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Piezo2 expressed in proprioceptive neurons is essential for skeletal integrity by Assaraf, Eran, Blecher, Ronen, Heinemann-Yerushalmi, Lia, Krief, Sharon, Carmel Vinestock, Ron, Biton, Inbal E., Brumfeld, Vlad, Rotkopf, Ron, Avisar, Erez, Agar, Gabriel, Zelzer, Elazar

“…In humans, mutations in the PIEZO2 gene, which encodes for a mechanosensitive ion channel, were found to result in skeletal abnormalities including scoliosis…”
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The mechanosensitive ion channel ASIC2 mediates both proprioceptive sensing and spinal alignment by Bornstein, Bavat, Watkins, Bridgette, Passini, Fabian S., Blecher, Ronen, Assaraf, Eran, Sui, Xiao Meng, Brumfeld, Vlad, Tsoory, Michael, Kröger, Stephan, Zelzer, Elazar

“…By translating mechanical forces into molecular signals, proprioceptive neurons provide the CNS with information on muscle length and tension, which is…”
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Clinical and radiological factors affecting progressive collapse of acute osteoporotic compression spinal fractures by Goldstein, Sergei, Smorgick, Yossi, Mirovsky, Yigal, Anekstein, Yoram, Blecher, Ronen, Tal, Sigal

“…Highlights • Age is predictive for progressive collapse in acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. • AOSpine Thoracolumbar Spine Injury…”
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Determination of Any Correlation between Sagittal Spinopelvic Configuration and Progressive Collapse of Acute Osteoporotic Compression Spine Fractures: A Retrospective Radiological Analysis by Smorgick, Yossi, Geftler, Alex, Goldstein, Sergey, Mirovsky, Yigal, Blecher, Ronen, Anekstein, Yoram

“…A retrospective cohort study. The aim of this study was to determine any correlations between spinopelvic configuration and progressive collapse following…”
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The Proprioceptive System Regulates Morphologic Restoration of Fractured Bones by Blecher, Ronen, Krief, Sharon, Galili, Tal, Assaraf, Eran, Stern, Tomer, Anekstein, Yoram, Agar, Gabriel, Zelzer, Elazar

“…Successful fracture repair requires restoration of bone morphology and mechanical integrity. Recent evidence shows that fractured bones of neonatal mice…”
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Who Needs Surgical Stabilization for Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis? Retrospective Analysis of Non-Surgically Treated Patients by Blecher, Ronen, Frieler, Sven, Qutteineh, Bilal, Pierre, Clifford A., Yilmaz, Emre, Ishak, Basem, Glinski, Alexander Von, Oskouian, Rod J., Kramer, Moti, Drexler, Michael, Chapman, Jens R.

“…Study Design: Retrospective case series analysis. Objective: To identify relevant clinical and radiographic markers for patients presenting with infectious…”
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Response to: Determination of Any Correlation between Sagittal Spinopelvic Configuration and Progressive Collapse of Acute Osteoporotic Compression Spine Fractures: A Retrospective Radiological Analysis by Smorgick, Yossi, Geftler, Alex, Goldstein, Sergey, Mirovsky, Yigal, Blecher, Ronen, Anekstein, Yoram

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Contact Sports as a Risk Factor for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review by Blecher, Ronen, Elliott, Michael A., Yilmaz, Emre, Dettori, Joseph R., Oskouian, Rod J., Patel, Akil, Clarke, Andrew, Hutton, Mike, McGuire, Robert, Dunn, Robert, DeVine, John, Twaddle, Bruce, Chapman, Jens R.

“…Study Design: Systematic review. Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, ultimately resulting in…”
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What Are Risk Factors for an Ileus After Posterior Spine Surgery?—A Case Control Study by Yilmaz, Emre, Benca, Eric, Patel, Akil P., Hopkins, Sarah, Blecher, Ronen, Abdul-Jabbar, Amir, O’Lynnger, Thomas M., Oskouian, Rod J., Norvell, Daniel C., Chapman, Jens

“…Study design: Case-Control Study. Objective: The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate risk factors for developing a postoperative ileus after…”
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Surgical Management of Charcot Spinal Arthropathy in the Face of Possible Infection by Von Glinski, Alexander, Frieler, Sven, Elia, Christopher J., Ansari, Darius, Pierre, Clifford, Ishak, Basem, Blecher, Ronen, Qutteineh, Bilal, Strot, Sarah, Oskouian, Rod J., Chapman, Jens R.

