Jason C. Eck



CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA:

Name: Jason C. Eck, DO, MS

Office Address: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

119 Belmont Street

Worcester, MA 01605

Phone: 508-334-9764; Fax: 508-334-9769

Jason.eck@

Birth Date: October 30, 1971

Marital Status: Married

Spouse: Laurie C. Eck

Children: Katherine Marie

Caroline Elizabeth

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Assistant Professor 8/08 - present

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

University of Massachusetts

Worcester, MA

Assistant Professor 05/07 - 08/08

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

EDUCATION:

Fellowship: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery 07/07 - 07/08

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

Fellowship Director: Bradford Currier, MD

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery 07/03 - 06/07

Memorial Hospital

York, PA

Other Training Hospitals: York Hospital, York, PA

Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Internship: Traditional AOA Rotating Internship 07/02 - 06/03

Orthopaedic Surgery Emphasis

Memorial Hospital

York, PA

Medical: University of Health Sciences 08/98 - 06/02

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, MO

Degree: D.O.

Graduate: Marquette University 08/93 - 07/96

Milwaukee, WI

Degree: M.S., Biomedical Engineering

Thesis: "A Non-Invasive Three-Dimensional

Spinal Motion Analysis Method"

Undergraduate: The Catholic University of America 08/89 - 05/93

Washington, DC

Degree: B.S., Biomedical Engineering

High School: Hayden High School 08/85 - 05/89

Topeka, KS

GRANT SUPPORT:

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Spine Care Grant, 2011 $30,000

Accuracy of Percutaneous Placement of Pedicle Screws $10,000

using Navigation Research Grant (Medtronic Research Grant), 2011

AO North America Basic Fracture Management Preceptorship Resident Grant, 2005 $3,000

AWARDS:

Cervical Spine Research Society – Best Poster Award, 2009

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Best Poster Award, 2009

AO Spine North America Fellowship, 2007-2008

American Spinal Injury Association - Synthes Resident Research Award, 2007

Eastern Orthopaedic Association Resident and Fellow Research Award, 2005

Brimfield Award, Memorial Hospital Orthopaedic Resident of the Year, 2004-2005

Spine Supplemental Edition for Revolutionary Biomechanical Studies, 2000

American Family Physician Cover Article of the Month, 1999

Southern Medical Journal CME Article of the Month, 1998

Medical School: University of Health Sciences Clinical Research Award, 2002

University of Health Sciences Research Symposium Award, 1999

Graduate School: Marquette University Graduate Academic Scholarship, 1995

Undergraduate: The Catholic University of America Undergraduate Student Leadership Award, 1993

Biomedical Engineering Society Leadership Award, 1993

Biomedical Engineering Society President, 1992 - 1993

Donald E. Marlowe Academic Engineering Scholarship, 1989

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics

American Osteopathic Association (084319)

AO Spine North America (Faculty)

Health Volunteers Oversees

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

New England Spinal Injury Consortium

New England Spine Study Group

North American Spine Society

Spine Study Group

World Spine Society

JOURNAL REVIEW BOARD

American Family Physician

Clinical Anatomy

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Orthopedics

Osteoporosis International

Spine

Spine Journal

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

DOCare 09/99-05/01

• Assisted with drug sorting for DOCare International medical mission

to Guatemala. Participated in medical Spanish course.

Score-One 4 Health 11/99-12/99

• Provided physical examinations at underprivileged elementary schools.

American Diabetes Association Walk America Committee 05/99-10/99

• Assisted in the planning of the 1999 American Diabetes Association

Walk America fund-raiser in Kansas City.

COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS:

University of Massachusetts, Department of Orthopedics Education Committee 12/09-Present

American Academy of Neurologic Surgeons Lumbar Fusion Guidelines Committee 10/09-Present

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Education Committee 07/09-Present

American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Research, Intern/Resident Representative 07/02-06/04

American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Interns and Residents 07/02-06/04

Memorial Hospital Bioethics Committee 07/02-06/03

American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Research, Student Representative 07/01-06/02

American Osteopathic Association Council on Research Grants, Student Representative 07/00-06/01

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Biomedical Engineer 08/97-07/98

Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group

Foundation for Research

Investigated cervical spine imaging methods and conducted

spinal biomechanics research and technical writing.

Research Assistant II 08/96-07/97

Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine

Department of Clinical Pharmacology

Investigated the interaction of antiarrhythmic drugs with cloned human cardiac

potassium channels using electrophysiology patch clamp techniques.

Graduate Student / Research Assistant 04/94-07/96

Medical College of Wisconsin

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Compared and assessed various orthopaedic spinal surgery techniques using

biomechanical and three-dimensional motion analysis techniques.

