2002 Abstracts from the Scoliosis Research Society
A Biomechanical Analysis of Load Sharing and Load Transfer in the Cervical Spine
T.R. Haher
A Biomechanical Assessment of Age Specific Donor Allograft Bone
Lisa A. Ferrara, M.S.
A Biomechanical Comparison of Facet Screw and Pedicle Screw Fixation
Lisa A. Ferrara, M.S.
A Comparison Between the Prone and Lateral Position for Performing a Thoracoscopic Anterior Release and Fusion for Pediatric Spinal Deformity
Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS
A Finite Element Simulation of the Dynamic Burst Fracture Process
R. Wilcox
A Longitudinal Retrospective Study to Determine the Incidence and Risk of Progression of Spondylolisthesis in Children With Spina Bifida
Steven Mardjetko, M.D.
A Modelling Capacity of Vertebral Fractures Exist During Growth: An Up To 47 Years Follow-up
Magnus Karlsson
A Prospective Evaluation of Diagnostic Modalities in Pediatric Back Pain
Nitin N. Bhatia, M.D.
Abdominal Aortic Injury due to Anterior Cement Extravasation from Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Michael Kasten, M.D.
Abnormal Calcium Metabolism in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Warren T.K. Lee, Ph.D.
Abnormal Peri-Pubertal Growth in 582 Adolescent Girls with Idiopathic Scoliosis
S.P. Tang, M.D.
Abnormal Peripubertal Anthropometric Measurements and Growth Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - A Study of 582 Patients
Catherine S.K. Cheung, M.Phil.
Abnormal Postural Balance and Gait in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Correlation with Somatosensory Cortical Evoked Potentials
Daniel HK Chow, Ph.D.
Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves Over 90 Degrees
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
Accurate Identification of Complications after Spine Surgery: Surgeon’s Records vs. Patient Reported Outcome Questionnaire
Charles C Edwards, III, M.D.
Acquired Atlantoaxial Instability in Pediatric Patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Athanasios I. Tsirikos, M.D.
Adjacent Segment Failure above Lumbosacral Fusions Instrumented to L1or L2
Michael L. Swank, M.D.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Radiographic Measurement Manual
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
Adult Consequences of Neurofibromatosis Patients who had Spinal Fusion
Koki Uno, M.D.
An Analysis of Patient and Parent Assessment of Deformity in Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale
James O. Sanders
An Economic Analysis of BMP for Fusion
David W. Polly, Jr., MD
An In-Vitro Human Cadaveric Study Investigating the Biomechanical Properties of the Thoracic Spine
Analysis of Iliac Crest Bone Graft Process Measures
Aman Dhawan, M.D.
Analysis of Melatonin Transduction Pathway in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Alain Moreau, Ph.D.
Analysis of Retrieved Scoliosis Instrumentation
P.A. Cripton
Analysis of Sagittal Balance of the Spine During Various Standing Positions and Gait
Michelle Marks, P.T., M.A.
Annulotomy and Nuclectomy in Early Onset Scoliosis
V. Jasani
Anterior Concave Fusion with Tibial Strut Grafts for Severe Kyphoscoliotic Deformities
Bruno Fragnière, M.D.
Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation: A Matched Comparison to Anterior Open and Posterior Open Instrumentation
Peter O. Newton, M.D.
Anterior Vertebral Body Screw Position Placed Thoracoscopically: A Function of Anatomy and Surgeon Experience
Hong Zhang, M.D.
Anterior-Posterior Combined Surgery for Post-Traumatic Kyphosis Due to Thoracolumbar Spine Fracture
Hak-Sun Kim, M.D.
Anterior-Posterior Surgery Versus Posterior Eggshell Decompression in Post-Traumatic Kyphosis with Neurologic Compromised Osteoporotic Fracture
Se Il Suk, M.D.
Assessment of Curve Flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
F.Erkal Bilen, M.D.
