KA, Hoshijima K, Kazmers NH, Grunwald DJ (2022). The NOD/RIPK2 signaling pathway contributes to osteoarthritis susceptibility. Ann Rheum Dis.
    24. Anderson JT, Stephens AR, Haas AR, Ahn NU, Kazmers NH (2022). Evaluation of Factors Affecting Return to Work Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Statewide Cohort Study of Workers' Compensation Subjects. J Hand Surg Am, 47(6), 544-553. ()
    25. Randall DJ, Zhang Y, Li H, Hubbard JC, Kazmers NH (2022). Establishing the Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit for the Pain Visual Analog Scale in a Postoperative Hand Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am, 47(7), 645-653. ()
    26. Redding TS, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Park AH (2022). Evaluation of factors impacting patient satisfaction in a pediatric otolaryngology clinic. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 156, 111122. ()
    27. Steadman JN, Stephens AR, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2022). Cost Assessment of Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring Constructs for Treating Mayo Type 2A Olecranon Fractures. J Hand Surg Am, 47(4), 311-319. ()
    28. Hubbard JC, Zhang Y, Qiu Y, Yoo M, Stephens AR, Zeidan M, Kazmers NH (2022). Establishing the Substantial Clinical Benefit in a Non-Shoulder Hand and Upper Extremity Population for the QuickDASH and PROMIS Upper Extremity and Physical Function Computer Adaptive Tests. J Hand Surg Am, 47(4), 358-369.e3. ()
    29. Rogers MJ, Agwuncha CC, Kazmers NH (2022). Patient Expectations for Symptomatic Improvement before Cubital Tunnel Release. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(3), e4174. ()
    30. Anderson JT, Stephens AR, Haas AR, Ahn NU, Kazmers NH (2022). Evaluation of Factors Affecting Return to Work following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Statewide Cohort Study of Workers' Compensation Subjects . J Hand Surg Am.
    31. Steadman JN, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2023). Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Setting and Anesthesia Type for Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Cyst Excision Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg, 149(2), 240e-247e. ()
    32. Stephens AR, Steadman JN, Kazmers NH (2022). Recommendation of Surgery and Other Interventions Is Associated With Increased Patient Satisfaction With Orthopedic Outpatient Visits. Orthopedics, 45, 1-5. ()
    33. Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Rogers MJ, Zhang C, Himbert C, McFarland MM, Presson AP, Kazmers NH, Tyser AR (2022). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: Systematic Review. J Hand Surg Am, 47(3), 218-227.e2. ()
    34. Souza KE, Kellam PJ, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluation of Risk Factors for Loss of Acceptable Alignment for Distal Radius Fractures That Are Nondisplaced or Minimally Displaced on Initial Presentation. J Hand Surg Am, 47(1), 54-61. ()
    35. Zeidan M, Garcia BN, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Chen W, Kazmers NH, Sauer BC, Tyser AR (2021). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis Following Proximal Row Carpectomy: An Analysis of 1,070 Patients. J Hand Surg Am, 48(2), 195.e1-195.e10. ()
    36. Bulstra AEJ, Crijns TJ, Janssen SJ, Buijze GA, Ring D, Jaarsma RL, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Obdeijn MC, Doornberg JN, Science of Variation Group (2021). Factors associated with surgeon recommendation for additional cast immobilization of a CT-verified nondisplaced scaphoid waist fracture. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 141(11), 2011-2018. ()
    37. Rogers MJ, Randall DJ, Brennan JN, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluation of Patient Expectations before Carpal Tunnel Release. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 9(9), e3823. ()
    38. Zeidan M, Stephens AR, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluating the Impact of Social Deprivation on Mid-Term Outcomes Following Distal Radius Open Reduction Internal Fixation. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3(5), 235-239. ()