Research Assistant 01/92-08/93

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Department of Bacterial Diseases

Provided technical assistance to aid in the development of HIV

vaccines using bacterial vectors and molecular biology techniques.

BOOKS:

1. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. Spine Pearls, Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus. 2003.

2. Vaccaro AR, Eck JC. Controversies in Spine Surgery: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations, New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2010.

3. Eck JC, Vaccaro AR. Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations, New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt.Ltd.. (in preparation)

BOOK CHAPTERS:

1. Hodges SD, Eck JC: “Harvest of Fibular Shaft.” In: Herkowitz HN, ed. The Cervical Spine Surgical Atlas, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkins. 2003;297-308.

2. Anderson PA, Steinmetz MP, Eck JC. “Head and Neck Injuries in Athletes.” In: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update - Spine 3rd ed. Rosemont, IL: AAOS. 2006; 259-269.

3. Anderson PA, Eck JC, Puschak T: “Adjacent Segment Degeneration Following Fusion.” In: Vaccaro AR, Papadopoulos S, Traynelis VC, Haid RW, Sasso RC, eds. Spinal Arthroplasty: The Preservation of Motion, Philadelphia: Elsevier. 2007;83-94.

4. Huddleston PM, Zietlow S, Eck JC. “Anterior Exposures of the Lumbar Spine.” In: Morrey BF and Morrey MC, eds. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Relevant Surgical Exposures, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Williams. 2008;315-325.

5. Huddleston PM, Eck JC. “Posterior Exposures of the Lumbar Spine.” In: Morrey BF and Morrey MC, eds. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Relevant Surgical Exposures, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Williams. 2008;315-325.

6. Rao RD, Currier BL, Albert TJ, Bono CM, Marawar SV, Poelstra KA, Eck JC. “Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: Clinical Syndromes, Pathogenesis, and Management.” In: Instructional Course Lectures 2008;57: 446-469.

7. Eck JC, Nassr A. “Spine Tumors.” 2009;

8. Eck JC, Vaccaro AR. “Introduction to Best Evidence Medicine.” In: Vaccaro AR and Eck JC, eds. Controversies in Spine Surgery: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations, New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2010;3-7.

9. Eck JC. “Vertebral Compression Fractures: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation Surgery.” In: Vaccaro AR and Eck JC, eds. Controversies in Spine Surgery: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations, New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2010;69-78.

10. Eskander M, Eck JC. “Management of Thoracic Disk Herniation.” In: Vaccaro AR and Eck JC, eds. Controversies in Spine Surgery: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations, New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2010;173-179.

11. Currier BL, Eck JC, Eismont FJ, Green BA. “Thoracic Disc Disease.” In: Herkowitz HN, et al., eds. Rothman-Simeone The Spine 6th Edition, Philadelphia: Elsevier. 2011;828-845.

12. Eck JC, Currier BL. “C1-C2 Transarticular Fixation.” In: Wang J, ed. Advanced Reconstruction: Spine, Rosemont, IL: AAOS. 2011;(in press)

13. Eskander M, Eck JC. “Mechanisms of Injury in the Cervical Spine: Basic Concepts, Biomechanical Modeling, Experimental Evidence, and Clinical Applications.” In: Benzel EC, ed. The Cervical Spine 5th edition, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Williams. 2011;(in press)

14. Eck JC, Nassr A, Currier BL. “Primary Bone Tumors of the Cervical Spine.” In: Shen FH, et al., eds. The Cervical Spine, Philadelphia: Elsevier. (in press)

15. Eck JC. “Lumbar Microdiscectomy.” In: Eck JC, Vaccaro AR, eds. Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations, New Delhi: JayPee Brothers Medical Publishers. (in press)

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

1. An HS, Lim TH, You JW, Hong JH, Eck JC, McGrady LM. "Biomechanical Evaluation of Anterior Thoracolumbar Spinal Instrumentation." Spine 1995;20(18):1979-1983.

2. Lim TH, JC Eck, An HS, Hong JH, Ahn JY, You JW. "Biomechanics of Transfixation in Pedicle Screw Instrumentation." Spine 1996;21(19):2224-2229.

3. Lim TH, An HS, Hong JH, Ahn JY, You JW, Eck JC, McGrady LM. "Biomechanical Evaluation of Anterior and Posterior Fixations in an Unstable Calf Spine Model." Spine 1997;22(3):261-266.

4. Riley LH, Eck JC, Yoshida H, Toth JM, Cahn N, Lim TH, McGrady LM. “Laparoscopic Assisted Fusion of the Lumbosacral Spine: A Biomechanical and Histologic Analysis of the Open Versus Laparoscopic Technique in an Animal Model.” Spine 1997;22(12):1407-1412.