Attenuation of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) in Acute Spinal Cord Injury (ASCI) Treated with Intravenous Methylprednisolone (MP)
Andrew A. Merola, M.D.
Autologous Blood Transfusion for Spinal Deformity Surgery in Children less than 10 Years Old
Takuya Kimura, M.D.
Back Pain and Function 22 Years After Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- A Follow-Up with a Control Group of Straight Individuals
Aina J. Danielsson, M.D., Ph.D.
Back Pain and Function 23 Years After Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- A Follow-up with a Control Group of Straight Individuals
Aina J. Danielsson, M.D., Ph.D.
Back Pain in Adolescents Using Backpacks
Mark A. Rieger, M.D.
Bioactive Bone Cement: The Solution for Osteolysis and Late Implant Loosening
James M. Eule, M.D.
Biomechanical Comparison of the Luque-Galveston and Colorado II Methods for Sacropelvic Fixation
Sean Early, M.D.
Biomechanical Effects of Posterior Lumbar Reconstruction on the Adjacent Segment
H. Sudo
Biomechanical, Radiographic, and Histological Healing Characteristics of Anterior Spinal Fusion in a Sheep Model
Masahiko Takahata, M.D.
Biomechanical, Radiographic, and Histological Healing Characteristics of Anterior Spinal Fusion in a Sheep Model
Masahiko Takahata, M.D.
Biomechanics of Pedicle Screw Augmentation with Polymethymethacrylate
Bone Graft Donor Site Pain
David W. Polly, Jr., MD
Can We Predict the Ultimate Lumbar Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing a Selective Thoracic Fusion?
Matthew B. Dobbs, M.D.
Cardiac Screening in Congenital Scoliosis
Brad G. Prybis, M.D.
Center of Gravity (COG) in Scoliosis
Jack R. Engsberg, M.D.
Changes in Trunk Range of Motion (ROM) Following Anterior or Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Jack R. Engsberg, M.D.
Chip PLIF and Pedicle Screw Fixation in Spondylolisthesis
Surin Thanapipatsiri, M.D.
Combined Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and Posterior Fusion in Scheuermann’s Kyphosis
S.N. Parikh
Comparison of One-Stage Versus Two-Stage Anterior-Posterior Spinal Fusion in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Athanasios I. Tsirikos, M.D.
Comparison of Ossification Process on Transverse Plane of Spine in Experimental Scoliosis
A. Mochizuki
Comparison of SRS Questionnaire Results Submitted by Both Parents and Patients in the Operative Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Anthony Rinella, M.D.
Complication Rates for Combined Anterior-Posterior Adult Deformity Surgery
T. Kent Ganocy, M.D.
Complications (Pseudarthrosis, Neurologic Deficit) of Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomies for Fixed Sagittal Imbalance
Keith Bridwell, MD
Complications Related to Perioperative Halo Traction in the Treatment of Severe Scoliosis
Anthony Rinella, M.D.
Concave Thoracoplasty (CTP) and Posterior Instrumentation for Correction of Rigid Thoracic Scoliosis: Results at 4-6 Years
Axel Hempfing, M.D.
Correction of Cervical Kyphosis Using Pedicle Screw Fixation Systems
Kuniyoshi Abumi, M.D.
Correlation Between Vertebral Height and Anthropometric Measurements in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Jack C. Y. Cheng, M.D.
Creation of an Experimental Idiopathic-Type Scoliosis in an Immature Goat Model Using a Flexible Posterior Asymmetric Tether
John T. Braun, M.D.
Curve Development and Bone Characteristics of a Mouse Model of Congenital Scoliosis
F.A. Farley
Curve Patterns in Chiari I Malformation and/or Syringomyelia
David A. Spiegel, M.D.
Dependency-Induced Increase in Intraocular Pressure: A Contributing Factor for Postoperative Visual Loss After Spinal Surgery
Jeffrey R Warman, M.D.
