Published Abstracts

  1. Bridwell KH, DeWald RL, Prodromas C: Reconstructive spine surgery as palliation for primary and metastatic malignancies. Orthop Trans 1983;7:495
  2. Brown LP, Bridwell KH, Holt RT, Jennings J: Aortic erosions and lacerations associated with the Dunn Anterior spinal instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1986;10:16-17
  3. Bridwell KH, Pruitt D, Capelli A, Schoenecker PL: Experience and complications with first 100 Cotrel-Dubousset spinal instrumentations. Orthop Trans 1987;11(2):228
  4. Bridwell KH, Pruitt D, Capelli A, Schoenecker PL: Experience with 100 Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentations. Orthop Trans 1987;11:183
  5. Owen JH, Nielsen CH, Shimon SM, Bridwell KH: A method for eliciting and recording neurogenic motor evoked potentials. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):220
  6. Laschinger JC, Owen JH, Cox J, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM: Detrimental effects of sodium nitroprusside on spine cord motor tract perfusion during thoracic aortic cross-clamping. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):251
  7. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Laschinger JC, Shimon SM: Sensitivity and specificity of motor and somatosensory evoked potentials to spinal cord compression, distraction and ischemia in animals and humans. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):253
  8. Laschinger JC, Owen JH, Cox J, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM: Total spinal cord monitoring: A new technique for assessing spinal cord perfusion during thoracic aortic occlusion. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):227
  9. Laschinger JC, Owen JH, Cox J, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM: Direct noninvasive monitoring of spinal cord motor function during thoracic aortic occlusion: Use of motor evoked potentials. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):219
  10. Shimon SM, Bridwell KH, Owen JH, Oakley M, Schoenecker PL: Influence of surgical and presurgical variables on somatosensory evoked potentials. J Clin Neurophysiol 1987;4(3):278
  11. Owen JH, Laschinger JD, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM, Nielsen CH, Dunlap J: Sensitivity and specificity of motor and somatosensory evoked potentials in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1988;12:225
  12. McAllister JW, Bridwell KH, Pruitt D, Schoenecker PL, Capelli A: Decompensation produced by Cotrel-Dubousset derotation maneuver for idiopathic right thoracic scoliosis curves. Orthop Trans 1988;12:719
  13. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM, Manske PR: The sensitivity and specificity of neurogenic-motor evoked and somatosensory evoked potentials to spinal cord ischemia, compression, and distraction in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1988;12:358-59
  14. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM, Nielsen CH: Sensitivity and specificity of somatosensory and neurogenic-motor evoked potentials in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1988;12:262-263
  15. Owen JH, Shimon S, Bridwell KH, Laschinger JC: Sensitivity and specificity of somatosensory and motor evoked potentials to spinal cord compression, distraction, ischemia in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1988;12:747-748
  16. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM, Nielsen CH: Sensitivity and specificity of neurogenic-motor evoked potentials in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1989;13:34
  17. McAllister JW, Bridwell KH, Betz RR, Huss G, Clancy M, Schoenecker PL: Coronal decompensation produced by Cotrel-Dubousset derotation maneuver for idiopathic right thoracic scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1989;13:79
  18. Owen JH, Jenny AB, Bridwell KH: Effects of spinal cord lesioning on somatosensory and neurogenic motor evoked potentials in animals and humans. Orthop Trans 1989;13:83
  19. Bernhardt M, Bridwell KH: Segmental analysis of the sagittal plane alignment of the normal thoracic and lumbar spines and thoracolumbar junction. Orthop Trans 1989;13:106
  20. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Shimon SM, Barnkow DS: Clinical and methodological experience with neurogenic evoked potentials. Orthop Trans 1989;13:121
  21. McAllister JW, Bridwell KH, Betz RR, Huss G, Clancy M, Schoenecker PL: Coronal decompensation produced by Cotrel-Dubousset derotation maneuver for idiopathic right thoracic scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1989;13:616
  22. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH, Oakley D: Relationship between duration of spinal cord ischemia and post-operative neurological deficits in animals. Orthop Trans 1990;14:10
  23. Bridwell KH, Betz RR: Sagittal plane analysis in idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1990;14:19-20
  24. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH, Shively RA: The presence of antidromic sensory activity in the neurogenic motor evoked potential. Orthop Trans 1990;14(2):516-517
  25. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH, Shively RA: Effects of spinal cord lesioning on evoked potentials as a function of animal species. Orthop Trans 1990;14:391
