Magnetic resonance imaging-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for the treatment of hypothalamic hamartomas: a retrospective review
DS Xu, T Chen, RJ Hlubek, RE Bristol, KA Smith… - …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Hypothalamic hamartomas (HH) are rare lesions associated with treatment-
resistant epilepsy. Open surgery results in modest seizure control (about 50%) but has a …
resistant epilepsy. Open surgery results in modest seizure control (about 50%) but has a …
Treatment for recurrent lumbar disc herniation
RJ Hlubek, GM Mundis - Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (RLDH) is the most common
indication for reoperation after a lumbar discectomy. The purpose of this manuscript is to …
indication for reoperation after a lumbar discectomy. The purpose of this manuscript is to …
Incidence and predictors of dural venous sinus pressure gradient in idiopathic intracranial hypertension and non-idiopathic intracranial hypertension headache …
OBJECTIVE Cerebral venous pressure gradient (CVPG) from dural venous sinus stenosis is
implicated in headache syndromes such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The …
implicated in headache syndromes such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The …
Supplemental rods are needed to maximally reduce rod strain across the lumbosacral junction with TLIF but not ALIF in long constructs
J Godzik, RJ Hlubek, AGUS Newcomb, JN Lehrman… - The Spine Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Context Rod fracture at the lumbosacral (LS) junction remains
challenging in long segment fusions and likely stems from increased LS strain. Reduction of …
challenging in long segment fusions and likely stems from increased LS strain. Reduction of …
Safety and accuracy of freehand versus navigated C2 pars or pedicle screw placement
Background Context C2 pedicle and pars screws require accurate placement to avoid injury
to nearby neurovascular structures. Freehand, fluoroscopically guided, and computed …
to nearby neurovascular structures. Freehand, fluoroscopically guided, and computed …
Styloidogenic jugular venous compression syndrome: clinical features and case series
Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression Syndrome: Clinical... : Operative Neurosurgery
Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression Syndrome: Clinical Features and Case Series …
Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression Syndrome: Clinical Features and Case Series …
The role of potentially modifiable factors in a standard work protocol to decrease complications in adult spinal deformity surgery: a systematic review, part 1
DC Burton, RK Sethi, AK Wright, AH Daniels, CP Ames… - Spine deformity, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Study Design Structured Literature Review. Objectives We sought to evaluate the
peer-reviewed literature for potentially modifiable patient and surgical factors that could be …
peer-reviewed literature for potentially modifiable patient and surgical factors that could be …
Iliac screws may not be necessary in long-segment constructs with L5–S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion: cadaveric study of stability and instrumentation strain
RJ Hlubek, J Godzik, AGUS Newcomb, JN Lehrman… - The Spine Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbosacral pseudoarthrosis and instrumentation failure is
common with long-segment constructs. Optimizing lumbosacral construct biomechanics may …
common with long-segment constructs. Optimizing lumbosacral construct biomechanics may …
Functional improvement in hand strength and dexterity after surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a prospective quantitative study
OBJECTIVE Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the primary cause of adult spinal
cord dysfunction. Diminished hand strength and reduced dexterity associated with CSM …
cord dysfunction. Diminished hand strength and reduced dexterity associated with CSM …
Retrospective multicenter assessment of rod fracture after anterior column realignment in minimally invasive adult spinal deformity correction
Background Anterior column realignment (ACR) was developed as a minimally invasive
method for treating sagittal imbalance. However, rod fracture (RF) rates associated with ACR …
method for treating sagittal imbalance. However, rod fracture (RF) rates associated with ACR …