Direct Vertebral Rotation: A New Technique of 3-D Deformity Correction with Segmental Pedicle Screw Fixation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Se Il Suk, M.D.
Discrimination Validity of the Modified Scoliosis Research Society outcomes Instrument (SRS-22) in Adults with Scoliosis
Vedat Deviren, M.D.
Does Screw Size or Insertional Technique Matter in the Thoracic Spine?
Robert F. Heary, MD
Dual Rod Posterior Instrumentation Without Fusion for the Treatment of Progressive Early Onset Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study**
Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD
Dural Ectasia in the Marfan Spine: Symptoms and Treatment**
Early Complications Associated with Endoscopic Anterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation and Their Treatment
Mark A. Rieger, M.D.
Early Post-Operative Changes in Pulmonary Function Following Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation Versus Anterior Open Instrumentation for Scoliosis
Peter O. Newton, M.D.
Effect of Bracing on the Quality of Life of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis
Obinwanne Ugwonali, M.D.
Effect of Interbody Cage Geometry and Porosity in the Success of Interbody Spinal Fusion
Bryan W. Cunningham, M.Sc.
Effect of Nutrient Concentration and OP-1 on the Metabolism of Intervertebral Disc: In Vitro Organ Culture Study
Nicholas U. Ahn, M.D.
Efficacy of Antilordotic TLSO Braces to Reduce Spondylolisthesis in Adolescents: A Clinical Retrospective Study
Stefano Negrini, M.D.
Efficacy of OP-1 in a Challenging Multilevel Fusion Model**
M.J. Mermer
En-Bloc Resection and Instrumented Reconstruction of Primary Tumors and Solitary Metastasis of the Spine**
Henry F.H. Halm, M.D., Ph.D.
Etiology of Spine Deformity: Progress Update
Paul Sponseller, MD
Familial Idiopathic Scoliosis in a Large Utah/Idaho Family
Virginia F. Casey, M.D.
Free Hand Pedicle Screw Placement in the Thoracic Spine: Is it Safe?
Y.J. Kim, M.D.
Fully-Tapped? Undertapped? Untapped? Does Pilot Hole Preparation Affect the Pullout Strength of Pedicle Screws Placed in Different Regions of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine?
Major Robert W. Molinari, M.D.
Genetically Modified Human Derived Bone Marrow Cells for Postero-Lateral Lumbar Spine Fusion in Athymic Rats
Jeff Wang, M.D.
Genetically Modified Marrow Cells Enhances Spine Fusion
Kohei Goshi, M.D.
Hemivertebra Resection for Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Congenital Deformity
High-Risk Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures for Pseudarthrosis Causing Painful Elderly Kyphosis
Hiroshi Taneichi, M.D.
High-Risk Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures for Pseudarthrosis Causing Painful Elderly Kyphosis
Hiroshi Taneichi, M.D.
Identification and Analysis of Candidate Genes for Familial Idiopathic Scoliosis
Carol A. Wise, Ph.D.
Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with Harrington Instrumentation - A Long-Term Follow-Up
IL-1b Sensitizes Human Annulus Cells to Shear Stress
Impairment of Perineal Care Functions After Extended Lumbar Fusion
B. Todd Bafus, MSIII
Improved Techniques to Determine Pedicle Screw Placement Using Computed Tomography
James M. Bee, M.D.
Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated with Anterior Thoracic Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
David H. Clements, M.D.
Incidence of Vascular Complications Associated with Anterior Thoracic Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
David H. Clements, M.D.
Intraoperative Normovolemic Hemodilution Combined with the Reinfusion of Scavanged Blood and Hypotensive Anesthesia Reduces the Need for Blood Transfusions after Spine Fusions
Michael K. Urban, M.D., Ph.D.
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Implantation Before, During, or After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Suken A. Shah, M.D.
Is Interbody Fusion Mandatory? - From Long Term Results of Posterolateral Fusion For Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Kota Suda, M.D.
