Department Presentations at Spine Summit

2021 Spimne SummitPittsburgh, August 1, 2021 -- University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery faculty and residents participated in a number of presentations at Spine Summit 2021, the 37th annual meeting of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, held July 28-31 in San Diego, Calif. The theme of this year's meeting was "Courage, Resilience, and Excellence: Setting the Path."

Thursday, July 29

109 Use of the Relative Citation Ratio as a Measure of Academic Neurological Spine Surgeon Productivitys
Kuntz Scholar Oral Abstract Presentations Concurrent Session 2
3:35 - 3:40 p.m.
Authors: Dayton Grogan, Vamsi Reddy, Arjun Gupta, Yue-Fang Chang, Daryl Fields, Nitin Agarwal

118 Surgical Timing of TLICS 4 Fractures Impacts Long-term Pain Outcomes
Kuntz Scholar Oral Abstract Presentations Concurrent Session 2
3:35 - 3:40 p.m.
Authors: Daryl Fields, Stephanie Casillo, Xiaoran Zhang, Nima Alan, Nitin Agarwal, Peter C. Gerszten, Adam S. Kanter, D. Kojo Hamilton, David O. Okonkwo

212 The Minimally Invasive Interbody Selection Algorithm for Spinal Deformity
Abstract Breakout Session: Minimally Invasive/Motion Preservation
3:39 - 3:41 p.m.
Authors: Praveen V. Mummaneni, Ibrahim Hussain, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert Eastlack, Gregory M. Mundis , Juan S. Uribe, Richard G. Fessler, Paul Park, Leslie Robinson, Joshua Rivera, Dean Chou, Adam S. Kanter, David O. Okonkwo, Pierce D. Nunley, Michael Y. Wang, Frank La Marca, Khoi D. Than, Kai-Ming G. Fu, Frank La Marca, Pierce D. Nunley, Virginie Lafage, Renaud Lafage, Praveen V. Mummaneni

214 Comparison of Complications and 90 Day Readmissions Between Open and MIS Surgery for Adult Spine Deformity
Abstract Breakout Session: Minimally Invasive/Motion Preservation
3:43 - 3:45 p.m.
Authors: Juan S. Uribe, Shashank V. Gandhi, Paul Park, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert Eastlack, Dean Chou, Richard D. Fessler, Gregory M. Mundis, Shay Bess, Adam S. Kanter, David O. Okonkwo

222 Global Coronal Malalignment after MIS ASD Surgery: Multicenter Assessment of 141 Patients with Min 1-Yr Follow-up
Abstract Breakout Session: Minimally Invasive/Motion Preservation
3:59 - 4:01 p.m.
Authors: Thomas Buell, Vivian Le, Dean Chou, Robert Eastlack, Kai-Ming G. Fu, Juan S. Uribe, Gregory M. Mundis, Neel Anand, Pierce D. Nunley, David O. Okonkwo, Richard G. Fessler, Paul Park, Michael Y. Wang, Adam S. Kanter, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Khoi D. Than, International Spine Study Group

Friday, July 30

Lessons in Becoming a Global Expert: A Tribute to Christopher I. Shaffrey
Scientific Session 4: Excellence: Empowering Our Discipline
8:08 - 8:15 a.m.
Moderators: Zoher Ghogawala, R. John Hurlbert
Speaker: Adam S. Kanter

The Cahill Controversies
10:15 - 12:15 p.m.
Moderators: Mohamad Bydon, Domagoj Coric
Speakers: Mark H. Bilsky, Christopher M. Bonfield, Justin M. Brown, Ziya L. Gokaslan, D. Kojo Hamilton, James S. Harrop, Line G. Jacques, Kristen E. Jones, Adam S. Kanter, Gregory M. Mundis, Laurence D. Rhines, Juan S. Uribe.

