| Editor-in-Chief: |
James N. Weinstein |
| ISSN: |
0362-2436 |
| Online ISSN: |
1528-1159 |
| Frequency: |
26 issues per year |
| Ranking: |
Orthopedics 20/63, Clinical Neurology 100/191 |
| Impact Factor: |
2.078 |
|
|
Reviewers of the Year
Steven R. Garfin, MD is Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His training included: medical school at the University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at UCSD, and a spine surgery fellowship at Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia. He has received numerous research awards, including: Volvo award from ISSLS (x2), North American Spine Society (x2), Cervical Spine Research Society (x2) and the Orthopaedic Research Society New Investigator Recognition Award. He has also been given the Wiltse Award for Leadership from NASS and the Selby Award for Contributions to NASS.
Dr. Garfin is a member of: the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, American Orthopaedic Association, Cervical Spine Research Society (past President), International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, North American Spine Society (past President), the Orthopaedic Research Society, Lumbar Spine Research Society, and the current President of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. For several of these he has been a board member, President and/or Program Chair.
He has edited 20 books, and authored over 130 book chapters and 280 peer review articles. He is Deputy Editor of Spine and reviewer for a number of orthopaedic and spine peer review journals.
 Dr. Frank Shen is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon in both adult and pediatric spinal deformity. His clinical interests include adult deformity, as well as minimally invasive surgery. He has particular clinical interest in the management of spinal tumors and complex reconstructions. He has a basic science lab that is involved in the use of tissue engineering for disc degeneration and spinal fusions. He remains active as a member on multiple committees of multiple national and international spine societies, as well as sits as an Editorial Board member for several journals. He is currently the Division Head of Spine at the University of Virginia, the Director of the Spine Fellowship and Co-Director of the Spine Center.
|
|
- Open Access
- Free Access
- Purchase Access
- Partial Access
Bailey, Alexander; Araghi, Ali; Blumenthal, Scott; Huffmon, George V.; the Anular Repair Clinical Study Group
Spine. 38(14):1161-1169, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828b2e2f
The objective of this multi-center randomized study was to investigate anulus fibrosus repair following lumbar discectomy. Current practice has been to leave the anulus in a compromised state. This study demonstrated a non-statistically-significant reduction in subsequent reherniation surgery while retaining the benefits of discectomy with no increased patient risk.
Radcliff, Kristen; Freedman, Mitchell; Hilibrand, Alan; Isaac, Roman; Lurie, Jon D.; Zhao, Wenyan; Vaccaro, Alex; Albert, Todd; Weinstein, James N.
Spine. 38(14):E849-E860, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182959e4e
This prospective, randomized cohort subgroup analysis compared the outcome of patients with lumbar disk herniation who received opioid pain medications during treatment with patients who did not receive opioid medications. There were no significant differences in outcome between opioid and non-opioid medication patients. There was increased crossover to surgery in opioid patients.
Chengke, Luo; Weiwei, Li; Xiyang, Wang; Ping, Wu; Xiaoyang, Pang; Zhengquan, Xu; Hao, Zeng; Penghui, Zhang; Wei, Peng
Spine. 38(14):E861-E869, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318294892c
180 adult rats in ASCI were allocated randomly and accordingly. We assayed the morphological changes of spinal cord, the arrangement and expressions of NF-κB, TRADD and FADD, and the mRNA expressions of NF-κB, TRADD, and FADD. Infliximab combined with methylprednisolone may be an effective treatment for the ASCI.
Melnyk, Angela D.; Kingwell, Stephen P.; Zhu, Qingan; Chak, Jason D.; Cripton, Peter A.; Fisher, Charles G.; Dvorak, Marcel F.; Oxland, Thomas R.
Spine. 38(14):E870-E877, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182945897
An in vitro biomechanical model of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis was created with incremental surgical destabilizations of the facet complex and intervertebral disc. Anterior translation under shear load consistent with grade I listhesis was achieved. The spinal structures we preserved will allow for future testing of spinal instrumentation on this model.
Arvin, Babak; Kalsi-Ryan, Sukhvinder; Mercier, David; Furlan, Julio C.; Massicotte, Eric M.; Fehlings, Michael G.
Spine. 38(14):1170-1176, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828e23a8
MRIs of 57 patients with CSM were studied pre and post-operatively. Outcome instruments including the mJOA were also administered pre and 1 year post-operatively. Pre and post-operative recovery were assessed in relation to quantitative MRI measurements. T1, T2 and T2 segmentation were associated with preoperative impairment and post-operative recovery.
Muralidharan, RajaNandini; Mandrekar, Jay; Lanzino, Giuseppe; Atkinson, John L.; Rabinstein, Alejandro A.
Spine. 38(14):1188-1193, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828b2e10
In a large series of patients with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) treated surgically we found a favorable long-term outcome. Better postoperative outcome was predicted by preoperative exertional claudication and worse outcome by more severe preoperative motor deficits, but even patients with severe preoperative disability could benefit substantially from surgery.