Is Interbody Fusion Mandatory? From Long Term Results of Posterolateral Fusion for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Kota Suda, M.D.
Is Spine Surgery in Patients with Cerebral Palsy Regarded as Worthwhile?
John E. Lonstein, M.D.
Kyphoplasty and Cement Extravasation: Does Cement in the Disk Compromise the Outcome?
Michael P. Chapman, M.D.
Late Complications of Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Primary Fusions to L4 and Above – The Effect of Age and Distal Fusion Level
Anthony Rinella, M.D.
Limitations of Anterior Instrumentation for Correction of Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Immature (Risser 0) Patient
Randal R. Betz, MD
Loading Characteristics of Femoral Ring Allografts in Anterior Lumbar Fusion
Ben P. Pradhan, M.D.
Long Term Follow-Up of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Females Treated with the Wilmington Brace
Peter G. Gabos, M.D.
Long Term Follow-up of Luque Trolley Growing-Rod Construct in the Surgical Treatment of Early Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis
Dilip K. Sengupta, M.D.
Long-Term Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Subjects with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
G. Grimard
Long-Term Results from In Situ Fusion for Congenital Scoliosis
Lumbar Disc Excisions in Children and Adolescents
Mechanical Analysis of Insertion Depth and Insertion Angle on Pedicle Screw Strain
T.R. Haher
Mechanical Modulation Of Vertebral and Tibial Growth: Diurnal Versus Full-time Loading
D.D. Aronsson
Micro-Architectural Bone Adaptations in Scoliotic Spinal Facets
K.G. Shea
Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic, Internal Thoracoplasty for the Treatment of Scoliotic Rib Hump Deformity
Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD
Minimum Two-Year Analysis of Sacropelvic Fixation and L5/S1 Fusion Utilizing S1 and Iliac Screws
Morphological Changes of the Spinal Canal After Placement of Pedicle Screws in Newborn Pigs
Morphology and Progression of Congenital Scoliosis: An Analysis of Unilateral Unsegmented Bar and Abnormal Rib Alignment
Kazuhiro Hasegawa, M.D.
Mortality Following Major Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery in Adults
David F. Antezana
MRI Analysis of the Position of the Aorta Relative to the Spine: A Comparison Between Normal Patients and Those with Idiopathic Right Thoracic Scoliosis
Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS
Myelomenigocele Kyphectomy: Review of the Effects of Cordotomy on Urodynamics
Eric S. Wieser, M.D.
Neural Axis Abnormalities in Congenital Spine Deformity: Is a Screening MRI Necessary?
N. Kabirian Dehkordi, M.D.
Nighttime Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with the Providence Brace
Nitric Oxide Modulates RHBMP-2 Induced Corticocancellous Autograft Incorporation in Rat Intertransverse Fusion
Ashish D. Diwan, M.D., Ph.D.
Occult Intraspinal Anomalies in Association with An Isolated Congenital Hemivertebra: The Role of Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MAJ Philip J. Belmont, M.D.
Outcome of Pediatric Patients with Severe Restrictive Lung Disease Following Reconstructive Spine Surgery
April N. Wazeka
Outcome of Pediatric Patients with Severe Restrictive Lung Disease Following Reconstructive Spine Surgery
April N. Wazeka
Over-the-ALA Fixation for Neuromuscular Scoliosis – Is the L5 Nerve Root at Risk?
R. Blasier
Pain Pattern in Patients with Scoliosis and Syringomyelia
Remzi A. Özerdemoglu, M.D.
Patient Base Outcomes: The SRS Instrument
J.D. Thomson
Pedicle Screw Fixation in Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does it Save Lumbar Motion Segments when Compared to Hooks?
David A. Podeszwa, M.D.
Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Randal R. Betz, MD
Perioperative Complications of Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Randal R. Betz, MD
Physical and Radiographic Findings Correlate with SRS Instrument in Nonsurgical Idiopathic Scoliosis
Katsushi Takeshita, M.D.