    39. van der Horst AS, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH (2021). Prognostic Factors Affecting Long-Term Outcomes After Elbow Dislocation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3(5), 260-265. ()
    40. Rogers MJ, Stephens AR, Yoo M, Nelson RE, Kazmers NH (2021). Optimizing Costs and Outcomes for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis from Societal and Health-Care System Perspectives. J Bone Joint Surg Am. ()
    41. Randall DJ, Zhang Y, Harris AP, Qiu Y, Li H, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH (2021). The minimal clinically important difference of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function and upper extremity computer adaptive tests and QuickDASH in the setting of elbow trauma. JSES Int, 5(6), 1132-1138. ()
    42. Stephens AR, Buterbaugh KL, Gordon JA, Steinberg DR, Bozentka DJ, Khoury V, Kazmers NH (2020). Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound Evaluations of Zone II Partial Flexor Tendon Lacerations: A Cadaveric Study. J Ultrasound Med, 40(8), 1651-1656. ()
    43. Miller M, Kazmers NH, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ, Jurynec MJ (2021). Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Repair: A Mouse Model and Technique. Arthrosc Tech, 10(8), e1949-e1954. ()
    44. Randall DJ, Peacock K, Nickel KB, Olsen M, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Comparison of Complication Risk for Open Carpal Tunnel Release: In-office versus Operating Room Settings. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 9(7), e3685. ()
    45. Stephens AR, Presson AP, Jo YJ, Tyser AR, Wang AA, Hutchinson DT, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluating the Safety of the Hand Surgery Procedure Room: A Single-Center Cohort of 1,404 Surgical Encounters. J Hand Surg Am, 46(7), 623.e1-623.e9. ()
    46. Kazmers NH, Peacock K, Nickel KB, Stephens AR, Olsen M, Tyser AR (2021). Comparison of Complication Risk Following Trigger Digit Release Performed in the Office Versus the Operating Room: A Population-Based Assessment. J Hand Surg Am, 46(10), 877-887.e3. ()
    47. Stephens AR, Potter JW, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluating the impact of social deprivation on Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey Scores. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 19(1), 167. ()
    48. Kazmers NH, Qiu Y, Ou Z, Presson AP, Tyser AR, Zhang Y (2021). Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the PROMIS Upper-Extremity Computer Adaptive Test and QuickDASH for Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Patients. J Hand Surg Am, 46(6), 516-516.e7. ()
    49. Stephens AR, Presson AP, Zhang C, Orleans B, Martin M, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Comparison of direct surgical cost for humeral shaft fracture fixation: open reduction internal fixation versus intramedullary nailing. JSES Int, 5(4), 734-738. ()
    50. Kazmers NH, Qiu Y, Yoo M, Stephens AR, Zeidan M, Zhang Y (2021). Establishing the Minimal Clinically Important Difference for the PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test Version 2.0 in a Nonshoulder Hand and Upper Extremity Population. J Hand Surg Am, 46(10), 927.e1-927.e10. ()
    51. Stephens AR, Presson AP, Chen D, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Inter-specialty variation of the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey. Medicine (Baltimore), 100(12), e25211. ()
    52. Kazmers NH, Meeks HD, Novak KA, Yu Z, Fulde GL, Thomas JL, Barker T, Jurynec MJ (2021). Familial Clustering of Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis in a Large Statewide Cohort. Arthritis Rheumatol, 73(3), 440-447. ()
    53. Wilkinson JT, Clawson JW, Allen CM, Presson AP, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Reliability of Telephone Acquisition of the PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test. J Hand Surg Am, 46(3), 187-199. ()
    54. Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH, Epperson RT, Honeggar M, Ma Y, Chalmers PN, Williams DL, Jurynec MJ (2021). The effect of estrogen-like compound on rotator cuff tendon healing in a murine model. J Orthop Res, 39(12), 2711-2724. ()
