Publications

1. Holly KE, Hatton MO, Bryan MR, Freedman BA, Helgeson MD, Koehlmoos TP, Schoenfeld AJ. Spinal Injuries and Spine Care in the US Military Health System (2001-Present). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Oct 31 [Epub ahead of print]
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2. Zein SE, Tande AJ, Carr CM, Verdoorn JT, Diehn FE, Lahr BD, Kingsbury MJ, Freedman BA, Huddleston PM, Howard MT, Horna P, Berbari EF. The utility of disc space and vertebral body specimens cell count differential for the diagnosis of native vertebral osteomyelitis: a prospective cohort study. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2024 Oct 2 Epub 2024 Oct 02
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3. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Reed R, Harmer JR, Raftery K, Nathani KR, Katsos K, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier BL, Newell N, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion subsidence: computed tomography analysis of incidence, associated risk factors, and impact on outcomes. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Oct 1; 41 (4):463-472 Epub 2024 July 05
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4. Petri F, Mahmoud OK, Zein SE, Alavi SMA, Passerini M, Diehn FE, Verdoorn JT, Tande AJ, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Murad MH, Berbari EF. Wide variability of the definitions used for native vertebral osteomyelitis: walking the path for a unified diagnostic framework with a meta-epidemiological approach. Spine J. 2024 Sep 28 Epub 2024 Sept 28
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5. Levy HA, Boere P, Randell Z, Bodnar J, Paulik J, Spina NT, Spiker WR, Lawrence BD, Brodke DS, Kurd MF, Rihn JA, Canseco JA, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Currier B, Huddleston PM, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Hilibrand AS, Karamian BA. Factors Related to Clinical Performance in Spine Surgery Fellowship: Can We Predict Success. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Sep 15; 32 (18):e940-e950 Epub 2024 July 12
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6. Lakomkin N, Pennington Z, Bhandarkar A, Mikula AL, Michalopoulos GD, Katsos K, Chen S, McClendon J Jr, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Optimal Implant Sizing Using Machine Learning Is Associated With Increased Range of Motion After Cervical Disk Arthroplasty. Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 1; 95 (3):627-633 Epub 2024 Mar 29
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7. Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Hamouda AM, Everson MC, Pennington Z, Kumar R, Pinter ZW, Martini ML, Bydon M, Kennel KA, Baffour F, Nassr A, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Abode-Iyamah K, Anderson PA, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Change in spinal bone mineral density as estimated by Hounsfield units following osteoporosis treatment with romosozumab, teriparatide, denosumab, and alendronate: an analysis of 318 patients. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Sep 1; 41 (3):309-315 Epub 2024 July 05
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8. Levy HA, Pumford A, Kelley B, Allen TG, Pinter ZW, Girdler SJ, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS. Unilateral versus bilateral pedicle screw fixation with anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a comparison of postoperative outcomes. Eur Spine J. 2024 Sep; 33 (9):3476-3483 Epub 2024 July 17
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9. Bernatz JT, Goh BC, Skjaerlund JD, Mikula AL, Johnson SE, Bydon M, Fogelson J, Elder B, Huddleston P, Karim M, Nassr A, Sebastian A, Freedman B. Intraoperative Surgeon Assessment of Bone: Correlation to Bone Mineral Density, CT Hounsfield Units, and Vertebral Bone Quality. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Aug 15; 49 (16):1125-1129 Epub 2023 Oct 19
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10. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Kazarian ER, Sodha S, Rhee JM, Fehlings MG, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS, Currier B. Contemporary Practice Patterns in the Treatment of Cervical Stenosis and Central Cord Syndrome: A Survey of the Cervical Spine Research Society. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Aug 5 Epub 2024 Aug 05
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11. Ibrahim S, Michalopoulos GD, Flanigan P, Johnson SE, Katsos K, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Bone morphogenetic protein in subaxial cervical arthrodesis: a meta-analysis of 5828 patients. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Aug 1; 41 (2):174-187 Epub 2024 May 03
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12. Johnson SE, Michalopoulos GD, Flanigan PM, Katsos K, Ibrahim S, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Interbody cages versus structural bone grafts in lumbar arthrodesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Aug 1; 41 (2):188-198 Epub 2024 May 10
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13. Pinter ZW, Bernatz J, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Pennington ZA, Michalopoulos GD, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Fogelson J, Sebastian AS, Elder BD. Paraspinal Sarcopenia and Lower Hounsfield Units are Independent Predictors of Increased Risk for Proximal Junctional Complications Following Thoracolumbar Fusions Terminating in the Upper Thoracic Spine. Global Spine J. 2024 Aug 1; 21925682241270094 Epub 2024 Aug 01
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14. Martini ML, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Pennington Z, Everson MC, Hamouda AM, Bydon M, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Nassr A, Anderson PA, Baffour F, Kennel KA, Fogelson J, Elder B. Opportunistic CT-Based Hounsfield Units Strongly Correlate with Biomechanical CT Measurements in the Thoracolumbar Spine. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Jul 15; 49 (14):1021-1028 Epub 2023 Sept 07
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15. Pinter Z, Honig R, Sebastian A, Nassr A, Freedman B, Yaszemski M, Huddleston P 3rd, Berbari E, Currier B. Does Intrawound Vancomycin Decrease Postoperative Surgical Site Infection in Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Case-control Study. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Jul 1; 37 (6):E264-E268 Epub 2024 Feb 05
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16. Nassr A, Coric D, Pinter ZW, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Whiting D, Chahlavi A, Pirris S, Phan N, Meyer SA, Tahernia AD, Sandhu F, Deutsch H, Potts EA, Cheng J, Chi JH, Groff M, Anekstein Y, Steinmetz MP, Welch WC. Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty Versus Fusion for Grade-I Degenerative Spondylolisthesis with Stenosis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Jun 19; 106 (12):1041-1053 Epub 2024 May 07
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17. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Pumford A, Padilla S, Salmons HI, Townsley S, Katsos K, Clarke M, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS. The effect of C2 screw type on perioperative outcomes and long-term stability after C2-T2 posterior cervical decompression and fusion. Eur Spine J. 2024 Jun; 33 (6):2314-2321 Epub 2024 Apr 02
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18. Pennington Z, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Martini M, Pinter ZW, Shafi M, Hamouda A, Bydon M, Clarke MJ, Freedman BA, Krauss WE, Nassr AN, Sebastian AS, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Bone Quality as Measured by Hounsfield Units More Accurately Predicts Proximal Junctional Kyphosis than Vertebral Bone Quality Following Long-Segment Thoracolumbar Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2024 Jun; 186:e584-e592 Epub 2024 Apr 07
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19. Swart A, Hamouda AM, Pennington Z, Mikula AL, Martini M, Lakomkin N, Shafi M, Nassr AN, Sebastian AS, Fogelson JL, Freedman BA, Elder BD. Reduced Bone Density Based on Hounsfield Units After Long-Segment Spinal Fusion with Harrington Rods. World Neurosurg. 2024 May; 185:e509-e515 Epub 2024 Feb 17
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20. Bernatz JT, Pumford A, Goh BC, Pinter ZW, Mikula AL, Michalopoulos GD, Bydon M, Huddleston P, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS. MRI Vertebral Bone Quality Correlates With Interbody Cage Subsidence After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 May 1; 37 (4):149-154 Epub 2024 May 02
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21. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Pumford A, Salmons HI, Townsley S, Katsos K, Reed R, Chen S, Abode-Iyamah K, Deen HG, Clarke M, Bydon M, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Currier B, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Karamian BA, Sebastian AS. The Effect of C2 Muscular Exposure Technique on Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes After C2-T2 Posterior Cervical Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Apr 10 [Epub ahead of print]
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22. Ren Y, Toyoshima Y, Vrieze A, Freedman B, Alizad A, Zhao C. In Vivo Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography Assessment of Acute Compartment Syndrome in a Turkey Model. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2024 Apr; 50 (4):571-579 Epub 2024 Jan 28
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23. Swart A, Hamouda A, Pennington Z, Lakomkin N, Mikula AL, Martini ML, Shafi M, Subramaniam T, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Nassr AN, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Significant Reduction in Bone Density as Measured by Hounsfield Units in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis or Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. J Clin Med. 2024 Mar 1; 13 (5) Epub 2024 Mar 01
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24. Magableh HM, Ibrahim S, Pennington Z, Nathani KR, Johnson SE, Katsos K, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Transforming Outcomes of Spine Surgery-Exploring the Power of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of 15 198 Patients. Neurosurgery. 2024 Feb 15 [Epub ahead of print]