Polyaxial Pedicle Screws for the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis**
Dezsoe Jeszenszky
Posterior Hemivertebra Resection with Transpedicular Instrumentation Early Correction in One to Six Year old Children
Michael Ruf, M.D.
Posterior Instrumented Occipitocervical Fusion in Inflammatory Arthritis
Michael Goytan, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.
Posterior Interbody Fusion: A Comparison of Stand Alone Threaded Cages Vs. Allograft Spacers with Pedicle Screws
K. Rad Payman, M.D.
Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Comparison of Intertransverse Process Fusion With and Without Concomitant Interbody Fusion
K. Rad Payman, M.D.
Posterior/Anterior/Posterior Sequence in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery
Harry L. Shufflebarger, M.D.
Postoperative Analgesia Following Surgical Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparison of Epidural Analgesia and PCA
Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS
Predictive Values of De Novo Scoliosis in the Elderly - A Longitudinal Study of more than 10 Years
Predictors of Curve Progression in Spinal Deformity Associated with Hydromyelia and Chiari I Malformation
John M. Flynn, M.D.
Preop Gait Comparisons Between Adult Lumbar Scoliotics and those with Able Bodies
Preoperative and Postoperative CT Evaluation of Structures at Risk with ASF
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
Prevention of Crankshaft Phenomenon with Posterior Pedicle Screw Fixation in Scoliosis of Immature Spine: Is it Possible?
Se Il Suk, M.D.
Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid?
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr.
Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement in Adult Spinal Reconstruction
Stephen L. Ondra
Prospective Randomized Outcomes Comparing rhBMP-2 to Autograft with Cortical Bone Dowels in Lumbar Spine Fusions
J. Kenneth Burkus, M.D.
Provocative Testing of Segmental Artery Feed to the Anterior Spinal Cord Prior To Ligation With Transcranial Electric Motor Evoked Potentials**
Daniel M. Schwartz, PhD, DABNM
Proximal Segment Degeneration Following Posterior Lumbosacral Fusions (L4-S1 and L5-S1)
Nitin N. Bhatia, M.D.
Pseudarthrosis and Instrumentation Complications at Long-Term Follow-Up of Long Fusions to Sacrum
J. K. Weistroffer, M.D.
Pulmonary Embolism Following Major Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery in Adults
David F. Antezana
Quality of Life and Back Pain: Outcome 16.7 Years After Harrington Instrumentation
Christian Goetz, M.D.
Racapping Laminoplastic Reconstruction After Excision of Intraspinal Canal Tumors
Jae Yoon Chung, M.D.
Radiographic Correction and Functional Outcomes After Spinal Osteotomy
Relationship Between Radiographic Parameters and Clinical Manifestations in Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis
Hibiki Ebihara, M.D.
Reliability and Reproducibility of Lenke's New Classification System for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Michael Ogon, M.D.
Reliability and Validity of a Spine Deformity Radiographic Scoring System
L.P. D’Andrea, M.D.
Reliability of Radiographic Parameters for Scoliosis Evaluation
David W. Polly, Jr., MD
Residual Lower Extremity Pain after Decompression and Posterolateral Fusion for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis is often Related to Bone Graft Harvest
Nicholas U. Ahn, M.D.
Resting Energy Expenditure and Respiratory Quotient in Adolescents Following Spinal Surgery
Ron L. Ferguson, M.D.
RhBMP-4 Proactivated Porous Ceramic in Posterior Spinal Fusion
Risk Factors of Postoperative Deep Wound Infections in Spinal Instrumentation, Analysis of 869 Cases
Cem Ozan Ardic
Sacral Obliquity, A Poorly Understood Congenital Anomaly
Courtney Brown, MD
Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement for Spinal Deformity at a Pediatric Orthopaedic Center
Safety of Posterior Instrumentation in Congenital Scoliosis: A Long–Term Follow-Up
N. Kabirian Dehkordi, M.D.
Sagittal Alignment: Clue to the Presence of a Syringomyelia in Scoliosis
Jean A. Ouellet, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Sagittal Trajectory Variation to Salvage Failed Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr.
