All Stories

  1. Novel innovations in cell and gene therapies for spinal cord injury

    Article • F1000Research, April 2020, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  2. Quality and Safety Improvement in Spine Surgery

    Article • Global Spine Journal, January 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  3. The Use of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Spine Surgery

    Article • Global Spine Journal, January 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  4. Sex-related discrepancies in the epidemiology, injury characteristics and outcomes after acute spine trauma: A retrospective cohort study

    Article • Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, September 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Beverley Catharine Craven, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  5. Is there any gender or age-related discrepancy in the waiting time for each step in the surgical management of acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury?

    Article • Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, September 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  6. The Influence of Cervical Spondylolisthesis on Clinical Presentation and Surgical Outcome in Patients With DCM: Analysis of a Multicenter Global Cohort of 458 Patients

    Article • Global Spine Journal, July 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Dr Aria Nouri

  7. The Impact of Riluzole on Neurobehavioral Outcomes in Preclinical Models of Traumatic and Nontraumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Systematic Review of the Literature

    Article • Global Spine Journal, May 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  8. Development and Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines: An Update and Synthesis of the Literature With a Focus in Application to Spinal Conditions

    Article • Global Spine Journal, May 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  9. A Systematic Review of Classification Systems for Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

    Article • Global Spine Journal, August 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  10. Clinico-Radiographic Discordance: An Evidence-Based Commentary on the Management of Degenerative Cervical Spinal Cord Compression in the Absence of Symptoms or With Only Mild Symptoms of Myelopathy

    Article • Global Spine Journal, December 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Dr Aria Nouri

  11. Promising neuroprotective strategies for traumatic spinal cord injury with a focus on the differential effects among anatomical levels of injury

    Article • F1000Research, October 2017, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Antigona Ulndreaj

  12. Spinal cord injuries: how could cell therapy help?

    Article • Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, March 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Dr Ahad M. Siddiqui

  13. Prediction of Outcome Following Surgical Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy Based on Features of Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

    Article • JBJS Reviews, February 2017, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Dr Aria Nouri

  14. Updates on Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • F1000Research, May 2016, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Christopher S Ahuja, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  15. Systemic and Topical Use of Tranexamic Acid in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review

    Article • Global Spine Journal, May 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  16. Comparison of Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Versus Other Forms of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    Article • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, March 2016, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Dr Aria Nouri

  17. Is there a regional difference in morphology interpretation of A3 and A4 fractures among different cultures?

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, February 2016, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Jens R Chapman, MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  18. cervical facet fractures

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, February 2016, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Vincent C Traynelis, MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  19. A systematic review of clinical and surgical predictors of complications following surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, January 2016, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  20. The Practical Application of Clinical Prediction Rules: A Commentary Using Case Examples in Surgical Patients with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    Article • Global Spine Journal, December 2015, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  21. Reliability assessment of a novel cervical spine deformity classification system

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, December 2015, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Virginie Lafage, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  22. Assessment of impact of standing long-cassette radiographs on surgical planning for lumbar pathology: an international survey of spine surgeons

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2015, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Paul M Arnold, Dr. Regis W Haid, Dr Jens R Chapman, Virginie Lafage, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  23. Spontaneous resolution of idiopathic thoracic spinal cord herniation: case report

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2015, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  24. Prevalence of Klippel-Feil Syndrome in a Surgical Series of Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Analysis of the Prospective, Multicenter AOSpine North America Study

    Article • Global Spine Journal, March 2015, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  25. Spine stereotactic body radiotherapy for renal cell cancer spinal metastases: analysis of outcomes and risk of vertebral compression fracture

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Ameen AO Al-Omair, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  26. An evidence-based medicine model for rare and often neglected neoplastic conditions

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Tony Goldschlager

  27. Global prevalence and incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury

    Article • Clinical Epidemiology, September 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Aria Nouri, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  28. Tumor extravasation following a cement augmentation procedure for vertebral compression fracture in metastatic spinal disease

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Roger Smith

  29. Timing of surgery in thoracolumbar trauma: is early intervention safe?

    Article • Neurosurgical FOCUS, July 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  30. Letter to the Editor: Lateral mass screw fixation in the cervical spine

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, May 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  31. Health state utility of patients with single-level cervical degenerative disc disease: comparison of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with cervical disc arthroplasty

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, May 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Vadim Goz, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  32. Comparative effectiveness of surgical versus nonoperative management of unilateral, nondisplaced, subaxial cervical spine facet fractures without evidence of spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2014, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  33. Radiation-induced vertebral compression fracture following spine stereotactic radiosurgery: clinicopathological correlation

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, May 2013, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Roger Smith, Eric Massicotte