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25. Hamouda AM, Pennington Z, Astudillo Potes M, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Martini ML, Abode-Iyamah KO, Freedman BA, McClendon J Jr, Nassr AN, Sebastian AS, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. The Predictors of Incidental Durotomy in Patients Undergoing Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for the Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity. J Clin Med. 2024 Jan 7; 13 (2) Epub 2024 Jan 07
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26. Pennington Z, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Martini M, Clarke MJ, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Rose PS, Karim SM, Nassr A, Bydon M, Kowalchuk RO, Merrell KW, Krauss WE, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Comparison of Hounsfield units and vertebral bone quality score for the prediction of time to pathologic fracture in mobile spine metastases treated with radiotherapy. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 Jan 1; 40 (1):19-27 Epub 2023 Oct 13
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27. Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Honig R, Salmons HI 4th, Hobson SL, Karamian BA, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Fogelson JL, Nassr AN, Sebastian AS. A Standardized Curriculum Improves Trainee Rod Bending Proficiency in Spinal Deformity Surgery. Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Educational Study. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Jan 1; 32 (1):e17-e25 Epub 2023 July 25
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28. Petri F, Mahmoud O, El Zein S, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Verdoorn JT, Tande AJ, Berbari EF. It is time for a unified definition of native vertebral osteomyelitis: a framework proposal. J Bone Jt Infect. 2024; 9 (3):173-182 Epub 2024 June 24
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29. Bernatz JT, Naylor RM, Goh BC, Brinjikji W, Sebastian A, Freedman B, Nassr A. Iatrogenic vertebral artery injury with concomitant contralateral idiopathic vertebral artery dissection managed with intravascular intervention: a case report. J Spine Surg. 2023 Dec 25; 9 (4):479-486 Epub 2023 Nov 29
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30. Goh BC, Pinter ZW, Wellings EP, Bernatz JT, Kolz JM, Sebastian AS, Elder BD, Freedman BA. Fractures in the ankylosed spine are associated with poor bone quality and lower hounsfield units. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2023 Dec; 235:108048 Epub 2023 Nov 07
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31. Pinter ZW, Reed R, Townsley SE, Mikula AL, Dittman L, Xiong A, Skjaerlund J, Michalopoulos GD, Currier B, Nassr A, Fogelson JL, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Kepler CK, Wagner SC, Elder BD, Sebastian AS. Titanium Cervical Cage Subsidence: Postoperative Computed Tomography Analysis Defining Incidence and Associated Risk Factors. Global Spine J. 2023 Sep; 13(7):1703-1715. Epub 2021 Sep 24.
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32. Pinter ZW, Salmons HI 4th, Townsley S, Omar A, Michalopoulos G, Freedman BA, Currier BL, Elder BD, Nassr AN, Bydon M, Fogelson J, Sebastian AS. Semispinalis Cervicis Sarcopenia is Associated With Worsening Cervical Sagittal Balance and Junctional Alignment Following Posterior Cervical Fusion for Myelopathy. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 Aug 1; 36 (7):E288-E293 Epub 2022 Aug 09
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33. Chen JW, Martini M, Pennington Z, Lakomkin N, Mikula AL, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Elder BD, Fogelson JL. Characterizing the Current Clinical Trial Landscape in Spinal Deformity: A Retrospective Analysis of Trends in the ClinicalTrials.gov Registry. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jun; 174:e92-e102 Epub 2023 Mar 10
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34. Pinter ZW, Reed R, Townsley SE, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Kazarian E, Michalopoulos GD, Freedman BA, Currier BL, Elder BD, Bydon M, Fogelson J, Sebastian AS, Nassr AN. Paraspinal Sarcopenia is Associated With Worse Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Laminoplasty for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Jun 1; 48 (11):772-781 Epub 2023 Mar 27
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35. Pinter ZW, Mikula AL, Reed R, Lakomkin N, Townsley SE, Wright B, Kazarian E, Michalopoulos GD, Currier B, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Elder BD, Fogelson J, Sebastian AS, Nassr A. Is Severe Neck Pain a Contraindication to Performing Laminoplasty in Patients With Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy? Clin Spine Surg. 2023 Apr 1; 36 (3):127-133 Epub 2023 Mar 13
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36. Pinter ZW, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Sebastian AS, Coric D, Welch WC, Steinmetz MP, Robbins SE, Ament J, Anand N, Arnold P, Baron E, Huang J, Whitmore R, Whiting D, Tahernia D, Sandhu F, Chahlavi A, Cheng J, Chi J, Pirris S, Groff M, Fabi A, Meyer S, Kushwaha V, Kent R, DeLuca S, Smorgick Y, Anekstein Y, TOPS Study Group. A Prospective Study of Lumbar Facet Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis and Stenosis: Results from the Total Posterior Spine System (TOPS) IDE Study. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 Mar 1; 36 (2):E59-E69 Epub 2022 Aug 03
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37. Pinter ZW, Mikula AL, Townsley SE, Salmons Iv HI, Lakomkin N, Michalopoulos GD, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Fogelson J, Sebastian AS, Elder BD. Lower Hounsfield Units and Severe Multifidus Sarcopenia Are Independent Predictors of Increased Risk for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure Following Thoracolumbar Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Feb 15; 48(4):223-231. Epub 2022 Nov 02.
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38. Pinter ZW, Mikula A, Shirley M, Xiong A, Michalopoulos G, Ghaith AK, Wagner S, Elder BD, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Bydon M, Currier B, Kaye ID, Kepler C, Sebastian AS. Risk Factors for Allograft Subsidence Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2023 Feb; 170:e700-e711 Epub 2022 Nov 26
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39. Pinter ZW, Skjaerlund J, Michalopoulos GD, Nathani KR, Bydon M, Nassr A, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA. Dynamic Radiographs Are Unreliable to Assess Arthrodesis Following Cervical Fusion: A Modeled Radiostereometric Analysis of Cervical Motion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Jan 15; 48 (2):127-136 Epub 2022 Sept 06
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40. Mualem W, Onyedimma C, Ghaith AK, Durrani S, Jarrah R, Singh R, Zamanian C, Nathani KR, Freedman BA, Bydon M. R2 advances in robotic-assisted spine surgery: comparative analysis of options, future directions, and bibliometric analysis of the literature. Neurosurg Rev. 2022 Dec 14; 46 (1):18
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41. Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Pennington Z, Nassr A, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Bydon M, Elder BD, Fogelson JL. Lumbar Lordosis Correction With Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov; 167:e295-e302 Epub 2022 Aug 08
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42. Lakomkin N, Mikula AL, Pinter ZW, Wellings E, Alvi MA, Scheitler KM, Pennington Z, Lee NJ, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Fogelson JL, Bydon M, Clarke MJ, Elder BD. Perioperative risk stratification of spine trauma patients with ankylosing spinal disorders: a comparison of 3 quantitative indices. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Nov 1; 37 (5):722-728 Epub 2022 May 27
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43. Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Pennington Z, Pinter ZW, Nassr A, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Abode-Iyamah K, Bydon M, Ames CP, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Association between lower Hounsfield units and proximal junctional kyphosis and failure at the upper thoracic spine. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Nov 1; 37 (5):694-702 Epub 2022 May 13
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44. Pinter ZW, Salmons HI 4th, Townsley S, Omar A, Freedman BA, Currier BL, Elder BD, Nassr AN, Bydon M, Wagner SC, Sebastian AS. Multifidus Sarcopenia Is Associated With Worse Patient-reported Outcomes Following Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Oct 15; 47 (20):1426-1434 Epub 2022 July 01
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45. Mikula AL, Pennington Z, Lakomkin N, Clarke MJ, Rose PS, Bydon M, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Lu L, Kowalchuk RO, Merrell KW, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Independent predictors of vertebral compression fracture following radiation for metastatic spine disease. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Oct 1; 37 (4):617-623 Epub 2022 Apr 15
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46. Pinter ZW, Mikula A, Shirley M, Xiong A, Wagner S, Elder BD, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Bydon M, Currier B, Kaye ID, Kepler C, Sebastian AS. Allograft Subsidence Decreases Postoperative Segmental Lordosis With Minimal Effect on Global Alignment Following ACDF. Global Spine J. 2022 Oct; 12(8):1723-1730. Epub 2021 Jan 21.
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47. Bhatti AUR, Cesare J, Wahood W, Alvi MA, Onyedimma CE, Ghaith AK, Akinnusotu O, El Sammak S, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Bydon M. Assessing the differences in operative and patient-reported outcomes between lateral approaches for lumbar fusion: a systematic review and indirect meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Oct 1; 37 (4):498-514 Epub 2022 Apr 22
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48. Kim G, Sammak SE, Michalopoulos GD, Mualem W, Pinter ZW, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Comparison of surgical interventions for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2022 Sep 1; 31 (4):342-357 Epub 2022 Sept 23
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49. Pinter ZW, Bou Monsef J, Monsef JB, Salmons HI, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Currier BL, Elder BD, Nassr AN. Does Preoperative Bone Mineral Density Impact Fusion Success in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery? A Prospective Cohort Study. World Neurosurg. 2022 Aug; 164:e830-e834 Epub 2022 May 20
