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  1. The Veterans Rand-12 Physical Composite Score Prognosticates Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2023 Dec; 180:e756-e764.
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    Score: 0.528
  2. Poor patient-reported mental health correlates with inferior patient-reported outcome measures following cervical disc replacement. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 11; 165(11):3511-3519.
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    Score: 0.524
  3. Effect of baseline veterans RAND-12 physical composite score on postoperative patient-reported outcome measures following lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 11; 165(11):3531-3537.
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    Score: 0.524
  4. Time to achievement of minimum clinically important difference after lumbar decompression. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 09; 165(9):2625-2631.
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    Score: 0.519
  5. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Shutdown Did Not Affect Mental Health Scores in Lumbar Decompression Patients in a Large Metropolitan Region. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 Dec 01; 36(10):E484-E487.
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    Score: 0.519
  6. Preoperative predictors of prolonged hospitalization in patients undergoing lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 09; 165(9):2615-2624.
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    Score: 0.515
  7. Postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing MIS-TLIF versus LLIF for adjacent segment disease. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 07; 165(7):1907-1914.
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    Score: 0.514
  8. Differences in Time to Achieve Minimum Clinically Important Difference Between Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion and Cervical Disc Replacement. World Neurosurg. 2023 Aug; 176:e337-e344.
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    Score: 0.513
  9. Depressed patients with greater symptom duration before MIS-TLIF do not report inferior outcomes. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 07; 165(7):1923-1929.
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    Score: 0.511
  10. Understanding the Impact of Early Depressive Burden on Patient Perceptions of Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Replacement. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jul; 175:e1175-e1181.
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    Score: 0.510
  11. Poor mental health scores correlate with inferior outcomes following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 07; 165(7):1931-1942.
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    Score: 0.509
  12. Perioperative Predictors in Patients Undergoing Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Minimum Clinically Important Difference Achievement. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jul; 175:e914-e924.
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    Score: 0.509
  13. Neck Disability Index as a Prognostic Factor for Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Replacement. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 10 01; 36(8):310-316.
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    Score: 0.509
  14. The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 Sep 01; 31(17):e657-e664.
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    Score: 0.509
  15. Influence of Prolonged Duration of Symptoms Before MIS-TLIF in a Workers' Compensation Population. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jul; 175:e439-e446.
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    Score: 0.508
  16. Establishing Minimum Clinically Important Difference Thresholds for Physical Function and Pain in Patients Undergoing Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jul; 175:e352-e360.
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    Score: 0.507
  17. Impact of body mass index on PROMIS outcomes following lumbar decompression. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 06; 165(6):1427-1434.
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    Score: 0.506
  18. Does Symptom Duration Prior to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Disc Herniation Influence Patient-Reported Outcomes in a Workers' Compensation Population? World Neurosurg. 2023 May; 173:e748-e754.
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    Score: 0.506
  19. Recovery ratios and minimum clinically important difference for clinical outcomes in workers' compensation recipients undergoing MIS-TLIF versus ALIF. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 02; 165(2):315-323.
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    Score: 0.500
  20. Correlation of mental health with physical function, pain, and disability following anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 02; 165(2):341-349.
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    Score: 0.500
  21. Minimum Clinically Important Difference in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Neurosurgery. 2023 06 01; 92(6):1199-1207.
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    Score: 0.500
  22. Establishing minimum clinically important difference for patient-reported outcome measures in patients undergoing lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 02; 165(2):325-334.
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    Score: 0.500
  23. Impact of preoperative symptom duration in patients undergoing lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 01; 165(1):89-97.
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    Score: 0.498
  24. Influence of Preoperative Disability on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2023 Mar; 171:e412-e421.
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    Score: 0.497
  25. Single-level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Surgical Treatment of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Nov 01; 30(21):e1382-e1390.
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    Score: 0.489
  26. Minimally Invasive Transforaminal versus Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Patients Undergoing Revision Fusion: Clinical Outcome Comparison. World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov; 167:e1208-e1218.
