Daniel M Sciubba

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1 Safety and efficacy of pedicle screw placement using intraoperative computed tomography: consecutive series of 1148 pedicle screws. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 2.13
2 A novel classification system for spinal instability in neoplastic disease: an evidence-based approach and expert consensus from the Spine Oncology Study Group. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2010 1.91
3 Recurrent disc herniation and long-term back pain after primary lumbar discectomy: review of outcomes reported for limited versus aggressive disc removal. Neurosurgery 2009 1.73
4 Accuracy of free-hand pedicle screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine: analysis of 6816 consecutive screws. Neurosurgery 2011 1.72
5 Factors associated with progression-free survival and long-term neurological outcome after resection of intramedullary spinal cord tumors: analysis of 101 consecutive cases. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 1.72
6 Long-term clinical outcomes following en bloc resections for sacral chordomas and chondrosarcomas: a series of twenty consecutive patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009 1.71
7 Spinal instability neoplastic score: an analysis of reliability and validity from the spine oncology study group. J Clin Oncol 2011 1.69
8 Outcome following decompressive surgery for different histological types of metastatic tumors causing epidural spinal cord compression. Clinical article. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 1.61
9 Neurological outcome after surgical management of adult tethered cord syndrome. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 1.59
10 Biomechanical comparison between C-7 lateral mass and pedicle screws in subaxial cervical constructs. Presented at the 2009 Joint Spine Meeting. Laboratory investigation. J Neurosurg Spine 2010 1.55
11 Recurrent lumbar disc herniation after single-level lumbar discectomy: incidence and health care cost analysis. Neurosurgery 2009 1.55
12 The impact of provider volume on the outcomes after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Neurosurgery 2012 1.49
13 Ability of electromyographic monitoring to determine the presence of malpositioned pedicle screws in the lumbosacral spine: analysis of 2450 consecutively placed screws. J Neurosurg Spine 2011 1.48
14 A novel animal model of human breast cancer metastasis to the spine: a pilot study using intracardiac injection and luciferase-expressing cells. J Neurosurg Spine 2012 1.41
15 Brainstem tumors: where are we today? Pediatr Neurosurg 2007 1.34
16 Intraoperative localization of thoracic spine level with preoperative percutaneous placement of intravertebral polymethylmethacrylate. J Spinal Disord Tech 2008 1.17
17 Endoscopic image-guided odontoidectomy for decompression of basilar invagination via a standard anterior cervical approach. Technical note. J Neurosurg Spine 2007 1.16
18 Trans-foraminal versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion: comparison of surgical morbidity. Neurol Res 2010 1.14
19 Transthoracic surgical treatment for centrally located thoracic disc herniations presenting with myelopathy: a 5-year institutional experience. J Spinal Disord Tech 2010 1.11
20 A computed tomography-based feasibility study of translaminar screw placement in the pediatric thoracic spine. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2012 1.10
21 Automatic localization of target vertebrae in spine surgery: clinical evaluation of the LevelCheck registration algorithm. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2015 1.10
22 Adjacent segment disease after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in a large series. Neurosurgery 2014 1.06
23 Radiographic and anatomic basis of endoscopic anterior craniocervical decompression: a comparison of endonasal, transoral, and transcervical approaches. Neurosurgery 2009 1.06
24 Predictors of ambulatory function after decompressive surgery for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression. Neurosurgery 2008 1.06
25 Postoperative surgical site infections in patients undergoing spinal tumor surgery: incidence and risk factors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2011 1.05
26 Thoracic vertebrectomy and spinal reconstruction via anterior, posterior, or combined approaches: clinical outcomes in 91 consecutive patients with metastatic spinal tumors. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 1.04
27 Frameless stereotactic ventricular shunt placement for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2005 1.03
28 Long-term patient outcomes after posterior cervical foraminotomy: an analysis of 151 cases. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 1.02
29 Translaminar versus pedicle screw fixation of C2: comparison of surgical morbidity and accuracy of 313 consecutive screws. Neurosurgery 2009 1.02
30 Translaminar screw fixation in the upper thoracic spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2006 1.02
31 Chondroma/Chondrosarcoma of the spine. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2008 1.01
32 Intracranial hemorrhage after spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 1.00
33 Endoscopic transcervical odontoidectomy for pediatric basilar invagination and cranial settling. Report of 4 cases. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2008 1.00
34 The impact of insurance status on outcomes after surgery for spinal metastases. Cancer 2012 0.99
35 Utility of the LevelCheck Algorithm for Decision Support in Vertebral Localization. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.99
