Expandable cages increase the risk of intraoperative subsidence but do not improve perioperative outcomes in single level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
C Stickley, T Philipp, E Wang, J Zhong, E Balouch… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Expandable cages (EXP) are being more frequently utilized in
transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF). EXP were designed to reduce complications …
transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF). EXP were designed to reduce complications …
Patient outcomes after single-level coflex interspinous implants versus single-level laminectomy
J Zhong, B O'Connell, E Balouch, C Stickley, C Leon… - Spine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
… Zhong, Jack BA a ; O’Connell, Brooke MS a ; Balouch, Eaman MD, PhD a ; Stickley,
Carolyn BS a ; Leon, Carlos ME a ; O’Malley, Nicholas BS a ; Protopsaltis, Themistocles S …
Carolyn BS a ; Leon, Carlos ME a ; O’Malley, Nicholas BS a ; Protopsaltis, Themistocles S …
Biologics and minimally invasive approach to TLIFs: what is the risk of radiculitis?
E Wang, C Stickley, J Manning, CG Varlotta… - International Journal of …, 2020 - ijssurgery.com
Background: Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and allograft containing mesenchymal
stem cells (live cell) are popular biologic substitutes for iliac crest autograft used in …
stem cells (live cell) are popular biologic substitutes for iliac crest autograft used in …
Does Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use Reduce Pseudarthrosis Rates in Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgeries?
…, C Leon, E Balouch, N O'Malley, C Stickley… - International Journal of …, 2024 - ijssurgery.com
Background Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2, or BMP for short)
is a popular biological product used in spine surgeries to promote fusion and avoid the …
is a popular biological product used in spine surgeries to promote fusion and avoid the …
Comparison of plastic surgeon and spine surgeon closure in revision short segment thoracolumbar spinal fusions
…, E Balouch, N O'Malley, C Maglaras, C Stickley… - Spine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Retrospective cohort analysis. Objective. To compare outcomes of plastic versus
spine surgeon wound closure in revision 1 to 4 level thoracolumbar fusions. Summary of …
spine surgeon wound closure in revision 1 to 4 level thoracolumbar fusions. Summary of …
Effect of patient education on palliative care knowledge and acceptability of outpatient palliative care service among gynecologic oncology patients.
A Graul, AF Haggerty, C Stickley, P Kumar, K Morales… - 2019 - ascopubs.org
11583 Background: This was a randomized control trial to estimate the effect of an interventional
video on improving palliative care knowledge and acceptability of outpatient services in …
video on improving palliative care knowledge and acceptability of outpatient services in …
The management of the poisoned patient using a novel emergency department-based resuscitation and critical care unit (ResCCU)
A Mudan, JS Love, JC Greenwood, C Stickley… - The American journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives The Resuscitation & Critical Care Unit (ResCCU) is a novel ED-based ICU
designed to provide early critical care services. This study sought to identify characteristics of …
designed to provide early critical care services. This study sought to identify characteristics of …
200. Comparison of freehand, fluoro-guided, CT navigation, and robot-guided TLIF and ALIF
…, K Ashayeri, E Balouch, N O'Malley, C Stickley… - The Spine Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Screw placement in transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF) and
anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) can be done with open free hand (FH), fluoroscopy-…
anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) can be done with open free hand (FH), fluoroscopy-…
P133. Does bone morphogenic protein (BMP) use reduce pseudoarthrosis rates in single-level TLIF surgeries?
…, J Tareen, K Ashayeri, C Leon, E Balouch, C Stickley… - The Spine Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2)
is a popular biologic product used in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgeries …
is a popular biologic product used in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgeries …
P34. Cage placement is a predictor of postoperative subsidence in expandable and non-expandable cages
Z Norris, C Stickley, H Patel, N Mottole, E Balouch… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Expandable cages (EXP) have been shown to increase subsidence
without improving complications related to neurological retraction. There are a variety of …
without improving complications related to neurological retraction. There are a variety of …
