Selected Publications
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- Sociodemographics Impact Competitiveness in the Neurosurgical Match: Survey Results.. World neurosurgery. e308-e318. 2023
- Factors affecting retirement and workforce attrition in neurosurgery: results of a Council of State Neurosurgical Societies national survey.. Journal of neurosurgery. 140:1-10. 2023
- Pain and aging: A unique challenge in neuroinflammation and behavior.. Molecular pain. -. 2023
- Mass shootings in the United States: an alarming trend of violence and public health threat.. Journal of neurosurgery. 138:1-2. 2022
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions: A Propensity-Matched Medicare Outcome Analysis.. International journal of spine surgery. 16:706-13. 2022
- Preoperative Polypharmacy in Geriatric Patients Is Associated with Increased 90-Day All-Cause Hospital Readmission After Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity Patients.. World neurosurgery. e404-e410. 2022
- Trends in Racial and Ethnic Representation Among Neurosurgery Applicants and Residents: A Comparative Analysis of Procedural Specialties.. World neurosurgery. e177-e186. 2022
- The Effects of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery on Rates of Upper Extremity Compression Neuropathies.. Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches. 3:-. 2022
- Reply: Underutilization of Social Determinants of Health Billing Codes May Bias Surgical Disparities Research.. Spine. 47:-. 2022
- Anterior vs Posterior Approach in Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Analysis of Complications, Outcomes, and Narcotic Use.. International journal of spine surgery. 16:88-94. 2022
- Open Paddle Lead Trial for Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Institutional Experience.. Pain physician. 25:E37-E42. 2022
- The influence of social determinants of health on single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion outcomes.. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine. 36:1-6. 2021
- Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of spinal metastases: A systematic review.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 120-126. 2021
- Decisional Regret Among Older Adults Undergoing Corrective Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity: A Single Institutional Study.. Spine. 47:E337-E346. 2021
- Patient and Spine Surgeon Perceptions on Shared Decision Making in the Treatment of Older Adults Undergoing Corrective Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity.. Spine. 47:730-736. 2021
- The Risk of Nonunion in Smokers Revisited: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Global spine journal. 12:526-539. 2021
- Perioperative Factors Associated With Chronic Opioid Use After Spine Surgery.. Global spine journal. 13:-. 2021
- The Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Neurosurgery Practice in Spring 2020.. World neurosurgery. e1-e10. 2021
- Association Between Social Determinants of Health and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Single-Level Lumbar Fusions: A Matched Analysis.. Spine. 46:E559-E565. 2021
- An Assessment of Neurosurgery Resident Clinical and Socioeconomic Training: The 2013 Council of State Neurosurgical Societies Postresidency Survey Results.. World neurosurgery. e28-e36. 2021
- Laparoscopic-Assisted Versus Mini-Open Laparotomy for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement in the Medicare Population.. Neurosurgery. 88:812-818. 2021
- Comparison of Postoperative Opioid Utilization in an ACDF Cohort: Narcotic Naive Patients Versus Preoperative Opioid Users.. Clinical spine surgery. 34:E86-E91. 2021
- A comparison of successful versus failed nonoperative treatment approaches in patients with degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 71-78. 2021
- Outcomes and Patterns of Care in Elderly Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme.. World neurosurgery. e1026-e1037. 2021
- Microwave Ablation as a Treatment for Spinal Metastatic Tumors: A Systematic Review.. World neurosurgery. 15-23. 2021
- Surgical Site Infection After Autologous Cranioplasty for Decompressive Craniectomy in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Review of Two Level 1 Trauma Centers.. The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 32:2728-2731. 2021
- Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health in Spine Surgery: Impact on Postoperative Delirium.. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 69:1240-1248. 2020
- Sex Differences in Postoperative Complications and Functional Status After Deformity Correction Surgery: Do Men Fare Better Than Women?. World neurosurgery. e94-e100. 2020
- The Enforceability of Noncompete Clauses in the Medical Profession: A Review by the Workforce Committee and the Medicolegal Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies.. Neurosurgery. 87:1085-1090. 2020