36 Surgical management of prostate cancer metastatic to the spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 0.98
37 Accuracy of free-hand placement of thoracic pedicle screws in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: how much of a difference does surgeon experience make? Eur Spine J 2009 0.98
38 Surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy with anterior compression: a review of 67 cases. J Neurosurg Spine 2008 0.98
39 Synovial sarcoma of the frontal sinus. Case report. J Neurosurg 2005 0.97
40 Prolonged survival following aggressive treatment for metastatic breast cancer in the spine. Clin Exp Metastasis 2013 0.97
41 Posterior-only approach for total en bloc spondylectomy for malignant primary spinal neoplasms: anatomic considerations and operative nuances. Neurosurgery 2009 0.96
42 Surgical management of thoracic spinal cord herniation: technical consideration. J Spinal Disord Tech 2009 0.96
43 Surgical treatment strategies and outcome in patients with breast cancer metastatic to the spine: a review of 87 patients. Eur Spine J 2007 0.96
44 The efficacy of minimally invasive discectomy compared with open discectomy: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials. J Neurosurg Spine 2012 0.96
45 Short-term progressive spinal deformity following laminoplasty versus laminectomy for resection of intradural spinal tumors: analysis of 238 patients. Neurosurgery 2010 0.95
46 Incidence and prognostic factors of c5 palsy: a clinical study of 1001 cases and review of the literature. Neurosurgery 2014 0.95
47 Adjacent segment disease after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: clinical outcomes after first repeat surgery versus second repeat surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2014 0.94
48 Surgical management of cervical spondylotic myelopathy with laminectomy and instrumented fusion. Neurol Res 2009 0.94
49 Posterior-only approach for en bloc sacrectomy: clinical outcomes in 36 consecutive patients. Neurosurgery 2012 0.94
50 Preoperative radiographic factors and surgeon experience are associated with cortical breach of C2 pedicle screws. J Spinal Disord Tech 2010 0.93
51 Comparison of shunt infection incidence in high-risk subgroups receiving antibiotic-impregnated versus standard shunts. Childs Nerv Syst 2008 0.93
52 Intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for obliteration of a spinal dural arteriovenous fistula. J Neurosurg Spine 2009 0.92
53 The impact of obesity on short- and long-term outcomes after lumbar fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2015 0.92
54 Endoscopic image-guided transcervical odontoidectomy: outcomes of 15 patients with basilar invagination. Neurosurgery 2012 0.91
55 En bloc total sacrectomy performed in a single stage through a posterior approach. Neurosurgery 2008 0.91
56 Outcomes following attempted en bloc resection of cervical chordomas in the C-1 and C-2 region versus the subaxial region: a multiinstitutional experience. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.90
57 Lumbopelvic reconstruction after combined L5 spondylectomy and total sacrectomy for en bloc resection of a malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Neurosurgery 2010 0.90
58 A computed tomography-based feasibility study of translaminar screw fixation in the upper thoracic spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2010 0.89
59 Diagnosis and management of metastatic cervical spine tumors. Orthop Clin North Am 2011 0.88
60 Risk of infection following posterior instrumented lumbar fusion for degenerative spine disease in 817 consecutive cases. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 0.87
61 Vertebral compression fractures in patients presenting with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression. Neurosurgery 2009 0.87
62 Regression of intracranial meningioma following intratumoral hemorrhage. J Clin Neurosci 2009 0.87
63 En bloc excisions of chordomas in the cervical spine: review of five consecutive cases with more than 4-year follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2011 0.87
64 Transoral approaches to the cervical spine. Neurosurgery 2010 0.87
65 A systematic review of the current role of minimally invasive spine surgery in the management of metastatic spine disease. Int J Surg Oncol 2011 0.86
66 Predictors of ambulatory function after surgical resection of intramedullary spinal cord tumors. Neurosurgery 2007 0.86
67 Minimally invasive spine surgery for adult degenerative lumbar scoliosis. Neurosurg Focus 2014 0.85
68 High incidence of morbidity following resection of metastatic pheochromocytoma in the spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.85
69 Adjacent-segment disease in 511 cases of posterolateral instrumented lumbar arthrodesis: floating fusion versus distal construct including the sacrum. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.85
70 Maximizing the potential of minimally invasive spine surgery in complex spinal disorders. Neurosurg Focus 2008 0.85
71 Critical care of traumatic spinal cord injury. J Intensive Care Med 2011 0.85
72 Impact of Age on Short-term Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion: An Analysis of 1395 Patients Stratified by Decade Cohorts. Neurosurgery 2015 0.84
73 En bloc resection of sacral chordomas aided by frameless stereotactic image guidance: a technical note. Neurosurgery 2012 0.84
74 En bloc resection of a pheochromocytoma metastatic to the spine for local tumor control and for treatment of chronic catecholamine release and related hypertension. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 0.83
75 Ossification of the ligamentum flavum in a Caucasian man. J Neurosurg Spine 2008 0.83