  26. Naito M, Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Oakley DM: Effects of distraction on physiological integrity of the spinal cord, spinal cord blood flow, and clinical status. Orthop Trans 1990;14:391-392
  27. Naito M, Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Oakley DM: Effects of distraction on physiological integrity of the spinal cord, spinal cord blood flow, and clinical status. Japanese Journal of Spinal Surgery 1990;1:85
  28. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH, Shively RA: The presence of antidromic sensory activity in the neurogenic motor evoked potential. Orthop Trans 1990;14:516-517
  29. Bridwell KH, Betz RR, Capelli AM, Huss G, Harvey C: Sagittal plane analysis in idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1990;14:559
  30. Naito M, Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Oakley D, Fuhnoha BS: Blood flow direction in the lumbar nerve root. Orthop Trans 1990;14:724
  31. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH: Relationship between duration of lost evoked potentials and clinical status in animals. Orthop Trans 1990;14:733-734
  32. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Naito M, Shimon S: Relationship among level of distraction, evoked potentials, spinal cord ischemia and integrity, and clinical status in animals. Orthop Trans 1990;14:734
  33. Bridwell KH, Capelli AM, Franken C, Betz RR, Harvey C: Sagittal plane analysis in idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1990;14:741-742
  34. Neuwirth MG, Bridwell KH, Capelli A: Coronal and sagittal balance and correction of compensation coronal and sagittal curves after anterior VDS instrumentation for idiopathic lumbar/thoracolumbar scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1990;14:756
  35. Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Naito M, Shimon SM: Relationship among level of distraction, evoked potentials, spinal cord ischemia and integrity and clinical status in animals. Orthop Trans 1990;14:795-796
  36. Owen JH, Naito M, Bridwell KH, Barnkow DS: Relationship between duration of over distraction and clinical status in animals. Orthop Trans 1990;14:796
  37. Naito M, Owen JH, Bridwell KH, Oakley DM: Effects of traction on the spinal cord. J Japan Spine Res Soc 1990;1:85
  38. Naito M, Sugioka Y, Kurose S, Oyama M, Owen JH, Bridwell KH: Blood flow direction in the lumbar nerve root and its clinical relevance. Japanese Journal of Spinal Surgery 1991;2:6
  39. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, et al: Results of in-situ fusion for isthmic spondylolisthesis. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):142
  40. Sedgewick T, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, et al: Surgical treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis with associated spinal stenosis: The need for transverse process fusion with and without fixation coupled with decompression. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):142-143
  41. Konrad PE, Owen JH, Bridwell KH: Magnetic stimulation of the spine to produce lower extremity EMG responses: Significance of coil position and presence of bone. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):147
  42. Owen JH, Padberg AM, O’Melia RM, Ueta T, Bridwell KH, Linn EJ: A comparison of myogenic and neurogenic motor evoked potentials elicited from humans during surgery for spinal deformity. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):148
  43. Siegel MJ, Betz RR, Bridwell KH, et al: A critical analysis comparing Zielke instrumentation alone, Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation alone, and a combination of the two for the treatment of adolescent thoracolumbar and lumbar idiopathic scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):153
  44. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, et al: Preventing decompensation in King type II and III curves treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI): 24 to 64 month follow?up. Orthop Trans 1992;16(1):158
  45. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K, Schoenecker PL: Results of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Minimum 2 year follow-up. Orthop Trans 1992-1993;16(3): 694
  46. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: Results of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): Minimum 2 year follow-up. Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17:48
  47. Owen J, Bridwell K, Padberg A, et al: Clinical experience with neurogenic-motor evoked potentials in humans. Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17:55
  48. Owen JH, O’Meilia RM, Kai Y, et al: Electrophysiological mapping of segmental anatomy of dermatomes in the upper and lower extremities following nerve root lesioning in monkeys. Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17(1):56
  49. Sedgewick TA, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C: Surgical treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis with associated spinal stenosis: The need for transverse process fusion with and without fixation coupled with decompression. Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17(1):59