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50. Rajjoub R, Michalopoulos GD, El Sammak S, Goyal A, Alexander AY, Wahood W, Freedman BA, Sebastian A, Bydon M. Crossing the Cervicothoracic Junction in Multilevel Cervical Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022 Jun; 162:e336-e346 Epub 2022 Mar 08
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51. Pinter ZW, Karamian B, Bou Monsef J, Mao J, Xiong A, Bowles DR, Conaway WK, Reiter DM, Honig R, Currier B, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Elder BD, Kaye ID, Kepler C, Schroeder G, Vaccaro A, Wagner S, Sebastian AS. Cervical Alignment and Proximal and Distal Junctional Failure in Posterior Cervical Fusion: A Multicenter Comparison of 2 Surgical Approaches. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 Jun 1; 35 (5):E451-E456 Epub 2021 Dec 15
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52. St Jeor JD, Jackson TJ, Xiong AE, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Currier BL, Fogelson JL, Bydon M, Nassr A, Elder BD. Average Lumbar Hounsfield Units Predicts Osteoporosis-Related Complications Following Lumbar Spine Fusion. Global Spine J. 2022 Jun; 12 (5):851-857 Epub 2020 Nov 23
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53. Pinter ZW, Salmons HI 4th, Townsley SE, Xiong A, Michalopoulos GD, El Sammak S, Currier B, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Elder BD, Wagner S, Sebastian AS. Improved Sagittal Alignment Is Associated with Early Postoperative Neck Disability and Pain-Related Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Myelopathy. World Neurosurg. 2022 May; 161:e654-e663 Epub 2022 Feb 23
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54. Iyer S, Bovonratwet P, Samartzis D, Schoenfeld AJ, An HS, Awwad W, Blumenthal SL, Cheung JPY, Derman PB, El-Sharkawi M, Freedman BA, Hartl R, Kang JD, Kim HJ, Louie PK, Ludwig SC, Neva MH, Pham MH, Phillips FM, Qureshi SA, Radcliff KE, Riew KD, Sandhu HS, Sciubba DM, Sethi RK, Valacco M, Zaidi HA, Zygourakis CC, Makhni MC. Appropriate Telemedicine Utilization in Spine Surgery: Results From a Delphi Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Apr 15; 47 (8):583-590 Epub 2022 Feb 04
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55. Michalopoulos GD, Bhandarkar AR, Jarrah R, Yolcu YU, Alvi MA, Ghaith AK, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Hybrid surgery: a comparison of early postoperative outcomes between anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and cervical disc arthroplasty. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Apr 1; 36 (4):575-584 Epub 2021 Oct 29
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56. Kolz JM, Pinter ZW, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Nassr AN. Postoperative and Intraoperative Cement Augmentation for Spinal Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 Apr; 160:e454-e463 Epub 2022 Jan 18
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57. Hobson SL, Yolcu YU, Oishi T, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Laughlin RS, Bydon M, Hoffman EM. Estimating Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Rates for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Are Diagnostic or Procedural Codes Accurate? Int J Spine Surg. 2022 Apr; 16 (2):208-214
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58. Colantonio DF, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Bydon M, Helgeson MD, Kepler CK, Sebastian AS, Wagner SC. The Effect of Preoperative Mental Health Status on Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Int J Spine Surg. 2022 Apr; 16(2):233-239.
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59. Mauntel TC, Tenan MS, Freedman BA, Potter BK, Provencher MT, Tokish JM, Lee IE, Rhon DI, Bailey JR, Burns TC, Cameron KL, Grenier ES, Haley CA, Leclere LE, McDonald LS, Owens BD, Pallis MP, Posner MA, Rivera JC, Roach CJ, Robins RJ, Schmitz MR, Sheean AJ, Slabaugh MA, Volk WR, Dickens JF. The Military Orthopedics Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network: A Solution for Improving Musculoskeletal Care in the Military Health System. Mil Med. 2022 Mar 28; 187 (3-4):e282-e289
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60. Kolz JM, Mitchell SA, Elder BD, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA. Sacral Insufficiency Fracture Following Short-Segment Lumbosacral Fusion: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Global Spine J. 2022 Mar; 12 (2):267-277 Epub 2020 Aug 30
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61. Pinter ZW, Elder BD, Kaye ID, Kepler CK, Wagner S, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS. A Review of Commercially Available Cellular-based Allografts. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 Feb 1; 35 (1):E77-E86
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62. Onyedimma C, Jallow O, Yolcu YU, Alvi MA, Goyal A, Ghaith AK, Bhatti AUR, Abode-Iyamah K, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Comparison of Outcomes Between Cage Materials Used for Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Standalone Cages: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022 Feb; 158:e38-e54. Epub 2021 Nov 24.
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63. Jackson TJ, Freedman BA, Morris JM, Currier BL, Nassr A. Cervical myelopathy in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome treated with a patient-specific custom cervical spine locking plate. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2022 Jan 14; 8 (1):6
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64. Xiong AE, Jackson TJ, Lawson BK, Khezri N, Sebastian A, Freedman B, Elder B, Currier B. Is there consensus on the perioperative management of Xa inhibitors in patients undergoing elective spine surgery?-A survey of current spine surgeon practices. J Spine Surg. 2021 Dec; 7(4):458-466.
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65. Thompson JC, Pinter ZW, Honig R, Tomov MN, Currier BL, Elder BD, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Sebastian AS. Methods Used to Generate Consensus Statements for Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Primer for the Spine Surgeon. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 Dec 1; 34 (10):391-394
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66. Tenan MS, Robins RJ, Sheean AJ, Dekker TJ, Bailey JR, Bharmal HM, Bradley MW, Cameron KL, Burns TC, Freedman BA, Galvin JW, Grenier ES, Haley CA, Hurvitz AP, LeClere LE, Lee I, Mauntel T, McDonald LS, Nesti LJ, Owens BD, Posner MA, Potter BK, Provencher MT, Rhon DI, Roach CJ, Ryan PM, Schmitz MR, Slabaugh MA, Tucker CJ, Volk WR, Dickens JF, MOTION Collaborative. A High-Sensitivity International Knee Documentation Committee Survey Index From the PROMIS System: The Next-Generation Patient-Reported Outcome for a Knee Injury Population. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Nov; 49 (13):3561-3568 Epub 2021 Oct 06
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67. Hobson S, Aleem IS, Bice MJ, Butt BB, Bydon M, Elder BD, Fredericks DR Jr, Helgeson MD, Patel RD, Sebastian A, Wagner SC, Williams SK, Xiong AE, Anderson PA, Freedman B. A Multicenter Evaluation of the Feasibility, Patient/Provider Satisfaction, and Value of Virtual Spine Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. World Neurosurg. 2021 Oct; 154:e781-e789. Epub 2021 Aug 10.
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68. Mikula AL, Fogelson JL, Lakomkin N, Flanigan PM, Pinter ZW, Doan MK, Bydon M, Nassr A, Freedman B, Sebastian AS, Abode-Iyamah K, Anderson PA, Elder BD. Lower Hounsfield Units at the Upper Instrumented Vertebrae are Significantly Associated With Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure Near the Thoracolumbar Junction. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Sep 15; 21 (4):270-275
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69. Mikula AL, St Jeor JD, Naylor RM, Bernatz JT, Patel NP, Fogelson JL, Larson AN, Nassr A, Sebastian AS, Freedman B, Currier BL, Bydon M, Kennel KA, Yaszemski MJ, Anderson PA, Elder BD. Teriparatide Treatment Increases Hounsfield Units in the Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Ilium Out of Proportion to the Cervical Spine. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 Aug 1; 34 (7):E370-E376
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70. Kerezoudis P, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Bydon M. Utilization Trends of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the United States. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jul 1; 46 (13):874-881
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71. Rainer WG, Abdel MP, Freedman BA, Berry DJ, Taunton MJ. Pelvic Tilt and the Pubic Symphysis to Sacrococcygeal Junction Distance: Risk Factors for Hip Dislocation Observed on Anteroposterior Pelvis Radiographs. J Arthroplasty. 2021 Jul; 36 (7S):S367-S373 Epub 2021 Mar 09
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73. Wagner SC, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Bydon M, Sebastian AS. The Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A pilot study. J Clin Neurosci. 2021 Jun; 88:95-101 Epub 2021 Apr 02
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74. Kolz JM, Freedman BA, Nassr AN. The Value of Cement Augmentation in Patients With Diminished Bone Quality Undergoing Thoracolumbar Fusion Surgery: A Review. Global Spine J. 2021 Apr; 11 (1_suppl):37S-44S
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75. Pinter ZW, Wagner S, Fredericks D Jr, Xiong A, Helgeson M, Currier B, Freedman BA, Kepler C, Elder BD, Bydon M, Nassr A, Sebastian AS. Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Degeneration Is Not Associated with Muscle Cross-sectional Area: Qualitative Assessment Is Preferable for Cervical Sarcopenia. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2021 Apr 01; 479(4):726-732.
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76. Mikula AL, Fogelson JL, Oushy S, Pinter ZW, Peters PA, Abode-Iyamah K, Sebastian AS, Freedman B, Currier BL, Polly DW, Elder BD. Change in pelvic incidence between the supine and standing positions in patients with bilateral sacroiliac joint vacuum signs. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Apr 1; 34 (4):617-622 Epub 2021 Jan 15