76 A cohort cost analysis of lumbar laminectomy--current trends in surgeon and hospital fees distribution. Spine J 2013 0.83
77 Hospital costs associated with shunt infections in patients receiving antibiotic-impregnated shunt catheters versus standard shunt catheters. Neurosurgery 2010 0.82
78 Smoking as an independent predictor of reoperation after lumbar laminectomy: a study of 500 cases. J Neurosurg Spine 2015 0.82
79 Revision surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: surgical results and outcome. Neurosurgery 2008 0.82
80 Quantitative study of parathyroid hormone (1-34) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 on spinal fusion outcomes in a rabbit model of lumbar dorsolateral intertransverse process arthrodesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2014 0.82
81 Delayed onset of paralysis and slowed tumor growth following in situ placement of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 within spine tumors in a rat model of metastatic breast cancer. J Neurosurg Spine 2012 0.82
82 Reconstruction of extensive defects from posterior en bloc resection of sacral tumors with human acellular dermal matrix and gluteus maximus myocutaneous flaps. Neurosurgery 2011 0.82
83 Minimally invasive direct repair of lumbar spondylolysis with a pedicle screw and hook construct. Neurosurg Focus 2008 0.81
84 Incidence of Adjacent Segment Disease Requiring Reoperation After Lumbar Laminectomy Without Fusion: A Study of 398 Patients. Neurosurgery 2016 0.81
85 Two-needle technique for the treatment of symptomatic Tarlov cysts. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2008 0.81
86 Aneurysmal bone cysts of the spine: treatment options and considerations. J Neurooncol 2014 0.81
87 Factors associated with improved outcomes following decompressive surgery for prostate cancer metastatic to the spine. Neurosurgery 2013 0.80
88 The role of spinal fusion in the treatment of cervical synovial cysts: a series of 17 cases and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.80
89 Alveolar soft-part sarcoma in the sacrum: a case report and review of the literature. Skeletal Radiol 2013 0.80
90 Immunomodulation of acute experimental spinal cord injury with human immunoglobulin G. J Clin Neurosci 2009 0.80
91 Biomechanical comparison of translaminar versus pedicle screws at T1 and T2 in long subaxial cervical constructs. Neurosurgery 2009 0.80
92 En bloc hemisacrectomy and internal hemipelvectomy via the posterior approach. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.80
93 Surgery for primary vertebral tumors: en bloc versus intralesional resection. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2008 0.80
94 A computed tomography-based morphometric study of thoracic pedicle anatomy in a random United States trauma population. J Neurosurg Spine 2010 0.80
95 Surgical Management of Osteoblastoma of the Spine: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Turk Neurosurg 2016 0.80
96 Surgical management of primary and metastatic spinal tumors. Cancer Control 2014 0.79
97 Magnetic resonance imaging of spine tumors: classification, differential diagnosis, and spectrum of disease. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008 0.79
98 A role for motor and somatosensory evoked potentials during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for patients without myelopathy: Analysis of 57 consecutive cases. Surg Neurol Int 2011 0.79
99 Safety of spinal decompression using an ultrasonic bone curette compared with a high-speed drill: outcomes in 337 patients. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 0.79
100 Impact of smoking on complication and pseudarthrosis rates after single- and 2-level posterolateral fusion of the lumbar spine. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2014 0.79
101 Use of S2-Alar-iliac Screws Associated With Less Complications Than Iliac Screws in Adult Lumbosacropelvic Fixation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017 0.79
102 Stiffness after Pan-Lumbar Arthrodesis for Adult Spinal Deformity Does Not Significantly Impact Patient Functional Status or Satisfaction Irrespective of Proximal Endpoint. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.78
103 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
104 Surgical resection plus adjuvant radiotherapy is superior to surgery or radiotherapy alone in the prevention of neurological decline in a rat metastatic spinal tumor model. Neurosurgery 2008 0.78
105 Neurosurgical applications of laser technology. Surg Technol Int 2009 0.78
106 Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression and Steroid Treatment: A Systematic Review. Clin Spine Surg 2017 0.78
107 "Fulfilling the chief of his duties as a physician": Harvey Cushing, selective dorsal rhizotomy and elective spine surgery for quality of life. J Neurosurg Spine 2011 0.77
108 Adjuvant treatment with locally delivered OncoGel delays the onset of paresis after surgical resection of experimental spinal column metastasis. Neurosurgery 2009 0.77
109 Thromboembolic events and spinal surgery. J Clin Neurosci 2012 0.77
110 Palliative strategies for the management of primary and metastatic spinal tumors. Cancer Control 2014 0.77
111 Three-level en bloc spondylectomy for chordoma. Neurosurgery 2011 0.77
112 The toxicity of intrathecal bevacizumab in a rabbit model of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. J Neurooncol 2011 0.77
113 Metastasis to the occipitocervical junction: A case report and review of the literature. Surg Neurol Int 2010 0.77
114 Is use of bone-morphogenetic proteins for spine fusion surgery cost-effective? Arch Surg 2009 0.77
115 Total L-5 spondylectomy and reconstruction of the lumbosacral junction. Technical note. J Neurosurg Spine 2007 0.77