    55. Tyser AR, Allen CM, Presson AP, Stephens AR, Petron DJ, Walsh W, Kazmers NH (2020). Evaluating the performance of PROMIS and QuickDASH instruments in an intercollegiate Division 1 athlete population. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(1), 158-164. ()
    56. Stephens AR, Tyser AR, Presson AP, Orleans B, Wang AA, Hutchinson DT, Kazmers NH (2020). A Comparison of Open Carpal Tunnel Release Outcomes Between Procedure Room and Operating Room Settings. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 3(1), 12-16. ()
    57. Stephens AR, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). The Impact of Social Deprivation on Orthopaedic Outpatient Satisfaction Using the Press Ganey Outpatient Medical Practice Survey. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(24), e1111-e1120. ()
    58. Zeidan M, Stephens AR, Zhang C, Presson AP, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Evaluation of factors driving cost variation for distal humerus open reduction internal fixation. JSES Int, 5(1), 18-23. ()
    59. Kazmers NH, Presson AP, Yu Z, Walsh W, Hutchinson DT, Tyser AR (2020). Upper Extremity Function, Peer Relationships, and Pain Interference: Evaluating the Biopsychosocial Model in a Pediatric Hand Surgery Population Using PROMIS. J Hand Surg Am, 45(9), 830-840. ()
    60. Stephens AR, Yu Z, Presson AP, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Setting and Anesthesia Type for De Quervain Release Surgery. J Wrist Surg, 9(4), 289-297. ()
    61. Stephens AR, Presson AP, McFarland MM, Zhang C, Sirni K, Mulders MAM, Schep NWL, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Volar Locked Plating Versus Closed Reduction and Casting for Acute, Displaced Distal Radial Fractures in the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(14), 1280-1288. ()
    62. Steinberger Z, Xu H, Kazmers NH, Chen CD, Caron RJ, Qin L, Zhang Y, Levin LS (2020). Robustness Testing of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Monotherapy Following Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. J Reconstr Microsurg, 36(6), 397-402. ()
    63. Garcia BN, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Chen W, Leng J, Li L, Sauer BC, Tyser AR (2020). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis or Reoperation Following 4-Corner Arthrodesis or Proximal Row Carpectomy for Stage-II SLAC/SNAC Arthritis: A Propensity Score Analysis of 502 Wrists. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(12), 1050-1058. ()
    64. Yoo M, Nelson RE, Illing DA, Martin BI, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Comparing Proximal Row Carpectomy and Four-Corner Arthrodesis. JB JS Open Access, 5(2), e0080. ()
    65. Kazmers NH, Grasu B, Presson AP, Ou Z, Henrie NB, Tyser AR (2020). The Prognostic Value of Preoperative Patient-Reported Function and Psychological Characteristics on Early Outcomes Following Trapeziectomy With Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition for Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. J Hand Surg Am, 45(6), 469-478. ()
    66. Feller R, Illing D, Allen C, Presson A, Tyser A, Kazmers N (2020). Evaluation of factors influencing surgical treatment costs for distal biceps rupture. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(6), e229-e237. ()
    67. Summers AR, Cheema AN, Pirruccio K, Kazmers NH, Gray BL (2020). Epidemiology of Pediatric Nonballistic Firearm Injuries to the Upper Extremity in the United States From 2000 to 2017. Hand (N Y), 17, 1558944720926626. ()
    68. Kazmers NH, Qiu Y, Yoo M, Stephens AR, Tyser AR, Zhang Y (2020). The Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the PROMIS and QuickDASH Instruments in a Nonshoulder Hand and Upper Extremity Patient Population. J Hand Surg Am, 45(5), 399-407.e6. ()
    69. Serra Lpez VM, Cheema AN, Gray BL, Pirruccio K, Kazmers NH (2020). Epidemiology of Fireworks-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity in the United States From 2011 to 2017. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 2(3), 117-120. ()
    70. Stephens AR, Rowberry TJ, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Evaluating opportunities for improved orthopedics outpatient satisfaction: an analysis of Press Ganey® Outpatient Medical Practice Survey responses. J Orthop Surg Res, 15(1), 28. ()