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    Score: 0.488
  27. The Effect of the Severity of Preoperative Leg Pain on Patient-Reported Outcomes, Minimum Clinically Important Difference Achievement, and Patient Satisfaction After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov; 167:e1196-e1207.
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    Score: 0.488
  28. Impact of Ambulatory Setting for Workers' Compensation Patients Undergoing One-Level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov; 167:e251-e267.
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    Score: 0.485
  29. Comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Fusion for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis with Predominant Back Pain versus Predominant Leg Pain Symptoms. World Neurosurg. 2022 Oct; 166:e672-e680.
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    Score: 0.485
  30. Does Preoperative Symptom Duration Impact Clinical Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Ambulatory Setting? World Neurosurg. 2022 Oct; 166:e599-e606.
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    Score: 0.484
  31. The Influence of Presenting Physical Function on Postoperative Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression. Clin Spine Surg. 2023 02 01; 36(1):E6-E13.
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    Score: 0.482
  32. The Effect of the Preoperative Severity of Neck Pain on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Minimum Clinically Important Difference Achievement After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 Sep; 165:e337-e345.
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    Score: 0.481
  33. Level-specific Perioperative and Clinical Outcome Comparison: Cervical Disk Replacement Versus Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion at C5-C6 in Patients With Myeloradiculopathy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Sep 01; 30(17):e1137-e1147.
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    Score: 0.480
  34. History of Prior Lumbar Surgery Does Not Impact Mental Health Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 11 01; 35(9):E737-E742.
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    Score: 0.480
  35. Presenting Mental Health Influences Postoperative Clinical Trajectory and Long-Term Patient Satisfaction After Lumbar Decompression. World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e649-e661.
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    Score: 0.478
  36. Patient Satisfaction Following Lumbar Decompression: What is the Role of Mental Health? World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e540-e547.
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    Score: 0.477
  37. Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Single Surgeon Learning Curve. World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e411-e419.
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    Score: 0.477
  38. Obesity and Workers' Compensation in the Setting of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression. World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e341-e348.
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    Score: 0.476
  39. Severe Comorbidity Burden Does Not Influence Postoperative Clinical Outcomes and Trajectory for Back Pain, Leg Pain, Physical Function, or Disability in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Cohort-Matched Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e157-e168.
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    Score: 0.476
  40. Neck Disability at Presentation Influences Long-Term Clinical Improvement for Neck Pain, Arm Pain, Disability, and Physical Function in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 07; 163:e663-e672.
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    Score: 0.476
  41. Risk Assessment of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Access in Degenerative Spinal Conditions. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 08 01; 35(7):E601-E609.
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    Score: 0.474
  42. Influence of Preoperative Severity on Postoperative Improvement Among Patients With Myeloradiculopathy Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 08 01; 35(7):E576-E583.
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    Score: 0.474
  43. Systematic Review: Applications of Intraoperative Ultrasonography in Spinal Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2022 08; 164:e45-e58.
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    Score: 0.471
  44. Meeting Patient Expectations and Achieving a Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Back Disability, Back Pain, and Leg Pain May Provide Predictive Utility for Achieving Patient Satisfaction Among Lumbar Decompression Patients. World Neurosurg. 2022 06; 162:e328-e335.
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    Score: 0.471
  45. Impact of Surgeon Experience on Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Mar 01; 30(5):e537-e546.
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    Score: 0.471
  46. Dual Role of Neck Disability Index in the Assessment of Quality of Life in Cervical Spine Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 May 15; 30(10):e789-e798.
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    Score: 0.470
  47. Single-level TLIF Versus LLIF at L4-5: A Comparison of Patient-reported Outcomes and Recovery Ratios. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Feb 15; 30(4):e495-e505.
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    Score: 0.470
  48. Impact of Obesity Severity on Achieving a Minimum Clinically Important Difference Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2022 02 01; 35(1):E267-E273.