  50. Marushack M, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG: Lumbar hemivertebra resection in children. An analysis of the technique. Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17(1):128
  51. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K, Schoenecker PL: Ability of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) to preserve distal lumbar motion segments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Orthop Trans 1993-1994;17(4):981
  52. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K: Preoperative spinal canal investigation in "large" adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves (70° to 140°): Is it warranted? Orthop Trans 1994;18(1):85
  53. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Stokes M, Padberg A: SSEP monitoring of upper extremity function during thoracic and lumbar spine deformity surgery: A prospective study. Orthop Trans 1994;18(1):99
  54. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Baldus C, Blanke K: The use of fresh frozen allograft for posterior spinal fusions in neuromuscular scoliosis: Does it work? Orthop Trans 1994;18(1):114
  55. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K: Recognition and treatment of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1994;18(1):119
  56. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Jaffe AS: Effects of spinal surgery on creatine kinase MB levels: Possible confusion with diagnostic criteria for acute myocardial infarction. Orthop Trans 18(1):270-271
  57. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Joyce ME: Astrocyte response to spinal cord injury: An immuno-histochemical investigation. Orthop Trans 1994;18(3):691
  58. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Baldus C, Blanke R: Posterior spinal fusion supplemented with only allograft bone in paralytic scoliosis: Does it work? Orthop Trans 1994;18(3):812
  59. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C: Preoperative spinal canal investigation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves greater than or equal to 70 degrees. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18(4):1100
  60. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Baldus C, Blanke K: Fresh frozen allograft for posterior spinal fusions in neuromuscular scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18(4):1099
  61. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K: Recognition and treatment of the proximal thoracic curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18(4):1104
  62. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K: Recognition and treatment of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18(4):1107
  63. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Baldus C, Blanke K: The use of fresh frozen allograft for posterior spinal fusions in paralytic scoliosis: Does it work? Paper #442, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18:1099-1100
  64. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C: Preoperative spinal canal investigation in "large" adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves: Is it warranted? Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18:1100-1101
  65. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, O’Brien MF, Baldus C, Blanke K: Recognition and treatment of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. Paper #455, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994. Orthop Trans 1995;18(4):1104.
  66. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Stokes M, Padberg A: SSEP monitoring of upper extremity function during thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity surgery: A prospective study. Orthop Trans 1994-1995;18(4): 1107-1108
  67. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C: Analysis of pulmonary function and chest cage dimension changes following thoracoplasty in idiopathic scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):591-592
  68. Gelb DE, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, McEnery KW: An analysis of sagittal spinal alignment in 100 asymptomatic middle and older aged volunteers (age 39 to 82): What is normal? Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):585-586
  69. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Anterior fresh frozen structural allografts in the thoracic and lumbar spine: Do they work if combined with posterior fusion and instrumentation in adult deformity patients? Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):586-587
  70. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Blanke K: Prospective analysis of nutritional status normalization following spinal surgery: Risk factors for delayed return to baseline. Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):592
  71. Lenke LG, Padberg AM, Russo MH, Bridwell KH, Gelb DE: Triggered EMG stimulation threshold for accuracy of pedicle screw placement: An animal model and clinical correlation. Orthop Trans 1995-1996; 19(3):604
  72. O’Brien MF, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Joyce ME: Astrocyte response to spinal cord injury: An immuno-histochemical investigation. North American Spine Society, October 19-22, 1994. Orthop Trans (in press)