    71. Kazmers NH, Yu Z, Barker T, Abraham T, Romero R, Jurynec MJ (2019). Evaluation for Kienböck Disease Familial Clustering: A Population-Based Cohort Study. J Hand Surg Am, 45(1), 1-8.e1. ()
    72. Kazmers NH, Hung M, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Howenstein A, Tyser AR (2019). Minimal Clinically Important Difference After Carpal Tunnel Release Using the PROMIS Platform. J Hand Surg Am, 44(11), 947-953.e1. ()
    73. Rane AA, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2019). Evaluating the Impact of Wait Time on Orthopaedic Outpatient Satisfaction Using the Press Ganey Survey. JB JS Open Access, 4(4), e0014. ()
    74. Kazmers NH, Holt D, Tyser AR, Wang A, Hutchinson DT (2019). A prospective, randomized clinical trial of transverse versus longitudinal incisions for trigger finger release. J Hand Surg Eur Vol, 44(8), 810-815. ()
    75. Kazmers NH, Stephens AR, Tyser AR (2019). Effects of Baseline Opioid Medication Use on Patient-Reported Functional and Psychological Impairment Among Hand Clinic Patients. J Hand Surg Am, 44(10), 829-839. ()
    76. Fenoglio AK, Stephens AR, Zhang C, Presson AP, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2019). Evaluating the Utility of Follow-up Radiographs for Isolated Radial Head Fractures Undergoing Initial Nonoperative Treatment. J Orthop Trauma, 33(8), e291-e295. ()
    77. Rane AA, Tyser AR, Presson AP, Zhang C, Kazmers NH (2019). Patient Satisfaction in the Hand Surgery Clinic: An Analysis of Factors That Impact the Press Ganey Survey. J Hand Surg Am, 44(7), 539-547.e1. ()
    78. Kazmers NH, Stephens AR, Presson AP, Yu Z, Tyser AR (2019). Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Setting and Anesthesia Type for Trigger Finger Release Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 7(5), e2231. ()
    79. Tyser AR, Hung M, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Kazmers NH (2019). Evaluation of Version 2.0 of the PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test in Nonshoulder Upper Extremity Patients.LID - S0363-5023(18)30376-9 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.01.008 [doi]. J Hand Surg Am, 44(4), 267-273.
    80. Kazmers NH, Lazaris EL, Allen CM, Presson AP, Tyser AR (2019). Comparison of Surgical Encounter Direct Costs for Three Methods of Cubital Tunnel Decompression. Plast Reconstr Surg, 143(2), 503-510.
    81. Kazmers NH, Stephens AR, Presson AP, Xu Y, Feller RJ, Tyser AR (2019). Comparison of Direct Surgical Costs for Proximal Row Carpectomy and Four-Corner Arthrodesis. J Wrist Surg, 8(1), 66-71. ()
    82. Cheema AN, Niziolek PJ, Steinberg D, Kneeland B, Kazmers NH, Bozentka D (2018). The Effect of Computed Tomography Scans Oriented Along the Longitudinal Scaphoid Axis on Measurements of Deformity and Displacement in Scaphoid Fractures. J Hand Surg Am, 43(12), 1092-1097. ()
    83. Dy CJ, Kazmers NH, Baty J, Bommarito K, Osei DA (2018). An Epidemiologic Perspective on Scaphoid Fracture Treatment and Frequency of Nonunion Surgery in the USA. HSS J, 14(3), 245-250.
    84. Hutchinson DT, Sueoka S, Wang AA, Tyser AR, Papi-Baker K, Kazmers NH (2018). A Prospective, Randomized Trial of Mobilization Protocols Following Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 100(15), 1275-1280.
    85. Kazmers NH, Judson CH, Presson AP, Xu Y, Tyser AR (2018). Evaluation of Factors Driving Cost Variation for Distal Radius Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation. J Hand Surg Am, 43(7), 606-614.e1. ()
    86. Kazmers NH, Presson AP, Xu Y, Howenstein A, Tyser AR (2018). Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Technique, Surgical Setting, and Anesthesia Type for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.LID - S0363-5023(17)31145-0 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.051 [doi]. J Hand Surg Am, 43(11), 971-977.
    87. Kazmers NH, Gordon JA, Buterbaugh KL, Bozentka DJ, Steinberg DR, Khoury V (2017). Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Zone II Partial Flexor Tendon Lacerations of the Fingers: A Cadaveric Study. J Ultrasound Med, 37(4), 941-948. ()
