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Direct lateral retroperitoneal approach for the surgical treatment of lumbar discitis and osteomyelitis by Madhavan, Karthik, Vanni, Steven, Williams, Seth K

“…The medical management of discitis and osteomyelitis with long-term antibiotic therapy and bracing usually results in eradicated infection. Surgical management…”
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Biomechanical analysis of four- versus six-screw constructs for short-segment pedicle screw and rod instrumentation of unstable thoracolumbar fractures by Norton, Robert P., MD, Milne, Edward L., BSc, Kaimrajh, David N., MS, Eismont, Frank J., MD, Latta, Loren L., PE, PhD, Williams, Seth K., MD

“…Abstract Background context Conventionally, short-segment fusion involves instrumentation of one healthy vertebra above and below the injured vertebra,…”
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Differences in the surgical treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation among spine surgeons in the United States by Mroz, Thomas E., MD, Lubelski, Daniel, BA, Williams, Seth K., MD, O'Rourke, Colin, MS, Obuchowski, Nancy A., PhD, Wang, Jeffrey C., MD, Steinmetz, Michael P., MD, Melillo, Alfred J., PA, Benzel, Edward C., MD, Modic, Michael T., MD, Quencer, Robert M., MD

“…Abstract Background context There are often multiple surgical treatment options for a spinal pathology. In addition, there is a lack of data that define…”
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Utilizing previous patient opioid experiences for pain plan implementation: Role of opioid use categorization on inpatient and outpatient opioid use, length of stay, pain scores, and clinic resource utilization following elective spine surgery by Uppal, Harjot Singh, Rozenfeld, Sydney Ilana, Hetzel, Scott, Hesselbach, Kristin Nicole, Ludwig, Trisha, Bice, Miranda, Williams, Seth K

“…A Pain Plan was formulated for all patients undergoing elective spine surgery at our institution. It was based on prior opioid experiences and developed…”
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Prolonged Storage Effects on the Articular Cartilage of Fresh Human Osteochondral Allografts by Williams, Seth K, Amiel, David, Ball, Scott T, Allen, R Todd, Wong, Van W, Chen, Albert C, Sah, Robert L, Bugbee, William D

“…BackgroundFresh osteochondral allograft transplantation is a well-established technique for the treatment of cartilage defects of the knee. It is believed that…”
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Analysis of Cartilage Tissue on a Cellular Level in Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Retrievals by Williams, Seth K., Amiel, David, Ball, Scott T., Allen, R. Todd, Tontz, William L., Emmerson, Bryan C., Badlani, Neil M., Emery, Shawn C., Haghighi, Parviz, Bugbee, William D.

“…Background: Fresh human osteochondral allografting is a biological cartilage replacement technique used to treat articular and osteoarticular defects in the…”
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The effects of storage on fresh human osteochondral allografts by Ball, Scott T, Amiel, David, Williams, Seth K, Tontz, William, Chen, Albert C, Sah, Robert L, Bugbee, William D

“…Historically, fresh human osteochondral allografts have been stored in lactated Ringer's solution at 4 degrees C and then transplanted as quickly as possible,…”
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Percutaneous Lumbopelvic Fixation for Reduction and Stabilization of Sacral Fractures With Spinopelvic Dissociation Patterns by Williams, Seth K, Quinnan, Stephen M

“…Sacral fractures that result in spinopelvic dissociation are unstable injuries that are often treated surgically, with iliosacral screw fixation and/or…”
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Minimally Invasive Direct Repair of Bilateral Lumbar Spine Pars Defects in Athletes by Widi, Gabriel A., Williams, Seth K., Levi, Allan D.

“…Spondylolysis of the lumbar spine has traditionally been treated using a variety of techniques ranging from conservative care to fusion. Direct repair of the…”
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion by Taba, Houtan A., Williams, Seth K.