  73. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C: Analysis of pulmonary function following thoracoplasty in idiopathic scoliosis. North American Spine Society, October 19-22, 1994. Orthop Trans (in press)
  74. Padberg AM, Russo MH, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: Validity of spinal cord monitoring in neuromuscular spinal deformity surgery. North American Spine Society, October 19-22, 1994. Orthop Trans (in press)
  75. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Anterior structural thoracic/lumbar allografts: Do they work combined with PSF/PSSI? North American Spine Society, October 19-22, 1994. Orthop Trans (in press)
  76. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C: Analysis of pulmonary function and chest cage dimension changes following thoracoplasty in idiopathic scoliosis. Orthop Trans 1995;19(2):346-347
  77. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, McEnery KW, Baldus C, Blanke K: Anterior fresh frozen structural allografts in the thoracic and lumbar spine: Do they work if combined with posterior fusion and instrumentation in adult patients with kyphosis or anterior column defects? Orthop Trans 1995;19(2):378-379
  78. Chapman MP, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Hamill CL, Baldus C, Blanke K: Assignment of risk factors for transition syndrome: An analysis of patients who have broken down above or below a solid fusion. Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):615
  79. Hamill CL, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Chapman MP, Baldus C, Blanke K: Posterior arthrodesis in the skeletally immature patient. Assessing the risk for crankshaft. Is an open triradiate cartilage the answer? Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):615
  80. Hamill CL, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Chapman MP, Blanke K, Baldus C: The use of pedicle screw fixation to improve correction in the lumbar spine of patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Is it warranted? Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):643
  81. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C, Weston J: Radiographic and clinical assessment of Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation (CDI) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): 5 to 10 year follow-up. Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):631
  82. Padberg AM, Komanetsky RM, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Russo MH, Chapman MP, Hamill CL: Neurogenic motor evoked potentials: A prospective comparison of stimulation methods in spinal deformity surgery. Orthop Trans 1995-1996;19(3):627
  83. Chapman MP, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Hamill CL, Baldus C, Blanke K: Risk factors for transition syndromes above or below solid fusions. North American Spine Society, Washington, DC, October 18-21, 1995
  84. Chapman MP, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Hamill CL, Baldus C, Blanke K: Can we lordose the spine with Zielke instrumentation anteriorly? North American Spine Society, Washington, DC, October 18-21, 1995
  85. Hamill CL, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Chapman MP, Baldus C, Blanke K: Posterior arthrodesis in the skeletally immature patient. Assessing crankshaft risk. North American Spine Society, Washington, DC, October 18-21, 1995
  86. Hamill CL, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Chapman MP, Blanke K, Baldus C: Lumbar pedicle screws to improve correction in idiopathic scoliosis patients. North American Spine Society, Washington, DC, October 18-21, 1995
  87. Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C, Weston J: 5-10 year follow-up of CD instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. North American Spine Society, Washington, DC, October 18-21, 1995
  88. Chapman MP, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Hamill CL, Baldus C, Blanke K: Assignment of risk factors for transition syndrome: An analysis of patients who have broken down above or below a solid fusion. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, February 22-27, 1996. Orthop Trans 1996;20(1):15-16
  89. Lou J, Lenke LG, Fang X, Bridwell KH: In-vivo bcl-2 oncogene neuronal expression in the rat spinal cord. Orthop Trans 1996;20(2):445
  90. Gupta P, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Marsicano J, Baldus C, Blanke K: Incidence of neural axis abnormalities in infantile and juvenile patients with spinal deformity: Is a screening MRI necessary? Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  91. Gupta P, Tenhula J, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Chapman MP, Marsicano J: Evaluation of neurogenic claudication and functional outcome of treatment using the treadmill-bicycle test. Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  92. Lenke LG, Betz RR, Bridwell KH, Clements DH, Harms J, King HA, Lowe TG, Shufflebarger HL: Classifying adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the King method -- Is it reliable? Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  93. Vedantam R, Lenke LG, Keeney J, Bridwell KH: Comparison of standing sagittal alignment in asymptomatic adolescents versus adults. Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  94. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Major intraoperative neurologic deficits in pediatric and adult spinal deformity patients -- Incidence and etiology at one institution. Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  95. Marsicano J, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Chapman MP, Gupta P, Weston J: The lordosing effect of the OSI (Jackson) frame on thoracic and thoracolumbar as well as lumbar sagittal alignment in operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 25-28, 1996