    88. Kazmers NH, Liu TC, Wu CH, Steinberg DR, Bozentka DJ, Levin LS, Gray BL (2018). Deferring Routine Wrist Radiography Does Not Affect Management of de Quervain Tendinopathy Patients. J Wrist Surg, 7(2), 115-120. ()
    89. Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Gerety P, Lambi AG, Levin LS (2018). Versatility of the Medial Femoral Condyle Flap for Extremity Reconstruction and Identification of Risk Factors for Nonunion, Delayed Time to Union, and Complications. Ann Plast Surg, 80(4), 364-372. ()
    90. Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Steinberger Z, Scott Levin L (2016). Upper and lower extremity reconstructive applications utilizing free flaps from the medial genicular arterial system: A systematic review. Microsurgery, 38(3), 328-343. ()
    91. Kazmers NH, Liu TC, Gordon JA, Bozentka DJ, Steinberg DR, Gray BL (2017). Patient- and Disease-Specific Factors Associated With Operative Management of de Quervain Tendinopathy. J Hand Surg Am, 42(11), 931.e1-931.e7. ()
    92. Kazmers NH, Rozell JC, Rumball KM, Kozin SH, Zlotolow DA, Levin LS (2017). Medial Femoral Condyle Microvascular Bone Transfer as a Treatment for Capitate Avascular Necrosis: Surgical Technique and Case Report. J Hand Surg Am, 42(10), 841.e1-841.e6. ()
    93. Kazmers NH, Hung M, Rane AA, Bounsanga J, Weng C, Tyser AR (2017). Association of Physical Function, Anxiety, and Pain Interference in Nonshoulder Upper Extremity Patients Using the PROMIS Platform. J Hand Surg Am, 42(10), 781-787. ()
    94. Steinberger Z, Xu H, Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Huffman RG, Levin LS (2017). Elbow vascularized composite allotransplantation-surgical anatomy and technique. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(8), 1325-1334. ()
    95. Kazmers NH, Fryhofer GW, Gittings D, Bozentka DJ, Steinberg DR, Gray BL (2017). Acute Deep Infections of the Upper Extremity: The Utility of Obtaining Atypical Cultures in the Presence of Purulence. J Hand Surg Am, 42(8), 663.e1-663.e8. ()
    96. Fryhofer G, Kazmers NH, Gittings D, Bozentka D, Steinberg D, Gray B (2017). Acute Deep Infections of the Upper Extremity: The Utility of Obtaining Atypical Cultures in the Presence of Purulence. Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 27(June), 40-42.
    97. Buterbaugh K, Gordon J, Kazmers NH, Khoury V, Bozentka D, Steinberg D (2017). Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Zone II Flexor Tendon Lacerations and Repairs: A Cadaveric Study. Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 27(June), 38-39.
    98. Kazmers NH, Hippensteel KJ, Calfee RP, Wall LB, Boyer MI, Goldfarb CA, Gelberman RH, Osei DA (2017). Locking Plate Arthrodesis Compares Favorably with LRTI for Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis: Early Outcomes from a Longitudinal Cohort Study. HSS J, 13(1), 54-60. ()
    99. Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Levin LS (2016). A Scapholunate Ligament–Sparing Technique Utilizing the Medial Femoral Condyle Corticocancellous Free Flap to Reconstruct Scaphoid Nonunions With Proximal Pole Avascular Necrosis. J Hand Surg Am, Sep;41(9), e309-15.
    100. Kazmers NH, McKenzie JA, Shen TS, Long F, Silva MJ (2015). Hedgehog signaling mediates woven bone formation and vascularization during stress fracture healing. Bone, 81, 524-532. ()
    101. Edwards BJ, Bunta AD, Anderson J, Bobb A, Hahr A, OLeary KJ, Agulnek A, Andruszyn L, Cameron KA, May M, Kazmers NH, Dillon N, Baker DW, Williams MV (2012). Development of an electronic medical record based intervention to improve medical care of osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int, 23(10), 2489-98. ()
    102. Kazmers NH, Ma SA, Yoshida T, Stern PH (2009). Rho GTPase signaling and PTH 3-34, but not PTH 1-34, maintain the actin cytoskeleton and antagonize bisphosphonate effects in mouse osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. Bone, 45(1), 52-60. ()
    103. Comisar WA, Kazmers NH, Mooney DJ, Linderman JJ (2007). Engineering RGD nanopatterned hydrogels to control preosteoblast behavior: a combined computational and experimental approach. Biomaterials, 28(30), 4409-17. ()

