A5009777614- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Radiology practices and education
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Frailty in Older Adults
University of Toronto
2021-2025
University Health Network
2022
Krembil Research Institute
2022
McMaster University
2019-2021
As post-secondary education migrates online, developing and evaluating new avenues for assessment in anatomy is paramount. Three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology one area with the potential to augment or even replace resource-intensive cadaver use anatomical education. This manuscript details development of a smartphone application, entitled "Virtual Reality Bell-Ringer (VRBR)," capable displaying monoscopic two-dimensional (2D) stereoscopic 3D images an inexpensive cardboard...
Mechanism of injury is a largely understudied descriptor acute traumatic spinal cord (tSCI). This study sought to compare the impact high-energy and low-energy mechanisms in neurological outcomes cervical sensorimotor complete tSCI.Patients with tSCI were identified 4 prospective, multicenter clinical trials registries. American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) grade was assessed ≤ 72 hours postinjury followed up between 12 52 weeks. Patients included if they had (AIS-A) at...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Interhospital transfer from community hospitals to centers specialized in managing traumatically injured individuals can strain patients, healthcare systems, and delay appropriate care. The purpose was compare long-term neurological outcomes transferred or directly admitted patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS: An ambispective cohort study conducted using prospectively collected data (between 2005 2018) 11 level 1 trauma across the United...
INTRODUCTION: Contradictions exist about impact of anterior vs. posterior surgical approach on outcomes degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). METHODS: Individual patient data subjects who underwent surgery for DCM was identified from a pooled dataset the AO Spine CSM-North America, CSM-International, and CSM-Protect clinical studies. Primary were changes in short form 36 Physical Component Summary score (SF36-PCS) mJOA at 12 months. Secondary change total Neck Disability Index (NDI) SF36...
INTRODUCTION: There is considerable debate regarding the relative effectiveness of laminoplasty vs. laminectomy and fusion for posterior surgical decompression degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). METHODS: Subjects with DCM that underwent was derived from three independent, prospective, multicentre clinical trials (CSM-NA, CSM-I, CSM-Protect). Primary endpoint change in SF36-PCS (minimum clinically important difference [MCID] 4) at 1yr compared to pre-operative assessment. Secondary...
Study Design. Retrospective cohort study of prospectively accrued data. Objective. To evaluate a large, prospective, multicentre dataset surgically treated degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) cases on the contemporary risk C5 palsy with surgical approach. Summary Background Data. The influence technique postoperative after decompression for DCM is intensely debated. Comprehensive, covariate-adjusted analyses are needed using Methods. Patients moderate to severe were enrolled in...
# Abstract 57. Radiographic reporting in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Is there a discrepancy comparing radiologists’ reports and surgeons’ assessments? {#article-title-2} Cobb angle measurement is the standard method for quantification of scoliosis (AIS),
INTRODUCTION: Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is the leading cause of disability secondary to a spinal pathology in adults. There exists clinical equipoise between surgery and conservative management with monitoring for patients mild DCM. METHODS: A harmonized dataset was developed from AOSpine North America, International datasets as well CSM-Protect trial (N:1047). DCM (mJOA ≥15) were selected dataset. Latent class trajectory modeling applied classify into distinct trajectories. The...
You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP16-14 ASSOCIATION OF FRAILTY AND POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY Alex Bak, Bruce Gao, and Jason Lee BakAlex Bak More articles by this author , GaoBruce Gao LeeJason View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003236.14AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE: The modified 5-item frailty index...
You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP21-11 ASSOCIATION OF RACE AND 30-DAY POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AFTER UROLOGIC SURGERY: A PROPENSITY-SCORE MATCHED ANALYSIS ON 138,777 CASES Alex Bak, Bruce Gao, Jason Lee, and Christopher Wallis BakAlex Bak More articles by this author , GaoBruce Gao LeeJason Lee WallisChristopher View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003246.11AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints...
Abstract An Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) is an effective and robust, but resource‐intensive, means of evaluating anatomical knowledge. Since most OSPEs employ short answer or fill‐in‐the‐blank style questions, the format requires many people familiar with content to mark examinations. However, increasing prevalence online delivery for anatomy physiology courses could result in students losing OSPE practice that they would receive face‐to‐face learning sessions. The...
The application of three‐dimensional (3D) visualization technology has generated interest due to its potential augment or even replace cadaver use in anatomical education. By adopting stereoscopic 3D digital technologies, educational institutions may be able mitigate issues related the resource intensiveness such as prosection availability, body donation and infrastructure maintain physical specimens. We previously developed a smartphone application, titled VRBR, which uses an inexpensive...
An Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) is an effective and robust, but resource-intensive, means of evaluating anatomical knowledge. Since most OSPEs employ short answer or fill-in-the-blank style questions, the format requires many people familiar with content to mark exams. However, increasing prevalence online delivery for anatomy physiology courses could result in students losing OSPE practice that they would receive face-to-face learning sessions. The purpose this study...
In a shift of medical education to competency-based curriculum, practical examinations (PEs) are an effective but resource-intensive method evaluating anatomy students. The short answer format PEs requires evaluators familiar with the content mark exams. Moreover, increasing transition online courses could result in students losing PE practice they would receive during in-person sessions. By virtue technical and close-ended nature typical answers as well grading usually being binary...