Published in Spine (Phila Pa 1976) on February 01, 2007
Complications, revision fusions, readmissions, and utilization over a 1-year period after bone morphogenetic protein use during primary cervical spine fusions. Spine J (2013) 1.53
4- and 5-level anterior fusions of the cervical spine: review of literature and clinical results. Eur Spine J (2007) 1.32
Comparison of 5766 vertebral compression fractures treated with or without kyphoplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res (2010) 1.17
Increased in-hospital complications after primary posterior versus primary anterior cervical fusion. Clin Orthop Relat Res (2011) 1.01
Epidemiology of spine care: the back pain dilemma. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am (2010) 0.96
Cervicothoracic spinal epidural hematoma after anterior cervical spinal surgery. J Korean Neurosurg Soc (2010) 0.91
Genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells induce mechanically stable posterior spine fusion. Tissue Eng Part A (2010) 0.90
National trends in outpatient surgical treatment of degenerative cervical spine disease. Global Spine J (2014) 0.89
Diffusion tensor imaging predicts functional impairment in mild-to-moderate cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Spine J (2014) 0.88
Percutaneous instrumentation of the cervical and cervico-thoracic spine using pedicle screws: preliminary clinical results and analysis of accuracy. Eur Spine J (2011) 0.88
Medicaid status is associated with higher complication rates after spine surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2013) 0.87
Delayed failure after endoscopic staple repair of an anterior spine surgery related pharyngeal diverticulum. Case Rep Med (2013) 0.87
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy surgical trial: randomized, controlled trial design and rationale. Neurosurgery (2014) 0.86
Factors affecting hospital length of stay following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Evid Based Spine Care J (2011) 0.86
Management of chronic pain of cervical disc herniation and radiculitis with fluoroscopic cervical interlaminar epidural injections. Int J Med Sci (2012) 0.85
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy of human cervical spondylosis at 3T. Spinal Cord (2013) 0.85
Fluoroscopic cervical epidural injections in chronic axial or disc-related neck pain without disc herniation, facet joint pain, or radiculitis. J Pain Res (2012) 0.84
Preoperative factors affecting length of stay after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with and without corpectomy: a multivariate analysis of an academic center cohort. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2014) 0.84
Evaluation of a center of excellence program for spine surgery. Med Care (2013) 0.82
Trends in Bone Morphogenetic Protein Usage since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory in 2008: What Happens to Physician Practices When the Food and Drug Administration Issues an Advisory? Global Spine J (2013) 0.82
Predictors of morbidity and mortality among patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated surgically. Eur Spine J (2015) 0.81
Perioperative Risks Associated with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Based on Surgical Treatment Strategies. Int J Spine Surg (2015) 0.79
Safety and efficacy of rhBMP2 in posterior cervical spinal fusion for subaxial degenerative spine disease: Analysis of outcomes in 204 patients. Surg Neurol Int (2011) 0.78
Perioperative risk factors related to lumbar spine fusion surgery in korean geriatric patients. J Korean Neurosurg Soc (2012) 0.77
Severe dysphagia secondary to posterior C1-C3 instrumentation in a patient with atlantoaxial traumatic injury: a case report and review of the literature. Dysphagia (2009) 0.77
Intraoperative Death During Cervical Spinal Surgery: A Retrospective Multicenter Study. Global Spine J (2017) 0.75
Unexplained perioperative vertebrobasilar stroke in a patient undergoing anterior cervical decompression and disc arthroplasty. Int J Spine Surg (2015) 0.75
Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Hospital Charges for Anterior Versus Posterior Cervical Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Clin Spine Surg (2016) 0.75
Surgery vs Conservative Care for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgery Is Appropriate for Progressive Myelopathy. Neurosurgery (2015) 0.75
Utility of Routine Outpatient Cervical Spine Imaging Following Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion. Cureus (2015) 0.75
Indications for Direct Laryngoscopic Examination of Vocal Cord Function Prior to Anterior Cervical Surgery. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil (2016) 0.75
Injectable and compression-resistant low-viscosity polymer/ceramic composite carriers for rhBMP-2 in a rabbit model of posterolateral fusion: a pilot study. J Orthop Surg Res (2017) 0.75
Emergent reintubation following elective cervical surgery: A case series. World J Orthop (2017) 0.75
Trends, Costs, and Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With and Without Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the United States Medicare Population. Global Spine J (2017) 0.75
Risk factors for 30-day outcomes in elective anterior versus posterior cervical fusion: A matched cohort analysis. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine (2017) 0.75
Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States. Part II. Arthritis Rheum (2008) 19.80
Release from prison--a high risk of death for former inmates. N Engl J Med (2007) 12.46
Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT): a randomized trial. JAMA (2006) 12.22
Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) observational cohort. JAMA (2006) 7.45
Trends, major medical complications, and charges associated with surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis in older adults. JAMA (2010) 7.28
Expenditures and health status among adults with back and neck problems. JAMA (2008) 6.11
Major medical outcomes with spinal augmentation vs conservative therapy. JAMA Intern Med (2013) 5.58
Comparing yoga, exercise, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med (2005) 5.11
A randomized trial of epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis. N Engl J Med (2014) 5.01
United States trends in lumbar fusion surgery for degenerative conditions. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 4.98
A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2009) 4.96
The effectiveness and risks of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop. Ann Intern Med (2015) 4.75
Rapid magnetic resonance imaging vs radiographs for patients with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA (2003) 4.52
Intraoperative cholangiography and risk of common bile duct injury during cholecystectomy. JAMA (2003) 4.23
Epidemiologic study of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the elderly. N Engl J Med (2009) 4.23
Surgery versus non-surgical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomised parallel-group trial. Lancet (2009) 4.05
Imaging strategies for low-back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet (2009) 4.00
Long-term outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management of lumbar spinal stenosis: 8 to 10 year results from the maine lumbar spine study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 3.67
Early mortality among Medicare beneficiaries undergoing bariatric surgical procedures. JAMA (2005) 3.59
Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain with emphasis on imaging. Ann Intern Med (2002) 3.32
Characteristics of visits to licensed acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopathic physicians. J Am Board Fam Pract (2002) 3.26
A review of wearable sensors and systems with application in rehabilitation. J Neuroeng Rehabil (2012) 3.20
Spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome: outcomes in a workers' compensation setting. Pain (2009) 3.19
Long-term outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management of sciatica secondary to a lumbar disc herniation: 10 year results from the maine lumbar spine study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 3.17
Increases in lumbosacral injections in the Medicare population: 1994 to 2001. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 3.13
Bile duct injury during cholecystectomy and survival in medicare beneficiaries. JAMA (2003) 3.00
Screening mammograms by community radiologists: variability in false-positive rates. J Natl Cancer Inst (2002) 2.71
Systematic review of randomized trials comparing lumbar fusion surgery to nonoperative care for treatment of chronic back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 2.70
Can a Back Pain E-mail Discussion Group improve health status and lower health care costs?: A randomized study. Arch Intern Med (2002) 2.60
Reoperation rates following lumbar spine surgery and the influence of spinal fusion procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 2.47
Clinical characteristics of veterans prescribed high doses of opioid medications for chronic non-cancer pain. Pain (2010) 2.44
Potent opioids for chronic musculoskeletal pain: flying blind? Pain (2004) 2.31
A randomized trial comparing yoga, stretching, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2011) 2.27
A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain. Ann Intern Med (2003) 2.25
Mutual mistrust in the medical care of drug users: the keys to the "narc" cabinet. J Gen Intern Med (2002) 2.22
Quality of care for acute myocardial infarction in rural and urban US hospitals. J Rural Health (2004) 2.20
Application of “less is more” to low back pain. Arch Intern Med (2012) 2.15
Population-based trends in volumes and rates of ambulatory lumbar spine surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2006) 2.11
Three-year incidence of low back pain in an initially asymptomatic cohort: clinical and imaging risk factors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 2.05
Validation of case-mix measures derived from self-reports of diagnoses and health. J Clin Epidemiol (2002) 2.01
Dissatisfaction with medical services among Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2002) 1.99
Development of an index to characterize the "invasiveness" of spine surgery: validation by comparison to blood loss and operative time. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2008) 1.94
Comparative effectiveness research and policy: experiences conducting a coverage with evidence development study of a therapeutic device. Med Care (2010) 1.92
Accuracy of Medicare claims for identifying findings and procedures performed during colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc (2010) 1.91
Revision surgery following operations for lumbar stenosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am (2011) 1.90
Trends in health care expenditures, utilization, and health status among US adults with spine problems, 1997-2006. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2009) 1.89