Scoliosis Research Society-22 Patient Questionnaire Responsiveness to Change Associated with Surgical Treatment: An Update with 24-month Follow-Up
Marc Asher, M.D.
Selective Anterior or Posterior Thoracic Fusions in Lenke 1 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Lumbar Curves Greater than Forty Degrees
James M. Eule, M.D.
Sensitivity and Specificity of Plain Radiographs and CT in Assessing Lumbar Pedicle Screw Placement
D. Brooks
Severe Infantile Scoliosis Treated with Repetitive Distractions Followed by Definitive Arthrodesis
Carlos Alberto Tello, M.D.
Short Segment Anterior Fusion with Cages in Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
Maurice Albright, M.D.
Short Segment Bone-on-Bone Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Robert W. Gaines, Jr., M.D.
Significant Ventilatory Functional Restriction in Adolescents with Mild or Moderate Scoliosis During Maximal Exercise Toleramce Test
C. Barrios, M.D.
Smoking, Smoking Cessation, and Wound Complications After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Nicholas U. Ahn, M.D.
Smoking, Smoking Cessation, and Wound Complications After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Nicholas U. Ahn, M.D.
Spinal Realignment in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy Using the Unit Rod Instrumentation
Athanasios I. Tsirikos, M.D.
Staged Posterior Surgery for Severe Adult Deformity
John M. Rhee, M.D.
Straight-Forward Versus Anatomic Trajectory of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr.
String Test Measurement to Assess the Effect of Spinal Deformity Correction on Spinal Cord Length
Surgical Anatomy of the Thoracic Pedicle
Robert F. Heary, MD
Surgical Outcomes of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients in the State of California: An Exploration of Practice Patterns
Mark A. Vitale, M.P.H.
Surgical Treatment Of L4/L5 Degenerative Spondylolisthesis - An Outcome Analysis**
Paul M. Keller, MD
Surgical Treatment of Osteoporotic Spine Fracture with Neurological Deficits-Posterolateral Decompression and Posterior Reconstruction
Ki-Tack Kim, M.D.
Survey of the Cervical Spine in a Population of Adults with Down Syndrome
Steven Mardjetko, M.D.
Survival Analysis of the First Weaned Patients Treated with the SpineCor Brace
Charles H. Rivard, M.D.
The Accuracy of Transpedicular Thoracic Screw Placement in Vivo
The Application of Transcranial Electric Motor-Evoked Potential Monitoring as an Early Indicator of Emerging Thoracic Spinal Cord Ischemic Injury**
Daniel M. Schwartz, PhD, DABNM
The Biomechanical Advantage of Adding a Single Pair of Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screws to Luque-Galveston Construct Stability
Sean Early, M.D.
The Correction of Sagittal Plane Spinal Deformities in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Kirk W. Dabney, M.D.
The Costs of Spine Deformity Surgery in Children
Desmond Brown, M.D.
The Course of Non-Surgical Management of Burst Fractures with Intact Posterior Ligamanteous Complex (PLC): An MRI Study
Ahmet Alanay, M.D.
The Effect of Amicar on Perioperative Blood Loss in Idiopathic Scoliosis: Report of a Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study
George H. Thompson, M.D.
The Effect of Opening-Wedge Expansion Thoracostomy on Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome: A Pilot Study Using CT Scans and Voxel Holography to Determine Changes in Lung Volumes
John T. Smith, M.D.
The Effect of Tapping Versus Undertapping Before Placement of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
The Efficacy of Concave Rib Osteotomies in the Treatment of Idiopathic Thoracic Scoliosis
J.I. Kessler, M.D.
