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  1. Normative Database of Spatiotemporal Gait Metrics Across Age Groups: An Observational Case–Control Study

    Article • Sensors, January 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  2. Correction to: 3D-printed spine surgery implants: a systematic review of the efficacy and clinical safety profile of patient-specific and off-the-shelf devices

    Article • European Spine Journal, May 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  3. Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Heterotopic Ossification After Cervical Total Disc Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Global Spine Journal, October 2019, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  4. Response to “Objective Functional Testing in Patients With Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease”

    Article • Global Spine Journal, June 2017, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  5. The utility of 3D printing for surgical planning and patient-specific implant design for complex spinal pathologies: case report

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, January 2017, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Mr Robert G Thompson

  6. Minimally Invasive Unilateral Laminectomy for Bilateral Decompression

    Article • JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques, January 2017, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  7. A rare case of cervical facet joint and synovial cyst at C5/C6

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  8. Endovascular therapy including thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Dong Fang Eastwood Zhao, Dr Alex Mortimer

  9. DISC (Degenerate-disc Infection Study With Contaminant Control)

    Article • Spine, June 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  10. Anterior retroperitoneal approach for removal of L5-S1 foraminal nerve sheath tumor—case report

    Article • The Spine Journal, April 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  11. Accelerometers for objective evaluation of physical activity following spine surgery

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, April 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  12. PEEK-Halo effect in interbody fusion

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, February 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  13. Management of hyper-flexion injury-related teardrop fracture in an adolescent

    Article • BMJ Case Reports, January 2016, BMJ

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  14. Minimally Invasive Versus Open Laminectomy for Lumbar Stenosis

    Article • Spine, January 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  15. Outcomes of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for spinal trauma and tumours

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, January 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  16. Laparotomy vs minimally invasive laparoscopic ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for hydrocephalus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, January 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  17. Radiological and clinical outcomes of novel Ti/PEEK combined spinal fusion cages: a systematic review and preclinical evaluation

    Article • European Spine Journal, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  18. Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Revision of Non-union Following Prior Posterior Surgery: A Case Report

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, November 2015, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  19. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion for sagittal balance correction and spinal deformity

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, November 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  20. Sacrum fracture following L5–S1 stand-alone interbody fusion for isthmic spondylolisthesis

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, November 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  21. Physical Activity Measured with Accelerometer and Self-Rated Disability in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Prospective Study

    Article • Global Spine Journal, October 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  22. Stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, October 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  23. Paraspinal Tissue Infection Rates in Symptomatic Degeneration Disc Patients versus Nondegenerative Controls: Multicenter Prospective Study

    Article • The Spine Journal, October 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  24. Unilateral Hemilaminectomy for Intradural Lesions

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2015, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  25. Cortical Bone Trajectory for Lumbar Pedicle Screw Placement: A Review of Published Reports

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2015, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  26. Percutaneous versus open pedicle screw fixation for treatment of thoracolumbar fractures: Systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies

    Article • Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, August 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  27. Cost–utility of minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: systematic review and economic evaluation

    Article • European Spine Journal, July 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  28. Approach-Related Complications of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Results of a Combined Spine and Vascular Surgical Team

    Article • Global Spine Journal, July 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Dr Daniel M Daly

  29. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion as a Salvage Technique for Pseudarthrosis following Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery

    Article • Global Spine Journal, June 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  30. DISC (Degenerate-Disc Infection Study with Contaminant Control) Discussion on Methods, Interim Analysis, and the Pitfalls of not Sending Contaminant Control

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

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  31. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion – systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • British Journal of Neurosurgery, May 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  32. Standalone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Spondylolisthesis

    Article • Global Spine Journal, May 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  33. Histological Analysis of Degenerate Discs (Disc Study)—is there Support for Infection as a Possible Etiology for Disc Degeneration?

    Article • Global Spine Journal, May 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  34. Plasma-sprayed titanium coating to polyetheretherketone improves the bone-implant interface

    Article • The Spine Journal, May 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  35. Can Bacterial Infection by Low Virulent Organisms Be a Plausible Cause for Symptomatic Disc Degeneration? A Systematic Review

    Article • Spine, May 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  36. Indirect foraminal decompression after anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a prospective radiographic study using a new pedicle-to-pedicle technique

    Article • The Spine Journal, May 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  37. The design evolution of interbody cages in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a systematic review

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Matthew Henry Pelletier, Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  38. Minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of degenerative lumbar disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Spine Journal, March 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  39. Outcomes of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Based on Indication

    Article • Neurosurgery, January 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  40. Clinical outcomes and fusion rates following anterior lumbar interbody fusion with bone graft substitute i-FACTOR, an anorganic bone matrix/P-15 composite

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

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Dr Monish M Maharaj

  41. Complications With K-Wire Insertion for Percutaneous Pedicle Screws

    Article • Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, October 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  42. Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Fixation Techniques for Metastatic Spinal Disease

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2014, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  43. Outcomes after decompressive laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: comparison between minimally invasive unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression and open laminectomy

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

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  44. Spine Interbody Implants: Material Selection and Modification, Functionalization and Bioactivation of Surfaces to Improve Osseointegration

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2014, Wiley

    Dr Matthew Henry Pelletier, Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  45. The “TFP” Fusion Technique for Posterior 360° Lumbar Fusion: a Combination of Open Decompression, Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, and Facet Fusion with Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, February 2014, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  46. Haemorrhagic Lumbar Juxtafacet Cyst with Ligamentum Flavum Involvement