Romano, Michele; Minozzi, Silvia; Zaina, Fabio; Saltikov, Josette Bettany; Chockalingam, Nachiappan; Kotwicki, Tomasz; Hennes, Axel Maier; Negrini, Stefano
Spine. 38(14):E883-E893, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829459f8
We assessed the effects of scoliosis-specific exercises (SSE) in adolescent patients with AIS using a systematic review. Two studies (154 participants) were included. There is low quality evidence from the two studies. Better quality research needs to be conducted before the use of SSE can be recommended in clinical practice.
Wang, Yu; Bünger, Cody Eric; Zhang, Yanqun; Wu, Chunsen; Li, Haisheng; Dahl, Benny; Hansen, Ebbe Stender
Spine. 38(14):E894-E900, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829537be
By radiographic follow-up and analysis, preoperative spinal imbalance was found to be common in Lenke 5C scoliosis. And LIV selection was found to be significantly correlated with 2-year correction and balance. A translation of 28 mm and a tilt of 25° may be used as a general criterion for selecting LIV.
Lurie, Jon D.; Moses, Rachel A.; Tosteson, Anna N. A.; Tosteson, Tor D.; Carragee, Eugene J.; Carrino, John A.; Kaiser, Jay A.; Herzog, Richard J.
Spine. 38(14):1216-1225, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828ce66d
Uncertainty surrounds IDH MRI findings and treatment outcomes. Images from 307 IDH patients were evaluated and compared to post intervention Oswestry index scores. Patients with thecal sac compression ≥1/3 showed the greatest improvement with surgery. Patients with Modic type one changes and minimal nerve root impingement demonstrated worse surgical outcomes.
Oglesby, Matthew; Fineberg, Steven J.; Patel, Alpesh A.; Pelton, Miguel A.; Singh, Kern
Spine. 38(14):1226-1232, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828be75d
The purpose of this retrospective statistical analysis of the NIS database is to describe the national trends of different cervical spine surgeries performed between 2002 and 2009. Our results demonstrated increasing trends in the number of cervical spine surgeries and showed spine patients were becoming older with greater co-morbidities.
Bohl, Daniel D.; Ruiz, Ferrin K.; Webb, Matthew L.; Gruskay, Jordan A.; Grauer, Jonathan N.
Spine. 38(14):1233-1237, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828cb001
We characterized intraoperative and postoperative imaging practices for posterior lumbar decompression, posterior lumbar fusion, and anterior lumbar fusion procedures. Results demonstrate a high degree of variation in practice and highlight the need for studies evaluating the utility of routine imaging.
Qiuhang, Zhang; Feng, Kong; Bo, Yan; Hongchuan, Guo; Mingchu, Li; Ge, Chen; Feng, Ling
Spine. 38(14):E901-E906, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182941735
The endoscopic transoral approach allows complete resection odontoid to decompress the cervicomedullary junction without increasing the risk of complications.
Blumenthal, Scott L.; Ohnmeiss, Donna D.; Guyer, Richard D.; Zigler, Jack E.
Spine. 38(14):1177-1182, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828ce774
In this study the re-operation rates were compared for cervical total disc replacement vs. anterior cervical fusion with mean four year follow-up. Disc replacement was associated with a significantly lower reoperation rate and survival analysis found that the reoperations occurred significantly later in this group compared with fusion.
Yue, James; Zhang, Kai; Bai, Harrison X.; Du, Jerry; Cammisa, Frank; Abjornson, Celeste; Mo, Fred
Spine. 38(14):1194-1198, June 15, 2013.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828b31e8
A comparison of 20 patients who received ProDisc-L at 1 level and 21 who received it at 2 levels revealed no significant difference in clinical and radiographic outcomes at 5-year follow-up. Two-level patients presented with better outcomes than 1-level patients at 5-year follow-up, but the difference was not statistically significant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Login
Login with your LWW Journals username and password.
Login with your LWW Journals username and password.
What does "Remember me" mean?
By checking this box, you'll stay logged in for
14
days or until you logout. You'll get easier access to your articles, collections,
media, and all your other content, even if you close your browser or shut down your
computer.
To protect your most sensitive data and activities (like changing your password),
we'll ask you to re-enter your password when you access these services.
What if I'm on a computer that I share with others?
If you're using a public computer or you share this computer with others, we recommend
that you uncheck the "Remember me" box.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Articles
July 1, 2013
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Investigation Comparing PCM® Cervical Disc Arthroplasty to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Two-Year Results From the US IDE Clinical Trial
Frank Phillips
Minocycline Treatment Inhibits Lipid Peroxidation, Preserves Spinal Cord Ultrastructure and Improves Functional Outcome After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the Rat
Erkin Sonmez
Comparison of Radicular Symptoms Caused by Lumbar Disc Herniation and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in the Elderly
James Rainville
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliate Society Meeting Abstracts
Access abstracts from recent meetings of the following societies:
Cervical Spine Research Society
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Scoliosis Research Society
|
|
|
|
|
|