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
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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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 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
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.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
gave good advice and it is working
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
talked too fast unclear in a hurry
UofU Patient
February 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was really great, explained things well and listened to my concerns.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Kazmers was very personable, caring, and took time to listen to me and included me in the decisions.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
the Dr and assist were very helpful and concerned! Awesome!
UofU Patient
January 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was amazing. I would recommend him to anyone. He really listens and cares about you and the problem. It is clear he really wants to help the patient. He is Awesome!
UofU Patient
January 21, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
This injury was very old. I have received advice and partial treatment for many years. I am thrilled this has been resolved after all this time.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I felt as though he listened to my problem and explained options well.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
the doctor and everyone who took care of me while I was there was pretty awesome and I like to thank them for taking such good care of me
UofU Patient
December 07, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. did not listen well and would not allow time to listen to my concerns. Focused on one small area of pain rather than listening to a larger problem. It felt very dismissive.
UofU Patient
October 24, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers is always very professional and kind, always taking time to thoroughly examine and answer any questions.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
everything was great
UofU Patient
October 03, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers has shown the greatest kindness and patience at each of my appointments. I enthusiastically recommend him to my family and friends.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I will highly recommend Dr Kazmers. He is a great doctor!!
UofU Patient
September 26, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Kazmers is so very kind. He genuinely seems happy to see me. I also feel like he is extremely brilliant, and knows his profession. I feel very well taken care of and trust his opinion 100%. I have already recommended him to others.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
September 12, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent experience with Dr Kazmers.
UofU Patient
September 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
I had many questions (dumb and otherwise) and both Dr. Kazmers and Rachel, Nurse Practitioner, were understanding & informative.
UofU Patient
September 05, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmer is one of the best, most caring doctors I've ever been to. His bedside manner is amazing and he explains everything to you very carefully.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I would absolutely recommend the ortho clinic to others
UofU Patient
September 01, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
recommended a brace instead of surgery
UofU Patient
August 26, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was very nice although couldn't really help me with the concern I had at this time.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
This was for a second opinion. i felt like the doctor was more informed than the other doctor and was in line with what my opinion was.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Kazmers is excellent in every way! He has a very kind, patient manner; has consistently taken all the time necessary to answer my many questions and concerns, and his credentials and training are outstanding. I am heading well from my hand surgery. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to all my family and friends.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
i had hand surgery. carpal tunnel and 2 trigger fingers. they let me watch and showed me what was wrong and the fix. they were excellent!! top marks!
UofU Patient
August 01, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
July 20, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
excellent care from Dr Kazmers and from Stephanie in the splinting and rehabilitation area.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
DR. KAZMERS HAS BEEN UNFAILING IN HIS KINDNESS,RESPECT AND CARE FOR MY PROBLEMS AND IN ANSWERING MY QUESTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PEOPLE WHO HELPED ME IN THE HAND CLINIC HAVE BEEN VERY RESPONSIVE TO MY NEEDS.
UofU Patient
July 04, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Kazmers was exceptional and empathic
UofU Patient
June 28, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Kazmers was so wonderful and kind!
UofU Patient
June 08, 2020
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Kazmers was very kind the first time I saw him, but this last time he seemed indifferent to my worries and concerns.
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
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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
- Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Rogers MJ, Zhang C, Himbert C, McFarlane MM, Presson AP, Kazmers NH, Tyser AR (2021). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: Systematic Review of Postoperative Complications and Outcomes. J Hand Surg [Am].
- Zeidan M, Garcia BN, Lu C, 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].
- 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].
- Souza KE, Kellam PJ, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH (2021). Evaluation of risk factors for loss of acceptable radiographic alignment for distal radius fractures that are well-aligned on initial presentation. J Hand Surg [Am].
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) J Hand Surg [Am].
- 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.
- 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 healthcare system perspectives. J Bone Joint Surg.
- 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. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online.
- Randall DJ, Zhang Y, Harris AP, Qiu Y, Li H, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH (2021). The Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the PROMIS Physical Function and Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Tests and QuickDASH in the Setting of Elbow Trauma. JSES Open Access.
- 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.
- van der Horst A, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH (2021). Prognostic factors affecting long-term outcomes after elbow dislocation: A longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online.
- Steadman JN, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Kazmers NH (2021). Cost Implications of Varying the Surgical Setting and Anesthesia Type for Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Cyst Excision Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg.
- 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.
- Miller M, Kazmers NH, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ, Jurynec MJ (2021). Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Repair: A Mouse Model and Technique. Arthrosc Tech.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) J Hand Surg [Am].
- 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.
- Stephens AR, Steadman JN, Kazmers NH (2021). Recommendation of Surgery and Other Interventions is Associated with Increased Patient Satisfaction with Orthopaedic Outpatient Visits. Orthopedics.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) J Orthop Res.
- 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. Journal of Hand Surgery Global 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.
- Presson AP, Greene TH, Zhang C, Ou Z, Tyser AR, Kazmers NH (2020). Author Response to a Letter to the Editor: Evaluation of the effect of preoperative patient-reported function and psychological characteristics on early outcomes following LRTI. J Hand Surg [Am].
- 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. Journal of Hand Surgery Global 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.
- Cheema A, Niziolek P, Steinberg DR, Kneeland B, Kazmers NH, Bozentka DJ (2018). CT Scans Oriented Along the Longitudinal Scaphoid Axis Do Not Change Surgical Management of Scaphoid Fractures. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 28, 110-111.
- 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, Fragomen AT, Rozbruch SR (2016). Prevention of pin site infection in external fixation: a review of the literature. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr, 11(2), 75-85.
- 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.
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.
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, Tyser AR, Graham B (2020). Journal of Hand Surgery Podcast Episode 51: Dr. Graham's interview of Dr. Nikolas Kazmers and Andrew Tyser 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.
- 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.
- 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].
- Kazmers NH, and Tyser AR (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]. Available: https://www.jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-5023(18)30376-9/fulltext.
- Kazmers NH, and Tyser AR (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, Judson CH, Presson AP, Xu Y, Tyser AR (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]. 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.