- An Evaluation of Neurosurgical Practices During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.. World neurosurgery. e91-e99. 2020
- Comprehensive classification system for multirod constructs across three-column osteotomies: a reliability study.. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine. 34:1-109. 2020
- Regional differences in prolonged non-operative therapy utilization prior to primary ACDF surgery.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 143-151. 2020
- A comparison of prolonged nonoperative management strategies in cervical stenosis patients: Successes versus failures.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 63-71. 2020
- Pharmacologic and cellular therapies in the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injuries: A systematic review.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 12-20. 2020
- Association of osteopenia and osteoporosis with higher rates of pseudarthrosis and revision surgery in adult patients undergoing single-level lumbar fusion.. Neurosurgical focus. 49:-. 2020
- Gender differences in use of prolonged non-operative therapies prior to index ACDF surgery.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 228-235. 2020
- Gender differences in the 3-month utilization of nonoperative therapies prior to primary lumbar microdiscectomy.. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 107-113. 2020
- Sex Differences in Opioid Use in Patients With Symptomatic Lumbar Stenosis or Spondylolisthesis Undergoing Lumbar Decompression and Fusion.. Spine. 44:E800-E807. 2019
- A Comparison of 30-Day Hospital Readmission and Complication Rates After Outpatient Versus Inpatient 1 and 2 Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: An Analysis of a Medicare Patient Sample.. World neurosurgery. e233-e239. 2019
- A Two-Year Cost Analysis of Maximum Nonoperative Treatments in Patients with Cervical Stenosis that Ultimately Required Surgery.. World neurosurgery. e616-e625. 2019
- Extended Length of Stay After Lumbar Spine Surgery: Sick Patients, Postoperative Complications, or Practice Style Differences Among Hospitals and Physicians?. World neurosurgery. e734-e739. 2018
- Gender Differences in Use of Prolonged Nonoperative Therapies Before Index Lumbar Surgery.. World neurosurgery. e580-e592. 2018
- Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Postoperative Complication Rates, Ambulation, and Length of Hospital Stay After Elective Spinal Fusion (≥3 Levels) in Elderly Spine Deformity Patients.. World neurosurgery. e1122-e1128. 2018
- Extended Length of Stay in Elderly Patients After Lumbar Decompression and Fusion Surgery May Not Be Attributable to Baseline Illness Severity or Postoperative Complications.. World neurosurgery. e996-e1001. 2018
- Post-operative drain use in patients undergoing decompression and fusion: incidence of complications and symptomatic hematoma.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 4:220-226. 2018
- Thirty-day complication and readmission rates associated with resection of metastatic spinal tumors: a single institutional experience.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 4:304-310. 2018
- Does Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus Increase the Risk of Postoperative Infections After Elective Spine Surgery: Do Most Infections Occur in Carriers?. World neurosurgery. e519-e524. 2018
- Extended Length of Stay in Elderly Patients after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Is Not Attributable to Baseline Illness Severity or Postoperative Complications.. World neurosurgery. e552-e557. 2018
- Pediatric Spinal Ependymomas: An Epidemiologic Study.. World neurosurgery. e119-e128. 2018
- Preoperative Hemoglobin Level is Associated with Increased Health Care Use After Elective Spinal Fusion (≥3 Levels) in Elderly Male Patients with Spine Deformity.. World neurosurgery. e348-e354. 2018
- Interdisciplinary Care Model Independently Decreases Use of Critical Care Services After Corrective Surgery for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis.. World neurosurgery. e845-e849. 2018
- Adult Spinal Ependymomas: An Epidemiologic Study.. World neurosurgery. e53-e61. 2017
- Association between baseline cognitive impairment and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity.. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine. 28:103-108. 2017
- The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Decompression and Fusion.. World neurosurgery. e266-e270. 2017
- Geriatric comanagement reduces perioperative complications and shortens duration of hospital stay after lumbar spine surgery: a prospective single-institution experience.. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine. 27:670-675. 2017
- Impact of alcohol use on 30-day complication and readmission rates after elective spinal fusion (≥2 levels) for adult spine deformity: a single institutional study of 1,010 patients.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 3:403-410. 2017
