Published in Spine (Phila Pa 1976) on September 01, 2007
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Repeat surgery after lumbar decompression for herniated disc: the quality implications of hospital and surgeon variation. Spine J (2011) 1.66
Four-year follow-up of surgical versus non-surgical therapy for chronic low back pain. Ann Rheum Dis (2009) 1.36
The case for restraint in spinal surgery: does quality management have a role to play? Eur Spine J (2009) 1.28
Clinical outcomes of microendoscopic decompressive laminotomy for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Eur Spine J (2009) 1.14
The role of surgery in global health: analysis of United States inpatient procedure frequency by condition using the Global Burden of Disease 2010 framework. PLoS One (2014) 1.03
Predictors of surgical, general and follow-up complications in lumbar spinal stenosis relative to patient age as emerged from the Spine Tango Registry. Eur Spine J (2011) 0.93
Fate of the adult revision spinal deformity patient: a single institution experience. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2013) 0.91
De novo spine surgery as a predictor of additional spine surgery at the same or distant spine regions. Ger Med Sci (2011) 0.90
Clinical evaluation of a lumbar interspinous dynamic stabilization device (the Wallis system) with a 13-year mean follow-up. Neurosurg Rev (2009) 0.87
Survivorship analysis of 150 consecutive patients with DIAM™ implantation for surgery of lumbar spinal stenosis and disc herniation. Eur Spine J (2010) 0.86
Physiotherapy rehabilitation following lumbar spinal fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open (2012) 0.86
How do validated measures of functional outcome compare with commonly used outcomes in administrative database research for lumbar spinal surgery? Eur Spine J (2009) 0.80
Flexible Stabilisation of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine Using PEEK Rods. Adv Orthop (2016) 0.79
Stem cells for spine surgery. World J Stem Cells (2015) 0.78
Factors associated with lumbar fusion surgery: a case-control study. Eur Spine J (2016) 0.78
Reoperation rates after fenestration for lumbar spinal canal stenosis: a 20-year period survival function method analysis. Eur Spine J (2014) 0.78
The clinical rehabilitation of spine and spinal cord disorders: detection and evaluation using SPECT/CT. Neural Regen Res (2014) 0.77
Five and ten year follow-up on intradiscal ozone injection for disc herniation. Int J Spine Surg (2014) 0.77
Clinical study of bilateral decompression via vertebral lamina fenestration for lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lower lumbar instability. Exp Ther Med (2013) 0.77
A multi-center study of reoperations within 30 days of spine surgery. Eur Spine J (2015) 0.77
Accuracy of bone SPECT/CT for identifying hardware loosening in patients who underwent lumbar fusion with pedicle screws. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging (2015) 0.76
Risks Factors For Reoperation in Patients Treated Surgically for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: A Subanalysis of the 8 Year Data From the SPORT Trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2017) 0.76
Effectiveness of preoperative autologous blood donation for protection against allogeneic blood exposure in adult spinal deformity surgeries: a propensity-matched cohort analysis. J Neurosurg Spine (2015) 0.76
ISASS Recommendations/Coverage Criteria for Decompression with Interlaminar Stabilization - Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity. Int J Spine Surg (2016) 0.75
Clinical and Radiological Results of Microsurgical Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Decompression without Posterior Instrumentation for Lateral Recess Stenosis. Asian Spine J (2015) 0.75
Trunk Control Ability after Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery during the Early Postoperative Phase. J Phys Ther Sci (2014) 0.75
Spinal Fusion for Chronic Low Back Pain: A 'Magic Bullet' or Wishful Thinking? Malays Orthop J (2016) 0.75
The activL(®) Artificial Disc: a next-generation motion-preserving implant for chronic lumbar discogenic pain. Med Devices (Auckl) (2016) 0.75
Evaluating rehabilitation following lumbar fusion surgery (REFS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials (2015) 0.75
Lumbar disc replacement surgery-successes and obstacles to widespread adoption. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med (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
A randomized trial of vertebroplasty for osteoporotic spinal fractures. N Engl J Med (2009) 10.06
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
Epidemiologic study of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the elderly. N Engl J Med (2009) 4.23
Back pain prevalence and visit rates: estimates from U.S. national surveys, 2002. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2006) 4.15
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
Spinal-fusion surgery - the case for restraint. N Engl J Med (2004) 3.75
Effectiveness of vertebroplasty using individual patient data from two randomised placebo controlled trials: meta-analysis. BMJ (2011) 3.69
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
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
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
Overtreating chronic back pain: time to back off? J Am Board Fam Med (2009) 3.00
Recombinant human BMP-2 and allograft compared with autogenous bone graft for reconstruction of diaphyseal tibial fractures with cortical defects. A randomized, controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am (2006) 2.93
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
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
Spine patient outcomes research trial: do outcomes vary across centers for surgery for lumbar disc herniation? Neurosurgery (2012) 2.10
Three-year incidence of low back pain in an initially asymptomatic cohort: clinical and imaging risk factors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2005) 2.05
Trends and variations in the use of spine surgery. Clin Orthop Relat Res (2006) 2.01
Validation of case-mix measures derived from self-reports of diagnoses and health. J Clin Epidemiol (2002) 2.01
Diagnosis and treatment of craniocervical dislocation in a series of 17 consecutive survivors during an 8-year period. J Neurosurg Spine (2006) 1.98
Short-term improvements in disability mediate patient satisfaction after epidural corticosteroid injections for symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2015) 1.97
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
The risk of bankruptcy before and after brain or spinal cord injury: a glimpse of the iceberg's tip. Med Care (2007) 1.82
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
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
Complications and mortality associated with cervical spine surgery for degenerative disease in the United States. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 1.68
Treatment intensity at the end of life in older adults receiving long-term dialysis. Arch Intern Med (2012) 1.67
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 impact of e-prescribing on prescriber and staff time in ambulatory care clinics: a time motion study. J Am Med Inform Assoc (2007) 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
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
Evaluation of vertebroplasty with a validated outcome measure: the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol (2005) 1.48
Racial variation in the quality of surgical care for bladder cancer. Cancer (2013) 1.45
Core outcome domains for clinical trials in non-specific low back pain. Eur Spine J (2015) 1.40
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