A5051164356- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Child Abuse and Related Trauma
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
2014-2024
Louisiana State University
2021
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
2018-2019
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Shreveport
2017
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2009-2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1999
We investigate the cost-effectiveness of adding robotic technology in spine surgery to an active neurosurgical practice.
A dural tear resulting in a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is well-known risk of lumbar spinal procedures. The authors hypothesized that the incidence CSF leakage higher cases involving repeated operations and those which surgeon performing surgery less experienced; however, they postulated overall outcome patient would not be adversely affected by tear.An institutional review board-approved protocol at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, was initiated August 2003...
Objective Varying types of clinicoradiologic presentations at the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) influence decision process for occipitocervical fusion (OCF) surgery. We discuss operative techniques and decision-making in OCF surgery based on our clinical experience a literature review. Material Methods A total 49 consecutive patients who underwent participated study. Sagittal computed tomography images were used to illustrate measure radiologic parameters. measured Wackenheim clivus...
OBJECTIVE Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis. Limited literature exists defining risk factors associated with outcomes during initial hospitalization in these patients. In this study, authors investigated patient demographics, clinical and hospital characteristics impacting short-term outcomes, costs adolescent patients undergoing surgical deformity correction for Additionally, elucidate impact volume on METHODS Using National Inpatient Sample database...
Minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISSs) have gained immense popularity in the last few years. Concern about radiation exposure has also been raised. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate impact body habitus on emission during various MISS procedures. authors aim evaluate effect surgeon's experience amount especially with regard patient size.The conducted a retrospective analysis 332 patients who underwent 387 procedures performed at their institution from January 2010 August 2013...
Objective There are several reports, which documented a high incidence of complications following the use recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in anterior cervical fusions (ACFs). The objective this study is to share our experience with low-dose rhBMP-2 spine. Methods We performed retrospective analysis 197 patients who underwent fusion (ACF) during 2007-2012. A (0.7mg/level) sponge was placed exclusively within cage. In 102 demineralized matrix (DBM) filled around BMP...
Background: There is scant literature evaluating the indications, techniques, and outcomes of minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery undertaken for pediatric adolescent pathology.Our study attempts to evaluate safe effective use MIS techniques in patients appreciate technical nuances this age group.Methods: Consecutive undergoing elective lumbar procedures, from 2008 2016, were retrospectively analyzed practice a single fellowship-trained academic spinal neurosurgeon.Information was...
Medicare data showing physician-specific reimbursement for 2012 were recently made public in the mainstream media. Given ongoing interest containing healthcare costs, we analyze these context of delivery spinal surgery.Demographics 206 leading surgeons extracted including state, geographic area, residency training program, fellowship training, and academic affiliation. Using current procedural terminology (CPT) codes, information was evaluated regarding number lumbar laminectomies, fusions,...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic inflammatory disease marked by chronic inflammation of the axial skeleton. This condition, particularly when severe, can lead to increased risk vertebral fractures attributed decreased ability stiffened spinal column sustain normal loads. However, little focus has been placed on understanding locations and associated complications assessing correlation between these. In this review, we aim summarize treatment patterns in United States AS patients...
The aim of this study was to analyze our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management patients brain metastases from radioresistant primary cancers.We retrospectively reviewed clinical record those for outcome measures. All data were coded and entered into multivariate regression analysis studying relationship between survival other variables.Over a 48-month period, 31 received renal cell carcinoma (n = 7), malignant melanoma 14), or colon 10) at institution. followup ranged...
Traditional C1-2 fixation involves placement of C1 lateral mass screws. Evolving techniques have led to the pedicle screws avoid exposure C1-C2 joint capsule. Our minimal dissection technique utilizes anatomical landmarks with isolated C2 and inferior posterior arch C1. We evaluate this procedure clinically radiographically through a technical report.Consecutive cases cranial-vertebral junction surgery were reviewed for one fellowship trained spinal surgeon from 2008-2014. Information...