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Patient-Reported Allergies Do Not Affect Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Spine Surgery Open

Patawut Bovonratwet, Avani S. Vaishnav, Jung Mok, Zamie Abdullah, Mahie M. Abdullah , et al. · 2023

BACKGROUND: A gap in the literature exists regarding the association between number of allergies and patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) for patients undergoing spine surgery. METHODS: Consecutive cervical or lumbar spine surgery pa…

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Chad F. Claus, Evan Lytle, Michael Lawless, Doris Tong, Diana Sigler , et al. · 2021

65. Subsidence after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with expandable cage: Rates and clinical impact Open

Michael E. Steinhaus, Avani S. Vaishnav, Sachin Shah, Nicolas Clark, Chirag Chaudhary , et al. · 2021

Corrigendum to ‘Restoration of lumbar lordosis after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review’ [The Spine Journal 19/5 (2019) 951-958] Open

Brandon B. Carlson, Philip Saville, James Dowdell, Rie Goto, Avani S. Vaishnav , et al. · 2021

Does loss of spondylolisthesis reduction impact clinical and radiographic outcomes after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion? Open

Michael E. Steinhaus, Avani S. Vaishnav, Sachin P. Shah, Nicholas J. Clark, Chirag Chaudhary , et al. · 2021

The Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System in Spine: A Systematic Review Open

Kelsey Young, Michael E. Steinhaus, Catherine Himo Gang, Avani S. Vaishnav, Bridget Jivanelli , et al. · 2021

These results highlight the potential of PROMIS as a valid and reliable tool to assess patient-reported outcomes in spinal surgery patients and support more widespread use of PROMIS in spine.

Use of Higher-strength Opioids has a Dose-Dependent Association With Reoperations After Lumbar Decompression and Interbody Fusion Surgery Open

Andre M. Samuel, Francis Lovecchio, Ajay Premkumar, Philip K. Louie, Avani S. Vaishnav , et al. · 2020

Study Design. A retrospective cohort study. Objective. The aim of this study was to identify an association between preoperative opioid use and reoperations rates. Summary of Background Data. Chronic opioid use is a public health crisis in…

Does interbody cage lordosis impact actual segmental lordosis achieved in minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion? Open

Francis Lovecchio, Avani S. Vaishnav, Michael E. Steinhaus, Yahya A. Othman, Catherine Himo Gang , et al. · 2020

OBJECTIVE In an effort to prevent loss of segmental lordosis (SL) with minimally invasive interbody fusions, manufacturers have increased the amount of lordosis that is built into interbody cages. However, the relationship between cage lor…

How do high preoperative pain scores impact the clinical course and outcomes for patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy? Open

Sohrab Virk, Avani S. Vaishnav, Jung Mok, Steven J. McAnany, Sravisht Iyer , et al. · 2020

OBJECTIVE Preoperative pain assessment is often used to gauge the amount of disability in patients with lumbar disc herniation. How high preoperative pain scores impact the clinical course and outcomes of patients after lumbar microdiscect…

Early Failures After Lumbar Discectomy Surgery: An Analysis of 62 690 Patients Open

Andre M. Samuel, Kyle W. Morse, Francis Lovecchio, Noor Maza, Avani S. Vaishnav , et al. · 2020

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To determine the rate of early failures (readmission or reoperation for new or recurrent pain/neurological symptoms) within 30 days after lumbar discectomy and identify associated risk f…

Patient Reported Outcomes in Patients Who Stop Following Up Open

Darren A. Chen, Avani S. Vaishnav, Philip K. Louie, Catherine Himo Gang, Steven J. McAnany , et al. · 2020

Study Design. Follow-up study. Objective. To determine whether minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery outcomes are different between those who are lost to follow-up and those who are not. Summary of Background Data. Lost to follow-up pati…

Is the likelihood of dysphagia different in patients undergoing one-level versus two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Philip Saville, Steven J. McAnany, Brittany E. Haws, Kern Singh , et al. · 2020

The Importance of Surface Technology in Spinal Fusion Open

Yoshihiro Katsuura, Joshua Wright-Chisem, Adam Wright-Chisem, Sohrab Virk, Steven J. McAnany · 2020

Physician Decision-making in Return to Play After Cervical Spine Injury Open

Chierika Ukogu, Dennis M. Bienstock, Christopher E. Ferrer, Nicole Zubizarreta, Steven J. McAnany , et al. · 2020

Summary of Background Data: Cervical spine injuries commonly occur during athletic play, and such injuries carry significant risk for adverse sequelae if not properly managed. Although guidelines for managing return to play exist, adherenc…

A Review of Techniques, Time Demand, Radiation Exposure, and Outcomes of Skin-anchored Intraoperative 3D Navigation in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Surgery Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Robert Merrill, Harvinder S. Sandhu, Steven J. McAnany, Sravisht Iyer , et al. · 2019

Study Design. Retrospective cohort. Objective. To describe our technique for and evaluate the time demand, radiation exposure and outcomes of skin-anchored intraoperative three-dimensional navigation (ION) in minimally invasive (MIS) lumba…

Correlation between NDI, PROMIS and SF-12 in cervical spine surgery Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Catherine Himo Gang, Sravisht Iyer, Steven J. McAnany, Todd J. Albert , et al. · 2019

