Research Overview

My primary academic focus is quality improvement and patient safety in neonatal intensive care. I am particularly interested in innovative approaches to quality improvement.  As the Quality Improvement Director for the BIDMC Department of Neonatology, I lead several improvement and safety initiatives within the NICU, and I am chair of the Neonatal Quality Improvement Collaborative of Massachusetts (NeoQIC), a collaboration of the level III NICUs in Massachusetts that focuses on the use of open sharing of data and practices to improve health outcomes for newborns across the state. My research interests include examination of clinical determinants of chronic lung disease, use of physiologic data for outcome prediction, and neonatal infection prevention.

 

Education

Undergraduate School

Harvard University
1992 Cambridge MA

Medical School

Stanford University School of Medicine
1997 Stanford CA

Internship

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
1998 Boston MA

Residency

Pediatrics Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
1998 Boston MA

Residency

Pediatrics Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2001 Boston MA

Fellowship

Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program
2004 Boston MA

Graduate School

MMSc Harvard Medical School
2004 Boston MA

Publications

  1. Promise and Caution for Composite Metrics for Quality Improvement in Neonatal Intensive Care. Pediatrics. 2026 Feb 01; 157(2). View Abstract
  2. Lower limb compensation in adult spinal deformity: can we identify different patterns? Eur Spine J. 2026 Jan 20. View Abstract
  3. Association between cell saver transfusion to estimated blood loss ratio and risk of pulmonary embolism after adult spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2026 Jan 16; 1-11. View Abstract
  4. Predictors of achieving Neck Disability Index minimum clinically important difference following cervical deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2026 Jan 16; 1-8. View Abstract
  5. Incremental Impact of Lower Extremity Arthritis and Cervical Deformity on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Patients. Neurosurgery. 2025 Nov 18. View Abstract
  6. Impact of Complications on DRG Assignment for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Using the ISSG-AO Classification System. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Nov 12. View Abstract
  7. Can proximal junctional failure be predicted after adult spinal deformity surgery by experienced deformity surgeons based on patient, surgical and radiographic parameters? Eur Spine J. 2025 Oct 28. View Abstract
  8. The contribution of lower limbs to Pelvic Tilt: A baseline and postoperative full-body analysis. Gait Posture. 2026 Jan; 123:110013. View Abstract
  9. Does Coronal Plane Deformity Matter in Cervicothoracic Kyphosis Corrective Surgery? The Prevalence of Cervical Scoliosis and Influence on the Outcomes of Cervical Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):337-342. View Abstract
  10. PROMIS CAT Outperforms Legacy Measures and Demonstrates Patient Health Domain Normalization at Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up After Adult Spine Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Apr 01; 51(7):451-467. View Abstract
  11. Preoperative Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Rates of Resolution With Surgery From a Prospective Multicenter Database. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):354-359. View Abstract
  12. Conflating Disability, Frailty, and Multimorbidity in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Seeking a Continuous Measure of Vulnerability. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):343-353. View Abstract
  13. Medicare's Benchmarking Spinal DRGs Have Limited Capacity in Capturing the Nuances of Surgical Invasiveness, Hospital Length of Stay, Discharge Disposition, Key Quality Metrics, and Reimbursement Costs for Adult Spinal Deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):313-322. View Abstract
  14. Surgical invasiveness, reoperation, and preoperative depression are predictive of super-utilization in adult spinal deformity surgery. Spine Deform. 2026 Jan; 14(1):249-259. View Abstract
  15. Sleep Physiology in Spine Disease: A Comparative Study of Cervical and Lumbar Patients. Clin Spine Surg. 2025 Sep 01. View Abstract
  16. Late to Extubate? Risk Factors and Associations for Delayed Extubation After Adult Cervical Deformity Corrective Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):331-336. View Abstract