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    Score: 0.469
  49. Commentary: Robotic-Assisted vs Nonrobotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Cost-Utility Analysis. Neurosurgery. 2022 02 01; 90(2):e32-e33.
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    Score: 0.469
  50. Preoperative Duration of Symptoms Does Not Affect Outcomes of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Neurosurgery. 2022 02 01; 90(2):215-220.
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    Score: 0.469
  51. Influence of Self-Identified Gender on Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Patient Satisfaction After Lumbar Decompression: Cohort-Matched Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022 04; 160:e616-e627.
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    Score: 0.468
  52. Impact of Time to Surgery for Patients Using Workers' Compensation Insurance Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Preliminary Analysis of Clinical Outcomes. World Neurosurg. 2022 04; 160:e421-e429.
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    Score: 0.467
  53. Influence of Predominant Neck versus Arm Pain on Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Outcomes: A Follow-Up Study. World Neurosurg. 2022 04; 160:e288-e295.
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    Score: 0.467
  54. Impact of Prolonged Duration of Symptoms on Mental Health in Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Jan 01; 30(1):e74-e82.
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    Score: 0.466
  55. Workers' Compensation Association With Clinical Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion. Neurosurgery. 2022 03 01; 90(3):322-328.
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    Score: 0.465
  56. The Effect of the Severity of Preoperative Disability on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 Mar; 159:e334-e346.
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    Score: 0.465
  57. Influence of Preoperative 12-Item Short Form Mental Composite Score on Clinical Outcomes in an Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Population Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2022 02; 158:e1022-e1030.
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    Score: 0.464
  58. Preoperative Physical Function Association With Mental Health Improvement After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 12 01; 34(10):E559-E565.
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    Score: 0.463
  59. How Do Patient-Reported Outcomes Vary Between Lumbar Fusion Patients with Complete Versus Incomplete Follow-Up? World Neurosurg. 2022 02; 158:e717-e725.
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    Score: 0.462
  60. Impact of Depression on Patient Reported Outcomes Following Primary Versus Revision ACDF. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Oct 15; 46(20):1378-1386.
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    Score: 0.459
  61. Single-Level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion versus Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Posterior Instrumentation at L5/S1. World Neurosurg. 2022 01; 157:e111-e122.
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    Score: 0.458
  62. The Effect of the Severity of Preoperative Back Pain on Patient-Reported Outcomes, Recovery Ratios, and Patient Satisfaction Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF). World Neurosurg. 2021 12; 156:e254-e265.
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    Score: 0.457
  63. Impact of Advanced Age on Postoperative Outcomes Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Sep 01; 29(17):e869-e879.
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    Score: 0.455
  64. Diabetes Mellitus Does Not Impact Achievement of a Minimum Clinically Important Difference Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2021 10; 154:e520-e528.
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    Score: 0.452
  65. Achievement of a Minimum Clinically Important Difference for Back Disability Is a Suitable Predictor of Patient Satisfaction Among Lumbar Fusion Patients. World Neurosurg. 2021 08; 152:e94-e100.
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    Score: 0.446
  66. The Minimum Clinically Important Difference for Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 May 01; 46(9):603-609.
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    Score: 0.445
  67. Are Preoperative PHQ-9 Scores Predictive of Postoperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? Clin Spine Surg. 2020 12; 33(10):E486-E492.
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    Score: 0.432
  68. Validation of PROMIS Physical Function in MIS TLIF: 2-Year Follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Nov 15; 45(22):E1516-E1522.
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    Score: 0.431
  69. PROMIS Physical Function Predicts Postoperative Pain and Disability Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 11; 33(9):382-387.
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    Score: 0.430
  70. The Association of Preoperative Duration of Symptoms With Clinical Outcomes and Minimal Clinically Important Difference Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 11; 33(9):378-381.