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77. Ghaith AK, Yolcu YU, Alvi MA, Bhandarkar AR, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Rate and Characteristics of Vertebral Artery Injury Following C1-C2 Posterior Cervical Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2021 Apr; 148:118-126 Epub 2021 Jan 28
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78. Tsai SH, Alvi MA, Tazyeen S, Yolcu Y, Javeed S, Sebastian A, Freedman B, Bydon M, Elder B. Revision Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Revision Cervical Arthroplasty Are Associated with Similar Outcomes: Real-World Analysis from a National Quality Registry. Turk Neurosurg. 2021 Mar 29 [Epub ahead of print]
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80. Pinter ZW, Lawson BK, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS. Atypical hangman's fracture with concomitant subaxial fracture-dislocation treated with circumferential fusion of C2-C5-a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Dec 2; 6 (1):108 Epub 2020 Dec 02
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81. Tomov M, Alvi MA, Elminawy M, Currier B, Yaszemski M, Nassr A, Huddleston P, Sebastian A, Bydon M, Freedman B. An Objective and Reliable Method for Identifying Sarcopenia in Lumbar Spine Surgery Patients: Using Morphometric Measurements on Computed Tomography Imaging. Asian Spine J. 2020 Dec; 14 (6):814-820 Epub 2020 May 29
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82. Doherty RJ, Yolcu YU, Wahood W, Zreik J, Goyal A, Gazelka HM, Habermann EB, Abode-Iyamah K, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Is postoperative atelectasis following lumbar fusion more prevalent among patients with chronic opioid use? Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2020 Dec; 199:106308 Epub 2020 Oct 14
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83. Kurian SJ, Yolcu YU, Zreik J, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Institutional databases may underestimate the risk factors for 30-day unplanned readmissions compared to national databases. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Dec 1; 33 (6):845-853 Epub 2020 July 31
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84. Yolcu YU, Zreik J, Alvi MA, Wanderman NR, Carlson BC, Nassr A, Fogelson JL, Elder BD, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Use of teriparatide prior to lumbar fusion surgery lowers two-year complications for patients with poor bone health. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2020 Nov; 198:106244 Epub 2020 Sept 21
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85. Yolcu YU, Wahood W, Eissa AT, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Bydon M. The impact of platelet-rich plasma on postoperative outcomes after spinal fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Oct 1; 33 (4):540-547 Epub 2020 May 22
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86. Alvi MA, Zreik J, Yolcu YU, Goyal A, Kim DK, Kallmes DF, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Comparison of Costs and Postoperative Outcomes between Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Analysis from a State-Level Outpatient Database. World Neurosurg. 2020 Sep; 141:e801-e814 Epub 2020 June 10
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87. Bukowski BR, Clark NJ, Taunton MJ, Freedman BA, Berry DJ, Abdel MP. Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Long-Term Results. J Arthroplasty. 2020 Sep; 35 (9):2573-2580 Epub 2020 Apr 27
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88. Anderson PA, Freedman BA, Chou D, Witham T. Introduction. Lumbar spinal osteoporosis. Neurosurg Focus 2020 Aug; 49 (2):E1
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89. Flanigan PM, Mikula AL, Peters PA, Oushy S, Fogelson JL, Bydon M, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Currier BL, Nassr A, Kennel KA, Anderson PA, Polly DW, Elder BD. Regional improvements in lumbosacropelvic Hounsfield units following teriparatide treatment. Neurosurg Focus. 2020 Aug; 49 (2):E11
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90. St Jeor JD, Jackson TJ, Xiong AE, Kadri A, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Currier BL, Nassr A, Fogelson JL, Kennel KA, Anderson PA, Elder BD. Osteoporosis in spine surgery patients: what is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis in this population? Neurosurg Focus. 2020 Aug; 49 (2):E4
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91. Canseco JA, Schroeder GD, Patel PD, Grasso G, Chang M, Kandziora F, Vialle EN, Oner FC, Schnake KJ, Dvorak MF, Chapman JR, Benneker LM, Rajasekaran S, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, AO Spine Cervical Classification Validation Group. Regional and experiential differences in surgeon preference for the treatment of cervical facet injuries: a case study survey with the AO Spine Cervical Classification Validation Group. Eur Spine J. 2020 Jul 22. [Epub ahead of print]
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93. Pinter ZW, Wagner SC, Fredericks DR Jr, Xiong A, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Nassr A, Bydon M, Kepler CK, Sebastian AS. Higher Paraspinal Muscle Density Effect on Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Global Spine J. 2020 Jul 7; 2192568220935108 Epub 2020 July 07
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94. Lu VM, Graffeo CS, Mikula AL, Perry A, Carlstrom LP, Elder BD, Freedman BA, Krauss WE. Making the Most of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses in Spine Surgery: A Primer for the Practicing Spine Surgeon. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Jul 1; 45 (13):E808-E812
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95. Clark NJ, Francois EL, Freedman BA, Currier B. Early Implant Failure of a 2-Level M6-Cervical Total Disc Replacement: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2020 Jul-Sep; 10 (3):e19.00644
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96. Robinson WA, Carlson BC, Poppendeck H, Wanderman NR, Bunta AD, Murphy S, Sietsema DL, Daffner SD, Edwards BJ, Watts NB, Tosi LL, Anderson PA, Freedman BA. Osteoporosis-related Vertebral Fragility Fractures: A Review and Analysis of the American Orthopaedic Association's Own the Bone Database. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Apr 15; 45 (8):E430-E438
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97. Zreik J, Goyal A, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Utility of Preoperative Laboratory Testing in Assessing Risk of Adverse Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Insights from National Surgical Registry. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr; 136:e398-e406 Epub 2020 Jan 10
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98. Kolz JM, Alvi MA, Bhatti AR, Tomov MN, Bydon M, Sebastian AS, Elder BD, Nassr AN, Fogelson JL, Currier BL, Freedman BA. Anterior Cervical Osteophyte Resection for Treatment of Dysphagia. Global Spine J. 2020 Mar 20; 2192568220912706 [Epub ahead of print]
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100. Wallace N, Schaffer NE, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Currier BL, Patel R, Aleem IS. Computer-assisted navigation in complex cervical spine surgery: tips and tricks. J Spine Surg. 2020 Mar; 6 (1):136-144
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101. Wahood W, Yolcu YU, Kerezoudis P, Goyal A, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Artificial Discs in Cervical Disc Replacement: A Meta-Analysis for Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes. World Neurosurg. 2020 Feb; 134:598-613.e5 Epub 2019 Oct 15
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102. Thompson JC, Wanderman N, Anderson PA, Freedman BA. Abaloparatide and the Spine: A Narrative Review. Clin Interv Aging. 2020; 15:1023-1033 Epub 2020 June 29
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103. Mikula AL, Puffer RC, Jeor JDS, Bernatz JT, Fogelson JL, Larson AN, Nassr A, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Currier BL, Bydon M, Yaszemski MJ, Anderson PA, Elder BD. Teriparatide treatment increases Hounsfield units in the lumbar spine out of proportion to DEXA changes. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Jan 1; 32 (1):50-55 Epub 2019 Oct 18
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104. Tavana S, Masouros SD, Baxan N, Freedman BA, Hansen UN, Newell N. The Effect of Degeneration on Internal Strains and the Mechanism of Failure in Human Intervertebral Discs Analyzed Using Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) and Ultra-High Field MRI. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2020; 8:610907 Epub 2021 Jan 21
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105. Wanderman N, Robinson W, Carlson B, Bydon M, Currier B, Huddleston P, Nassr A, Freedman B. Tranexamic Acid in Thoracic and Lumbar Fusions and Perioperative Blood Loss. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Dec; 32 (10):E462-E468
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106. Banno F, Zreik J, Alvi MA, Goyal A, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Treatment of Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Insights from a National Registry. World Neurosurg. 2019 Dec; 132:e852-e861 Epub 2019 Aug 05
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107. Aleem IS, Alder J, Popper J, Freedman B, Nassr A, Bydon M, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL. A Novel Anatomic Landmark to Assess Adequate Decompression in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: The Posterior Endplate Valley (PEV). Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Oct; 32 (8):345-349
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108. Alvi MA, Zreik J, Wahood W, Goyal A, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Bydon M. Impact of Dialysis on 30-Day Outcomes After Spinal Fusion Surgery for Pathologic Fractures: Insights from a National Quality Registry. World Neurosurg. 2019 Oct; 130:e862-e873 Epub 2019 July 08
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109. Mikula AL, Naylor RM, St. Jeor JD, Fogelson JL, Larson AN, Nassr AN, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS, Currier BL, Bydon M, Yaszemski MJ, Elder BD. Teriparatide treatment improves bone quality in the vertebral body out of proportion to the pedicles and lamina of the lumbosacral spine as measured by Hounsfield units The Spine Journal. 2019; 19(9):S176-S177.
     
