
Our Research
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- Hangman's Fractures: A Review of Current Concepts in Evaluation and Management. Mizels J, Connelly JW, Spina N, Lawrence B, Karamian BA.Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Nov 1;37(9):365-371. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001694. Epub 2024 Sep 24.PMID: 39315683
- How to Estimate the Minimal Clinically Important Difference: An Overview. Roca H, Maughan G, Karamian B.Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Nov 25. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001735. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39584668
- The Impact of Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation on Lumbar Bone and Muscle Quality. Levy HA, Ulrich MN, Messer C, Pumford A, Kelley B, Rose PS, Currier B, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Helgeson M, Houdek M, Smither F, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Nov 26. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002667. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39642320
- Answer to the letter to the editor of Z. Feng, et al. concerning "Unilateral versus bilateral pedicle screw fixation with anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a comparison of postoperative outcomes" by Levy HA, et al. (Eur Spine J [2024]: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-024-08412-5). Levy HA, Karamian BA, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS.Eur Spine J. 2024 Nov;33(11):4406-4407. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08502-4. Epub 2024 Oct 1.PMID: 39354102
- Streamlining the Journey of Research Into Clinical Practice: Making Your Patients and Practice Flourish Optimizing Management and Minimizing Risk of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures - Perspectives of the AO Spine KF Trauma and Infection Group Key Opinion Leaders. Joaquim AF, Bigdon SF, Bransford R, Chhabra HS, Yurac R, Kumar V, El-Sharkawi M, Benneker LM, Karamian BA, Canseco JA, Scherer J, Hassan AA, Schroeder GD, Öner CF, Rajasekaran S, Vialle E, Kanna RM, Vaccaro AR, Tee J, Camino-Willhuber G, Fisher CG, Dvorak MF, Schnake KJ; AO Spine Knowledge Forum Trauma & Infection.Global Spine J. 2024 Nov;14(8):2216-2224. doi: 10.1177/21925682241278953. Epub 2024 Aug 24.PMID: 39180743
- Therapeutic CRISPR epigenome editing of inflammatory receptors in the intervertebral disc. Stover JD, Trone MAR, Weston J, Lewis C, Levis H, Farhang N, Philippi M, Zeidan M, Lawrence B, Bowles RD.Mol Ther. 2024 Nov 6;32(11):3955-3973. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.09.022. Epub 2024 Sep 17.PMID: 39295148
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion subsidence: computed tomography analysis of incidence, associated risk factors, and impact on outcomes. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Reed R, Harmer JR, Raftery K, Nathani KR, Katsos K, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier BL, Newell N, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS.J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Jul 5;41(4):463-472. doi: 10.3171/2024.4.SPINE231007. Print 2024 Oct 1.PMID: 38968624
- What's Important: Engaging Meaningfully with Sustainability Efforts as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Bellaire LL.J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Sep 11. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00641. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39259776
- Factors Related to Clinical Performance in Spine Surgery Fellowship: Can We Predict Success. Levy HA, Boere P, Randell Z, Bodnar J, Paulik J, Spina NT, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Kurd MF, Rihn JA, Canseco JA, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Currier B, Huddleston PM, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Hilibrand AS, Karamian BA.J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Sep 15;32(18):e940-e950. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-24-00120. Epub 2024 Jul 12.PMID: 39008910
- How Do Functional Comorbidities Affect PROMIS-PF Scores Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery? Mizels J, Connelly J, Martin B, Karamian B, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Spina NT.Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Sep 5. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005153. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39234684
- Unilateral versus bilateral pedicle screw fixation with anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a comparison of postoperative outcomes. Levy HA, Pumford A, Kelley B, Allen TG, Pinter ZW, Girdler SJ, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS.Eur Spine J. 2024 Sep;33(9):3476-3483. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08412-5. Epub 2024 Jul 17.PMID: 39014077
- An Update in Complication Rates Associated With Anterior Lumbar Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Issa TZ, Ezeonu T, Sellig M, Donnally CJ 3rd, Narayanan R, Karamian BA, Patel PD, Divi SN, Robinson WA, Shenoy K, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Canseco JA.Global Spine J. 2024 Aug 28:21925682241279526. doi: 10.1177/21925682241279526. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39197439
- Contemporary Practice Patterns in the Treatment of Cervical Stenosis and Central Cord Syndrome: A Survey of the Cervical Spine Research Society. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Kazarian ER, Sodha S, Rhee JM, Fehlings MG, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS, Currier B.Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Aug 5. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001663. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39101583
- Transthyretin amyloidosis in spinal canal stenosis: A systematic review. Moore ZJ, Rizkalla JM, Weiner J, Lawrence B, Spina N, Spiker R, Brodke D, Karamian B.J Orthop. 2024 Mar 1;53:133-139. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.02.047. eCollection 2024 Jul.PMID: 39036377
- Deformity Considerations in Cervical Laminoplasty: A Narrative Review. Drain JP, Alvarez P, Spiker WR, Yu E.Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Jul 26. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001666. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39056550