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    Score: 0.430
  71. Commentary: Patient-Controlled Analgesia Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery Is Associated With Increased Opioid Consumption and Opioid-Related Adverse Events. Neurosurgery. 2020 09 01; 87(3):E311-E312.
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    Score: 0.425
  72. Postoperative Pain, Narcotics Consumption, and Patient-Reported Outcomes Based on PROMIS Physical Function Following a Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Sep 01; 45(17):E1091-E1096.
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    Score: 0.425
  73. Preoperative patient activation is predictive of improvements in patient-reported outcomes following minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Eur Spine J. 2020 09; 29(9):2222-2230.
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    Score: 0.420
  74. The Effect of Preoperative Symptom Duration on Postoperative Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 07; 33(6):E263-E268.
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    Score: 0.420
  75. The Impact of Comorbidity Burden on Postoperative PROMIS Physical Function Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 07; 33(6):E294-E298.
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    Score: 0.420
  76. Outcomes of Expandable Interbody Devices in Lumbar Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 07; 33(6):230-243.
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    Score: 0.420
  77. Validity of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Jun 01; 45(11):E663-E669.
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    Score: 0.417
  78. Complications Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Incidence, Independent Risk Factors, and Clinical Impact. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 06; 33(5):E236-E240.
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    Score: 0.417
  79. Commentary: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in the Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Setting: Analysis of 2000 Consecutive Cases. Neurosurgery. 2020 03 01; 86(3):E316-E317.
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    Score: 0.410
  80. The identification of risk factors for increased postoperative pain following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Eur Spine J. 2020 06; 29(6):1304-1310.
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    Score: 0.409
  81. The Influence of Preoperative Mental Health on PROMIS Physical Function Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Feb 15; 45(4):E236-E243.
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    Score: 0.409
  82. Postoperative Outcomes Based on American Society of Anesthesiologists Score After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2020 02; 33(1):E40-E42.
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    Score: 0.408
  83. Evaluating the Concurrent Validity of PROMIS Physical Function in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 12; 32(10):449-453.
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    Score: 0.403
  84. PHQ-9 Score Predicts Postoperative Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 12; 32(10):444-448.
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    Score: 0.403
  85. The Effect of Tobacco Use on Postoperative Pain Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 12; 32(10):E440-E443.
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    Score: 0.403
  86. Patient Activation is Not Associated With Postoperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 12; 32(10):E453-E456.
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    Score: 0.403
  87. The Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function to Predict Outcomes Based on Body Mass Index Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Dec 01; 44(23):E1388-E1395.
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    Score: 0.403
  88. Patient Perceptions of Iliac Crest Bone Grafting in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 12; 32(10):430-434.
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    Score: 0.403
  89. Inpatient Pain Scores and Narcotic Utilization Based on American Society of Anesthesiologists Score Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Nov 15; 44(22):1558-1563.
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    Score: 0.402
  90. Improvements in Grip and Pinch Strength and Patient-reported Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 11; 32(9):403-408.
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    Score: 0.401
  91. Device solutions for a challenging spine surgery: minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). Expert Rev Med Devices. 2019 04; 16(4):299-305.
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    Score: 0.385
  92. Impact of the Number of Levels on Adverse Events and Length of Stay Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion Procedures. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 04; 32(3):120-124.
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    Score: 0.385
  93. The Impact of Comorbidity Burden on Complications, Length of Stay, and Direct Hospital Costs After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 03 01; 44(5):363-368.
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    Score: 0.383
  94. Does Gender Influence Postoperative Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? Clin Spine Surg. 2019 03; 32(2):E107-E111.
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    Score: 0.383
  95. The Effect of Preoperative Medications on Length of Stay, Inpatient Pain, and Narcotics Consumption After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2019 02; 32(1):E37-E42.
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    Score: 0.381
  96. Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes Between Primary MIS TLIF and MIS TLIF With Revision Decompression. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Jan 15; 44(2):150-156.
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    Score: 0.379
  97. Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Prospective Analysis of Inpatient Pain, Narcotics Consumption, and Costs. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 09 15; 43(18):1307-1312.