110. Goyal A, Elminawy M, Alvi MA, Long TR, Chen JJ, Bradley E, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Following Spine Surgery: Case Control Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Aug 1; 44 (15):1087-1096
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111. Yolcu Y, Alvi M, Wanderman N, Carlson B, Sebastian A, Bydon M, Freedman B. Effect of teriparatide use on bone mineral density and spinal fusion: a narrative review of animal models. Int J Neurosci. 2019 Aug; 129 (8):814-820 Epub 2019 Feb 17
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112. Francois EL, Clark NJ, Freedman BA. Facial Numbness and Paresthesias Resolved with Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion: A Report of 3 Cases. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Jul-Sep; 9 (3):e0294
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113. Wanderman N, Alvi M, Yolcu Y, Carlson B, Sebastian A, Bydon M, Freedman B. Is Teriparatide Beneficial to Spinal Fusion Surgery in the Older Patient?: A Narrative Review. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Jun; 32 (5):182-190
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114. Yoon JW, Wanderman NR, Kerezoudis P, Alvi MA, De Biase G, Akinduro OO, Berbari EF, Bydon M, Freedman BA. Enterobacter Infection after Spine Surgery: An Institutional Experience. World Neurosurg. 2019 Mar; 123:e330-e337 Epub 2018 Nov 27
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115. Tomov M, Wanderman N, Berbari E, Currier B, Yaszemski M, Nassr A, Huddleston P, Bydon M, Freedman B. An empiric analysis of 5 counter measures against surgical site infections following spine surgery-a pragmatic approach and review of the literature. Spine J. 2019 Feb; 19 (2):267-275 Epub 2018 June 02
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116. Robinson WA, Carlson BC, Freedman BA, Sebastian AS. Retropharyngeal Steroid Use in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 Feb; 32 (1):1-3
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117. Robinson WA, Hevesi M, Carlson BC, Schulte S, Petfield JL, Freedman BA. Spinal Fusions in Active Military Personnel: Who Gets a Lumbar Spinal Fusion in the Military and What Impact Does It Have on Service Member Retention? Mil Med. 2019 Jan 1; 184 (1-2):e156-e161
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118. Freedman BA. CORR Insights(R): Are Case Volume and Facility Complexity Level Associated With Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2019 Jan; 477 (1):191-192
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119. Alvi MA, Kapurch JR 2nd, Ivanov DV, Kerezoudis P, Bydon M, Freedman BA. Does the Coexistence of Multiple Segmental Rib Fractures in Polytrauma Patients Presenting With "Major" Vertebral Fracture Affect Care and Acute Outcomes? J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Jan; 33 (1):23-30
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120. Carlson BC, Robinson WA, Wanderman NR, Sebastian AS, Nassr A, Freedman BA, Anderson PA. A Review and Clinical Perspective of the Impact of Osteoporosis on the Spine. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2019; 10:2151459319861591 Epub 2019 July 17
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121. Dowdell J, Brochin R, Kim J, Overley S, Oren J, Freedman B, Cho S. Postoperative Spine Infection: Diagnosis and Management. Global Spine J. 2018 Dec; 8 (4 Suppl):37S-43S Epub 2018 Dec 13
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122. de Leeuw CN, Fann PR, Tanenbaum JE, Buchholz AL, Freedman BA, Steinmetz MP, Mroz TE. Lumbar Epidural Abscesses: A Systematic Review. Global Spine J. 2018 Dec; 8 (4 Suppl):85S-95S Epub 2018 Dec 13
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123. Aleem IS, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ, Poppendeck H, Huddleston P, Eck J, Rhee J, Bydon M, Freedman B, Nassr A. Do Cervical Spine Surgery Patients Recall Their Preoperative Status?: A Cohort Study of Recall Bias in Patient-reported Outcomes. Clin Spine Surg. 2018 Dec; 31 (10):E481-E487
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124. Mundell BF, Gates MJ, Kerezoudis P, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Hohmann SF, Bydon M. Does patient selection account for the perceived cost savings in outpatient spine surgery? A meta-analysis of current evidence and analysis from an administrative database. J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 Dec 1; 29 (6):687-695 Epub 2018 Sept 14
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125. Wanderman N, Carlson B, Robinson W, Bydon M, Yaszemski M, Huddleston P, Freedman B. Does Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenic Protein 2 Affect Perioperative Blood Loss after Lumbar and Thoracic Spinal Fusion? Asian Spine J. 2018 Oct; 12 (5):880-886 Epub 2018 Sept 10
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126. Carlson BC, Robinson WA, Wanderman NR, Nassr AN, Huddleston PM 3rd, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL, Jeray KJ, Kirk KL, Bunta AD, Murphy S, Patel B, Watkins CM, Sietsema DL, Edwards BJ, Tosi LL, Anderson PA, Freedman BA. The American Orthopaedic Association's Own the Bone(R) database: a national quality improvement project for the treatment of bone health in fragility fracture patients. Osteoporos Int. 2018 Sep; 29 (9):2101-2109 Epub 2018 June 01
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127. Bjerke BT, Zarrabian M, Aleem IS, Fogelson JL, Currier BL, Freedman BA, Bydon M, Nassr A. Incidence of Osteoporosis-Related Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Global Spine J. 2018 Sep; 8 (6):563-569 Epub 2017 Dec 10
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128. Neal CJ, McCafferty RR, Freedman B, Helgeson MD, Rivet D, Gwinn DE, Rosner MK. Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spine Injury Evaluation, Transport, and Surgery in the Deployed Setting. Mil Med. 2018 Sep 01; 183(suppl_2):83-91.
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129. Wanderman NR, Drayer NJ, Tomov M, Reifsnyder JW, Carlson B, Robinson W, Kang DG, Freedman B. Postoperative Seroma Formation After Posterior Cervical Fusion with Use of RhBMP-2: A Report of Two Cases. JBJS Case Connect. 2018 Jul-Sep; 8 (3):e74
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130. Shuler MS, Roskosky M, Kinsey T, Glaser D, Reisman W, Ogburn C, Yeoman C, Wanderman NR, Freedman B. Continual near-infrared spectroscopy monitoring in the injured lower limb and acute compartment syndrome: an FDA-IDE trial. Bone Joint J. 2018 Jun 1; 100-B (6):787-797
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131. Oliver JD, Goncalves S, Kerezoudis P, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Nassr A, Bydon M. Comparison of Outcomes for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With and Without Anterior Plate Fixation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Apr 1; 43 (7):E413-E422
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132. Kobayashi SD, Porter AR, Freedman B, Pandey R, Chen L, Kreiswirth BN, DeLeo FR. Antibody-Mediated Killing of Carbapenem-Resistant ST258 Klebsiella pneumoniae by Human Neutrophils. mBio. 2018 Mar 13; 9 (2)
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133. Braman JP, Bernthal N, Freedman B, Gofton W, Hsu J, Sheps D, Strauss E. I Am What I Am Because of Who We All Are: The 2017 American-British-Canadian Traveling Fellowship. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Mar 7; 100 (5):e28
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134. Wanderman NR, Mallet C, Giambini H, Bao N, Zhao C, An KN, Freedman BA, Nassr A. An Ovariectomy-Induced Rabbit Osteoporotic Model: A New Perspective. Asian Spine J. 2018 Feb; 12 (1):12-17 Epub 2018 Feb 07
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135. Tomov M, Tou K, Winkel R, Puffer R, Bydon M, Nassr A, Huddleston P, Yaszemski M, Currier B, Freedman B. Does Subcutaneous Infiltration of Liposomal Bupivacaine Following Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Improve Immediate Postoperative Pain Control? Asian Spine J. 2018 Feb; 12 (1):85-93 Epub 2018 Feb 07
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136. Murphy ME, Maloney PR, McCutcheon BA, Rinaldo L, Shepherd D, Kerezoudis P, Gilder H, Ubl DS, Crowson CS, Freedman BA, Habermann EB, Bydon M. Predictors of Discharge to a Nonhome Facility in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Decompression Without Fusion for Degenerative Spine Disease. Neurosurgery. 2017 Oct 1; 81 (4):638-649
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137. Petteys RJ, Spitz SM, Syed H, Rice RA, Sarabia-Estrada R, Goodwin CR, Sciubba DM, Freedman BA. Design and testing of a controlled electromagnetic spinal cord impactor for use in large animal models of acute traumatic spinal cord injury. J Clin Neurosci. 2017 Sep; 43:229-234 Epub 2017 May 20
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138. Nandi S, Cho SK, Freedman BA, Firoozabadi R. The 2016 American Orthopaedic Association-Japanese Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellowship. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Jun 7; 99 (11):e57
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139. Puffer RC, Murphy M, Maloney P, Kor D, Nassr A, Freedman B, Fogelson J, Bydon M. Increased Total Anesthetic Time Leads to Higher Rates of Surgical Site Infections in Spinal Fusions. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Jun 1; 42 (11):E687-E690
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140. DeLeo FR, Kobayashi SD, Porter AR, Freedman B, Dorward DW, Chen L, Kreiswirth BN. Survival of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Sequence Type 258 in Human Blood. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017 Apr; 61 (4) Epub 2017 Mar 24
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141. Boe CC, Freedman BA, Kumar R, Lee K, McDonald R, Port J. Spinal subdural hematoma: a rare case of spinal subdural hematoma complicating routine, minimally invasive lumbar discectomy and decompression and relevant literature review. J Spine Surg. 2017 Mar; 3 (1):112-118
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142. Freedman BA, Nassr A, Currier BL. Stereotactic navigation in complex spinal surgery: Tips and tricks Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2017; 27 (4):260-8
     