  96. Padberg AM, Russo MH, Kunsemiller J, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG: Is intraoperative dermatomal somatosensory monitoring during spinal surgery useful? North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  97. Gupta P, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Marsicano J, Baldus C, Blanke K: Is MRI necessary in infantile and juvenile patients with scoliosis? North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  98. Gupta P, Tenhula J, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Chapman MP, Marsicano J: Evaluation/functional outcome of neurogenic claudication using treadmill-bicycle testing. North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  99. Lenke LG, Betz RR, Bridwell KH, Clements DH, Harms J, King HA, Lowe TG, Shufflebarger HL: Reliability of classifying adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the King method. North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  100. Vedantam R, Lenke LG, Keeney J, Bridwell KH: Comparison of standing sagittal alignment in asymptomatic adolescents versus adults. North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  101. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Major intraoperative neurologic deficits in pediatric and adult spinal deformity patients. North American Spine Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 23-26, 1996
  102. Gupta P, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Marsicano J, Baldus C, Blanke K: Incidence of neural axis abnormalities in infantile and juvenile patients with spinal deformity: Is a screening MRI necessary? Orthop Trans 1997;21(1): 24-25
  103. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Major intraoperative neurologic deficits in pediatric and adult spinal deformity patients -- Incidence and etiology at one institution. Orthop Trans 1997;21(1):109
  104. Lenke LG, Betz RR, Bridwell KH, Clements DH, Harms J, King HA, Lowe T, Shufflebarger HL: Classifying adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the King method - Is it reliable? Orthop Trans 1997;21(1):24
  105. Gupta P, Tenhula J, Lenke LG, Bridwell K, Chapman M, Marsicano J: Evaluation/functional outcome of neurogenic claudication using treadmill-bicycle testing. Orthop Trans 1997;21(1):178
  106. Brown CA, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Hasan SA, Blanke K: Pediatric thoracolumbar and lumbar pedicle screws: Short and long term complications. Orthop Trans 1997;21(1):75
  107. Gupta P, Bridwell K, Lenke LG, Marsicano J, Baldus C., Blanke K: Evaluation and treatment of flatback deformity. Orthop Trans 1997;21(1):268-9
  108. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Major intraoperative neurologic deficits in pediatric and adult spinal deformity patients -- Incidence and etiology at one institution. Orthop Trans 1997-98;21(4):1098-99
  109. Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Major intraoperative neurologic deficits in pediatric and adult spinal deformity patients -- Incidence and etiology at one institution. Orthop Trans 1997-98;21(4):1125
  110. Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Lenke LG, Blanke K: Patient/parent satisfaction with results of surgical treatment of spinal deformities in patients with progressive flaccid neuromuscular (spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy) disorders. Paper #64, Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22(2):632
  111. Linville D, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Vedantam R, Leicht P: Complications in the adult spinal deformity patient having combined surgery: Does "revision" increase the risk? Paper #18, Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22(2):613
  112. Vedantam R, Lenke LG, Haas J, Linville D, Bridwell KH: A prospective evaluation of pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliotics relative to surgical approach for spinal fusion. Paper #8, Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22(2):610
  113. Padberg AM, Wilson-Holden TJ, Lenke LG, Russo MH, Bridwell KH: Somatosensory and motor evoked potential monitoring without a wake-up test during idiopathic scoliosis surgery: An accepted standard of care? Paper #13, Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22 (2):611
  114. Lenke LG, Betz R, Harms J, Bridwell KH, Clements D, Lowe T: A new and reliable 3-dimensional classification system of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper #4, Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22(2):608
  115. Lenke LG, Brown C, Bridwell KH, Blanke K, Baldus C. Pediatric thoracolumbar and lumbar pedicle screws: short and long term complications. Scoliosis Research Society, St. Louis, MO, September 25-27, 1997. Orthop Trans 1998;22(2):649
