Peter Whang, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
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Research Summary
Dr. Whang is actively involved in clinical and basic science research with a focus on the biology of spinal fusion and bone healing, bone grafting substitutes, and evidence-based medicine. He continues to present the results of his studies at a number of national and international meetings. He is also involved in the development of new spinal implants and techniques. At this time he is currently an investigator for various clinical trials. Dr. Whang is on the editorial staff of several publications and serves on multiple national committees. In addition to his research pursuits, Dr. Whang devotes much of his time to the teaching of residents and medical students in the Yale School of Medicine.
Specialized Terms: Biology of spinal fusion; bone graft substitutes; Emerging technologies for spinal surgery; Motion-sparing/nonfusion techniques for spinal fusion; Evidence-based medicine
Research Interests
Orthopedics; Sacroiliac Joint; Spinal Fusion; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Evidence-Based Medicine
Selected Publications
- Lumbar spinal stenosis.Lee JY, Whang PG, Lee JY, Phillips FM, Patel AA. Lumbar spinal stenosis. Instructional Course Lectures 2013, 62: 383-96. PMID: 23395043.
- Complications associated with the use of the recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins for posterior interbody fusions of the lumbar spine.Chrastil J, Low JB, Whang PG, Patel AA. Complications associated with the use of the recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins for posterior interbody fusions of the lumbar spine. Spine 2013, 38: E1020-7. PMID: 23629484, DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182982f8e.
- Evidence-based recommendations for spine surgery.Fisher CG, Vaccaro AR, Prasad SK, Whang PG, Mulpuri K, Thomas KC, Chi J, Patel AA. Evidence-based recommendations for spine surgery. Spine 2014, 39: E52-9. PMID: 24153174, DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000085.
- Pseudarthrosis following lumbar interbody fusion using bone morphogenetic protein-2: intraoperative and histopathologic findings.Whang PG, O'Hara BJ, Ratliff J, Sharan A, Brown Z, Vaccaro AR. Pseudarthrosis following lumbar interbody fusion using bone morphogenetic protein-2: intraoperative and histopathologic findings. Orthopedics 2008, 31 PMID: 19226004.
- The development and evaluation of the subaxial injury classification scoring system for cervical spine trauma.Whang PG, Patel AA, Vaccaro AR. The development and evaluation of the subaxial injury classification scoring system for cervical spine trauma. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research 2011, 469: 723-31. PMID: 20857247, PMCID: PMC3032869, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-010-1576-1.
- The management of spinal injuries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a comparison of treatment methods and clinical outcomes.Whang PG, Goldberg G, Lawrence JP, Hong J, Harrop JS, Anderson DG, Albert TJ, Vaccaro AR. The management of spinal injuries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a comparison of treatment methods and clinical outcomes. Journal Of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2009, 22: 77-85. PMID: 19342927, DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0b013e3181679bcb.
- Does Level of Response to SI Joint Block Predict Response to SI Joint Fusion?Polly D, Cher D, Whang PG, Frank C, Sembrano J. Does Level of Response to SI Joint Block Predict Response to SI Joint Fusion? International Journal Of Spine Surgery 2016, 10: 4. PMID: 26913224, PMCID: PMC4752015, DOI: 10.14444/3004.
- Two-Year Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion vs. Non-Surgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.Polly DW, Swofford J, Whang PG, Frank CJ, Glaser JA, Limoni RP, Cher DJ, Wine KD, Sembrano JN. Two-Year Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion vs. Non-Surgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. International Journal Of Spine Surgery 2016, 10: 28. PMID: 27652199, PMCID: PMC5027818, DOI: 10.14444/3028.
- Evidence-based Recommendations for Spine Surgery.Vaccaro AR, Fisher CG, Prasad SK, Patel AA, Chi J, Mulpuri K, Thomas KC, Whang PG. Evidence-based Recommendations for Spine Surgery. Spine 2016, 41: E165-73. PMID: 26650873, DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001369.
- Is the SIJ a Cause of Pain that can be Accurately Identified and Treated With an SI Fusion?Russo GS, Whang PG, Woods BI, Radcliff K. Is the SIJ a Cause of Pain that can be Accurately Identified and Treated With an SI Fusion? Clinical Spine Surgery 2017, 30: 187-190. PMID: 28525465, DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000548.
- Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery.Vaccaro AR, Fisher CG, Patel AA, Prasad SK, Chi J, Mulpuri K, Thomas KC, Whang PG. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery. Spine 2017, 42: E435-E442. PMID: 28240652, DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002083.
- Interspinous implants to treat spinal stenosis.Gala RJ, Russo GS, Whang PG. Interspinous implants to treat spinal stenosis. Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine 2017, 10: 182-188. PMID: 28324328, PMCID: PMC5435644, DOI: 10.1007/s12178-017-9413-8.
- Predictors of Outcome in Conservative and Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Pain Originating From the Sacroiliac Joint: A Pooled Analysis.Dengler J, Duhon B, Whang P, Frank C, Glaser J, Sturesson B, Garfin S, Cher D, Rendahl A, Polly D. Predictors of Outcome in Conservative and Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Pain Originating From the Sacroiliac Joint: A Pooled Analysis. Spine 2017, 42: 1664-1673. PMID: 28350586, PMCID: PMC5636200, DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002169.