- Normality Analysis of Numeric Rating Scale Scores in Patients with Chronic Axial Spine Pain Before and After Medial Branch Blocks: a Multicenter Study. Ehsanian R, Buttner JA, Rivers WE, Nagpal A, Patel J, Zheng P, McCormick Z, Schneider B. Pain Med. 2024 May 22:pnae041. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnae041. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38775642
- The Effect of C2 Muscular Exposure Technique on Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes After C2-T2 Posterior Cervical Fusion. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Pumford A, Salmons HI, Townsley S, Katsos K, Reed R, Chen S, Abode-Iyamah K, Deen HG, Clarke M, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Apr 10. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001626. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38637921
- Postoperative C5 Palsy after Anterior or Posterior Decompression for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Subgroup Analysis of the Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Phase III, CSM-Protect Clinical Trial. Bak AB, Moghaddamjou A, Alvi M, Ahn H, Farhadi HF, Shaffrey CI, Nassr A, Mummaneni P, Arnold PM, Jacobs WB, Riew KD, Kelly M, Brodke DS, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS, Wilson J, Harrop JS, Yoon ST, Kim KD, Fourney DR, Santaguida C, Massicotte EM, Kopjar B, Fehlings M. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005007. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38616732
- How will early onset scoliosis surgery affect my child's future as a young adult? A follow-up study using patient-reported outcome measures. Falkner DA, Miller KJ, Emans JB, Thompson GH, Smith JT, Flynn JM, Sawyer JR. Spine Deform. 2024 Jun 10. doi: 10.1007/s43390-024-00910-2. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38858335
- Spine Involvement and Vertebral Deformity in Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. Rogers ND, Trizno AA, Joyce CD, Roberts JL, Soep JB, Donaldson NJ. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Jun 17. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002743. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38881233
- The Inhibitory Effect of NSAIDs and Opioids on Spinal Fusion: An Animal Model. Lambrechts MJ, D'Antonio ND, Heard JC, Yalla G, Karamian BA, Markova DZ, Kepler CK. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Jun 15;49(12):821-828. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004959. Epub 2024 Feb 13. PMID: 38348858
- The effect of C2 screw type on perioperative outcomes and long-term stability after C2-T2 posterior cervical decompression and fusion. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Pumford A, Padilla S, Salmons HI, Townsley S, Katsos K, Clarke M, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS. Eur Spine J. 2024 Jun;33(6):2314-2321. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08237-2. Epub 2024 Apr 2. PMID: 38563986
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- Axis Spine Technologies
- Biomechanical Engineering PI Robert Bowles - NIH R01 grant 5R01AR083990-02
- Three level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion backed up with posterior cervical fixation: A biomechanical study examining construct stability using varied lateral mass screw density
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- Does Pelvic Screw Loosening in Multi-Level Lumbopelvic Fusion Impact Patient Outcomes? A Retrospective Cohort Study. McDonald CL, Clapp IM, Schmirler J, Gerlach EB, Brodke DS, Spiker WR, Karamian BA, Lawrence BD, Spina NA. AO Spine North America Fellows Course. Banff, CA. March 2025
- How do clinical outcomes of revision lumbar fusion Paper 27 for adjacent segment disease compare to primary lumbar fusion? A propensity matched cohort analysis LSRS Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2025
- Value in the Age of Outcomes: Where We Are and Where We Are Going. Meeting Presentation. Orthopedic Value-Based Care 9th Annual Conference. Dana Point CA. 2025
- Outcomes: Improving Provider and Patient Engagement and Managing CMS Mandates. Meeting Presentation. Orthopedic Value-Based Care 9th Annual Conference. Dana Point CA. 2025
- Orthopaedics State of the Department. CHIPS Leadership Meeting. University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. 2025
- Leadership: Thoughts on Why and How. Moe Visiting Professor Symposium. Twin Cities Spine Institute. Minneapolis, MN. 2025
- The Management of Complex Cervical Deformity, Moe Visiting Professor Symposium. Twin Cities Spine Institute. Minneapolis, MN. 2025
- Value and PROMIS in the Age of Outcomes. Grand Rounds Presentation. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2025
- Tech Focus on Expandables: Pros, Cons, and are They Still Relevant? ICL Instructional Course, LSRS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. May 2025
- ICL Course: Complications: How Common are they, and How to Talk to Patients About Them. LSRS Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2025
- Facet Replacement/Total Joint Replacement (MOTUS)? NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025
- Open Decompression and Fusion +/- Interbody. NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025
- Surgical Session: Endoscopic Fusions: Indication, Case Selection, and Limitation? NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025
- An International Prospective Multicenter Study of Paper 30 Bracing vs No Bracing for the Nonoperative Management of A3/A4 Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures. LSRS Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 2025
- Can These Non-Operative Tolls Aid in the Prognosis when Lumbar Fusion is Performed? NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025
- Fenestrated Screws: Operative Treatment Strategies in the Osteoporotic Patient. NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025
- Patient-Specific Planning Platform and Implants for Spine Surgery: What’s the Value and Cost? NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit. Olympic Valley, CA. Feb 2025