  116. Bridwell KH, Baldus C, Lenke LG, Blanke K: Patient/parent satisfaction with surgical treatment of flaccid neuromuscular spinal deformities. Orthop Trans 1999;22(2):632
  117. Lenke LG, Betz RR, Harms J, Clements DH, Lowe TG, Bridwell KH: Spontaneous lumbar curve correction following selective fusion in idiopathic scoliosis. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, New York, NY, October 22-25, 1997
  118. Wilson-Holden TJ, Padberg AM, Larson BJ, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring for patients with spinal cord pathology. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  119. Booth KC, Bridwell KH, Eisenberg BA, Baldus C, Lenke LG: Minimum 5 year results of degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with decompression and instrumented posterior fusion. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998. (Russell Hibbs Award nominee)
  120. Molinari RW, Bridwell KH, Klepps SJ, Baldus C: Minimum 5 year follow-up of anterior column structural allografts in the thoracic/lumbar spine. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  121. Molinari RW, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Ungacta F, Riew KD: Complications with surgical treatment of pediatric high-grade isthmic dysplastic spondylolisthesis: A comparison of 3 surgical approaches. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998. (Russell Hibbs Award nominee)
  122. Booth KC, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Complications and predictive factors for the successful treatment of flatback deformity (fixed sagittal imbalance). Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998. (Russell Hibbs Award nominee)
  123. Sweet FA, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Blanke K: Maintaining lumbar lordosis with anterior convex compressive spinal instrumentation. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  124. Riew KD, Hilibrand A, Bridwell KH, Molinari RW, Booth KC, Lenke LG: MR versus CT-myelography: Surgical decision making for lumbar stenosis. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  125. Lenke LG, Betz R, Harms J, Bridwell K: Spontaneous lumbar curve correction following selective anterior or posterior thoracic fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  126. Eck KR, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Lashgari C, Riew KD: Radiographic fusion evaluation of anterior titanium mesh (Harms) cages. Paper presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, New York, NY, September 16-19, 1998
  127. Riew KD, Hilibrand A, Bridwell KH, Molinari RW, Booth KC, Lenke LG: MR versus CT-myelography: Surgical decision making for lumbar stenosis. Paper accepted for presentation, North American Spine Society annual meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 28-31, 1998
  128. Booth KC, Bridwell KH, Eisenberg BA, Baldus C, Lenke LG: Minimum 5 year results of degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with decompression and instrumented posterior fusion. Paper accepted for presentation, North American Spine Society annual meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 28-31, 1998
  129. Molinari RW, Bridwell KH, Klepps SJ, Baldus C: Minimum 5 year follow-up of anterior column structural allografts in the thoracic/lumbar spine. Paper accepted for presentation, North American Spine Society, San Francisco, CA, October 28-31, 1998
  130. Wilson-Holden TJ, Padberg AM, Larson BJ, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Bassett GS: Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring for patients with spinal cord pathology. Paper accepted for presentation, North American Spine Society, San Francisco, CA, October 28-31, 1998
  131. Riew KD, Hilibrand A, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Lauryssen C, Lofgren S: Surgical planning for cervical spondylotic disease: Are MR and myelo-CT both necessary? Paper presentation, Cervical Spine Research Society, Atlanta, GA, December 3-5, 1998
  132. Wilson-Holden TJ, Padberg AM, Larson BJ, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Bassett GS: Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring for patients with spinal cord pathology. Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  133. Booth KC, Bridwell KH, Eisenberg BA, Baldus C, Lenke LG: Minimum 5 year results of degenerative spondylolisthesis treated with decompression and instrumented posterior fusion. Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  134. Molinari RW, Bridwell KH, Klepps SJ, Baldus C: Minimum 5 year follow-up of anterior column structural allografts in the thoracic/lumbar spine. Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  135. Molinari RW, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Ungacta F, Riew KD: Complications with surgical treatment of pediatric high-grade isthmic dysplastic spondylolisthesis: A comparison of 3 surgical approaches. Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  136. Booth KC, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Complications and predictive factors for the successful treatment of flatback deformity (fixed sagittal imbalance). Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  137. Lenke L, Betz R, Harms J, Bridwell K: Spontaneous lumbar curve correction following selective anterior or posterior thoracic fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  138. Hilibrand AS, Riew KD, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: Variability in surgical decision-making for lumbar stenosis. Paper #43 presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999
