2021
Performing Multiple Posterior Spinal Fusions in 1 Day: A Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Between Morning and Afternoon Cases
O’Neill N, Hedequist D, Glotzbecker M, Cook D, Yang T, McCann M, Chacko S, Cravero J, Hresko M. Performing Multiple Posterior Spinal Fusions in 1 Day: A Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Between Morning and Afternoon Cases. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2021, 41: e722-e726. PMID: 34334697, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior spinal fusionPerioperative outcomesIdiopathic scoliosisSame surgeonPSF casesCurve correctionSpinal fusionScoliosis Research Society-30 scoresMean age 15.6 yearsScoliosis Research Society-30Initial curve correctionInpatient opioid consumptionRate of complicationsHigh-volume centersPatient-reported outcomesLength of stayOperating room availabilityOpioid consumptionPostoperative outcomesBlood lossComplication ratePain outcomesRetrospective reviewPatient weightSurgical duration
2020
Use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein for revision cervical spine fusion in children with Down syndrome: a case series.
Cohen LL, Yang BW, O'Neill NP, Proctor MR, Glotzbecker MP, Hedequist DJ. Use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein for revision cervical spine fusion in children with Down syndrome: a case series. Journal Of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2020, 25: 535-539. PMID: 32005018, DOI: 10.3171/2019.11.peds19622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCervical spine fusionSpine fusionAtlantoaxial instabilityRecombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2Postoperative complicationsCase seriesFirst case seriesLength of stayIliac crest boneSolid fusion massNeurological deteriorationCervical fusionLast radiographRetrospective reviewDural tearPosterior fusionPseudarthrosis rateSurgical dataHalo useRevision surgeryImplant revisionCrest boneDS populationInclusion criteriaRecombinant human bone morphogenetic protein