  17. Are We Getting Better at Achieving Optimal Lumbar Segmental Sagittal Alignment in Complex Adult Spine Deformity Surgery? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):323-330. View Abstract
  18. Self-Image in Adult Spinal Deformity: The Critical Link Between Baseline Disability, Treatment Choice, and Surgical Satisfaction. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Mar 01; 51(5):303-312. View Abstract
  19. Establishing objective markers of physical activity to identify early improvement after lumbar spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2025 Nov 01; 43(5):584-592. View Abstract
  20. Population-Level Changes in Infant Outcomes Associated With State "Eat Sleep Console" Initiative. Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Aug 01; 15(8):e371-e376. View Abstract
  21. The role of posterior column osteotomies versus lumbar decompressions in improving lower extremity motor strength in adult spinal deformity patients with preoperative motor impairment. J Neurosurg Spine. 2025 Oct 01; 43(4):385-395. View Abstract
  22. Quantifying the Importance of Upper Cervical Extension Reserve in Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery and Its Impact on Baseline Presentation and Outcomes. Neurosurgery. 2025 Jun 02; 97(4):901-907. View Abstract
  23. Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Scoliosis at 8-Year Follow-Up: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg. 2025 Jun 01; 160(6):634-644. View Abstract
  24. Decision regret in adult spinal deformity surgery: a comparison of SRS-22r outcomes and the Decision Regret Scale. Neurosurg Focus. 2025 06 01; 58(6):E3. View Abstract
  25. Impact of thoracolumbar inflection point on outcomes and complications in adult spinal deformity. Neurosurg Focus. 2025 06 01; 58(6):E8. View Abstract
  26. Association of Two Neonatal Encephalopathy Scores with Neurophysiology in Newborns with Suspected Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. Neonatology. 2025; 122(4):455-466. View Abstract
  27. Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure Prophylaxis Improves Cost Efficacy, While Maintaining Optimal Alignment, in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Neurosurgery. 2025 Apr 03; 97(2):410-418. View Abstract
  28. Iatrogenic posterior translation of the construct at the uppermost instrumented vertebrae is associated with proximal junctional kyphosis. Eur Spine J. 2025 Apr; 34(4):1470-1479. View Abstract
  29. Comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes of 3-column lumbar osteotomies with and without interbody cages for adult spinal deformity. Spine J. 2025 Jul; 25(7):1508-1522. View Abstract
  30. The gap between surgeon goal and achieved sagittal alignment in adult cervical spine deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2025 Mar 01; 42(3):309-319. View Abstract
  31. Redefining Clinically Significant Blood Loss in Complex Adult Spine Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 May 15; 50(10):645-651. View Abstract
  32. Cause and effect of revisions in adult spinal deformity surgery: a multicenter study on outcomes based on etiology. Spine J. 2025 Jun; 25(6):1229-1235. View Abstract
  33. Comparative Analysis of Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients with Proximal Junctional Kyphosis or Failure Initially Fused to Upper Versus Lower Thoracic Spine. J Clin Med. 2024 Dec 18; 13(24). View Abstract
  34. Letter re: Incremental Increase in Hospital Length of Stay Due to Complications of Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity. Global Spine J. 2025 Mar; 15(2):1471-1472. View Abstract
  35. When is staging complex adult spinal deformity advantageous? Identifying subsets of patients who benefit from staged interventions. J Neurosurg Spine. 2025 Feb 01; 42(2):185-192. View Abstract
  36. Fractional curve following adult idiopathic scoliosis correction: impact of curve magnitude on postoperative outcomes. J Neurosurg Spine. 2025 Feb 01; 42(2):193-202. View Abstract
  37. Impact of Knee Osteoarthritis and Arthroplasty on Full-body Sagittal Alignment in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Apr 15; 50(8):508-514. View Abstract
  38. Have We Made Advancements in Optimizing Surgical Outcomes and Enhancing Recovery for Patients With High-Risk Adult Spinal Deformity Over Time? Oper Neurosurg. 2025 May 01; 28(5):617-626. View Abstract
  39. Which components of the global alignment proportionality score have the greatest impact on outcomes in adult spinal deformity corrective surgery? Eur Spine J. 2025 Jan; 34(1):356-362. View Abstract
  40. Defining modern iatrogenic flatback syndrome: examination of segmental lordosis in short lumbar fusion patients undergoing thoracolumbar deformity correction. Eur Spine J. 2024 Dec; 33(12):4627-4635. View Abstract
