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A Review of Complication Rates for Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF) by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Dural repair with four spinal sealants: focused review of the manufacturers’ inserts and the current literature by Epstein, Nancy E., MD

“…Abstract Background context Deliberate or traumatic dural fistulas are typically augmented by a “sealant” or “fibrin glue” to enhance the strength of dural…”
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Beta tricalcium phosphate: observation of use in 100 posterolateral lumbar instrumented fusions by Epstein, Nancy E., MD

“…Abstract Background Beta tricalcium phosphate (B-TCP) is increasingly used to supplement lamina autograft to perform posterolateral lumbar-instrumented…”
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Public Librarian Perceptions of Assisting Immigrant Patrons: Results from a Multi-State Survey by Grossman, Suzanne, Cannuscio, Carolyn C., Feuerstein-Simon, Rachel, Winston, Mark, Agosto, Denise E., Epstein, Nancy E., Martinez-Donate, Ana P., Klassen, Ann C.

“…Public libraries in the United States (U.S.) are important sources of health information. Immigrants comprise a large portion of the U.S. population, and…”
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Surgeon Choices, and the Choice of Surgeons, Affect Total Hospital Charges for Single-Level Anterior Cervical Surgery by EPSTEIN, Nancy E, SCHWALL, Garry, REILLLY, Timothy, INSINNA, Thomas, BAHNKEN, Andrea, HOOD, Donald C

“…This retrospective study assessed the total hospital charges for performing 102 single-level anterior cervical discectomy/fusion (1-ADF) procedures performed…”
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An analysis of noninstrumented posterolateral lumbar fusions performed in predominantly geriatric patients using lamina autograft and beta tricalcium phosphate by Epstein, Nancy E., MD

“…Abstract Background context The artificial bone-volume expander, beta tricalcium phosphate (B-TCP, Vitoss, OrthoVita, Malvern, PA), is increasingly used to…”
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Intermittent pneumatic compression stocking prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis in anterior cervical spinal surgery : A prospective efficacy study in 200 patients and literature review by EPSTEIN, Nancy E

“…Intermittent pneumatic compression stockings (IPC) alone were prospectively used to avoid deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in 100…”
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Lumbar laminectomy for the resection of synovial cysts and coexisting lumbar spinal stenosis or degenerative spondylolisthesis: an outcome study by Epstein, Nancy E

“…Surgeon- and patient-based (SF-36) outcome measures were used to assess the results of decompressive laminectomies for the excision of synovial cysts with…”
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Perspective: How can risks to patients be limited during spine surgeons’ learning curves? by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Reducing the Cost and Frequency of Explantations Associated With Single-Level Anterior Diskectomy and Fusion at a Single Institution Through Education by EPSTEIN, Nancy E, SCHWALL, Garry S, HOOD, Donald C

“…We prospectively evaluated the costs/frequency of explanted instrumentation (devices implanted but removed prior to closure) for all single-level anterior…”
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X-Stop: foot drop by Epstein, Nancy E., MD

“…Abstract Background context The X-Stop (Kyphon, Sunnyvale, CA), a device implanted between adjacent lumbar spinous processes at one or two levels particularly…”
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Perspective: Can intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) limit errors associated with lumbar pedicle screw fusions/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF)? by Epstein, Nancy E

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Review of Risks and Complications of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Can anterior cervical diskectomy/fusion (ACDF) be safely performed in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC’s)? by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Multidisciplinary in-hospital teams improve patient outcomes: A review by Epstein, NancyE

“…Background: The use of multidisciplinary in-hospital teams limits adverse events (AE), improves outcomes, and adds to patient and employee satisfaction…”
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Commentary: Cost-effectiveness of multilevel hemilaminectomy for lumbar stenosis–associated radiculopathy by Epstein, Nancy E., MD

“…Commentary on Parker SL, Fulchiero EC, Davis BJ, et al. Cost-effectiveness of multi-level hemilaminectomy for lumbar stenosis–associated radiculopathy. Spine J…”
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Review/Perspective On the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Spinal Arachnoid Cysts by Epstein, Nancy E.

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A Comparison of Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, or Non-Surgical Treatment of Traumatic/Atraumatic Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Short Review by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Review/perspective on hysterical paralysis: A diagnosis of exclusion for spinal surgeons by Epstein, Nancy E.

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Review/Perspective: Operations for Cauda Equina Syndromes - “The Sooner the Better” by Epstein, Nancy E.

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