The Efficacy of Convex Hemiepiphysiodesis in Patients with Iatrogenic Posterior Element Deficiency due to Diastematomyelia Excision
A. Uzumcugil, M.D.
The Efficacy of the use of Alendronate in the Treatment of OIM/OIM Mice: Effects on Spinal Parameters**
C.L. Raggio
The Efficacy of Three Different Commercially Available Demineralized Bone Matrices for Inducing an Intertransverse Spinal Fusion in a Rat Model
Peter G. Whang, M.D.
The Heritability of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Large Utah Families
Virginia F. Casey, M.D.
The Natural History of Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis: 45-Year Follow-Up
The Place for Pedicle Screws in Scoliosis Surgery: A Two Year Follow-Up
The Relationship of BMI (Body Mass Index) and Sagittal Spinal Profile
Harwant Singh, M.D.,. Ph.D.
The Rib Epiphysis and Other Growth Centers as an Indicator of Spinal Growth
The Sagittal Alignment of the Cervical Spine in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Takuya Kimura, M.D.
The Treatment of Kyphotic Deformity Using Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures
The Treatment of Large (>70°) Thoracic Curves in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis with Posterior Instrumentation and Arthrodesis: When is Anterior Release Indicated?
Douglas Burton, M.D.
The Treatment of Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Associated with Fused Ribs and Scoliosis
The Use of Three-Dimensional (3-D) Computed Tomography (CT) in Preoperative Planning for Hemivertebra Excision
Daniel J. Hedequist, M.D.
The Utility of SSEP Monitoring During Cervical Spine Surgery: How Often Does it Prompt Intervention and Affect Outcome
Michael Roh, M.D.
Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures Associated with Falls and Lumbar Stenosis, Treated with Kyphoplasty
Charles H. Wingo, M.D.
Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement Using the Outside-In Technique: An Analysis Of Screw Placement Using Anatomic Landmarks Without Image Guidance
Michael J Elliott, M.D.
Thoracic Pedicle vs Pedicle/Rib Screw Fixation
Thoracic Pedicles Morphometry in Vertebrae from Scoliotic Spines
Stefan Parent, M.D., Ph.D.
Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Kyphectomy in Patients with Myelomeningocele Treated with a New Plate Fixation (Cardoso Plate).
Alfredo Cardoso, M.D.
Thoracolumbar Deformity Arthrodesis to L5 in Adult Scoliotics: The Fate of the L5-S1 Disk: Is it Protected by a Deep-Seated L5?
Charles C Edwards, III, M.D.
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Software of the Mean Curve of a Scoliotic Spine: Automation of Lenke’s Classification.
Berthonnaud Eric, Ph.D.
Time Dependent Response of the Unfused Lumbar Curve After Selective Thoracic Fusion for AIS: 2 -16 Year Radiographic and Clinical Follow-Up
Charles C Edwards, III, M.D.
Transpedicular Lumbar Interbody Fusion by Means of an OP-1 (BMP-7) Enhanced Hydroxyapatite Cement: A Study in the Sheep Spine**
T. R. Blattert
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Combinations
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Figure 1 a-b
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Figures 3 a-f
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Figures 4 a-e
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Fusion
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Illustrations
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Low Back Pain
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Lumbar Disc Hernations, Primarily Radicular Pain
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Non Operative Treatment
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Surgical
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine - Techniques
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
Treatment of Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis with Anterior Debridement and Fusion Followed by Delayed Posterior Stabilization and Fusion
John R. Dimar II, M.D.
Treatment Recommendations for Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Assessment of the Lenke Classification
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Triple Major Curves in Children
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Validation of the Modified Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Instrument (SRS-22) for Adult Deformity
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Validation of Triggered EMGs by CT Scan for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement
Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD
Video-Assisted Mini-Open Approach for Insertion of Anterior Thoracic Instrumentation in AIS
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