  41. Cost-effectiveness Improves for Operative Versus Non-operative Treatment of Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Scoliosis at Eight-year Follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 May 01; 50(9):586-592. View Abstract
  42. Assessing Abnormal Proximal Junctional Angles in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Normative Data Approach to Define Proximal Junctional Kyphosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Jan 15; 50(2):103-109. View Abstract
  43. The T4-L1-Hip Axis: Sagittal Spinal Realignment Targets in Long-Construct Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Early Impact. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Dec 04; 106(23):e48. View Abstract
  44. Intraoperative fluid management in adult spinal deformity surgery: variation analysis and association with outcomes. Spine Deform. 2025 Jan; 13(1):241-250. View Abstract
  45. Incremental Increase in Hospital Length of Stay Due to Complications of Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity. Global Spine J. 2025 May; 15(4):2087-2095. View Abstract
  46. Impact of Prior Cervical Fusion on Patients Undergoing Thoracolumbar Deformity Correction. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Jan 01; 50(1):26-33. View Abstract
  47. Mechanisms of lumbar spine "flattening" in adult spinal deformity: defining changes in shape that occur relative to a normative population. Eur Spine J. 2024 Oct; 33(10):3842-3850. View Abstract
  48. Complications and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Various Etiologies of Early-Onset Scoliosis Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods-A Multicenter Study. J Clin Med. 2024 Jul 11; 13(14). View Abstract
  49. Severe (>100 Degrees) Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - A Comparison of Surgical Approaches. Global Spine J. 2025 Apr; 15(3):1773-1782. View Abstract
  50. Contemporary utilization of three-column osteotomy techniques in a prospective complex spinal deformity multicenter database: implications on full-body alignment and perioperative course. Spine Deform. 2024 11; 12(6):1793-1801. View Abstract
  51. Restoring L4-S1 Lordosis Shape in Severe Sagittal Deformity: Impact of Correction Techniques on Alignment and Complication Profile. World Neurosurg. 2024 09; 189:e219-e229. View Abstract
  52. The Incremental Clinical Benefit of Adding Layers of Complexity to the Planning and Execution of Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery. Oper Neurosurg. 2024 Nov 01; 27(5):573-580. View Abstract
  53. Reply to Tabeling et al. Comment on "Grabala et al. Radiological Outcomes of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods for the Treatment of Children with Various Etiologies of Early-Onset Scoliosis-A Multicenter Study. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 1529". J Clin Med. 2024 May 21; 13(11). View Abstract
  54. Revision Strategy for Proximal Junctional Failure: Combined Effect of Proximal Extension and Focal Correction. Global Spine J. 2025 Apr; 15(3):1644-1652. View Abstract
  55. Hip Osteoarthritis in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Severe Adult Spinal Deformity: Prevalence and Impact on Spine Surgery Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Jul 03; 106(13):1171-1180. View Abstract
  56. Perinatal quality improvement: Progress, challenges, and future directions. Semin Perinatol. 2024 04; 48(3):151909. View Abstract
  57. Benchmark Values for Construct Survival and Complications by Type of ASD Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Sep 15; 49(18):1259-1268. View Abstract
  58. Impact of Self-Reported Loss of Balance and Gait Disturbance on Outcomes following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 11; 13(8). View Abstract
  59. Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement in neonatal respiratory care. J Perinatol. 2024 Jul; 44(7):1001-1008. View Abstract
  60. Short term outcomes of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome: a comparison of two approaches. J Perinatol. 2024 Aug; 44(8):1137-1145. View Abstract
  61. Preoperative Mobile Health Data Improve Predictions of Recovery From Lumbar Spine Surgery. Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 01; 95(3):617-626. View Abstract
  62. Factors Associated With the Maintenance of Cost-effectiveness at Five Years in Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Oct 15; 49(20):1401-1409. View Abstract
  63. Neonatal respiratory care practice among level III and IV NICUs in New England. J Perinatol. 2024 Sep; 44(9):1291-1299. View Abstract