  34. Clinical predictors of neurological outcome, functional status, and survival after traumatic spinal cord injury: a systematic review

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  35. Clinical prediction model for acute inpatient complications after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury: a subanalysis from the Surgical Timing in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Study

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Paul M Arnold, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  36. Riluzole for the treatment of acute traumatic spinal cord injury: rationale for and design of the NACTN Phase I clinical trial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  37. Predictors of pulmonary complications in blunt traumatic spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  38. Pharmacology of riluzole in acute spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  39. Evaluation of clinical experience using cell-based therapies in patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Jens R Chapman, MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  40. Translational potential of preclinical trials of neuroprotection through pharmacotherapy for spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  41. Incidence and severity of acute complications after spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Jonathan E Hodes, MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  42. Editorial: Multicenter clinical research networks for traumatic spinal cord injury: a critical pathway to discovery

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  43. A systematic review of spinal fMRI research: outlining the elements of experimental design

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  44. Optimization of the decision-making process for the selection of therapeutics to undergo clinical testing for spinal cord injury in the North American Clinical Trials Network

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    MD Bizhan Aarabi, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  45. Is surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy cost-effective? A cost-utility analysis based on data from the AOSpine North America prospective CSM study

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Eric Massicotte

  46. Editorial: Assessing quality of life in traumatic spinal cord injury: an evolving landscape

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  47. Development of the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP): reviewing measurement specific to the upper limb in tetraplegia

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  48. Introduction: Spinal cord injury at the cutting edge of clinical translation: a focus issue collaboration between NACTN and AOSpine North America

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  49. Perioperative and delayed complications associated with the surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy based on 302 patients from the AOSpine North America Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Study

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, May 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Paul M Arnold, Dr Jens R Chapman, Dr Michael G Fehlings, Eric Massicotte

  50. Editorial: Cervical arthroplasty

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2012, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  51. Editorial: Spinal cord injury and pain

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, December 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  52. Editorial: Repair of the injured human spinal cord

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  53. Editorial: Posttraumatic syringomyelia

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, May 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  54. Editorial: Alendronate and fusion

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, April 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  55. Functional and clinical outcomes following surgical treatment in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a prospective study of 81 cases

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings, Eric Massicotte

  56. Editorial: Surgery for lumbar stenosis

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  57. Surgical management of cervical spine manifestations of neurofibromatosis Type 1: long-term clinical and radiological follow-up in 22 cases

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Paul M Arnold, Dr Michael G Fehlings, Eric Massicotte

  58. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for spinal metastases: current status, with a focus on its application in the postoperative patient

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, February 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Eric L Chang, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  59. Pitfalls in the publication of scientific literature: a road map to manage conflict of interest and other ethical challenges

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery, January 2011, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  60. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, December 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  61. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, December 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  62. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  63. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  64. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  65. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  66. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  67. PEDICLE SCREWS INSERTION

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, September 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    SORIN C. CRACIUNAS, Dr Michael G Fehlings

  68. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, August 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  69. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, August 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  70. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, July 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  71. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, July 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  72. Diagnosis and management of metastatic spine disease

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, July 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  73. Editorial

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, February 2010, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  74. Protection and repair of the injured spinal cord: a review of completed, ongoing, and planned clinical trials for acute spinal cord injury

    Article • Neurosurgical FOCUS, November 2008, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  75. Mechanistic insights into posttraumatic syringomyelia based on a novel in vivo animal model

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, April 2008, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  76. Current status of experimental cell replacement approaches to spinal cord injury

    Article • Neurosurgical FOCUS, March 2008, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  77. Predictive value of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during cervical spine surgery: a prospective analysis of 1055 consecutive patients

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, March 2008, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  78. Use of osteogenic protein-1 in patients at high risk for spinal pseudarthrosis: a prospective cohort study assessing safety, health-related quality of life, and radiographic fusion

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, November 2007, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  79. Surgical management of tethered cord syndrome in adults: indications, techniques, and long-term outcomes in 60 patients

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, February 2006, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  80. Multimodality intraoperative monitoring during complex lumbosacral procedures: indications, techniques, and long-term follow-up review of 61 consecutive cases

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, October 2004, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  81. Clinical and radiological evaluation of the Codman semiconstrained load-sharing anterior cervical plate: prospective multicenter trial and independent blinded evaluation of outcome

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, October 2003, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  82. Occipitocervical reconstruction with the Ohio Medical Instruments Loop: results of a multicenter evaluation in 30 cases

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, April 2003, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings

  83. Use of osteogenic protein–1 in spinal fusion: literature review and preliminary results in a prospective series of high-risk cases

    Article • Neurosurgical FOCUS, December 2002, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Michael G Fehlings