Description and validation of a noninvasive placebo acupuncture procedure. J Altern Complement Med (2002) 1.81
Long-term opioid therapy reconsidered. Ann Intern Med (2011) 1.77
Characteristics of licensed acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopathic physicians. J Am Board Fam Pract (2002) 1.75
Falls in the Medicare population: incidence, associated factors, and impact on health care. Phys Ther (2009) 1.73
A survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US states. BMC Complement Altern Med (2005) 1.72
Specialty differences in polyp detection, removal, and biopsy during colonoscopy. Am J Med (2010) 1.71
The continued burden of spine fractures after motor vehicle crashes. J Neurosurg Spine (2009) 1.69
Treatment intensity at the end of life in older adults receiving long-term dialysis. Arch Intern Med (2012) 1.67
How gender impacts career development and leadership in rehabilitation medicine: a report from the AAPM&R research committee. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2007) 1.66
Repeat surgery after lumbar decompression for herniated disc: the quality implications of hospital and surgeon variation. Spine J (2011) 1.66
Towards standardized measurement of adverse events in spine surgery: conceptual model and pilot evaluation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2006) 1.64
The practice of acupuncture: who are the providers and what do they do? Ann Fam Med (2005) 1.63
Systematic review of antidepressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2003) 1.60
A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med (2011) 1.58
Primary care delivery is associated with greater physician experience and improved survival among persons with AIDS. J Gen Intern Med (2003) 1.56
Practice patterns of naturopathic physicians: results from a random survey of licensed practitioners in two US States. BMC Complement Altern Med (2004) 1.54
Trends and variations in cervical spine surgery in the United States: Medicare beneficiaries, 1992 to 2005. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2009) 1.54
Are lumbar spine reoperation rates falling with greater use of fusion surgery and new surgical technology? Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 1.52
Mobility limitations in the Medicare population: prevalence and sociodemographic and clinical correlates. J Am Geriatr Soc (2005) 1.52
Linking practice-based research networks and Clinical and Translational Science Awards: new opportunities for community engagement by academic health centers. Acad Med (2010) 1.50
Injury mechanisms and severity in narrow offset frontal impacts. Ann Adv Automot Med (2008) 1.45
Core outcome domains for clinical trials in non-specific low back pain. Eur Spine J (2015) 1.40
Prehospital DNR orders: what do physicians in Washington know? J Am Geriatr Soc (2003) 1.39
Effects of a Commercial Insurance Policy Restriction on Lumbar Fusion in North Carolina and the Implications for National Adoption. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2016) 1.39
Spinal cord stimulation: stimulating questions. Pain (2007) 1.39
Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: building research capacity. Am J Phys Med Rehabil (2005) 1.39
Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain. Clin J Pain (2009) 1.37
Patient self-referral for radiologic screening tests: clinical and ethical concerns. J Am Board Fam Pract (2004) 1.31
The complex web of health: relationships among chronic conditions, disability, and health services. Public Health Rep (2011) 1.30
Interspinous spacers compared with decompression or fusion for lumbar stenosis: complications and repeat operations in the Medicare population. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2013) 1.29
The role of alternative medical providers for the outpatient treatment of insured patients with back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 1.27
The diagnosis and treatment of chronic back pain by acupuncturists, chiropractors, and massage therapists. Clin J Pain (2006) 1.25
Treatment expectations and preferences as predictors of outcome of acupuncture for chronic back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2010) 1.22
BRIEF REPORT: Patient-physician agreement as a predictor of outcomes in patients with back pain. J Gen Intern Med (2005) 1.20
Conceptual foundation for measures of physical function and behavioral health function for Social Security work disability evaluation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2013) 1.20
Understanding the use of weights in the analysis of data from multistage surveys. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2006) 1.19
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials (2008) 1.18
Effect of communication disability on satisfaction with health care: a survey of medicare beneficiaries. Am J Speech Lang Pathol (2005) 1.17
Characteristics of chiropractic practitioners, patients, and encounters in Massachusetts and Arizona. J Manipulative Physiol Ther (2005) 1.16
Use of bone morphogenetic proteins in spinal fusion surgery for older adults with lumbar stenosis: trends, complications, repeat surgery, and charges. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2012) 1.16
Personal bankruptcy after traumatic brain or spinal cord injury: the role of medical debt. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2009) 1.14
Are discharge prescriptions of opioids from the emergency department truly rising? Acad Emerg Med (2014) 1.13
Partial corpectomy for cervical spondylosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2003) 1.13