5. Lim TH, Eck JC, An HS, McGrady LM, Harris GF, Haughton VM. "A Non-Invasive Three-Dimensional Spinal Motion Analysis Method." Spine 1997;22(17):1996-2000.

4. Humphreys SC, An HS, Eck JC, Coppes M, Lim TH, Estkowski L. “Oblique MRI as a Useful Adjunct in Evaluation of Cervical Foraminal Impingement.” J Spinal Disord 1998;11(4):295-299.

5. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Patwardhan A, Eck JC, Covington LA, Sartori M. “The Natural History of the Cervical Foramen in both Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Individuals Aging From 20-60 Years as Measured by MRI: A Descriptive Approach.” Spine 1998;23(20):2180-2184.

6. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Fischer DL, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Can MRI Reliably Predict Disc Material Posterior to the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the Cervical Spine? A Prospective Study.” Spine 1998;23(22):2468-2471.

7. Eck JC, Humphreys SC. CME Article of the Month: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Metabolic Spinal Disorders in the Geriatric Population.” Southern Med J 1998;91(12):1089-1097.

8. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA, Kurzynske NG. “ Low Postoperative Infection with Instrumented Lumbar Fusion.” Southern Med J 1998;91(12):1132-1136.

9. Humphreys SC, An HS, Glover JM, Eck JC, McGrady LM, Lim TH. “A Comparison Between Anterior Threaded Cages vs. Posterior Pedicle Screw Instrumentation in Terms of Foraminal Distraction and Lumbar Lordosis.” J Musculoskeletal Res 1998;2(4):315-323.

10. Franqueza L, Valenzuela C, Eck JC, Tamkun MM, Tamargo J, Snyders DJ. “Functional Expression of an Inactivating Potassium Channel (Kv4.3) in a Mammalian Cell Line. Cardiovasc Res 1999;41(1):212-219.

11. Humphreys SC, Eck JC. Cover Article of the Month: “Etiology, Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Options for Herniated Lumbar Disc.” Am Fam Physician 1999;59(3):575-582.

12. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD. “Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Lumbar Fusion. A Review of Clinical, Biomechanical and Radiologic Studies.” Am J Orthop 1999;28(6):336-340.

13. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA. “The Surgical Treatment of Far Lateral L3-L4 and L4-L5 Disc Herniations. A Modified Technique and Outcomes Analysis of 25 Patients.” Spine 1999;24(12):1243-1246.

14. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Management of Incidental Durotomy Without Mandatory Bed Rest. A Retrospective Review of 20 Cases.” Spine 1999;24(19):2062-2064.

15. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Posterior Extradural Lumbar Disc Fragment.” J Southern Orthop Assoc 1999;8(3):222-228.

16. Murphy RB, Humphreys SC, Fischer DL, Hodges SD, Eck JC. “Imaging of the Cervical Spine and its Role in Clinical Decision Making.” J Southern Orthop Assoc 2000;9(1):24-35.

17. Eck JC, Circolone NJ. “The Use of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Low Back Pain. A Review of Goals, Patient Selection, Techniques and Risks.” J Orthop Sci 2000;5(4):411-417.

18. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Brown TW Jr, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Complications of the Retropharyngeal Approach in Cervical Spine Surgery. A Technique and Outcomes Review.” J Southern Orthop Assoc 2000;9(3):169-174.

19. Chambless KM, Knudtson J, Eck JC, Covington LA. “The Rate of Injury in Minor League Baseball by Level of Play.” Am J Orthop 2000;29(11):869-872.

20. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Murphy RM. “Intraoperative Loosening of BAK Cages During Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. A Report of Three Cases” J Spinal Disord 2000;13(6):535-537.

21. Koh YD, Lim TH, You JW, Eck JC, An HS. “A Biomechanical Comparison of Modern Anterior and Posterior Plate Fixation of the Cervical Spine.” Spine 2001;26(1):15-21.

22. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA, Harrom H. “Predicting Factors of Successful Recovery from Lumbar Spine Surgery in Workers’ Compensation Patients.” J Am Osteopathic Assoc 2001;101(2):78-83.

23. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC. “Patient Outcomes Following Anterior Multi-Level Cervical Fusion: A Comparative Analysis of AO Versus DOC Instrumentation.” J Musculoskeletal Res 2001;5(2):131-134.

24. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Patwardhan A, Eck JC, Murphy RB, Covington LA. “Comparison of Posterior and Transforaminal Approaches to Lumbar Interbody Fusion.” Spine 2001;26(5):567-571.

25. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Whiplash: A Review of a Commonly Misunderstood Injury.” Am J Med 2001;110(8):651-656.

