Published in Spine (Phila Pa 1976) on April 20, 2009
The Kaiser Permanente implant registries: effect on patient safety, quality improvement, cost effectiveness, and research opportunities. Perm J (2012) 1.45
Iliac crest autograft versus alternative constructs for anterior cervical spine surgery: Pros, cons, and costs. Surg Neurol Int (2012) 1.06
Epidural lysis of adhesions. Korean J Pain (2013) 1.04
Preventing postoperative complications in the elderly. Anesthesiol Clin (2011) 0.98
National trends in outpatient surgical treatment of degenerative cervical spine disease. Global Spine J (2014) 0.89
Delayed failure after endoscopic staple repair of an anterior spine surgery related pharyngeal diverticulum. Case Rep Med (2013) 0.87
Factors associated with geographic variation in cost per episode of care for three medical conditions. Health Econ Rev (2014) 0.83
Evaluation of a center of excellence program for spine surgery. Med Care (2013) 0.82
When Is It Safe to Return to Driving After Spinal Surgery? Global Spine J (2015) 0.79
In Vivo and In Vitro Study of a Polylactide-Fiber-Reinforced β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Cage in an Ovine Anterior Cervical Intercorporal Fusion Model. Int J Biomater (2011) 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
Chiropractic management of postoperative spine pain: a report of 3 cases. J Chiropr Med (2013) 0.78
Advances in Single-cell Tracking of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) During Musculoskeletal Regeneration. Orthop J Harv Med Sch (2012) 0.77
Predictors of Outcome in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Undergoing Unilateral Open-Door Laminoplasty. Korean J Spine (2015) 0.77
Early predictors of lumbar spine surgery after occupational back injury: results from a prospective study of workers in Washington State. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2013) 0.76
Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Analysis of Readmissions from the New Jersey State Ambulatory Services Database. Int J Spine Surg (2017) 0.75
Ambulatory spine surgery: a survey study. Global Spine J (2014) 0.75
Success in academic spine surgery: the role of mentoring. Evid Based Spine Care J (2013) 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
The association of regional intensity of neurosurgical care with spinal fusion surgery in the USA. Eur Spine J (2014) 0.75
Analysis of the outcome in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, undergone canal expansive laminoplasty supported with instrumentation in a group of Indian population - a prospective study. Int J Spine Surg (2016) 0.75
Ninety-day readmissions after degenerative cervical spine surgery: A single-center administrative database study. Int J Spine Surg (2015) 0.75
Indications for Direct Laryngoscopic Examination of Vocal Cord Function Prior to Anterior Cervical Surgery. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil (2016) 0.75
Effect of mental health on post-operative infection rates following cervical spine fusion procedures. J Orthop (2017) 0.75
Impact of old age on patient-report outcomes and cost utility for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery for degenerative spine disease. Eur Spine J (2016) 0.75
Inpatient versus Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Perioperative Complication Analysis of 259,414 Patients From the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Databases. Int J Spine Surg (2017) 0.75
Socioeconomic and regional differences in the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Surg Neurol Int (2017) 0.75
Effectiveness of a multimodal pain management concept for patients with cervical radiculopathy with focus on cervical epidural injections. Sci Rep (2017) 0.75
Diabetes as an Independent Predictor for Extended Length of Hospital Stay and Increased Adverse Post-Operative Events in Patients Treated Surgically for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Int J Spine Surg (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Are lumbar spine reoperation rates falling with greater use of fusion surgery and new surgical technology? Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2007) 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
Spinal cord stimulation: stimulating questions. Pain (2007) 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
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
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
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials (2008) 1.18
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
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
Healthcare intensity at initiation of chronic dialysis among older adults. J Am Soc Nephrol (2013) 1.12
Effect of Medicare coverage on use of invasive colorectal cancer screening tests. Arch Intern Med (2002) 1.11
The impact of disability compensation on long-term treatment outcomes of patients with sciatica due to a lumbar disc herniation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) (2006) 1.11
How clinicians use prescription drug monitoring programs: a qualitative inquiry. Pain Med (2014) 1.11
Persistent demographic differences in colorectal cancer screening utilization despite Medicare reimbursement. BMC Gastroenterol (2005) 1.09
Clinical and translational science awards and community engagement: now is the time to mainstream prevention into the nation's health research agenda. Am J Prev Med (2009) 1.08
Breast self-examination: self-reported frequency, quality, and associated outcomes. J Cancer Educ (2006) 1.08
Treatments for back pain: can we get past trivial effects? Ann Intern Med (2004) 1.06
Appropriate use of lumbar imaging for evaluation of low back pain. Radiol Clin North Am (2012) 1.06
In vitro and in vivo characterization of neurally modified mesenchymal stem cells induced by epigenetic modifiers and neural stem cell environment. Stem Cells Dev (2008) 1.05
Utilization and predictors of early repeat colonoscopy in Medicare beneficiaries. Am J Gastroenterol (2010) 1.05
Imaging idolatry: the uneasy intersection of patient satisfaction, quality of care, and overuse. Arch Intern Med (2009) 1.04
Correlates of prescription opioid initiation and long-term opioid use in veterans with persistent pain. Clin J Pain (2013) 1.04
Determination of colonoscopy indication from administrative claims data. Med Care (2014) 1.01
Comparing recruitment strategies in a study of acupuncture for chronic back pain. BMC Med Res Methodol (2009) 1.01
The practicality and validity of directly elicited and SF-36 derived health state preferences in patients with low back pain. Health Econ (2002) 1.00
A biologic without guidelines: the YODA project and the future of bone morphogenetic protein-2 research. Spine J (2012) 1.00
Correlates of higher-dose opioid medication use for low back pain in primary care. J Pain (2012) 0.99