116 Microsurgical removal of intramedullary spinal cord gliomas in a rat spinal cord decreases onset to paresis, an animal model for intramedullary tumor treatment. Childs Nerv Syst 2008 0.77
117 A rat model of metastatic spinal cord compression using human prostate adenocarcinoma: histopathological and functional analysis. Spine J 2013 0.76
118 Incidence and clinical significance of vascular encroachment resulting from freehand placement of pedicle screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine: analysis of 6816 consecutive screws. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2014 0.76
119 Scoliosis: a straightforward approach to diagnosis and management. JAAPA 2008 0.76
120 Exposed CSF shunts: the naked truth about shunt infections. South Med J 2006 0.75
121 Primary versus Revision Spinal Fusion in Children: An Analysis of 74,525 Cases from The Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
122 The effect of spinal instrumentation on kinematics at the cervicothoracic junction: emphasis on soft-tissue response in an in vitro human cadaveric model. J Neurosurg Spine 2010 0.75
123 When Less Is More: The indications for MIS Techniques and Separation Surgery in Metastatic Spine Disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
124 Prolonged Exposure to Antibiotic-impregnated Shunt Catheters does not Increase the Incidence of Late Shunt Infections 873. Neurosurgery 2006 0.75
125 Optimizing the Adverse Event and HRQOL Profiles in the Management of Primary Spine Tumors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
126 Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness of SRS-7 as an Outcomes Assessment Instrument for Operatively Treated Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
127 Outcomes following surgical intervention for impending and gross instability caused by multiple myeloma in the spinal column. J Neurosurg Spine 2015 0.75
128 Resection of a retropharyngeal craniovertebral junction chordoma through a posterior cervical approach. J Spinal Disord Tech 2010 0.75
129 Current technological advances of bipolar coagulation. Neurosurgery 2009 0.75
130 Systematic Approach for Anterior Corpectomy through a Transthoracic Exposure. Turk Neurosurg 2016 0.75
131 An unusual case of spinal column metastasis after orthotopic transplantation for cardiac sarcoma. J Neurosurg Spine 2008 0.75
132 Poor Nutrition Status and Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery in the Elderly: Readmissions, Complications, and Mortality. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
133 Fusion following lateral mass reconstruction in the cervical spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2014 0.75
134 The efficacy of lumbar discectomy and single-level fusion for spondylolisthesis: results from the NeuroPoint-SD registry: clinical article. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 0.75
135 Predicting Neurologic Recovery after Surgery in Patients with Deficits Secondary to MESCC: Systematic Review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
136 Impact of Smoking on 30-day Morbidity and Mortality in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017 0.75
137 Hospital Readmission Within 2 Years Following Adult Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Surgery: Prevalence, Predictors, and Effect on Patient-derived Outcome Measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
138 Introduction to Focus Issue II in Spine Oncology: Evidence-based Medicine Recommendations for Spine Oncology. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
139 A novel method of anterior lumbosacral cage reconstruction. J Neurosurg Spine 2013 0.75
140 Comparative Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes Using Nationally Derived Hospital Discharge Data Relative to a Prospective Multicenter Surgical Database of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017 0.75
141 Giant intradural extramedullary arachnoid cyst of the thoracic spine. J Clin Neurosci 2009 0.75
142 Incidence, Risk Factors, and Mortality of Reintubation in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Clin Spine Surg 2017 0.75
143 Diethylstilbestrol (DES)-induced clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina metastasizing to the brain. Gynecol Oncol 2007 0.75
144 Clinical Decision Making: Integrating Advances in the Molecular Understanding of Spine Tumors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
145 Mediastinal lymphangioma presenting as an acute epidural hematoma. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2008 0.75
146 Changing the Adverse Event Profile in Metastatic Spine Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach to Target Wound Complications and Instrumentation Failure. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
147 Magnitude, Location, and Factors Related to Regional and Global Sagittal Alignment Change in Long Adult Deformity Constructs: Report of 183 Patients With 2-Year Follow-up. Clin Spine Surg 2017 0.75
148 Comparative Analysis of Peri-operative Outcomes Using Nationally Derived Hospital Discharge Data Relative to a Prospective Multi-center Surgical Database of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
149 Predicting Extended Length of Hospital Stay in an Adult Spinal Deformity Surgical Population. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75
150 Supraciliary keyhole craniotomy for brain abscess debridement. Neurosurg Focus 2008 0.75
151 Molecular Markers and Targeted Therapeutics in Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: Changing the Treatment Paradigms. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016 0.75