Effect of Myelopathy on Early Clinical Improvement After Cervical Disc Replacement: A Study of a Local Patient Cohort and a Large National Cohort Open

Andre M. Samuel, Harold G. Moore, Avani S. Vaishnav, Steven J. McAnany, Todd J. Albert , et al. · 2019

Significant improvements in NDI, visual analogue scale (VAS)-arm pain, and VAS-neck pain are seen in both myelopathy and nonmyelopathy populations undergoing CDR by 6 weeks postoperatively. However, nonmyelopathy populations improve faster…

Future endeavors in ambulatory spine surgery Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Steven J. McAnany · 2019

Due to the high societal and financial burden of spinal disorders, spine surgery is thought to be one of the most impactful targets for healthcare cost reduction. One avenue for cost-reduction that is increasingly being explored not just i…

A Novel Preoperative Radiographic Scoring System To Predict Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Open

Yahya A. Othman, Todd J. Albert, Russell Huang, Philip J. York, Avani S. Vaishnav , et al. · 2019

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to use a novel scoring system to quantify the level of degenerative change within the disc space, uncus, and facet joints, and determine the impact of worsening degenerative changes on postoperat…

Using minimally invasive techniques adds to the value equation for select patients Open

Jung Mok, Catherine Himo Gang, Sheeraz A. Qureshi, Steven J. McAnany · 2019

Conditions of the spine are one of the most prevalent causes of global disability, and result in a considerable portion of total health expenditures. Surgical treatment of the spine has been demonstrated in multiple studies to be a cost-ef…

Comparison of Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Performed in an Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Patrick S. Hill, Steven J. McAnany, Dil V. Patel, Brittany E. Haws , et al. · 2019

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To evaluate differences in patient factors, procedural factors, early outcomes and safety in mutlilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the inpatient versus outpatient …

Predictive Factors and Rates of Fusion in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Utilizing rhBMP-2 or Mesenchymal Stem Cells Open

Samuel C. Overley, Steven J. McAnany, Muhammad Anwar, Robert Merrill, Andrew J. Lovy , et al. · 2019

Both rhBMP-2 and CBMs can be used as effective fusion adjuncts without any clear advantage of one over the other.

Safety of 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Performed in an Ambulatory Surgery Setting With Same-day Discharge Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Patrick S. Hill, Steven J. McAnany, Catherine Himo Gang, Sheeraz A. Qureshi · 2018

Study Design: This was a retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Objective: To evaluate differences in patient factors, procedural factors, outcomes and safety in 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) perform…

Predictive Factors of Postoperative Dysphagia in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Open

Avani S. Vaishnav, Philip Saville, Steven J. McAnany, Dil V. Patel, Brittany E. Haws , et al. · 2018

Study Design. Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Objective. To investigate if zero profile devices offer an advantage over traditional plate/cage constructs for dysphagia rates in single level anterior cervical discectom…

Comparison of Inpatient and Outpatient Preoperative Factors and Postoperative Outcomes in 2-Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Open

Patrick S. Hill, Avani S. Vaishnav, Blake Kushwaha, Steven J. McAnany, Todd J. Albert , et al. · 2018

Patients undergoing inpatient 2-level CDA had significantly higher rates of obesity and diabetes requiring insulin than did patients undergoing the same procedure in the outpatient setting. With no difference in complication or readmission…

Return to Play in Adolescent Athletes With Symptomatic Spondylolysis Without Listhesis: A Meta-Analysis Open

Samuel C. Overley, Steven J. McAnany, Steve Andelman, Jun Kim, Robert Merrill , et al. · 2017

Study Design: Meta-analysis. Objectives: To assess return to play (RTP) rates in adolescent athletes with lumbar spondylolysis without spondylolisthesis treated conservatively or operatively. Methods: A review of Medline, EMBASE, and Cochr…

Comparing the Incidence of Index Level Fusion Following Minimally Invasive Versus Open Lumbar Microdiscectomy Open

Steven J. McAnany, Samuel C. Overley, Muhammad Anwar, Holt S. Cutler, Javier Z. Guzman , et al. · 2017

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To determine the incidence of index level fusion following open or minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 174 patients with a symptom…

Investigating the 7-Year Cost-Effectiveness of Single-Level Cervical Disc Replacement Compared to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Open

Steven J. McAnany, Robert Merrill, Samuel C. Overley, Jun Kim, Robert L. Brochin , et al. · 2017

Study Design: Cost-effectiveness analysis. Objectives: To determine the 7-year cost-effectiveness of cervical disc replacement (CDR) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Methods: We analyzed 7-year Short Form-36 Health Surve…

Comparing the 5-Year Health State Utility Value of Cervical Disc Replacement and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Open

Steven J. McAnany, Robert Merrill, Robert L. Brochin, Samuel C. Overley, Jun Kim , et al. · 2017

Study Design: Health utility analysis. Objectives: To determine the health state utility (HSU) of 1- and 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc replacement (CDR). Methods: Data from the Medtronic Prestige …

Return to Play in Elite Contact Athletes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis Open

Steven J. McAnany, Samuel C. Overley, Steven M. Andelman, Diana C. Patterson, Samuel K. Cho , et al. · 2017

Study Design: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of studies published in English language. Objective: Return to play after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in contact athletes remains a controversial topic with no…

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