A5048089166- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Immune cells in cancer
- Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition
University of California, San Diego
2024
San Diego Spine Institute
2012-2023
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2018-2022
Virginia Commonwealth University
2015
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2007-2013
Loma Linda University
2007-2013
Columbia University
2002-2011
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2010
University of Maryland Medical Center
2010
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2007-2010
A general overview of the trends in structural and thermodynamic properties that have been identified within hydrated normal rare earth carbonates hydroxycarbonates is presented. Based upon available literature, we demonstrate crystallographic unit cell parameters, thermal stability, aqueous solubility, thermochemical properties. These can be attributed to both unique chemistry strong similarity elements. There are also inconsistent signal research needs better understand structure–energy...
The medial collateral ligament is one of the most commonly injured ligaments knee. Most injuries result from a valgus force on increased participation in football, ice hockey, and skiing has all contributed to frequency MCL injuries. Prophylactic knee bracing contact sports may prevent injury; however, performance suffer. majority patients who sustain an injury will achieve their pre-injury activity level with non-operative treatment alone; those combined ligamentous require acute operative...
ABSTRACT Chronic periodontitis is a local inflammatory disease induced by dysbiotic microbiota and leading to destruction of the tooth-supporting structures. Microbial nucleic acids are abundantly present in periodontium, derived through release after phagocytic uptake microbes and/or from biofilm-associated extracellular DNA. Binding microbial DNA its cognate receptors, such as Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9), can trigger inflammation. In this study, we utilized TLR9 knockout (TLR9 −/− ) mice...
Abstract Peripheral nerve repair is often complicated by fibroblastic scar formation, dysfunction, and traumatic neuroma formation. Use of bio‐absorbable protective wraps may improve outcomes these repairs. This study histologically compared the incidence connective tissue proliferation, axonal regrowth in transected rat sciatic nerves repaired with without tubular collagen sleeves. Twenty Sprague‐Dawley rats underwent unilateral sharp transection microscopic four epineural sutures were...
High-refractive-index ZrO2 nanoparticles were used to tailor the refractive index of a polymer matrix match that luminescent lanthanide-ion-doped (La0.92Yb0.075Er0.005F3) light-emitting particles, thereby reducing scattering losses yield highly transparent emissive composites. Photopolymerization blends an amine-modified poly(ether acrylate) oligomer and tailored quantities yielded optically composites with indices between 1.49 1.69. By matching La0.92Yb0.075Er0.005F3, high transmittance...
An anatomic study that describes the relationship of pedicle center to mid-lateral pars (MLP) in lower lumbar spine as a guide screw placement.Describe morphometric data pedicles, unique coronal footprints L4 and L5, their impact on MLP.Traditional medial-lateral starting points for screws use facet an reference all levels. The is often difficult landmark secondary degenerative changes desire minimize damage capsule most cephalad level. These techniques can also result violation particularly...
An anatomic study of lumbar facet anatomy for transfacet fixation.Describe the ideal starting point and trajectory percutaneous fixation.Percutaneous fixation is gaining popularity posterior stabilization after anterior interbody fusion. Despite biomechanical clinical studies, there are no guidelines safe placement percuatenous screws.Eighty L3-S1 joints from embalmed cadaveric spines were analyzed. Linear angular measurements facets recorded. Under direct visualization, segments pinned with...
A case report.We report on the device failure of a polyetherether-ketone expandable cage with posterior migration one its components.Posterior transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion devices has been reported static devices, and ours is first an TLIF components.The patient 30-year-old man who had previously failed 3 surgical procedures presented for L5-S1 pedicle screws fusion.Postoperative imaging demonstrated components eventual revision surgery placement cages.This to describe such...
The minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy technique has slowly gained acceptance. Previous studies have reported advantages of better cosmetic results and faster postoperative recovery. We report preliminary from our single assistant over the initial two years inception at an academic training center.This study consists a retrospective chart review 172 cases between May 2005 September 2007. All started as were included. Demographic, pre- clinical data, imaging results, hospital...
Study Design Case report. Objective We report the first described case of ectopic bone formation with osteogenic protein-1 (OP-1) use occurring in pelvis after combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion. Summary Background Data OP-1 is a member transforming growth factor-β superfamily extracellular proteins involved formation. Potential side effects are not yet fully understood, clinical data have failed to show significant adverse OP-1. Methods The patient had flat-back syndrome...
Biocement formed through microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is an emerging biotechnology focused on reducing the environmental impact of concrete production. In this system, CO2 species are provided via ureolysis by Sporosarcina pasteurii (S. pasteurii) to monocalcium silicate for MICP. This one first studies its kind that uses a solid-state source, while prior work has used highly soluble forms. Our study focuses microbial physiological, chemical thermodynamic, and...
Abstract Background To investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of ViBone ® Viable Bone Matrix (VBM), a next generation cellular bone matrix allograft that comprises all three essential bone-forming components: osteogenic, osteoinductive, osteoconductive factors, is optimized to enhance cell viability formation. Methods This was multi-center, prospective, post-market study evaluating VBM in patients undergoing 1–3 level anterior cervical discectomy fusion or lumbar interbody surgery....