Starting Your Career: Practical Tips for Success 
Special Course 9
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Course Directors: Owoicho Adogwa, Brenton H. Pennicooke
Speakers: Edward C. Benzel, Domagoj Coric, Daniel C. Lu, David O. Okonkwo, Wilson Z. Ray, Daniel K. Resnick, Laura A. Snyder, Walavan Sivakumar, Marjorie C. Wang

Saturday, July 31

308 Optimal Number of Interbodies and Fusion Length: Impact on Complications
Abstract Breakout Session: General Spine Surgery 1/Trauma/Spinal Cord Injury
7:46 - 7:48 a.m.
Authors: Juan S. Uribe, Shashank V. Gandhi, Paul Park, Robert Eastlack, Dean Chou, Richard D. Fessler, Gregory M. Mundis , Adam S. Kanter, David O. Okonkwo, D. Kojo Hamilton, Neel Anand, Michael Y. Wang, Khoi D.Than, Kai-Ming G. Fu, Frank La Marca, Pierce D. Nunley, Virginie Lafage, Praveen V. Mummaneni

527 Longitudinal Analysis of Peripheral Nerve Surgery Training: Comparing Neurosurgery to Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery 
Abstract Breakout Session: General Surgery 3: Peripheral Nerve/Basic Science
8:24 - 8:26 a.m.
Authors: Paulomi Gohel, Mike White, Daryl Fields, Nitin Agarwal, Nima Alan

328 Randomized Study Examining Return to Work after Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Abstract Breakout Session: General Spine Surgery 1: Trauma/Spinal Cord Injury 
8:26 - 8:28 a.m.
Authors: Zoher Ghogawala, Janis Breeze, Melissa Dunbar, Adam S. Kanter, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Erica F. Bisson, Frederick G. Barker, James S. Harrop, Subu N. Magge, Robert F. Heary, Michael G. Fehlings, Todd Albert, Paul M. Arnold, K. Daniel Riew, Michael P. Steinmetz, Marjorie C. Wang, Robert G. Whitmore, John Heller, Edward C. Benzel

535 CT Hounsfield Units as a predictor of reoperation and graft subsidence following lateral lumbar interbody fusion
Abstract Breakout Session: General Surgery 3: Peripheral Nerve/Basic Science
8:40 - 8:42 a.m.
Authors: Daipayan Guha, Harry Mushlin, Nallammai Muthiah, Lena Vodovotz, Nitin Agarwal, D. Kojo Hamilton, David O. Okonkwo, Adam S. Kanter

435 Results of a Multi-center Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Surgical Strategy for Cervical Myelopathy
Abstract Breakout Session: General Spine Surgery 2/Tumor/Opioids
8:40 - 8:42 a.m.
Authors: Zoher Ghogawala, Melissa Dunbar, Janis Breeze, Adam S. Kanter, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Erica F. Bisson, Frederick G. Barker, James S. Harrop, Subu N. Magge, Robert F. Heary, Michael G. Fehlings, Todd Albert, Paul M. Arnold, K. Daniel Riew, Michael P. Steinmetz, Marjorie C. Wang, Robert G. Whitmore, John Heller, Edward C. Benzel

336 Isolated Traumatic Occipital Condyle Fractures: Is External Cervical Orthosis Even Necessary?
Abstract Breakout Session: General Spine Surgery 1: Trauma/Spinal Cord Injury 
8:42 - 8:44 a.m.
Authors: Enyinna L. Nwachuku, Confidence Njoku-Austin, Austin Anthony, Kevin Patel, D. Kojo Hamilton, Adam S. Kanter, Peter Gerszten, David O. Okonkwo

354 Establishing Fluid Biomarker Gradients based on Severity of Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract Breakout Session: General Spine Surgery 1: Trauma/Spinal Cord Injury 
9:18 - 9:20 a.m
Authors: Nitin Agarwal, Megan Rode, Tavis Taylor, Souvik Roy, Pallavi Muluk, Aparna Krishnamoorthy, Hannah Easow, Gabrielle Stout, Yue-Fang Chang, D. Kojo Hamilton, Partha Thirumala