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    Score: 0.371
  98. Sex Differences for Anterior Cervical Fusion: Complications and Length of Stay. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 08 01; 43(15):1025-1030.
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    Score: 0.368
  99. Does Day of Surgery Affect Hospital Length of Stay and Charges Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? Clin Spine Surg. 2018 06; 31(5):E291-E295.
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    Score: 0.363
  100. Impact of local steroid application on dysphagia following an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: results of a prospective, randomized single-blind trial. J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 07; 29(1):10-17.
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    Score: 0.360
  101. Validity of PROMIS in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a preliminary evaluation. J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 07; 29(1):28-33.
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    Score: 0.360
  102. Is Body Mass Index a Risk Factor for Revision Procedures After Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? Clin Spine Surg. 2018 02; 31(1):E85-E91.
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    Score: 0.355
  103. Risk Factors Associated With Failure to Reach Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Patient-reported Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Spondylolisthesis. Clin Spine Surg. 2018 02; 31(1):E92-E97.
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    Score: 0.355
  104. The Utility of Routinely Obtaining Postoperative Laboratory Studies Following a Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clin Spine Surg. 2017 Dec; 30(10):E1405-E1410.
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    Score: 0.351
  105. Iliac Crest Bone Graft: A Minimally Invasive Harvesting Technique. Clin Spine Surg. 2017 Dec; 30(10):439-441.
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    Score: 0.351
  106. Impact of body mass index on surgical outcomes, narcotics consumption, and hospital costs following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 02; 28(2):160-166.
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    Score: 0.351
  107. Narcotic Consumption Following Anterior and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures. Clin Spine Surg. 2017 Nov; 30(9):E1190-E1200.
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    Score: 0.349
  108. Comparison of Surgical Outcomes, Narcotics Utilization, and Costs After an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Stand-alone Cage Versus Anterior Plating. Clin Spine Surg. 2017 Nov; 30(9):E1201-E1205.
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    Score: 0.349
  109. Multimodal Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Aug 01; 42(15):1145-1150.
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    Score: 0.343
  110. Improvements in Neck and Arm Pain Following an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Jul 15; 42(14):E825-E832.
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    Score: 0.342
  111. Spinal Surgeon Variation in Single-Level Cervical Fusion Procedures: A Cost and Hospital Resource Utilization Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Jul 01; 42(13):1031-1038.
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    Score: 0.341
  112. Neuroforaminal Bone Growth Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion With BMP: A Computed Tomographic Analysis. Clin Spine Surg. 2017 Jul; 30(6):E754-E758.
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    Score: 0.341
  113. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review of complication rates. Spine J. 2017 10; 17(10):1412-1419.
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    Score: 0.337
  114. Effect of Surgeon Volume on Complications, Length of Stay, and Costs Following Anterior Cervical Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 Mar 15; 42(6):394-399.
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    Score: 0.334
  115. Effect of Surgery Start Time on Day of Discharge in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Dec 15; 41(24):1939-1944.
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    Score: 0.328
  116. Malnutrition Predicts Infectious and Wound Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Nov 01; 41(21):1693-1699.
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    Score: 0.326
  117. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: The Surgical Learning Curve. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Oct 15; 41(20):1580-1585.
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    Score: 0.325
  118. Preoperative mental health status may not be predictive of improvements in patient-reported outcomes following an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. J Neurosurg Spine. 2017 Feb; 26(2):177-182.
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    Score: 0.324
  119. Effects of Intraoperative Anesthetic Medications on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Single-Level Lumbar Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Sep 15; 41(18):1441-1446.
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    Score: 0.323
  120. Functional Capacity Evaluation Following Spinal Fusion Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Jul 01; 41(13):1104-1110.
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    Score: 0.318
  121. Multimodal Versus Patient-Controlled Analgesia After an Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Jun; 41(12):994-998.
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    Score: 0.316
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