- The prevalence of undiagnosed pre-surgical cognitive impairment and its post-surgical clinical impact in elderly patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 3:358-363. 2017
- Reduced Impact of Smoking Status on 30-Day Complication and Readmission Rates After Elective Spinal Fusion (≥3 Levels) for Adult Spine Deformity: A Single Institutional Study of 839 Patients.. World neurosurgery. 233-238. 2017
- Relationship Among Koenig Depression Scale and Postoperative Outcomes, Ambulation, and Perception of Pain in Elderly Patients (≥65 Years) Undergoing Elective Spinal Surgery for Adult Scoliosis.. World neurosurgery. 471-476. 2017
- Prophylactic use of intraoperative vancomycin powder and postoperative infection: an analysis of microbiological patterns in 1200 consecutive surgical cases.. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine. 27:328-334. 2017
- Immediate Postoperative Pain Scores Predict Neck Pain Profile up to 1 Year Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.. Global spine journal. 8:231-236. 2017
- Association of Intraoperative Blood Transfusions on Postoperative Complications, 30-Day Readmission Rates, and 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes.. Spine. 42:610-615. 2017
- Effect of Social Support and Marital Status on Perceived Surgical Effectiveness and 30-Day Hospital Readmission.. Global spine journal. 7:774-779. 2017
- 30-Day Readmission After Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 1400 Consecutive Spine Surgery Patients.. Spine. 42:520-524. 2017
- Increased 30-Day Complication Rates Associated with Laminectomy in 874 Adult Patients with Spinal Deformity Undergoing Elective Spinal Fusion: A Single Institutional Study.. World neurosurgery. 370-375. 2017
- Impact of surgical approach on complication rates after elective spinal fusion (≥3 levels) for adult spine deformity.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 3:31-37. 2017
- Risk Factors and Independent Predictors of 30-Day Readmission for Altered Mental Status After Elective Spine Surgery for Spine Deformity: A Single-Institutional Study of 1090 Patients.. World neurosurgery. 270-274. 2017
- Impact of Race on 30-Day Complication Rates After Elective Complex Spinal Fusion (≥5 Levels): A Single Institutional Study of 446 Patients.. World neurosurgery. 418-423. 2016
- Racial Disparities in 30-Day Readmission Rates After Elective Spine Surgery: A Single Institutional Experience.. Spine. 41:1677-1682. 2016
- Predictive parameters for the antecedent development of hip pathology associated with long segment fusions to the pelvis for the treatment of adult spinal deformity.. Surgical neurology international. -. 2016
- Racial, Socioeconomic, and Gender Disparities in the Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes of Adult Chiari I Malformations.. World neurosurgery. 431-437. 2016
- Patient Body Mass Index is an Independent Predictor of 30-Day Hospital Readmission After Elective Spine Surgery.. World neurosurgery. 148-151. 2016
- Preoperative Nutritional Status is an Independent Predictor of 30-day Hospital Readmission After Elective Spine Surgery.. Spine. 41:1400-1404. 2016
- Drivers of 30-Day Readmission in Elderly Patients (>65 Years Old) After Spine Surgery: An Analysis of 500 Consecutive Spine Surgery Patients.. World neurosurgery. 518-522. 2016
- The Effect of Patient Race on Extent of Functional Improvement After Cervical Spine Surgery.. Spine. 41:822-6. 2016
- Comparison of surgical outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: does the intra-operative use of a microscope improve surgical outcomes.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 2:25-30. 2016
- Independent predictors of reliability between full time employee-dependent acquisition of functional outcomes compared to non-full time employee-dependent methodologies: a prospective single institutional study.. Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong). 2:47-51. 2016
- Pretreatment of Depression Before Cervical Spine Surgery Improves Patients' Perception of Postoperative Health Status: A Retrospective, Single Institutional Experience.. World neurosurgery. 214-9. 2015
- Effects of Psoas Muscle Thickness on Outcomes of Lumbar Fusion Surgery.. World neurosurgery. 283-9. 2015
- Pretreatment of Anxiety Before Cervical Spine Surgery Improves Clinical Outcomes: A Prospective, Single-Institution Experience.. World neurosurgery. 625-630. 2015
- Assessing Patient Reported Outcomes Measures via Phone Interviews Versus Patient Self-Survey in the Clinic: Are We Measuring the Same Thing?. World neurosurgery. 230-4. 2015
- WITHDRAWN: Outcomes After Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Symptomatic L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis: A Prospective, Multi-Institutional Comparative Effectiveness Study.. World neurosurgery. 2015