    Review

    1. Garcia BN, Tyser AR, Roca H, Kazmers NH (2023). Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Hand Surgeons. [Review]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
    2. Rogers MJ, Daryoush J, Kazmers NH (2022). Contemporary Review: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation. [Review]. Foot Ankle Int.
    3. Kazmers NH, Fragomen AT, Rozbruch SR (2016). Prevention of pin site infection in external fixation: a review of the literature. [Review]. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr, 11(2), 75-85. ()

    Book Chapter

    1. Feller RJ, Kazmers NH (2019). Finger Nonunions, Malunions, and Contractures. In Peter Weiss, MD (Eds.), The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Textbook of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (2nd Edition). Chicago, IL: American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
    2. Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Steinberger Z, Levin LS (2018). Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity. In Orgill DP (Ed.), DeckerMed Plastic Surgery. Memphis, TN: Decker Medicine LLC.
    3. Kazmers N, Calfee RP (2016). Articular Fractures and Dislocations. In Eds. I. In Murray P, Hammert W (Eds.), Hand Surgery Update VI (6th). Chicago, IL: American Society For Surgery of the Hand.

    Case Report

    1. Wheelwright JC, Featherall J, Kazmers NH, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2022). Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with Pectoralis Major Transfer for Anterior Deltoid Deficiency: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect.

    Editorial

    1. Giladi AM, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH, Calfee RP, Hammert WC (2021). A Framework for Assigning Level of Evidence to Studies Using Institutional Databases. J Hand Surg Am, 46(11), 947-951. ()

    Letter

    1. Presson AP, Greene TH, Ou Z, Zhang C, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Reply to "The Problem of Collinearity in Mental Health and Patient Reported Outcome Research". [Letter to the editor]. J Hand Surg Am, 46(2), e3-e6. ()

    Abstract

    1. Stephens AR, McFarland M, Presson AP, Zhang C, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Is open reduction internal fixation with a volar locking plate superior to conservative treatment in distal radial fractures in the elderly? [Abstract].

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Kazmers NH, Jurynec MJ, Graham B (2022). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 81: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers and Dustin Randall regarding the article entitled "Moving Minor Hand Surgeries out of the Operating Room and into the Office-Based Procedure Room: A Population-Based Trend Analysis", which appears as the lead article in the December 2022 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American.
    2. Kazmers NH, Graham B (2022). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 73: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers regarding the article entitled "Cost Assessment of Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring Constructs for Treating Mayo Type 2A Olecranon Fractures", which appears as the lead article in the April 2022 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/April_2022.mp3.
    3. Kazmers NH, Tyser AR, Graham B (2020). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 51: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers regarding the article entitled "The Prognostic Value of Preoperative Patient-Reported Function and Psychological Characteristics on Early Outcomes Following Trapeziectomy With Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition for Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis", which appears as the lead article in the June 2020 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/June_2020.mp3.
    4. Kazmers NH, Graham B (2019). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 40: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers regarding the article entitled "Patient Satisfaction in the Hand Surgery Clinic: An Analysis of Factors That Impact the Press Ganey Survey", which appears as the lead article in the July 2019 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/July_2019.mp3.
    5. Kazmers NH, Tyser AR, Graham B (2019). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 37: Dr. Graham's interview of Drs. Nikolas Kazmers and Andrew Tyser regarding the article entitled "Evaluation of Version 2.0 of the PROMIS Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test in Nonshoulder Upper Extremity Patients", which appears as the lead article in the April 2019 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/April_2019.mp3.
    6. Kazmers NH, Tyser AR, Graham B (2018). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 32: Dr. Graham's interview of Drs. Nikolas Kazmers and Andrew Tyser regarding the article entitled "Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Technique, Surgical Setting, and Anesthesia Type for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery", which appears as the lead article in the November 2018 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery. [Podcast]. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/November_2018.mp3.
    7. Kazmers NH, Graham B (07/02/2018). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 28: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers regarding the article entitled "Evaluation of Factors Driving Cost Variation for Distal Radius Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation", which appears as the lead article in the July 2018 issue of The Journal of Hand Surgery. [Podcast]. Journal of Hand Surgery American. Available: http://www.jhandsurg.org/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/yjhsu/July_2018.mp3.
    8. Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Should I Worry About a Jammed Finger? - The SCOPE, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: /the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_2wuztwn9.
    9. Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Listener Question: What's the Numbness I Feel in My Hands During Pregnancy? - The SCOPE, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: /the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_leefp1dk.
    10. Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Treating Dupuytrens Contracture - The SCOPE, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: /the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_p2o8i2lv.

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