  139. Bridwell KH: Posttraumatic kyphosis: Anterior and combined techniques. Presented at Specialty Day, Federation of Spine Associations - Scoliosis Research Society Section I, Anaheim, CA, February 7, 1999
  140. Bridwell KH, Molinari RW, Lenke LG, Ungacta F, Riew KD: Complications with surgical treatment of pediatric high-grade isthmic dysplastic spondylolisthesis: A comparison of 3 surgical approaches. Paper #20 The American Orthopaedic Association, Sun Valley, ID, June 5-8, 1999
  141. Wilson-Holden TJ, Bassett GS, Parkinson JD, Padberg AM, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH: A prospective comparison of neurogenic mixed evoked potential stimulation methods: Utility of epidural elicitation during posterior spinal surgery. Paper #11 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  142. Bridwell KH, Shufflebarger HL, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Betz RR, Bassett GS, Iffrig TM, Baldus C, Blanke K, Whorton J: Parent/patient preference in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis: A prospective preoperative analysis. Paper #2 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  143. Eck KR, Ungacta FF, Bridwell KH, Riew KD, Lapp MA, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke KM: Complications and results (minimum 2-year follow-up) of long adult deformity fusions to L4, L5 and the sacrum. Paper #86 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  144. Eck KR, Ungacta FF, Bridwell KH, Riew KD, Lapp MA, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke K: Analysis of titanium mesh (Harms) cages in adults with minimum two-year follow-up. Paper #69 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  145. Graham EJ, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Betz RR, Bridwell KH, Kong Y: Prospective pulmonary function evaluation following open thoracotomy for anterior thoracic spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper #21 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  146. Klepps S, Lenke LG, Bassett GS, Bridwell KH, Whorton J: Prospective comparison of flexibility radiographs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper #24 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  147. Riew KD, Yin Y, Gilula L, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Goette K, Lauryssen C: Nerve root injections prevent surgery for lumbar radicular pain. Paper #65 Scoliosis Research Society, San Diego, CA, September 22-25, 1999
  148. Riew KD, Yin Y, Gilula L, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Goette K, Lauryssen C: Can nerve root injections obviate the need for operative treatment of lumbar radicular pain? A prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blinded study. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999 (NASS 1999 Outstanding Paper Award)
  149. Eck KR, Ungacta FF, Bridwell K H, Riew KD, Lapp MA, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke KM: Complications and results of long adult deformity fusions to L4, L5 and the sacrum. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  150. Eck KR, Ungacta FF, Bridwell KH, Riew KD, Lapp MA, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke KM: Analysis of titanium mesh (Harms) cages in adults with minimum two-year follow-up. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  151. Hilibrand AS, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Riew KD: Variability in surgical decision-making for lumbar spinal stenosis. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  152. Klepps S, Lenke LG, Bridwell KH, Bassett GS, Whorton J: Prospective comparison of flexibility radiographs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  153. Riew KD, Hilibrand A, Wang J, Kang J, Lenke LG, Bridwell K, Sweet F: Plain radiographic assessment of anterior cervical fusion. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  154. Bridwell KH, Shufflebarger HL, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Betz RR, Bassett GS, Iffrig TM, Baldus C, Blanke K, Whorton J: Parent/patient preference in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis: A prospective preoperative analysis. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  155. Lapp MA, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Baldus C, Blanke KM, Iffrig TM: Prospective randomization of parenteral hyperalimentation for long fusions with spinal deformity. Paper presentation, North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 20-23, 1999
  156. Bridwell KH, Shufflebarger HL, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Betz RR, Bassett GS, Iffrig TM, Baldus C, Blanke KM, Whorton J: Parent/patient preference in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis: A prospective preoperative analysis. Paper presentation, 20th Century Orthopaedic Association, Kona, Hawaii, October 27-30, 1999