Nikolas H. Kazmers,
MD with Distinction in Research, MSE, FAAOS
Languages Spoken: English
Nikolas H. Kazmers, M.D. M.S.E. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified), and holds additional board certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Subspecialty Certificate / Certificate of Added Qualifications). 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 University 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 received his B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by completion of the hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University 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
-
Assistant Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Spent close to 2 hours with the staff. Very thorough review of arguably a tough situation. Recognizing that the nerve damage issues would require another specialist, Dr. Saltzman brought in Dr. Kazmer who also did a very thorough exam and assessment. I got the sense that the Doctors and PA were motivated by the apparent challenge in assessing the multiple conditions in my foot. They were obviously motivated towards providing a path that could make improvements on the conditions in my foot. I wanted this 2nd opinion appointment for an independent (emphasis added) review of prior work done by a leading foot and ankle specialist in Beverly Hills, CA. I can say unequivocally that I got what I wanted. The proposed solutions/surgery are completely removed from what my prior surgeon recommended (fasciotomy) which I felt did not address the root cause of the problem and would destroy functionality of a perfectly good organ.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Love the UOC!! Very good experience throughout this whole process.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Great Doctor
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Could not have had better care and support.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Kazmers is a wonderful doctor. He listens to my concerns and we come up with the plan.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
We have been impressed with Dr Kazmer from our first introduction before surgery. Reassuring, realistic with prognosis.
UofU Patient
February 05, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers did an excellent job - he listened to my input and responses to his questions. He provided several options including a steroid shot which has been helpful. He explained the surgery option sufficiently for me to understand what he would do and how much it is likely to resolve my concerns.
UofU Patient
February 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Only second visit and have been very impressed with the concern everyone has had for my condition and Concerns
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I saw Dr Kazmers. I was very impressed. I would really like to let him know that I was feeling a bit depressed because of my injury but after speaking to him I truly felt much better. He put my mind at ease. Please share that with him
UofU Patient
January 08, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Kazmers was excellent in his treatment of me and his explanation of my health issue. When I expressed as concern about my healing, he quickly investigated further and helped me understand ways to overcome the swelling and tenderness in my fingers near the break site. He treated my concerns with care and I felt heard and understood!
UofU Patient
January 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The Dr explained what was happening and gave his suggestions and treatment options. He then answered my questions and l gave me the choice of what I wanted to do.
UofU Patient
December 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Uncomfortable. Felt like I wasn't being heard. Doctor would cut me off during my explanations and I felt some if the things I was describing was dismissed. Also felt like I was being talked down to.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was patient and clear in his explanations; was sure I had no more questions before the next stage. I have every confidence in his work.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Every one in the process was professional and very attentive. It was a V.I.P. Treatment throughout the visit.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
There were no bad experiences whatsoever.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
All of my questions and concerns are always addressed to my satisfaction.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Kasmer's is an excellent provider
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very nice people, attentive to my concerns.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Kazmers is always professional while showing an interest in what I have to say.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I was very impressed with him. He explained things fully and treated me as if I were an important person.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr kazmers takes time to explain the procedure and answer any questions or concerns.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good experience
UofU Patient
September 04, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Gave me the facts and the options available. Had basic financial data which was very helpful. Let me decide what would work for me
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Was gracious, knowledgeable, and confident. He gave me great advice regarding my concerns and feel great knowing I'm In very competent hands.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
At this point I need to reschedule. The shot I received isn't working & it's possible we failed to communicate about the exact issue
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent and thorough examination and review.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The care we experienced was good. The physician was kind and explained things and was open to asking questions. We all felt confident in the physician and the treatment.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmer was completely dismissive And made me feel extremely misunderstood. His bedside manner in which he communicated my treatment plan was very poor. I'm happy to explain the whole experience if it helps it not happen to someone else.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I appreciate both providers. The first doctor was very thorough and then Dr. Kazmers was very knowledgeable about his assessment and helped me see options to find out what I can do to increase the quality of life by doing another test and coming back for a follow up appointment to decide the best course of action.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers is a great physician, attentive and listens to his patients.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr was very careful to consider my diabetes in his proposed care for my hand and arm/elbow
UofU Patient
July 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I've noted in other surveys that I appreciate Dr. Kazmers for actually consulting with the referring MD and the one who did the nerve testing. I find that a rarity, and can but won't cite examples within the University Health System.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Every medical provider that took part in my visit was extremely caring, helpful, informative, and reassuring.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers is wonderful. He listens and we make a plan together. So kind, gentle and caring.
UofU Patient
June 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
He honestly was the worst Doctor I have ever met with. I am pretty easy going and pretty upbeat. He was so unpolite, didn't really give any solutions or help with regards to how I felt or my situation. It was pretty weird to have a Dr. so unfriendly, unhelpful and so not caring about my situation. I have never had to write a comment that was unfavorable about a Dr. but he seriously was the worst. Very very unimpressed.