“…Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a minimally invasive technique that allows access to the lumbar spine from L1/2 to L4/5 for placement of wide…”
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Characterization of mature vs aged rabbit articular cartilage: analysis of cell density, apoptosis-related gene expression and mechanisms controlling chondrocyte apoptosis by Todd Allen, R., Robertson, Catherine M., Harwood, Frederick L., Sasho, Takahisa, Williams, Seth K., Pomerleau, Adam C., Amiel, David

“…The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) is increased in aged individuals and a direct correlation between chondrocyte apoptosis and cartilage degradation…”
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Spine surgeon triage of new patient referrals: quantification of surgical conversion rate by clinic referral source by French, Zachary P., Hundal, Rajbir S., McGee, Anna C., Winzenried, Alec E., Williams, Seth K.

“…In an effort to efficiently deliver high-value spine surgical care, spine surgery clinics may triage new patient referrals. A triage system with attending…”
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Pain Plan Implementation Effect: Analysis of Postoperative Opioid Use, Hospital Length of Stay, and Clinic Resource Utilization for Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery by Rozenfeld, Sydney, Uppal, Harjot, Hesselbach, Kristin, Hetzel, Scott, Ludwig, Trisha, Bice, Miranda J., Williams, Seth K.

“…The Pain Plan was developed collaboratively and implemented a unique systematic approach to reduce opioid usage in elective spine surgery. This was a…”
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Factors Considered in Ranking Spine Surgery Fellowship Applicants: A Survey of Program Directors by Bernatz, James T., Johnson, Kristina P., Stokman, James J., Cannada, Lisa K., Williams, Seth K., Whiting, Paul S.

“…Cross-sectional study. To determine which factors spine surgery fellowship program directors (PDs) consider most important when ranking applicants. Spine…”
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The use of intraoperative triggered electromyography to detect misplaced pedicle screws: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mikula, Anthony L, Williams, Seth K, Anderson, Paul A

“…Insertion of instruments or implants into the spine carries a risk for injury to neural tissue. Triggered electromyography (tEMG) is an intraoperative…”
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Differences in the Surgical Treatment of Lower Back Pain Among Spine Surgeons in the United States by Lubelski, Daniel, Williams, Seth K., O’Rourke, Colin, Obuchowski, Nancy A., Wang, Jeffrey C., Steinmetz, Michael P., Melillo, Alfred J., Benzel, Edward C., Modic, Michael T., Quencer, Robert, Mroz, Thomas E.

“…STUDY DESIGN.Electronic survey. OBJECTIVE.To identify the surgical treatment patterns for low back pain (LBP), among U.S. spine surgeons. Specifically…”
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Preliminary experience with a novel facet-based lateral mass drill guide for the placement of lateral mass screws compared to freehand technique: a cadaveric study by Mundis, Gregory M., Olsson, Eric C., Hart, Robert A., Williams, Seth K., Martyn, Ryan, Orndorff, Douglas G., Berg, Anastasia L., Russell, Nicholas A., Vizesi, Frank

“…Lateral mass screw fixation is the standard for posterior subaxial cervical fixation. Several freehand surgical techniques for placing lateral mass screws have…”
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A Multicenter Evaluation of the Feasibility, Patient/Provider Satisfaction, and Value of Virtual Spine Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Hobson, Sandra, Aleem, Ilyas S., Bice, Miranda J., Butt, Bilal B., Bydon, Mohamad, Elder, Benjamin D., Fredericks, Donald R., Helgeson, Melvin D., Patel, Rakesh D., Sebastian, Arjun, Wagner, Scott C., Williams, Seth K., Xiong, Ashley E., Anderson, Paul A., Freedman, Brett

“…To assess the feasibility, patient/provider satisfaction, and perceived value of telehealth spine consultation after rapid conversion from traditional…”
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Minimally invasive direct pars repair with cannulated screws and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein: case series and review of the literature by Ghobrial, George M, Crandall, Kenneth M, Lau, Anthony, Williams, Seth K, Levi, Allan D

“…OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe the use of a minimally invasive surgical treatment of lumbar spondylolysis in athletes by a…”
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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Lateral Interbody Fusion for Adjacent Segment Degeneration by Yasmeh, Siamak, Bernatz, James, Garrard, Eli, Bice, Miranda, Williams, Seth K

“…Retrospective cohort study. Assessment of outcomes in patients undergoing lateral interbody fusion as part of the surgical treatment of adjacent segment…”
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