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Titanium vs. polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody fusion: Meta-analysis and review of the literature by Seaman, Scott, Kerezoudis, Panagiotis, Bydon, Mohamad, Torner, James C., Hitchon, Patrick W.

“…•Current literature suggests comparable Ti and PEEK cage spinal fusion rates.•Of the 2 cage materials, Ti is associated with increased subsidence.•Prospective…”
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The natural history of complete spinal cord injury: a pooled analysis of 1162 patients and a meta-analysis of modern data by El Tecle, Najib E, Dahdaleh, Nader S, Bydon, Mohamad, Ray, Wilson Z, Torner, James C, Hitchon, Patrick W

“…OBJECTIVE The natural history of complete spinal cord injury (SCI) is poorly studied. The classically quoted rate of improvement or conversion for patients…”
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Flexion-distraction injuries of the thoracolumbar spine: open fusion versus percutaneous pedicle screw fixation by Grossbach, Andrew J, Dahdaleh, Nader S, Abel, Taylor J, Woods, Gregory D, Dlouhy, Brian J, Hitchon, Patrick W

“…Flexion-distraction injuries occur due to distractive forces causing disruption of the posterior and middle spinal columns. These fractures classically consist…”
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Differences and characteristics of symptoms by tumor location, size, and degree of spinal cord compression: a retrospective study on 53 surgically treated, symptomatic spinal meningiomas by Yamaguchi, Satoshi, Menezes, Arnold H, Shimizu, Kiyoharu, Woodroffe, Royce W, Helland, Logan C, Hitchon, Patrick W, Howard, Matthew A

“…The differences in symptoms of spinal meningiomas have rarely been discussed from the perspective of tumor characteristics. The main purpose of this paper was…”
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Cervical alignment in the obese population following posterior cervical fusion for cervical myelopathy by Perez, Eli A., Woodroffe, Royce W., Park, Brian, Gold, Colin, Helland, Logan C., Seaman, Scott C., Hitchon, Patrick W.

“…Retrospective cohort study The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on the reoperation rate and cervical sagittal alignment…”
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Options in treating trigeminal neuralgia: Experience with 195 patients by Hitchon, Patrick W., MD, Holland, Marshall, MD, Noeller, Jennifer ARNP, Smith, Mark C., MD, Moritani, Toshio, MD, Jerath, Nivedita, MD, He, Wenzhuan, MD

“…Highlights • Women were more frequently affected by TN than men (p = 0.045). • MVD is treatment least likely to fail or require additional intervention. •…”
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Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Thoracolumbar Fractures by Dahdaleh, Nader S., MD, Smith, Zachary A., MD, Hitchon, Patrick W., MD

“…The application of percutaneous techniques for the management of thoracolumbar fractures is gaining popularity. Short-segment or long-segment percutaneous…”
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Comparison of anterolateral and posterior approaches in the management of thoracolumbar burst fractures by HITCHON, Patrick W, TORNER, James, EICHHOLZ, Kurt M, BEELER, Stephanie N

“…The authors undertook a retrospective cohort study of patients with T11-L2 thoracolumbar burst fractures who underwent decompression and the placement of…”
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In Reply to the Letter to the Editor Regarding “Microvascular Decompression versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Single-Institution Experience” by Li, Luyuan, Hitchon, Patrick W.

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Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Cervical Myelopathy: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes by Hitchon, Patrick W., Woodroffe, Royce W., Noeller, Jennifer A., Helland, Logan, Hramakova, Nataliya, Nourski, Kirill V.

“…STUDY DESIGN.A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE.The aim of this study was to identify advantages and disadvantages of the anterior and posterior…”
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Timing of Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury by El Tecle, Najib E., Dahdaleh, Nader S., Hitchon, Patrick W.

“…STUDY DESIGN.Systematic review of the literature for clinical and preclinical evidence related to timing of decompression following spinal cord injury (SCI)…”
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Nonoperative Management in Neurologically Intact Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes by Hitchon, Patrick W, Abode-Iyamah, Kingsley, Dahdaleh, Nader S, Shaffrey, Christopher, Noeller, Jennifer, He, Wenzhuan, Moritani, Toshio

“…STUDY DESIGN.Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE.The identification of factors that lead to the failure of nonoperative management in neurologically intact…”
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Factors affecting the pullout strength of self-drilling and self-tapping anterior cervical screws by HITCHON, Patrick W, BRENTON, Matthew D, COPPES, Justin K, FROM, Aaron M, TORNER, James C

“…A biomechanical comparison of 12-, 14-, and 16-mm self-tapping and self-drilling screws in cadaveric cervical spines was performed. This study compared…”
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Obituary: Fuad Sami Haddad, 1924-2015 by Hitchon, Patrick W, Haddad, Souheil, Afifi, Adel

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Letter to the Editor: High-grade spinal cord glioma by Hitchon, Patrick W

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Primary bone tumors of the spine in children by FENOY, Albert J, GREENLEE, Jeremy D. W, MENEZES, Arnold H, DONOVAN, Kathleen A, SATO, Yutaka, HITCHON, Patrick W, CHALOUPKA, John C

“…Tumors originating in the vertebrae in children are difficult to treat. In this paper the authors sought to evaluate the decision-making process and outcome of…”
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Spinal Nerve Sheath Tumors: Factors Associated with Postoperative Residual and Recurrent Tumors: A Single-Center Experience by Park, Brian J., Noeller, Jennifer, Gold, Colin, Nourski, Kirill V., Bathla, Girish, Hitchon, Patrick W.

“…Spinal schwannomas (SSs) are usually benign tumors with a good prognosis when treated by surgical excision. However, complete resection can be complicated by…”
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Comparison of hinged and contoured rods for occipitocervical arthrodesis in adults: A clinical study by Abode-Iyamah, Kingsley, Dlouhy, Brian, Lopez, Alejandro, Menezes, Arnold, Hitchon, Patrick, Dahdaleh, Nader

“…Introduction: A rigid construct that employs an occipital plate and upper cervical screws and rods is the current standard treatment for craniovertebral…”
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Surgical Options in Treating Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Single-Center Experience by Park, Brian J., Seaman, Scott C., Woodroffe, Royce W., Noeller, Jennifer, Hitchon, Patrick W.

“…Ossified posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) of the cervical spine can lead to spinal stenosis and become clinically symptomatic. The optimal approach in…”
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Spinal arachnoid cysts in adults: diagnosis and management. A single-center experience by Fam, Maged D, Woodroffe, Royce W, Helland, Logan, Noeller, Jennifer, Dahdaleh, Nader S, Menezes, Arnold H, Hitchon, Patrick W

“…OBJECTIVEAdult spinal arachnoid cysts (SACs) are rare entities of indistinct etiology that present with pain or myelopathy. Diagnosis is made on imaging…”
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