26. Ray TR, Eck JC, Murphy RB, Covington LA, Williams R, Knudtson J. “Use of Oral Creatine as an Ergogenic Aid for Increased Sports Performance: Perceptions of Adolescent Athletes.” Southern Med J 2001;94(6):608-612.

Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Techniques for Stimulating Spinal Fusion. The Efficacy of Electricity, Ultrasound, and Biologic Factors in Achieving Fusion.” Am J Orthop 2001;30(7):535-541.

27. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Vertebroplasty: A New Treatment Strategy for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures.” Am J Orthop 2002;31(3):123-128.

28. Banco SP, Vaccaro AR, Blam O, Eck JC, Cotler JC, Hilibrand A, Albert TJ, Murphey S. “Postoperative Spinal Infections: Variations in Incidence During the Academic Year.” Spine 2002;27(9):962-965.

29. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD. “Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain.” Am Fam Physician 2002;65(11):2299-2306.

30. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA, Van Horn ER, Peterson JED. “A Modified Technique for Anterior Multi-Level Cervical Fusion.” J Orthop Sci 2002;7(3):313-316.

31. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Griffin J. “Dysphagia Caused by Anterior Cervical Osteophytes: A Case Report.” Am J Orthop 2002;31(7):417-419.

32. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Lim TH, Jeong ST, Kim JG, Hodges SD, An HS. “A Biomechanical Study on the Effect of Cervical Spine Fusion on Adjacent Level Intradiscal Pressure and Segmental Motion.” Spine 2002;27(22):2431-2434.

33. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC. “The Effect of Patient Spirituality on the Successful Recovery from Spinal Surgery.” Southern Med J 2002;95(12):1381-1384.

34. Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC. “A Use of Electrical Bone Stimulation in Spinal Fusion.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2003;11(2):81-88.

35. Jarvik JG, Hollingworth W, Martin B, Videman T, Eck JC. “Commentary: ‘No Clinical Advantage of Rapid MRI Over Radiographs for People with Low Back Pain.’” Evidence-Based Healthcare 2003;7(4):198-199.

36. Eck JC, Aboulafia A. “Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for Treatment of Tumors about the Knee.” Curr Opin Orthop 2004;15(1):41-44.

37. An HS, Singh K, Vaccaro AR, Wang G, Yoshida H, Eck J, McGrady L, Lim TH. “Biomechanical Evaluation of Contemporary Posterior Spinal Internal Fixation Configurations in an Unstable Burst-Fracture Calf Spine Model: Special References of Hook Configurations and Pedicle Screws.” Spine 2004;29(3):257-262.

38. Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC. “A Treatment and Outcomes Analysis of Patients with Coccydynia.” Spine J 2004;4(2):138-140

39. Riley LH, Eck JC, Yoshida H, Koh YD, You JW, Lim TH. “A Biomechanical Comparison of Calf Versus Cadaver Lumbar Spine Models.” Spine 2004;29(11):E217-E220.

40. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD, Hagen J. “Preliminary Experience with a New Surgical Treatment for Dysphagia Due to Anterior Cervical Osteophytes.” J Surgical Orthop Advances 2004;13(2):106-109.

41. Eck JC, Riley LH. “Return to Play Following Lumbar Spine Conditions and Surgeries.” Clin Sports Med 2004;23(3): 367-379.

42. Eck JC, Triantafyllou SJ. “Hemorrhagic Lumbar Synovial Facet Cyst Secondary to Anticoagulation Therapy. A Case Report.” Spine J 2005;5(4):451-453.

43. Eck JC. “Publication Rates of Abstracts Presented at Biennial Meetings of The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.” Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2005;13(5):426-429.

44. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Levi P. “A Comparison of Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients With and Without Radicular Symptoms” J Surgical Orthop Advances 2006;15(1):24-26.

45. Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC, Hodges, SD. “Questionnaire Survey of Spine Surgeons on the Use of Methylprednisolone for Acute Spinal Cord Injury.” Spine 2006:31(9):E250-E253.

46. Grimaldi NA, Sicuranza M, Eck JC. “Perioperative Autotransfusion Systems in Total Knee Arthroplasty are Not Necessary.” Orthopedics 2006;29(11):1027-1029.

47. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Patil VD, Hodges SD, Clarke SE, Davare JR. “Paradoxical Embolus Causing Transient Bilateral Blindness Following Spinal Surgery. A Case Report.” Am J Orthop 2006;35(11): 527-529.

48. Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Redundant Publications in the Orthopaedic Literature.” Orthopedics 2007;30(1):60-62.

49. Chastain C, Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Levi P. “Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Study of Long-Term Pain Relief and Fusion Outcomes.” Orthopedics 2007;30(5): 389-392.