    Article • Case Reports in Orthopedics, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  47. Indications for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  48. Modelling isolated deep convection: A case study from COPS

    Article • Meteorologische Zeitschrift, August 2013, Schweizerbart

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  49. A case of intradural osteosarcoma of the spine

    Article • The Spine Journal, August 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  50. Current status of bone graft options for anterior interbody fusion of the cervical and lumbar spine

    Article • Neurosurgical Review, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  51. Bone Graft Substitutes for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  52. Hybrid Technique for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Combination of Open Decompression and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  53. The “Medio-Latero-Superior Trajectory Technique”: an Alternative Cortical Trajectory for Pedicle Fixation

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, February 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  54. Successful cranio-cervical fusion in a patient with Down syndrome

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, February 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  55. Technical Note: The 80/20 Technique for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion – A Combination of Open Decompression and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation

    Article • Journal of Spine, January 2013, OMICS Publishing Group

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  56. The historical evolution of the management of spinal cord injury

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, October 2012, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  57. Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Contained within a Polyetheretherketone Cage with and without Plating for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

    Article • Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  58. Minimally invasive surgery compared to open spinal fusion for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine pathologies

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, June 2012, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  59. Reconstruction versus no reconstruction of iliac crest defects following harvest for spinal fusion: a systematic review

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

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  60. Retrospective Computed Tomography Scan Analysis of Percutaneously Inserted Pedicle Screws for Posterior Transpedicular Stabilization of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

    Article • Spine, May 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  61. Technique, challenges and indications for percutaneous pedicle screw fixation

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, June 2011, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  62. Extensive lumbar chordoma and unique reconstructive approach

    Article • European Spine Journal, April 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  63. Combined endoscopic endonasal and posterior cervical approach to a clival chordoma

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, November 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  64. Stimulation of the medial plantar nerve for complex regional pain syndrome

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, November 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  65. Phrenic nerve stimulation: The Australian experience

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, February 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  66. Unrecognized ligamentous instability due to high-energy, low-velocity mechanism of injury

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, January 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Joseph Dusseldorp

  67. Cervical Myelopathy Associated With Congenital C2/3 Canal Stenosis and Deficiencies of the Posterior Arch of the Atlas and Laminae of the Axis

    Article • Spine, November 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  68. Iliac crest reconstruction to reduce donor-site morbidity: technical note

    Article • European Spine Journal, August 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Joseph Dusseldorp

  69. Endoscopic-assisted evacuation of subdural collections

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, May 2009, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  70. Bone graft substitutes in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

    Article • European Spine Journal, January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  71. Cervical arthroplasty for myelopathy adjacent to previous multisegmental fusion

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, January 2009, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  72. Access to Spine Care: A Tale of Two Cities

    Article • Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques, July 2008, Cambridge University Press

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  73. Interspinous Process Motion-Sparing Implant

    Article • January 2008, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  74. Ossification of the ligamentum flavum: Diet and genetics

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  75. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: analysis of surgical outcome with and without plating

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  76. Migration of lumbar disc herniation: An unusual case

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, June 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  77. Peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, March 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  78. Endoscope-assisted Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Technical Case Report

    Article • Operative Neurosurgery, October 2006, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  79. P39. Radiographic Outcome of Pedicle Screw Fixation for Upper Thoracic Spine (T1-T5) Fractures

    Article • The Spine Journal, September 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  80. Endoscopic-Assisted Sciatic Nerve Exploration

    Article • min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, June 2004, Thieme Publishing Group

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  81. The importance of the journal club for neurosurgical trainees

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, January 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  82. Death after Late Failure of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy: A Potential Solution

    Article • Neurosurgery, August 2003, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  83. Mesh electrode for peripheral nerve stimulation

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2003, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  84. Entrapment neuropathy of the ulnar nerve by a constriction band: the role of MRI

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, May 2003, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  85. Treatment of painful peripheral neuroma by vein implantation

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, May 2003, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  86. Multiple schwannomas of the sciatic nerve

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, May 2003, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  87. The dangers of diagnostic laparoscopy in the head injured patient

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, September 2002, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  88. Endoscopic assisted posterior decompression for spinal neoplasms

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2002, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  89. Effect of cervical hard collar on intracranial pressure after head injury

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, June 2002, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, John Fuller

  90. Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment neuropathy: operative exposure and technique

    Article • British Journal of Neurosurgery, January 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  91. Endoscopic assisted posterior fossa decompression

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2001, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  92. Outcome following anterior cervical discectomyin compensation patients

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, March 2001, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  93. Psychiatric presentation of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, January 2001, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  94. Lumbar discectomy and the diabetic patient: incidence and outcome

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, January 2001, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  95. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with membranous glomerulonephritis: case report

    Article • Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, September 2000, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  96. VARIATION OF PALMARIS LONGUS TENDON

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, July 2000, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  97. Intradiploic hematoma after skull fracture: Case report and literature review

    Article • Surgical Neurology, July 2000, Elsevier

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs, Professor Jane E Dahlstrom, John Fuller

  98. PSEUDO RONTALS TENOTOMY

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, February 1999, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs

  99. BECOMING AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON: BACKGROUND OF TRAINEES AND THEIR OPINIONS OF SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ORTHOPAEDIC TRAINING

    Article • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, July 1996, Wiley

    Prof. Ralph J Mobbs