2014
Comparison of the lumbar disc herniation patients randomized in SPORT to 6,846 discectomy patients from NSQIP: demographics, perioperative variables, and complications correlate well
Golinvaux NS, Bohl DD, Basques BA, Yacob A, Grauer JN. Comparison of the lumbar disc herniation patients randomized in SPORT to 6,846 discectomy patients from NSQIP: demographics, perioperative variables, and complications correlate well. The Spine Journal 2014, 15: 685-691. PMID: 25499208, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedDiskectomyFemaleHumansIntervertebral DiscIntervertebral Disc DisplacementLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedOrthotic DevicesTreatment OutcomeConceptsSpine Patient Outcomes Research TrialElective lumbar discectomyDiscectomy patientsPerioperative factorsLumbar discectomyClinical trialsNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSuperficial wound infection rateQuality Improvement Program databaseLumbar disc herniation patientsHigher body mass indexTotal wound complicationsRetrospective cohort studyDeep wound infectionImprovement Program databaseStatistical differenceWound infection rateAverage operative timeDisc herniation patientsBody mass indexNational patient sampleNinth Revision codesRandomized clinical trialsLength of stayResearch trials
2010
Normal Functional Range of Motion of the Lumbar Spine During 15 Activities of Daily Living
Bible JE, Biswas D, Miller CP, Whang PG, Grauer JN. Normal Functional Range of Motion of the Lumbar Spine During 15 Activities of Daily Living. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2010, 23: 106-112. PMID: 20065869, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3181981823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaElectrodiagnosisFemaleHumansIntervertebral DiscLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedMovementOutcome Assessment, Health CareProspective StudiesRange of Motion, ArticularReference ValuesTask Performance and AnalysisYoung AdultZygapophyseal JointConceptsFull active ROMLumbar spineAsymptomatic subjectsActive ROMFunctional ROMDaily livingFlexion/extensionProspective clinical studyLateral bending radiographsDynamic flexion/extensionNormal functional rangeIntraclass correlation coefficientLumbar ROMPreoperative impairmentPostsurgical outcomesClinical studiesBACKGROUND DATALumbar rangeLumbar motionSpinal ROMConsecutive daysADLRadiographic measurementsSpineROM valuesNormal 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
Current Trends in Spinal Arthroplasty
Whang PG, Simpson AK, Rechtine G, Grauer JN. Current Trends in Spinal Arthroplasty. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2009, 22: 26-33. PMID: 19190431, DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3181659804.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsLumbar total disc arthroplastyTotal disc arthroplastyCervical total disc arthroplastySpine surgeonsNeurosurgical spine surgeonsAlternative surgical treatmentLong-term outcomesPercentage of surgeonsDegenerative spinal conditionsSpinal fusion proceduresOpinions of surgeonsSurgical treatmentDisc arthroplastyBACKGROUND DATASpinal conditionsDegenerative conditionsSurgeonsContemporary updateSpinal arthroplastyFusion proceduresArthroplastyDeleterious effectsSpineTreatmentSurvey study
2007
The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine
Hammouri QM, Haims AH, Simpson AK, Alqaqa A, Grauer JN. The Utility of Dynamic Flexion-Extension Radiographs in the Initial Evaluation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine. Spine 2007, 32: 2361-2364. PMID: 17906579, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318155796e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic flexion-extension radiographsFlexion-extension radiographsDegenerative lumbar spineInitial evaluationRadiographic seriesLumbar spineLateral radiographsRetrospective radiographic reviewDynamic radiographsRadiographic reviewStanding anteroposteriorRadiograph seriesClinical managementLumbar complaintsBACKGROUND DATAInclusion criteriaInitial courseMost surgeonsDynamic filmsRadiographsLateral filmsAnteroposteriorPotential roleSpineLumbar images
2006
Biomechanics of two-level Charité artificial disc placement in comparison to fusion plus single-level disc placement combination
Grauer JN, Biyani A, Faizan A, Kiapour A, Sairyo K, Ivanov A, Ebraheim NA, Patel TCh, Goel VK. Biomechanics of two-level Charité artificial disc placement in comparison to fusion plus single-level disc placement combination. The Spine Journal 2006, 6: 659-666. PMID: 17088196, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2006.03.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomechanical PhenomenaFinite Element AnalysisHumansIntervertebral DiscLumbar VertebraeModels, NeurologicalRange of Motion, ArticularSpinal Fusion
2005
Effects of Charité Artificial Disc on the Implanted and Adjacent Spinal Segments Mechanics Using a Hybrid Testing Protocol
Goel VK, Grauer JN, Patel TCh, Biyani A, Sairyo K, Vishnubhotla S, Matyas A, Cowgill I, Shaw M, Long R, Dick D, Panjabi MM, Serhan H. Effects of Charité Artificial Disc on the Implanted and Adjacent Spinal Segments Mechanics Using a Hybrid Testing Protocol. Spine 2005, 30: 2755-2764. PMID: 16371899, DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000195897.17277.67.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFinite element modelHybrid testing protocolFacet loadsElement modelPure momentsFinite element model validationLoad control modeLoad-controlled experimentsIntact caseArtificial disc designsL3-S1 segmentsIntradiscal pressure changesL3-L4 segmentLoad controlAxial compressionDisk designControl modeShear stressLoad sharingArtificial discSuch implantsFacet loadingCadaveric testingSegment mechanicsLoad
2004
Material considerations for intervertebral disc replacement implants
Taksali S, Grauer JN, Vaccaro AR. Material considerations for intervertebral disc replacement implants. The Spine Journal 2004, 4: s231-s238. PMID: 15541671, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2004.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsCobalt-chrome alloyDisc replacement implantsTitanium alloyStainless steelMaterial propertiesImplant materialsRisk of wearBearing surfacesSuch materialsMaterial considerationsReplacement implantsAlloyMaterialsImplantsSteelCeramicsWearBiomaterialsPolyurethaneTotal disc arthroplastyPolyethyleneArthroplasty implantsInterfaceJoint replacementSurface
2003
Radiographic Analysis of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Kwon BK, Berta S, Daffner SD, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS, Grauer JN, Beiner J, Albert TJ. Radiographic Analysis of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication 2003, 16: 469-476. PMID: 14526196, DOI: 10.1097/00024720-200310000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research