50. Rao RD, Currier BL, Albert TJ, Bono CM, Marawar SV, Poelstra KA, Eck JC. “Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: Clinical Syndromes, Pathogenesis and Management.” J Bone Joint Surg 2007;89-A(6):1360-1378.

51. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Fusion.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2007;15(6):321-329.

52. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Lumpkin KL, Eck JC, Wurster R, Hagen J, Farmer D. “Assessing Lumbar Sagittal Motion using Videography in an in Vivo Pilot Study.” Int J Indust Ergon 2007;37(7):653-656.

53. Park DH, Ramakrishnan P, Cho TH, Lorenz E, Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Lim TH. “Effect of Lower Two-Level Anterior Cervical Fusion on the Superior Adjacent Level.” J Neurosurg Spine 2007;7(3):336-340.

54. Eck JC, Walker MP, Currier BL, Chen Q, Yaszemski MJ, An KN. “Biomechanical Comparison of Unicortical Versus Bicortical C1 Lateral Mass Screw Fixation.” J Spinal Disord Tech 2007;20(7):505-508.

55. Eck JC, Tressler MA, Triantafyllou SJ. “Delayed Presentation of Metastatic Melanoma of the Cervical Spine.” Orthopedics 2008;31(2):167.

56. Currier BL, Maus TP, Eck JC, Larson DR, Yaszemski MJ. “Relationship of the Internal Carotid Artery to the Anterior Aspect of the C1 Vertebra: Implications for C1-C2 Transarticular and C1 Lateral Mass Fixation.” Spine 2008;33(6):635-639.

57. Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD. “Comparison of Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty for Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of the Literature.” Spine J 2008;8(3):488-497.

58. Cyr SJ, Currier BL, Eck JC, Foy A, Chen Q, Larson DR, Yaszemski MJ, An KN. “Fixation Strength of Unicortical Versus Bicortical C1-C2 Transarticular Screws.” Spine J 2008;8(4):661-665.

59. Rabinowitz RS, Eck JC, Harper CM, Larson DL, Jimenez MA, Parisi JE, Friedman JA, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL. “Urgent Surgical Decompression Compared to Methylprednisolone for the Treatment of Acute Spinal Cord Injury. A Randomized, Prospective Study in Beagle Dogs.” Spine 2008;33(21):2260-2268.

60. Nassr A, Lee JY, Bashir RS, Rihn JA, Eck JC, Kang JD, Lim MR. “Does Incorrect Needle Localization During Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Lead to Accelerated Disc Degeneration?” Spine 2009;34(2):189-192.

61. Lee JY, Nassr A, Eck JC, Vaccaro AR. “Controversies in the Treatment of Cervical Spine Dislocations.” Spine J 2009;9(5):418-423.

62. Eck JC, Dekutoski MB. “En Bloc Resection of Primary Spinal Tumors.” Sem Spine Surg 2009;21:93-98.

63. Eck JC, Yaszemski MJ, Sim F. “Sacrectomy and Spinopelvic Reconstruction.” Sem Spine Surg 2009;21:99-105.

64. Eck JC, Gomez BA, Yaszemski MJ. “The Effects of Postoperative Ketorolac on Wound Healing in a Rat Model.” Orthopedics 2009;32(11):827.

65. Eck JC, Baublitz SD. “Endobutton-Assisted Repair of a Complete Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture in a Woman.” Am J Orthop 2009;38(12):626-628.

66. Kalisvaart MM, Nassr A, Eck JC. “C5 Palsy After Cervical Decompression Procedures.” Neurosurg Quarterly 2009;19(4):276-282.

67. Stanton P, Eck JC. “Materials and Design Characteristics of Cervical Arthroplasty Devices.” Tech Orthop 2010;25(2):93-96.

68. Eskander M, Drew J, Aubin ME, Eck JC. “Intra- and Epidural Abscess Presenting as Sepsis Two Weeks Following Uncomplicated Lumbar Microdiscectomy: A Case Report.” Curr Orthop Practice 2010;21(4):E23-E25.

69. Eck JC, Drew J, Currier BL. “Effects of MRI Signal Change in Myelopathic Patients – A Meta-Analysis.” Spine 2010;35(23):E1306-E1309.

70. Eskander MS, Drew JM, Aubin ME, Marvin J, Franklin PD, Eck JC, Patel N, Boyle K, Connoly PJ. Vertebral Artery Anatomy: A Review of Two Hundred Fifty Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans.” Spine 2010;35(23):2035-2040.

71. Eskander MS, Onyedika II, Eskander JP, Connolly PJ, Eck JC, Lapinsky A. “Revision Strategy for Posterior Extrusion of the Charite Polyethylene Core.” Spine 2010;35(24):E1430-E1434.