143. Puffer RC, Tou K, Winkel RE, Bydon M, Currier B, Freedman BA. Liposomal bupivacaine incisional injection in single-level lumbar spine surgery. Spine J. 2016 Nov; 16 (11):1305-1308 Epub 2016 June 24
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144. Budsberg SC, Shuler MS, Hansen M, Uhl E, Freedman BA. Comparison of NIRS, serum biomarkers, and muscle damage in a porcine balloon compression model of acute compartment syndrome. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 Nov; 81 (5):876-881
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145. Moussallem CD, McCutcheon BA, Clarke MJ, Cui Q, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ, Huddleston PM, Rose PS, Freedman B, Dekutoski MB, Bydon M, Nassr A. Perioperative complications in open versus percutaneous treatment of spinal fractures in patients with an ankylosed spine. J Clin Neurosci. 2016 Aug; 30:88-92 Epub 2016 Mar 30
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146. Freedman BA, Malone DG, Rasmussen PA, Cage JM, Benzel EC. Surfer's Myelopathy: A Rare Form of Spinal Cord Infarction in Novice Surfers: A Systematic Review. Neurosurgery. 2016 May; 78 (5):602-11
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147. Ramstead AG, Robison A, Blackwell A, Jerome M, Freedman B, Lubick KJ, Hedges JF, Jutila MA. Roles of Toll-Like Receptor 2 (TLR2), TLR4, and MyD88 during Pulmonary Coxiella burnetii Infection. Infect Immun. 2016 Apr; 84 (4):940-949 Epub 2016 Mar 24
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148. Harrell A, Clark E, Rodriguez C, Freedman B, Lewis J, Jung Y, Fisher W, Ellison A, Williams M, Ford N, Anderson H, Stone E, Evans K, Zhang J, Baird M, Adams J, Haley W, Fitzpatrick P, Blackshear J, Jones C, Johnson K, Erickson K, Dwyer JP, Patel S, Velasquez M, Thomas B, Tran T, Thomas S, Bansal V, Torres M, Fiore J, Cowart J, Anderson C, Sharma S, Goel A, Krause M, Richardson E, Bansal S, Tamura MK, Pajewski NM, Bryan RN, Weiner DE, Diamond M, Van Buren P, Taylor A, Beddhu S, Rosendorff C, Jahanian H, Zaharchuk G. Chronic kidney disease, cerebral blood flow, and white matter volume in hypertensive adults. Neurology. 2016 Mar 29; 86 (13):1208-16 Epub 2016 Feb 26
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149. Reisman WM, Shuler MS, Roskosky M, Kinsey TL, Freedman BA. Use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Detect Sustained Hyperaemia Following Lower Extremity Trauma. Mil Med. 2016 Feb; 181 (2):111-5
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150. Nygaard TK, Kobayashi SD, Freedman B, Porter AR, Voyich JM, Otto M, Schneewind O, DeLeo FR. Interaction of Staphylococci with Human B cells. PLoS One. 2016; 11 (10):e0164410 Epub 2016 Oct 06
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151. Stewart IJ, Sosnov JA, Howard JT, Orman JA, Fang R, Morrow BD, Zonies DH, Bollinger M, Tuman C, Freedman BA, Chung KK. Retrospective Analysis of Long-Term Outcomes After Combat Injury: A Hidden Cost of War. Circulation. 2015 Dec 1; 132 (22):2126-33 Epub 2015 Nov 02
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152. Couch L, Roskosky M, Freedman BA, Shuler MS. Effect of Skin Pigmentation on Near Infrared Spectroscopy Am J Analytical Chem. 2015; 6(12):911-916.
     