  64. Analysis of tranexamic acid usage in adult spinal deformity patients with relative contraindications: does it increase the risk of complications? J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 06 01; 40(6):684-691. View Abstract
  65. Stronger association of objective physical metrics with baseline patient-reported outcome measures than preoperative standing sagittal parameters for adult spinal deformity patients. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 06 01; 40(6):692-699. View Abstract
  66. Radiological Outcomes of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods for the Treatment of Children with Various Etiologies of Early-Onset Scoliosis-A Multicenter Study. J Clin Med. 2024 Mar 07; 13(6). View Abstract
  67. Impact of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis on Full Body Sagittal Alignment and Compensation for Sagittal Spinal Deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Jun 01; 49(11):743-751. View Abstract
  68. Are insufficient corrections a major factor in distal junctional kyphosis? A simulated analysis of cervical deformity correction using in-construct measurements. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 05 01; 40(5):622-629. View Abstract
  69. Machine learning clustering of adult spinal deformity patients identifies four prognostic phenotypes: a multicenter prospective cohort analysis with single surgeon external validation. Spine J. 2024 06; 24(6):1095-1108. View Abstract
  70. Preoperative Halo-Gravity Traction for Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity: Can it Replace a Vertebral Column Resection? J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2023 Feb; 5(1):496. View Abstract
  71. Lumbar Lordosis Redistribution and Segmental Correction in Adult Spinal Deformity: Does it Matter? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Sep 01; 49(17):1187-1194. View Abstract
  72. Predictors of pelvic tilt normalization: a multicenter study on the impact of regional and lower-extremity compensation on pelvic alignment after complex adult spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 04 01; 40(4):505-512. View Abstract
  73. Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement: development of the Neonatology Survey of Interdisciplinary Groups in Healthcare Tool (NSIGHT). BMJ Open Qual. 2023 12 14; 12(4). View Abstract
  74. Who gets staged surgery in severe pediatric and adolescent spine deformity? Spine Deform. 2024 03; 12(2):383-390. View Abstract
  75. Tension Parameters of Junctional Tethers in Proximal Junction Kyphosis: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. World Neurosurg. 2024 02; 182:e798-e806. View Abstract
  76. Cost Benefit of Implementation of Risk Stratification Models for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J. 2025 Mar; 15(2):818-830. View Abstract
  77. Compensation from mild and severe cases of early proximal junctional kyphosis may manifest as progressive cervical deformity at two year follow-up. Spine Deform. 2024 01; 12(1):221-229. View Abstract
  78. Alterations in Magnitude and Shape of Thoracic Kyphosis Following Surgical Correction for Adult Spinal Deformity. Global Spine J. 2025 Mar; 15(2):949-960. View Abstract
  79. Adult Cervical Deformity Patients Have Higher Baseline Frailty, Disability, and Comorbidities Compared With Complex Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Patients: A Comparative Cohort Study of 616 Patients. Global Spine J. 2025 Mar; 15(2):846-857. View Abstract
  80. The Case for Operative Efficiency in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Impact of Operative Time on Complications, Length of Stay, Alignment, Fusion Rates, and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Mar 01; 49(5):313-320. View Abstract
  81. Determining the best vertebra for measuring pelvic incidence and spinopelvic parameters in adult spinal deformity patients with transitional anatomy. J Neurosurg Spine. 2024 01 01; 40(1):92-98. View Abstract
  82. Persistent Lower Extremity Compensation for Sagittal Imbalance After Surgical Correction of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity: A Radiographic Analysis of Early Impact. Oper Neurosurg. 2024 Feb 01; 26(2):156-164. View Abstract
  83. The ISSG-AO Complication Intervention Score, but Not Major/Minor Designation, is Correlated With Length of Stay Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Global Spine J. 2025 Mar; 15(2):621-632. View Abstract
  84. Postoperative Discharge to Acute Rehabilitation or Skilled Nursing Facility Compared With Home Does Not Reduce Hospital Readmissions, Return to Surgery, or Improve Outcomes Following Adult Spine Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 May 01; 49(9):E117-E127. View Abstract