UofU Patient
June 05, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
my doctor explained he wanted to ultrasound my cyst to make sure that's what my lump was
UofU Patient
May 17, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. N. Kazmers and his staff are professional, calm/collected, energetic, cohesive and made me feel like I, even as a patient, was actually part of the care team. Rachael (NP) and Leslie Ann, are very involved in my care.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers actually went above and beyond with the info about the injury. I was content just being told the bare minimum about what needs to be done to fix it. But, he gave me a very good explanation of all the possible routes we could take and their implications.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
very pleased. I was fully informed about all aspects of treatment especially what to expect after the procedure. I would return to this doctor without a double.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
personal reasons for not doing anything. I will call him when I feel different or if it gets worse
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I particularly like the fact that he and the referring physician communicate.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
DR. KAZMERS WAS OVER THE TOP PROFESSIONAL AND CARING. I WAS SOMEWHAT SHOCKED WHEN HE LAID OUT THE OPTIONS AND THEN ASKED WHAT SPECIFIC QUESTIONS I HAD AND ASKED WHAT I WANTED TO DO ? THE DAY OF THE SURGERY HE PUT ME AT EASY AND ME FEEL VERY CONFIDENT.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was fabulous. Very concerned & caring!
UofU Patient
March 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor was incredibly knowledgeable and had exceptional bedside manner
UofU Patient
March 18, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
It seemed the doctor was interested in moving on to his next patient. He really wasn't happy with me telling him I wanted to talk to my pain specialist doctor about shots for my problem. My pain specialist was trained here at the U. I know he is very good at what he does.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
This was an incredible experience. The staff was kind, thorough, timely, and covered all of our questions and concerns with care. We left feeling like we had a great plan moving down the path to full recovery.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The doctor did an excellent job of making me feel welcome and listened to. he was a very nice man and did an excellent job of also showing his assistant.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers is wonderful. He accommodated me with a VV, cause of my spinal injection earlier that morning. I praise all of the staff I deal with, even down to the janitor
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
The care was incredible by the entire team.
Nikolas H. Kazmers, M.D. M.S.E. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified), and holds additional board certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Subspecialty Certificate / Certificate of Added Qualifications). 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 University 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 received his B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by completion of the hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University 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).
Academic Locations
University Orthopaedic Center
801-587-5453
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
-
Assistant Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellow, 2016 |
| Residency | Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St Louis Children's Hospital/St Louis VAMC Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, 2015 |
| Professional Medical | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Medicine with Distinction in Research M.D., 2010 |
| Graduate Training | University of Michigan College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering M.S.E., 2006 |
| Undergraduate | University of Michigan College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering B.S.E., 2005 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Redding TS, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Park AH (2022). Evaluation of factors impacting patient satisfaction in a pediatric otolaryngology clinic. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol.
- Hubbard J, 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.
- Randall DJ, Zhang Y, Li H, Hubbard J, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stephens AR, Steadman JN, Kazmers NH (2022). Recommendation of Surgery and Other Interventions Is Associated With Increased Patient Satisfaction With Orthopedic Outpatient Visits. Orthopedics, 1-5.
- 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.
- 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.
- Steadman JN, Stephens AR, Zhang C, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2021). Cost Assessment of Plating versus Tension Band Wiring Constructs for the Treatment of Mayo Type 2A Olecranon Fractures. J Hand Surg Am.
- Rogers MJ, Agwuncha CC, Kazmers NH (2021). Patient Expectations for Symptomatic Improvement before Cubital Tunnel Release. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 877-887.e3.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 927.e1-927.e10.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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), 1558944720926626.
- 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.
- Lopez VS, Cheema AN, Gray BL, Pirruccio K, Kazmers NH (2020). Epidemiology of Fireworks-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity in the United States from 2011-2017. J Hand Surg Glob Online.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 27(June), 40-42.
- 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. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 27(June), 38-39.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Book Chapter
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Letter
Abstract
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Kazmers NH, Jurynec MJ, Graham B (2020). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 46: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers and Mick Jurynec regarding the article entitled "Evaluation for Kienböck Disease Familial Clustering: A Population-Based Cohort Study", which appears as the lead article in the January 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/January_2020.mp3.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Should I Worry About a Jammed Finger? - The SCOPE, University of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_2wuztwn9.
- Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Listener Question: What's the Numbness I Feel in My Hands During Pregnancy? - The SCOPE, University of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_leefp1dk.
- Kazmers NH, Miller T (2016). Treating Dupuytrens Contracture - The SCOPE, University of Utah Health Radio [Web]. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_p2o8i2lv.