153. Kirk, Shelly, Kristin, Brett, Angela, R., Avram, Seitaro, Mizuki, Mariko, Elena, Erin, Abhilash, Conrad, Richard, Daniel, Michael, Steven, Antonella, Alexandra, Manfred, Kentaro, Sonja. Flavivirus antagonism of type I interferon signaling reveals prolidase as a regulator of IFNAR1 surface expression Cell Host Microbe. 2015; 18(1):61-74.
     
154. Louwes TM, Ward WH, Lee KH, Freedman BA. Combat-related intradural gunshot wound to the thoracic spine: significant improvement and neurologic recovery following bullet removal. Asian Spine J. 2015 Feb; 9 (1):127-32 Epub 2015 Feb 13
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155. Freedman B, Johnson A, Roskosky M, Shuler MS. Depth penetration of near infrared spectroscopy in the obese. J Trauma Treat.2015;4:3.
     
156. Freedman BA, Hoffler CE 2nd, Cameron BM, Rhee JM, Bawa M, Malone DG, Bent M, Yoon TS. A comparison of computed tomography measures for diagnosing cervical spinal stenosis associated with myelopathy: a case-control study. Asian Spine J. 2015; 9(1):22-2.
     
157. Kovalenko B, Roskosky M, Freedman BA, Shuler MS. Effect of Ambient Light on Near Infrared Spectroscopy J Trauma Treat. 2015; 4:258.
     
158. Robertson SJ, Lubick KJ, Freedman BA, Carmody AB, Best SM. Tick-borne flaviviruses antagonize both IRF-1 and type I IFN signaling to inhibit dendritic cell function. J Immunol. 2014 Mar 15; 192 (6):2744-55 Epub 2014 Feb 14
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159. Stauff MP, Freedman BA, Kim JH, Hamasaki T, Yoon ST, Hutton WC. The effect of pedicle screw redirection after lateral wall breach-a biomechanical study using human lumbar vertebrae. Spine J. 2014; 14(1):98-103.
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160. Roskosky M, Robinson G, Reisman W, Ziran B, Shuler MS, Freedman B. Subcutaneous Depth in a Traumatized Lower Extremity J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014; 77(3(Suppl 2)):S190-S193.
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161. Cathcart CC, Shuler MS, Freedman BA, Reno LR, Budsberg SC. Correlation of near-infrared spectroscopy and direct pressure monitoring in an acute porcine compartmental syndrome model. J Orthop Trauma. 2014; 28(6):365-369.
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162. Schoenfeld AJ, Mok JM, Cameron B, Jackson KL, Serrano JA, Freedman BA. Evaluation of Immediate Post-operative Complications and Outcomes Among Military Personnel Treated for Spinal Trauma in Afghanistan: A Cohort-Control Study of 50 Cases. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2014; 27(7):376-381.
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163. Cole A, Roskosky M, Shuler M, Freedman B. Near infrared spectroscopy and lower extremity acute compartment syndrome: a review of the literature. J Trauma Treat. 2014; S2(003).
     
164. Jackson KL, Yeoman C, Woosik CM, Chappuis JL, Freedman BA. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: 2-year Results with a Modular Interbody Device. Asian Spine J. 2014; 8(5):591-598.
     
165. Freedman BA, Serrano JA, Belmont PJ Jr, Jackson KL, Cameron B, Neal CJ, Wells R, Yeoman C, Schoenfeld AJ. The combat burst fracture study--results of a cohort analysis of the most prevalent combat specific mechanism of major thoracolumbar spinal injury. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2014; 134(10):1353-1359.
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166. Galvin JW, Freedman BA, Schoenfeld AJ, Cap AP, Mok JM. Morbidity of Early Spine Surgery in the Multiply Injured Patient Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2014; 134(9):1211-1217.
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167. Freedman BA, Potter, BK, Shuler MS. Fasciotomy Wound Management and Closure - Updated. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2014; 29(4):184-185.
     
168. Malachowa N, Kobayashi SD, Freedman B, Dorward DW, DeLeo FR. Staphylococcus aureus leukotoxin GH promotes formation of neutrophil extracellular traps. J Immunol. 2013 Dec 15; 191 (12):6022-9 Epub 2013 Nov 04
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169. Mok JM, Jackson KL, Fang R, Freedman BA. Effect of vacuum spine board immobilization on incidence of pressure ulcers during evacuation of military casualties from theater. Spine J. 2013 Dec; 13 (12):1801-8 Epub 2013 June 29
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170. Freedman BA. CORR Insights(R): factors associated with survey response in hand surgery research. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013 Oct; 471 (10):3243 Epub 2013 July 13
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171. Mack AW, Freedman BA, Groth AT, Kirk KL, Keeling JJ, Andersen RC. Treatment of open proximal femoral fractures sustained in combat. J Bone Joint Surg. 2013; 95A(3):e131-e138.
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172. Jackson K, Cole A, Potter BK, Shuler M, Kinsey T, Freedman B. Identification of optimal control compartments for serial near-infrared spectroscopy assessment of lower extremity compartmental perfusion. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2013; 22(1):2-9.
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173. Freedman BA, Rhee JM, Jackson KL. Preparing the Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Space for Interbody Procedures: A Comparison Between the Traditional Method and a new Automated Method. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2012; 25(1):E1-E6.
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174. Potter, BK, Freedman BF, Shuler MS. Fasciotomy Wound Management and Closure. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2012; 27(1):62-66.
     
175. Cole AL, Smith EK, Ashley A, Freedman BA, Shuler MS. Near Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring for Compartment Syndrome. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2012; 27(1):15-21.
     