  85. Are We Focused on the Wrong Early Postoperative Quality Metrics? Optimal Realignment Outweighs Perioperative Risk in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 26; 12(17). View Abstract
  86. Intraoperative neuromonitoring predicts postoperative deficits in severe pediatric spinal deformity patients. Spine Deform. 2024 01; 12(1):109-118. View Abstract
  87. Establishing a regional registry for neonatal encephalopathy: impact on identification of gaps in practice. Pediatr Res. 2024 Jan; 95(1):213-222. View Abstract
  88. Predictive role of global spinopelvic alignment and upper instrumented vertebra level in symptomatic proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 12 01; 39(6):774-784. View Abstract
  89. Are we improving in the optimization of surgery for high-risk adult cervical spine deformity patients over time? J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 11 01; 39(5):628-635. View Abstract
  90. Efficacy of Varying Surgical Approaches on Achieving Optimal Alignment in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Jan 01; 49(1):22-28. View Abstract
  91. The impact of baseline cervical malalignment on the development of proximal junctional kyphosis following surgical correction of thoracolumbar adult spinal deformity. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 12 01; 39(6):742-750. View Abstract
  92. Height Gain Following Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 09 20; 105(18):1410-1419. View Abstract
  93. Clinical outcomes and proximal junctional failure in adult spinal deformity patients corrected to normative alignment versus functional alignment. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 12 01; 39(6):757-764. View Abstract
  94. When not to Operate in Spinal Deformity: Identifying Subsets of Patients With Simultaneous Clinical Deterioration, Major Complications, and Reoperation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 11 01; 48(21):1481-1485. View Abstract
  95. Critical Analysis of Radiographic and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Anterior/Posterior Staged Versus Same-Day Surgery in Patients Undergoing Identical Corrective Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Jul 01; 49(13):893-901. View Abstract
  96. Use of multiple rods and proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 09 01; 39(3):320-328. View Abstract
  97. Calibration of a comprehensive predictive model for the development of proximal junctional kyphosis and failure in adult spinal deformity patients with consideration of contemporary goals and techniques. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 09 01; 39(3):311-319. View Abstract
  98. Mechanical complications and patient-reported outcome measures associated with high pelvic incidence and persistent pelvic retroversion: the Roussouly "false type 2" profile. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 08 01; 39(2):151-156. View Abstract
  99. Would you do it again? Discrepancies between patient and surgeon perceptions following adult spine deformity surgery. Spine J. 2023 08; 23(8):1115-1126. View Abstract
  100. Patient and procedural risk factors for decline in lower-extremity motor scores following adult spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 08 01; 39(2):157-167. View Abstract
  101. Perioperative Complications and Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes in Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Nov 01; 48(21):1492-1499. View Abstract
  102. Challenging Cases in Statistical Process Control for Quality Improvement in Neonatal Intensive Care. Clin Perinatol. 2023 06; 50(2):321-341. View Abstract
  103. Spinopelvic sagittal compensation in adult cervical deformity. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 07 01; 39(1):1-10. View Abstract
  104. Quantifying the Contribution of Lower Limb Compensation to Upright Posture: What Happens If Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Do Not Compensate? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Aug 01; 48(15):1082-1088. View Abstract
  105. A Tipping Point for Quality Improvement in Neonatal Intensive Care. Clin Perinatol. 2023 06; 50(2):xix-xxi. View Abstract
  106. Distal junctional kyphosis in adult cervical deformity patients: where does it occur? Eur Spine J. 2023 05; 32(5):1598-1606. View Abstract
  107. Medical complications and health-related quality of life in complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by 3CO. Spine Deform. 2023 07; 11(4):833-840. View Abstract
