2022
Better Functional Recovery After Single-Level Compared With Two-Level Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
Daffner SD, Bunch JT, Burton DC, Milam R, Park DK, Strenge KB, Whang PG, An HS, Kopjar B, Daffner S, Bunch J, Park D, An H. Better Functional Recovery After Single-Level Compared With Two-Level Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion. Cureus 2022, 14: e23010. PMID: 35425678, PMCID: PMC9005157, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOswestry Disability IndexPosterolateral lumbar fusionTwo-level groupSingle-level groupMental component scoreHealth-related qualityVisual analog scaleHigh fusion rateFusion ratePostoperative infectionLumbar fusionSingle-level posterolateral lumbar fusionGeneric health-related qualityLife outcomesVAS back painOutcomes of patientsOutcome of surgeryProspective cohort studyGood functional outcomeGood functional recoveryComparison of outcomesBackground Multiple studiesDisability IndexLeg painRadiologic outcomes
2020
108. A novel bone graft has higher fusion rate than local autologous bone in stand-alone posterolateral fusion: a propensity score adjusted analysis
Daffner S, Bunch J, An H, Burton D, Milam R, Park D, Whang P, Strenge K. 108. A novel bone graft has higher fusion rate than local autologous bone in stand-alone posterolateral fusion: a propensity score adjusted analysis. The Spine Journal 2020, 20: s53-s54. DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.05.214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLocal autologous boneOswestry Disability IndexPosterolateral fusionPatient outcomesBone graft substituteFusion rateLeg painAverage Oswestry Disability IndexMulticenter prospective cohort studyAutologous bonePropensity scoreSTUDY DESIGN/SETTINGSimilar patient outcomesProspective cohort studySF-36 PCSSF-36 MCSFlexion-extension radiographsRadiologic fusion rateNovel bone graft substituteDESIGN/SETTINGHigh fusion rateEndogenous growth factorsSF36-PCSDisability IndexBaseline characteristics
2018
Long-term prospective outcomes after minimally invasive trans-iliac sacroiliac joint fusion using triangular titanium implants
Darr E, Meyer SC, Whang PG, Kovalsky D, Frank C, Lockstadt H, Limoni R, Redmond A, Ploska P, Oh MY, Cher D, Chowdhary A. Long-term prospective outcomes after minimally invasive trans-iliac sacroiliac joint fusion using triangular titanium implants. Medical Devices Evidence And Research 2018, 11: 113-121. PMID: 29674852, PMCID: PMC5898880, DOI: 10.2147/mder.s160989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSacroiliac joint fusionTriangular titanium implantsOswestry Disability IndexProportion of subjectsPain scoresJoint dysfunctionJoint fusionChronic sacroiliac joint dysfunctionMean Oswestry Disability IndexPreoperative Oswestry Disability IndexInvasive Sacroiliac Joint FusionSI joint dysfunctionUnderwent revision surgeryProspective clinical trialsLong-term followSacroiliac joint dysfunctionSacroiliac joint disruptionHigh satisfaction rateQuality of lifeEarly time pointsButtock painDegenerative sacroiliitisDisability IndexImproved painSIJ pain
2017
Predictors of Outcome in Conservative and Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Pain Originating From the Sacroiliac Joint
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. Spine 2017, 42: 1664-1673. PMID: 28350586, PMCID: PMC5636200, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOswestry Disability IndexPredictors of outcomeSIJ fusionVisual analog scaleInvasive surgical managementSacroiliac jointSIJ painTreatment outcomesConservative managementProspective trialSurgical managementSingle-arm prospective trialInvasive SIJ fusionLonger pain durationLower patient ageInvasive surgical treatmentIndividual patient dataPatient-level analysisTriangular titanium implantsBetter treatment outcomesAnalysis of predictorsRandom-effects modelMultivariate regression analysisTrial sample sizeNonopioid users
2015
Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: 12-Month Outcomes