72. Aubin ME, Eskander MS, Drew J, Marvin J, Eskander JP, Eck JC, Connolly PJ. “Identification of Type I Interforaminal Vertebral Artery Anomalies in Cervical Spine MRIs.” Spine 2010;35(26): E1610-1611.

73. Eskander MS, Aubin ME, Drew J, Eskander JP, Balsis S, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly P. “Tandem spinal stenosis. Is There a Difference Between Simultaneous or Staged Decompressions for Combined Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis?” J Spinal Disord Tech 2011; 24(6):409-413.

74. Nassr A, Eck JC, Ponnappan RK, Zanoun RR, Donladson WF, Kang JD. “The Incidence of C5 Palsy After Multilevel Cervical Decompression Procedures: A Review of 750 Consecutive Cases.” Spine (in press)

75. Eck JC. “Minimally Invasive Corpectomy and Posterior Stabilization for Lumbar Burst Fracture.” Spine J (in press)

76. Stanton P, Eck JC. “Effect of Kyphoplasty on Postoperative Pulmonary Function Following Single Level Osteoporotic Compression Fractures.” Spine (under revision)

77. Aubin ME, Drew J, Patel N, Eck JC, Connolly PJ, Eskander MS. “What are the Risk Factors for Developing Interforamenal Vertebral Artery Anomalies?” Spine (submitted)

78. Aubin ME, Lange J, Eskander MS, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly P. “Survey of Spine Surgeons on Spinal Fusion Graft Substitutes.” Spine (submitted)

79. Lange J, Karellas A, Street J, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly P, DiPaola CP. “Effective Radiation Dose to Patients Using Intraoperative Cone-Beam CT in Thoracolumbar Spinal Surgery.” Spine (submitted)

80. Eskander MS, Balsis SM, Balinger C, Howard CM, Lewing NW, Eskander JP, Aubin ME, Lange J, Eck JC, Connolly PJ, Jenis LG. “The Correlation between Preoperative Spinal Cord Rotation and Postoperative C5 Nerve Palsy.” J Bone Joint Surg (submitted)

81. Klaucke J, Lange J, Archer BJ, Eskander MS, Franklin P, Connolly P, Eck JC. “Midsagittal Diameter Is Not Related to Pain or Functional Status in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

82. Hodges SD, Eck JC, Newton D. “A Retrospective Review of Posterior Cervical Fusions with rhBMP-2/ACS.” Spine J (submitted)

83. Walters BC, Hadley MN, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 1: Introduction and Methodology.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

84. Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Eck JC, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 2: Assessment of Functional Outcome Following Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

85. Ghogawala Z, Whitmore R, Watters WC, III, Sharan A, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Groff MW, Wang J, Resnick DK,Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 3: Assessment of Economic Outcome of Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

86. Choudhri TF, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 4: Radiographic Assessment of Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

87. Choudhri TF, Dailey AT, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Resnick DK, Ghogawala Z, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 5: Correlation Between Radiographic and Functional Outcome of Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

88. Eck JC, Sharan A, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Ghogawala Z, Dailey AT, Mummaneni P, Groff MW, Wang J, Choudhri TF, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 6: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Discography for Patient Selection for Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

89. Eck JC, Sharan A, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Groff MW, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 7: Lumbar Fusion for Intractable Low-Back Pain Without Stenosis or Spondylolisthesis.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

90. Wang J, Groff MW, Mummaneni P, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 8: Lumbar Fusion for Disc Herniation and Radiculopathy.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

91. Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Ghogawala Z, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Wang J, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 9: Lumbar Fusion in Patients with Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

92. Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Ghogawala Z, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 10: Lumbar Fusion Following Decompression with Stenosis without Spondylolisthesis.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

93. Mummaneni P, Sharan A, Groff MW, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 11: Interbody Techniques for Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

94. Groff MW, Dailey AT, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, , Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 12: Pedicle Screw Fixation as an Adjunct to Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion for Low-Back Pain.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

95. Watters WC, III, Resnick DK, Eck JC, Ghogawala Z, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 13: Injection Therapies, Low-Back Pain, and Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

96. Dailey AT, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Groff MW, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 14: Brace Therapy as an Adjunct to or Substitute for Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

97. Sharan A, Groff MW, Dailey AT, Ghogawala Z, Resnick DK, Watters WC, III, Mummaneni P, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Kaiser MG. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 15: Electrophysiological Monitoring and Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

98. Kaiser MG, Groff MW, Watters WC, III, Ghogawala Z, Mummaneni P, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Eck JC, Sharan A, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Resnick DK. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 16: Bone Graft Extenders and Substitutes as an Adjunct for Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

99. Kaiser MG, Eck JC, Groff MW, Ghogawala Z, Watters WC, III, Dailey AT, Choudhri TF, Sharan A, Wang J, Walters BC, Hadley MN, Resnick DK, Mummaneni P. “Guidelines for the Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Part 17: Bone Growth Stimulators as an Adjunct for Lumbar Fusion.” J Neurosurg Spine (submitted)

NON-PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Humphreys SC, An HS, Eck JC, Hodges SD, Shepard LC. “Oblique MRI as a Useful Adjunct in Evaluation of Cervical Foraminal Impingement.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 1997;6:4-7.

2. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Complications of Anterior Iliac Bone Graft Harvest in Anterior Cervical Fusion. A Prospective Study of 33 Consecutive Patients.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 1998;7:14-17.

3. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Covington LA. “An Analysis of the Method of Arrival of Emergency Room Patients Presenting with Cervical Fractures.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 1999;8:15-17.

4. Eck JC, Circolone NJ, Humphreys SC. “Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain: A Review of Goals, Patient Selection, Techniques and Risks.” J Am Chirop Assoc 1999;36(6):44-54.

5. Hodges SD, Eck JC. “Spinal Cord Injury.” Chattanooga Health Scope Magazine 1999;Summer:19-32.

6. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Patwardhan AG, Eck JC, Murphy RB, Covington LA. “Comparison of Posterior and Transforaminal Approaches in Performing Lumbar Interbody Fusion.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 2000;9:11-15.

7. Banco SP, Eck JC, Murphey S, Cotler JC, Albert TJ, Vaccaro AR. “Postoperative Spinal Infections: Variations in Incidence During the Academic Year.” Jefferson Orthop J 2001; 29:7-12.

8. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Griffin J. “A Case Report of Anterior Osteophytes Causing Dysphagia.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 2001;10:29-31.

9. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “Cauda Equina Syndrome.” e- Orthop Surg J 2002;3(2)online.

10. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD. “Ankylosing Spondylitis.” e- Orthop Surg J 2002;3(2):online.

11. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD, Hagen J. “Preliminary Experience with a Surgical Treatment for Dysphagia Due to Anterior Cervical Osteophytes.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 2003;12:(5-7)

12. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD, Levi P. “A Comparison of Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients With and Without Radicular Symptoms” Loyola Univ Orthop J 2004;13:55-57.

13. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Fessler RG, Patwardhan A, Havey R, Voronov L, Lange E, Braddock D, Yu K. “Introduction of the Kenai Posterior Lumbar Joint Replacement.” Loyola Univ Orthop J 2006;15(15-18.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS / COURSE FACULTY:

1. “Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Anatomy.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 5-7, 2006. Scottsdale, AZ.

2. “Biomechanics of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 5-7, 2006. Scottsdale, AZ.

3. “Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Anatomy.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 5-7, 2006. Scottsdale, AZ.

4. “Biomechanics of Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 5-7, 2006. Scottsdale, AZ.

5. “Management of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures.” Loyola University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. October 10, 2007. Maywood, IL.

6. “Evidence-Based Approach to Spinal Cord Monitoring in Cervical Cases.” Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium, January 27-31, 2008. Kauai, HI.

7. Congenital and Juvenile Deformity Session Moderator. Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium, January 27-31, 2008. Kauai, HI.

8. Spinal Cord Monitoring – Breakfast Session Moderator. Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium, January 27-31, 2008. Kauai, HI.

9. “Spine Biomechanics.” Globus Medical Training Course. April 1, 2008. Philadelphia, PA.

10. “Cervical Myelopathy – An Update.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. September 11-14, 2008. Boca Raton, FL.

11. “Degenerative Cervical Spine.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 1-3, 2009. Las Vegas, NV.

12. “Medtronic Longitude Percutaneous Pedicle Screw System.” MAST Techniques Training Program. September 11, 2009. Lake Success, NY.

13. “Spine in Sports.” New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute Musculoskeletal Research and Education Winter Meeting. January 29-30, 2010. Stowe, VT.

14. “The Aging Spine.” New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute Musculoskeletal Research and Education Winter Meeting. January 29-30, 2010. Stowe, VT.

15. “Medtronic Longitude Percutaneous Pedicle Screw System.” MAST Techniques Training Program. February 27, 2010. Burlington, MA

16. Spine Session Chairman, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

17. “Cervical Radiculopathy.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

18. “Cervical Myelopathy.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

19. “Degenerative Scoliosis.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

20. “Lumbar Burst Fracture.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

21. “Cervical Disk Disease”. University of Massachusetts Orthopedic Residency Core Lecture. April 4, 2010. Worcester, MA

22. “It Still Hurts: What To Do When Surgery Didn’t Work.” Spine Study Group. May 13-16, 2010. Palm Beach, FL.