  108. How Good Are Surgeons at Achieving Their Preoperative Goal Sagittal Alignment Following Adult Deformity Surgery? Global Spine J. 2024 Sep; 14(7):1924-1936. View Abstract
  109. Can unsupervised cluster analysis identify patterns of complex adult spinal deformity with distinct perioperative outcomes? J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 05 01; 38(5):547-557. View Abstract
  110. The Shape of the Fused Spine is Associated With Acute Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adult Spinal Deformity: An Assessment Based on Vertebral Pelvic Angles. Global Spine J. 2024 Jun; 14(5):1563-1572. View Abstract
  111. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Preoperative Multimodal Mobile Health Assessment in Spine Surgery Candidates. Neurosurgery. 2023 03 01; 92(3):538-546. View Abstract
  112. Improvements in Outcomes and Cost After Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery Between 2008 and 2019. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Feb 01; 48(3):189-195. View Abstract
  113. Pelvic Nonresponse Following Treatment of Adult Spinal Deformity: Influence of Realignment Strategies on Occurrence. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 May 01; 48(9):645-652. View Abstract
  114. The Benefit of Addressing Malalignment in Revision Surgery for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Following ASD Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Nov 15; 48(22):1581-1587. View Abstract
  115. Three-Column Osteotomy in Adult Spinal Deformity: An Analysis of Temporal Trends in Usage and Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 11 02; 104(21):1895-1904. View Abstract
  116. Length of Stay Among Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Risk of Hospital Readmission. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Oct; 26(10):2020-2029. View Abstract
  117. The Additional Economic Burden of Frailty in Adult Cervical Deformity Patients Undergoing Surgical Intervention. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 10 15; 47(20):1418-1425. View Abstract
  118. Quality improvement for neonatal resuscitation and delivery room care. Semin Perinatol. 2022 10; 46(6):151629. View Abstract
  119. Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Comparison of As-Needed Pharmacotherapy. Hosp Pediatr. 2022 05 01; 12(5):530-538. View Abstract
  120. Surgeons' risk perception in ASD surgery: The value of objective risk assessment on decision making and patient counselling. Eur Spine J. 2022 05; 31(5):1174-1183. View Abstract
  121. Associations of insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring use with pregnancy-related outcomes in women with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2022 May; 187:109854. View Abstract
  122. Surgical outcomes of severe spinal deformities exceeding 100° or treated by vertebral column resection (VCR). Does implant density matter?: an observational study of deformity groupings. Spine Deform. 2022 05; 10(3):595-606. View Abstract
  123. Development of consensus-based best practice guidelines for response to intraoperative neuromonitoring events in high-risk spinal deformity surgery. Spine Deform. 2022 07; 10(4):745-761. View Abstract
  124. Radiographic Characteristics of Cervical Deformity (CD) Using a Discriminant Analysis: The Value of Extension Radiographs. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 06 01; 35(5):E504-E509. View Abstract
  125. Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder Research, Race, and Racism: A Scoping Review. Pediatrics. 2022 03 01; 149(3). View Abstract
  126. Impact of Coronavirus Disease-2019 on Hospital Care for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2022 06; 245:47-55. View Abstract
  127. Variation in United States COVID-19 newborn care practices: results of an online physician survey. BMC Pediatr. 2022 01 21; 22(1):55. View Abstract
  128. Surgical Factors and Treatment Severity for Perioperative Complications Predict Hospital Length of Stay in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Jan 15; 47(2):136-143. View Abstract
  129. Are the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) Principles for Long Bone Fractures Applicable to 3-Column Osteotomy to Reduce Rod Fracture Rates? Clin Spine Surg. 2022 06 01; 35(5):E429-E437. View Abstract
  130. Opioid use prior to surgery is associated with worse preoperative and postoperative patient reported quality of life and decreased surgical cost effectiveness for symptomatic adult spine deformity; A matched cohort analysis. N Am Spine Soc J. 2022 Mar; 9:100096. View Abstract