“…BACKGROUNDThe design is a retrospective cohort study. Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) is a rare and poorly understood progressive destructive spine condition…”
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Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Complicated by Fungal Osteomyelitis: Case Report and Quick Review of the Literature by Blecher, Ronen, Yilmaz, Emre, Moisi, Marc, Oskouian, Rod J, Chapman, Jens

“…The authors describe a 67-year-old man with a prior history of alcohol abuse who presented with a complaint of worsening low back pain. Four months prior to…”
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Surgical Treatment of Ossifications of the Cervical Anterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Glinski, Alexander von, Takayanagi, Ariel, Elia, Christopher, Ishak, Basem, Listmann, Mishan, Pierre, Clifford A., Blecher, Ronen, Hayman, Erik, Chapman, Jens R., Oskouian, Rod J.

“…Study Design: Retrospective cohort study Objectives: The study aims to evaluate anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the treatment of patients…”
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Incidental dural tears during lumbar spine surgery: a retrospective case study of 84 degenerative lumbar spine patients by Blecher, Ronen, Anekstein, Yoram, Mirovsky, Yigal

“…A retrospective case study. To retrospectively review all incidental dural tears (DTs) that occurred at a single institution, classify them anatomically and…”
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Is There an Optimal Wound Closure Technique for Major Posterior Spine Surgery? A Systematic Review by Yilmaz, Emre, Blecher, Ronen, Moisi, Marc, Ankush, Chandra, O’Lynnger, Thomas M., Abdul-Jabbar, Amir, Dettori, Joseph R., Oskouian, Rod J.

“…Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: In patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: (1) What are the types and risks of wound complications in major…”
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Wound Closure After Posterior Multi-level Lumbar Spine Surgery: An Anatomical Cadaver Study and Technical Note by Yilmaz, Emre, Tawfik, Tamir, O'Lynnger, Thomas M, Iwanaga, Joe, Blecher, Ronen, Abdul-Jabbar, Amir, Tubbs, R Shane, Schmidt, Cameron K, Oskouian, Rod J, Chapman, Jens

“…Meticulous attention to wound closure in posterior lumbar spine surgery is an important principle in reducing surgical site infections. We detail standardized…”
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Cervico-thoracic Interspinous Bursitis Associated with Bilateral Upper-extremity Numbness: A Case Report by Blecher, Ronen, Yilmaz, Emre, Tawfik, Tamir, Abdul-Jabbar, Amir, O'Lynnger, Thomas, Moisi, Marc, Hart, Robert, Hanscom, David, Oskouian, Rod J, Tubbs, R. Shane, Chapman, Jens

“…The authors describe a 48-year-old woman suffering from bilateral upper-extremity numbness and axial radiating pain. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed…”
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Diabetes Mellitus and Poor Glycemic Control Are Associated With a Higher Risk of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: An Analysis of a Large Nationwide Database by Shemesh, Shai, Laks, Asaf, Cohen, Itzik, Turjeman, Adi, Blecher, Ronen, Kadar, Assaf

“…A large-scale retrospective case-control study. Examine diabetes as a risk factor for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) development and evaluate the impact of…”
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The Proprioceptive System Masterminds Spinal Alignment: Insight into the Mechanism of Scoliosis by Blecher, Ronen, Krief, Sharon, Galili, Tal, Biton, Inbal E., Stern, Tomer, Assaraf, Eran, Levanon, Ditsa, Appel, Elena, Anekstein, Yoram, Agar, Gabriel, Groner, Yoram, Zelzer, Elazar

“…Maintaining posture requires tight regulation of the position and orientation of numerous spinal components. Yet, surprisingly little is known about this…”
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A Mechanical Jack-like Mechanism Drives Spontaneous Fracture Healing in Neonatal Mice by Rot, Chagai, Stern, Tomer, Blecher, Ronen, Friesem, Ben, Zelzer, Elazar

“…Treatment of fractured bones involves correction of displacement or angulation, known as reduction. However, angulated long-bone fractures in infants often…”
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New functions for the proprioceptive system in skeletal biology by Blecher, Ronen, Heinemann-Yerushalmi, Lia, Assaraf, Eran, Konstantin, Nitzan, Chapman, Jens R., Cope, Timothy C., Bewick, Guy S., Banks, Robert W., Zelzer, Elazar

“…Muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) are two types of sensory receptors that respond to changes in length or tension of skeletal muscles. These…”
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