2011
The Incidence of Noncontiguous Spinal Fractures and Other Traumatic Injuries Associated With Cervical Spine Fractures
Miller CP, Brubacher JW, Biswas D, Lawrence BD, Whang PG, Grauer JN. The Incidence of Noncontiguous Spinal Fractures and Other Traumatic Injuries Associated With Cervical Spine Fractures. Spine 2011, 36: 1532-1540. PMID: 21242872, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181f550a6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical spine fracturesSpine fracturesCervical spineCT scanSingle level 1 trauma centerRetrospective medical record reviewLevel 1 trauma centerNoncontiguous spinal fracturesCervical spine traumaMedical record reviewC7 fractureExtraspinal injuriesAcute fracturesPrompt diagnosisSpine traumaRecord reviewTrauma centerSpinal fracturesSpine injuriesInjury patternsAdditional injuriesCervical segmentsSpinal traumaMedical recordsTraumatic injuryOblique radiographs compared favorably with computed tomography images in assessing cervical foraminal area.
Miller CP, Sabino J, Bible JE, Whang PG, Grauer JN. Oblique radiographs compared favorably with computed tomography images in assessing cervical foraminal area. The American Journal Of Orthopedics 2011, 40: 241-5. PMID: 21734932.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOblique radiographsComputed tomographyForaminal dimensionsCT scanFirst-line imaging studyCervical intervertebral foraminaNerve root compressionRoot compressionForaminal areaCervical spineIntervertebral foraminaDiagnostic utilityImaging studiesRadiographsRadiation exposureComputed tomography imagesCross-sectional areaInitial assessmentPearson correlation coefficientC2-C3Tomography imagesScansCT reconstructionPrevious studiesPatency
2010
Soft and Rigid Collars Provide Similar Restriction in Cervical Range of Motion During Fifteen Activities of Daily Living
Miller CP, Bible JE, Jegede KA, Whang PG, Grauer JN. Soft and Rigid Collars Provide Similar Restriction in Cervical Range of Motion During Fifteen Activities of Daily Living. Spine 2010, 35: 1271-1278. PMID: 20512025, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181c0ddad.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSoft collarRigid collarActive ROMCervical spineCervical motionRigid orthosisCervical collarFunctional ROMDaily livingProspective cohort studyPaucity of dataCohort studyCervical rangePostoperative bracingInternal fixationBACKGROUND DATACertain injuriesSurgical proceduresRigid braceFlexion/extensionADLRelative efficacyFunctional tasksCervical devicesROM measurementsNormal Functional Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine During 15 Activities of Daily Living
Bible JE, Biswas D, Miller CP, Whang PG, Grauer JN. Normal Functional Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine During 15 Activities of Daily Living. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2010, 23: 15-21. PMID: 20051924, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3181981632.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAgedAnthropometryArthrographyArthrometry, ArticularBiomechanical PhenomenaCervical VertebraeCineradiographyFemaleHead MovementsHumansIntervertebral DiscMaleMiddle AgedMovementNeck MusclesProspective StudiesRange of Motion, ArticularReference ValuesYoung AdultZygapophyseal JointConceptsFull active ROMAsymptomatic subjectsCervical spineCervical ROMActive ROMFunctional ROMDaily livingFlexion/extensionProspective clinical studyLateral bending radiographsNormal cervical rangeDynamic flexion/extensionNormal functional rangeIntraclass correlation coefficientPreoperative impairmentCervical rangePostsurgical outcomesCervical motionClinical studiesBACKGROUND DATASpinal ROMConsecutive daysRadiographic measurementsADLGreater ROM
2009
The Assessment of Cervical Foramina With Oblique Radiographs: The Effect of Film Angle on Foraminal Area
Simpson AK, Sabino J, Whang P, Emerson JW, Grauer JN. The Assessment of Cervical Foramina With Oblique Radiographs: The Effect of Film Angle on Foraminal Area. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2009, 22: 21-25. PMID: 19190430, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3181639b62.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForaminal areaEntire cervical spineCervical spineForaminal dimensionsCervical foraminaCervical radiographsOblique radiographsCervical spine levelsHuman cadaveric cervical spinesCadaveric cervical spine specimensUpper cervical spineCadaveric cervical spinesGood interobserver reliabilityCervical spine specimensRadiographic evaluationC7-T1BACKGROUND DATASpine levelRadiographsInterobserver reliabilityRight sideSpineForamen sizeSpine specimensFreehand method
2008
Postoperative bracing after spine surgery for degenerative conditions: a questionnaire study
Bible JE, Biswas D, Whang PG, Simpson AK, Rechtine GR, Grauer JN. Postoperative bracing after spine surgery for degenerative conditions: a questionnaire study. The Spine Journal 2008, 9: 309-316. PMID: 18790685, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2008.06.453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpine surgeonsPostoperative bracingSpinal proceduresSpecific spinal proceduresVariety of orthosesCervical spine proceduresAnterior cervical spineInstrumented lumbar fusionSingle-page questionnaireDuration of treatmentType of orthosisSpecific surgical proceduresQuestionnaire studyInternal fixationLumbar fusionCervical spineSpine surgeryClinical studiesSpine proceduresBracing protocolSurgical proceduresLumbar spineCommon reasonProper indicationsClinical experience
2007
Adjacent Level Degeneration in the Cervical Spine
Hannallah D, White A, Fassett D, Kerr S, Whang P, Hilibrand A. Adjacent Level Degeneration in the Cervical Spine. Operative Techniques In Orthopaedics 2007, 17: 178-182. DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2007.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdjacent level degenerationCervical arthrodesisRecurrent symptomsLevel degenerationInitial disease processCervical disc herniationAnterior-posterior approachAdjacent level diseaseSecond surgical procedureIndex surgeryCervical degenerationDisc herniationIndex procedureSurgical fusionExcellent outcomesRisk factorsCervical spineSurgical arthrodesisSurgical proceduresDisease processMatter of debateArthrodesisEffective procedureDegenerationAdjacent levels