Polly DW, Cher DJ, Wine KD, Whang PG, Frank CJ, Harvey CF, Lockstadt H, Glaser JA, Limoni RP, Sembrano JN. Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: 12-Month Outcomes. Neurosurgery 2015, 77: 674-691. PMID: 26291338, PMCID: PMC4605280, DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000000988.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTriangular titanium implantsQuality of lifeSacroiliac joint dysfunctionSurgical groupNonsurgical managementSIJ dysfunctionSIJ fusionJoint dysfunctionOswestry Disability Index improvementSix-month success rateInvasive Sacroiliac Joint FusionChronic SIJ dysfunctionInvasive SIJ fusionNonsurgical management groupsOswestry Disability IndexSacroiliac joint fusionLow back painRandomized Controlled TrialsLevel 1 studiesSuccess rateTitanium implantsDegenerative sacroiliitisSIJ disruptionDisability IndexSIJ painSacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs. Non-Surgical Management: Six-Month Outcomes from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Whang P, Cher D, Polly D, Frank C, Lockstadt H, Glaser J, Limoni R, Sembrano J. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs. Non-Surgical Management: Six-Month Outcomes from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. The International Journal Of Spine Surgery 2015, 9: 6. PMID: 25785242, PMCID: PMC4360612, DOI: 10.14444/2006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSI joint dysfunctionSI joint fusionTriangular titanium implantsInvasive SI joint fusionQuality of lifeOswestry Disability IndexNon-surgical managementNon-surgical treatmentJoint dysfunctionJoint fusionDegenerative sacroiliitisJoint disruptionAdverse eventsJoint painSurgical groupSix monthsSix-month success rateProspective Randomized Controlled TrialJoint pain scoresSI joint painNon-surgical groupSacroiliac joint painShort Form-36Six-month outcomesLow back pain
2014
Two-year clinical outcomes of a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing two interspinous spacers for treatment of moderate lumbar spinal stenosis
Patel VV, Whang PG, Haley TR, Bradley WD, Nunley PD, Miller LE, Block JE, Geisler FH. Two-year clinical outcomes of a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing two interspinous spacers for treatment of moderate lumbar spinal stenosis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014, 15: 221. PMID: 24996648, PMCID: PMC4109165, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBack PainDisability EvaluationEquipment DesignFemaleHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleOrthopedic ProceduresPain MeasurementPain, PostoperativePatient SatisfactionPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRadiographyRecovery of FunctionSpinal StenosisSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsModerate lumbar spinal stenosisLumbar spinal stenosisConservative careInterspinous spacerClinical outcomesSpinal stenosisBack functionTwo-year clinical outcomesOswestry Disability IndexPhysical function scoresPatient-reported outcomesInvasive surgical alternativePatient satisfaction scoresExtremity painAxial painDisability IndexComplication dataFunction scoresSurgical alternativePatientsSatisfaction scoresSymptom severityPainIndex levelMulticenter
2007
The safety and efficacy of OP-1 (rhBMP-7) as a replacement for iliac crest autograft for posterolateral lumbar arthrodesis: minimum 4-year follow-up of a pilot study
Vaccaro AR, Whang PG, Patel T, Phillips FM, Anderson DG, Albert TJ, Hilibrand AS, Brower RS, Kurd MF, Appannagari A, Patel M, Fischgrund JS. The safety and efficacy of OP-1 (rhBMP-7) as a replacement for iliac crest autograft for posterolateral lumbar arthrodesis: minimum 4-year follow-up of a pilot study. The Spine Journal 2007, 8: 457-465. PMID: 17588821, DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2007.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOP-1 PuttyUninstrumented fusionIliac crest autograftDegenerative spondylolisthesisOverall success rateAutograft patientsX-ray filmsAdverse eventsDecompressive laminectomyCrest autograftAutogenous boneShort Form Health Survey scoresForm Health Survey scoresBone graft substituteAutogenous iliac crest bone graftIliac crest bone graftPatient-reported outcome measuresPilot studyIntermediate-term efficacyOswestry Disability IndexPreoperative Oswestry scoreHealth Survey scoresPrimary efficacy endpointSF-36 scoresSymptomatic spinal stenosis