  131. Operative Treatment of Severe Scoliosis in Symptomatic Adults: Multicenter Assessment of Outcomes and Complications With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. Neurosurgery. 2021 11 18; 89(6):1012-1026. View Abstract
  132. Maternal language disparities in neonatal intensive care unit outcomes. J Perinatol. 2022 06; 42(6):723-729. View Abstract
  133. Surgical Strategy for the Management of Cervical Deformity Is Based on Type of Cervical Deformity. J Clin Med. 2021 Oct 21; 10(21). View Abstract
  134. Patient outcomes after circumferential minimally invasive surgery compared with those of open correction for adult spinal deformity: initial analysis of prospectively collected data. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Feb 01; 36(2):203-214. View Abstract
  135. Association of findings on preoperative extension lateral cervical radiography with osteotomy type, approach, and postoperative cervical alignment after cervical deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Jan 01; 36(1):93-98. View Abstract
  136. Global coronal decompensation and adult spinal deformity surgery: comparison of upper-thoracic versus lower-thoracic proximal fixation for long fusions. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 12 01; 35(6):761-773. View Abstract
  137. Multicenter assessment of outcomes and complications associated with transforaminal versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion for fractional curve correction. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 12 01; 35(6):729-742. View Abstract
  138. Myelopathic Patients Undergoing Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery Can Improve Neurologic Function to That of Non-Myelopathic Patients by 1-Year Postoperative. Global Spine J. 2023 Jun; 13(5):1384-1393. View Abstract
  139. Does Achieving Global Spinal Alignment Lead to Higher Patient Satisfaction and Lower Disability in Adult Spinal Deformity? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Aug 15; 46(16):1105-1110. View Abstract
  140. Leveraging the Massachusetts perinatal quality collaborative to address the COVID-19 pandemic among diverse populations. J Perinatol. 2021 11; 41(11):2674-2683. View Abstract
  141. Antibiotic regimens for early-onset neonatal sepsis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 05 17; 5:CD013837. View Abstract
  142. Antibiotic regimens for late-onset neonatal sepsis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 05 08; 5:CD013836. View Abstract
  143. Artificial intelligence clustering of adult spinal deformity sagittal plane morphology predicts surgical characteristics, alignment, and outcomes. Eur Spine J. 2021 08; 30(8):2157-2166. View Abstract
  144. Evaluation of global alignment and proportion score in an independent database. Spine J. 2021 09; 21(9):1549-1558. View Abstract
  145. Fractional Curve in Adult Spinal Deformity: Is it a Driver of or a Compensation for Coronal Malalignment? Clin Spine Surg. 2021 Jun 01; 34(5):E276-E281. View Abstract
  146. Factors influencing upper-most instrumented vertebrae selection in adult spinal deformity patients: qualitative case-based survey of deformity surgeons. J Spine Surg. 2021 Mar; 7(1):37-47. View Abstract
  147. Predictors of pharmacologic therapy for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome: a retrospective analysis of a statewide database. J Perinatol. 2021 06; 41(6):1381-1388. View Abstract
  148. A systematic review of reports of quality improvement for bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021 02; 26(1):101201. View Abstract
  149. Thoracolumbar Junction Orientation: A Novel Guide for Sagittal Correction and Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Prediction in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients. Neurosurgery. 2020 12 15; 88(1):55-62. View Abstract
  150. Multicenter assessment of surgical outcomes in adult spinal deformity patients with severe global coronal malalignment: determination of target coronal realignment threshold. J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 03 01; 34(3):399-412. View Abstract
  151. Neurological Complications and Recovery Rates of Patients With Adult Cervical Deformity Surgeries. Global Spine J. 2022 Jul; 12(6):1091-1097. View Abstract
  152. Interobserver and intraobserver reliability of determining the deformity angular ratio in severe pediatric deformity curves. Spine Deform. 2021 03; 9(2):435-440. View Abstract
  153. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal and Infant Outcomes Among Opioid-Exposed Mother-Infant Dyads in Massachusetts (2017-2019). Am J Public Health. 2020 12; 110(12):1828-1836. View Abstract
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