176. Cole AL, Herman RA Jr, Heimlich JB, Ahsan S, Freedman BA, Shuler MS. Ability of Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Oxygenation in Isolated Upper Extremity Muscle Compartments. J Hand Surg. 2012; 37A(2):297-302.
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177. Possley DR, Blair JA, Freedman BA, Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA, Hsu JR, the Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). The effect of vehicle protection on spine injuries in military conflict. Spine J. 2012; 12(9):843-848.
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178. Daughenbaugh KF, Holderness J, Graff JC, Hedges JF, Freedman B, Graff JW, Jutila MA. Contribution of transcript stability to a conserved procyanidin-induced cytokine response in gammadelta T cells. Genes Immun. 2011 Jul; 12 (5):378-89 Epub 2011 Feb 10
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179. Holderness J, Schepetkin IA, Freedman B, Kirpotina LN, Quinn MT, Hedges JF, Jutila MA. Polysaccharides isolated from Acai fruit induce innate immune responses. PLoS One. 2011 Feb 28; 6 (2):e17301
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180. Kim JH, Horton W, Hamasaki T, Freedman B, Whitesides TE, Hutton WC. Spinal Instrumentation for Sacral-pelvic Fixation: A Biomechanical Comparison Between Constructs Ending With Either S2 Bicortical, Bitriangulated Screws or Iliac Screws. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2010; 23(8):506-512.
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181. Freedman BA, Bui TL, Yoon, ST. Diagnostic challenge: bilateral infected lumbar facet cysts - a rare cause of acute lumbar spinal stenosis and back pain. J Ortho Surg Res. 2010; 5:14.
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182. Graff JC, Kimmel EM, Freedman B, Schepetkin IA, Holderness J, Quinn MT, Jutila MA, Hedges JF. Polysaccharides derived from Yamoa (Funtumia elastica) prime gammadelta T cells in vitro and enhance innate immune responses in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol. 2009 Oct; 9 (11):1313-22 Epub 2009 Aug 09
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183. Springer BA, Freedman BA, Ross AE, Javernick MA, Giuliani JR, Murphy KP. Acetabular Labral Tears: Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Examination by a Physical Therapist, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Orthopaedic Resident. N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2009; 4(1):38-45.
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184. Mack AW, Freedman BA, Shawen SB, Gajewski DA, Kalasinsky VF, Lewin-Smith MR. Wound Complications Following the Use of Fiberwire in Lower Extremity Traumatic Amputations. J Bone Joint Surg. 2009; 91A(3):680-685.
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185. Freedman BA, Horton WC, Rhee JM, Edwards CC 2nd, Kuklo TR. Reliability analysis for manual radiographic measures of rotatory subluxation or lateral listhesis in adult scoliosis. Spine. 2009; 34(6):603-608.
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186. Rhee JM, Heflin JA, Hamasaki T, Freedman B. Prevalence of physical signs in cervical myelopathy: a prospective, controlled study. Spine. 2009; 34(9):890-895.
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187. Freedman BA, Heller JG. Kummel disease: a not-so-rare complication of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. J Am Board Fam Med. 2009; 22(1):75-78.
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188. Freedman BA, Potter BK, Nesti LJ, Giuliani JR, Kuklo TR. Osteoporosis and Vertebral Compression Fractures - Continued Missed Opportunities. Spine J. 2008; 8(5):756-762.
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189. Nesti LJ, Li WJ, Shanti RM, Jiang YJ, Freedman BA, Kuklo TR, Giuliani JR, Tuan, RS. Intervertebral Disc Tissue Engineering Using a Novel Hyaluronic Acid Nanofibrous Scaffold (HANFS) Amalgam. Tissue Engineering Tissue Eng Part A. 2008; 14(9):1527-1537.
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190. Nesti LJ, Jackson WM, Shanti RM, Koehler SM, Aragon AB, Bailey JR, Sracic MK, Freedman BA, Giuliani JR, Tuan RS. Differentiation potential of multipotent progenitor cells derived from war-traumatized muscle tissue. J Bone Joint Surg. 2008; 90A(11):2390-2398.
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191. Holderness J, Hedges JF, Daughenbaugh K, Kimmel E, Graff J, Freedman B, Jutila MA. Response of gammadelta T Cells to plant-derived tannins. Crit Rev Immunol. 2008; 28 (5):377-402
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192. Giuliani JR, Freedman BA, Farber G. Subtalar dislocation in an 8-year-boy: a rare clinical presentation. Am J Orthop. 2007; 36(3):148-51.
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193. Freedman BA, Lin D, Tis J. Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the calcaneocuboid joint in an 11 year old child with subtalar coalition. Foot Ankle Int. 2007; 28(4):511-515.
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194. Freedman BA, Javernick MA, Giuliani JR, O’Brien FP, Ross AE, Doukas WC. Arthroscopic versus Open Distal Clavicle Excision: Comparative Results at 6-Months and 1-Year from a Randomized, Prospective Clinical Trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007; 16(4):413-418.
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195. Freedman BA, Potter BK, Nesti LJ, Kuklo TR. Osteoporosis and Distal Radius Fractures - Continued Missed Opportunities. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2007; 454:202-206.
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196. Freedman BA, Potter BK, Dinauer PA, Tucker CJ, Kuklo TR, Murphy KP. Prognostic value of magnetic resonance arthrography for acetabular labral tears. Arthroscopy Arthroscopy. 2006; 7:742-747.
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197. Murphy KP, Giuliani JR, Freedman BA. The Diagnosis and Management of Lateral Epicondylitis. Curr Opin Orthop. 2006; 17(2):134-138.
     
198. Murphy KP, Giuliani JR, Freedman BA. Management of Lateral Epicondylitis in the Athlete. Oper Tech Sports Med. 2006; 14(2):67-74.
     
199. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Andersen RC, Bojescul JA, Kuklo TR, Murphy KP. Correlation of Short Form-36 and disability status with outcomes of arthroscopic acetabular labral debridement. Am J Sports Med. 2005; 33(6):864-870.
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200. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Lehman RA Jr, Shawen SB, Kuklo TR, Murphey MD. Solitary epiphyseal enchondromas. J Bone Joint Surg. 2005; 87A(7):1551-1560.
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201. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Verwiebe EG, Hall JM, Polly DW Jr, Kuklo TR. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: clinical and radiographic results and complications in 100 consecutive patients. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2005; 18(4):337-346.
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202. Freedman BA, Potter BK, Kuklo TR. Managing Neurologic Complications in Cervical Spine Surgery Curr Opin Orthop. 2005; 16(3):169-177.
     
203. Murphy KP, Giuliani JR, Freedman BA. The arthroscopic management of intra-articular hip disorders in active duty patients. Oper Tech Sports Med. 2005; 13(3):143-149.
     
204. Lehman RA Jr, Kuklo TR, Freedman BA, Cowart JR, Mense MG, Riew KD. The effect of alendronate sodium on spinal fusion: a rabbit model. Spine J. 2004; 4(1):36-43.
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205. Belmont PJ, Kuklo TR, Taylor KF, Prahinski JR, Freedman B, Kruse RW. Occult intraspinal anomalies associated with isolated congenital hemivertebra: The role of magnetic resonance imaging. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004; 86A(8):1704-1710.
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206. Freedman BA, Cohen SP, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Larkin P, Giuliani JR. Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) for chronic low back pain in active-duty soldiers: 2-year follow-up. Spine J. 2003; 3(6):502-509.
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207. Freedman BA, Mair E. Major General Paul H. Streit, the first military otolaryngologist. Mil Med. 2002 Apr; 167 (4):292-5
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208. Fuks A, Weijer C, Freedman B, Shapiro S, Skrutkowska M, Riaz A. A study in contrasts: eligibility criteria in a twenty-year sample of NSABP and POG clinical trials. National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Program. Pediatric Oncology Group. J Clin Epidemiol. 1998 Feb; 51 (2):69-79
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209. Freedman B, Glass KC, Weijer C. Placebo orthodoxy in clinical research. II: Ethical, legal, and regulatory myths. J Law Med Ethics. 1996 Fall; 24 (3):252-9
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210. Freedman B, Weijer C, Glass KC. Placebo orthodoxy in clinical research. I: Empirical and methodological myths. J Law Med Ethics. 1996 Fall; 24 (3):243-51
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211. Weijer C, Freedman B, Fuks A, Robbins J, Shapiro S, Skrutkowska M. What difference does it make to be treated in a clinical trial? A pilot study. Clin Invest Med. 1996 Jun; 19 (3):179-83
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