23. “Pathophysiology and Nonsurgical Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy.” Spine Study Group. May 13-16, 2010. Palm Beach, FL.

24. “Tuberculous and Non-Pyogenic Infections.” Spine Study Group. May 13-16, 2010. Palm Beach, FL.

25. “Are Sports a Risk Factor for Spinal Disorders and Degeneration?” Spine Study Group. May 13-16, 2010. Palm Beach, FL.

26. “Medtronic Prestige Cervical Disk Arthroplasty” MAST Techniques Training Program. June 3-4, 2010. Worcester, MA.

27. “Medtronic Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion.” MAST Techniques Training Program. June 3-4, 2010. Worcester, MA.

28. Session Moderator, Complications in Spine Surgery. August 26-28, 2010. Jackson Hole, WY.

29. “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Traditional Nonoperative Care – When Enough is Enough.” American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. October 24-26, 2010. San Francisco, CA.

30. “Pediatric Spine Trauma.” University of Massachusetts Orthopedic Residency Core Lecture. February 4, 2011. Worcester, MA

31. “Lumbar Spondylosis.” University of Massachusetts Orthopedic Residency Core Lecture. February 4, 2011. Worcester, MA.

32. “What are the Real Risks of Cervical Epidural Injections? Should We be Prescribing Them?” Spine Study Group. May 19-22, 2011. Palm Beach, FL.

33. “Spinal Radiosurgery.” Spine Study Group. May 19-22, 2011. Palm Beach, FL.

34. “Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections.” University of Massachusetts Orthopedic Residency Core Lecture. June 3, 2011. Worcester, MA.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS:

1. You JW, Lim TH, An HS, Eck JC, McGrady LM, Hong JH. "Biomechanical Evaluation of Anterior Thoracolumbar Spinal Instrumentation."

• North American Spine Society, Oct. 19-22, 1994, Minneapolis, MN.

2. An HS, Lim TH, Ahn JY, You JW, Hong JH, Eck JC, McGrady LM. "Biomechanical Comparison Between Anterior Fixation vs. Posterior Fixation in an Unstable Calf Spine Model."

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, June 18-22, 1995, Helsinki, Finland.

• Scoliosis Research Society, September 14, 1995, Ashville, NC.

• North American Spine Society, October 20, 1995, Washington, DC.

• Federation of Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 25, 1996, Atlanta, GA.

3. Eck JC, Lim TH, An HS, Ahn JY, Hong JH. "Biomechanics of Transfixation in Pedicle Screw Instrumentation."

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 28-July 2, 1995, Beaver Creek, CO. (oral presentation)

Ahn JY, Eck JC, Lim TH, An HS, Hong JH, You J, McGrady LM.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, June 19, 1995, Helsinki, Finland.

• Scoliosis Research Society, September 14, 1995, Ashville, NC.

• North American Spine Society, October 20, 1995, Washington, DC.

• Federation of Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 23, 1996, Atlanta, GA.

1. Lim TH, Eck JC, An HS, McGrady LM. “A Non-Invasive Three-Dimensional Spinal Motion Analysis Method.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, June, 1996, Burlington, VT.

1. Eck JC, Riley LH, Yoshida H, Toth J, Cahn N, Lim TH, McGrady LM. “Laparoscopic Assisted Fusion of the Lumbosacral Spine: A Biomechanical Analysis of Open Vs. Laparoscopic Technique.”

• University of Health Sciences Research Symposium, April 28, 2000, Kansas City, MO. (oral presentation)

Riley LH, Eck JC, Yoshida H, Cahn N, McGrady LM, Lim TH.

• Scoliosis Research Society, 1996, Ottawa, Ontario.

6. Humphreys SC, An HS, Eck JC, Lim TH, Estkowski L. “Oblique MRI as a Useful Adjunct in Evaluation of Cervical Foraminal Impingement.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society, December 5-7, 1996, Palm Beach, FL.

• North American Spine Society and Japanese Spine Research Society “Spine Across the Sea” March 16-20, 1997, Kamuela, HI

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 28-30, 1997, Ashville, NC.

• Southern Medical Association, November 6-9, 1997, Charlotte, NC.

6. Koh YD, An HS, You JW, Lim TH, Eck JC, McGrady LM. “Biomechanical Comparison Between Anterior vs. Posterior Plate Fixation for Flexion-Distraction and Corpectomy Models.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society, December 5-7, 1996, Palm Beach, FL.

6. Humphreys SC, An HS, Glover JM, McGrady LM, Eck JC, Lim TH, Inufusa A. “A Comparison Between Anterior Threaded Cages vs. Posterior Pedicle Screw Instrumentation in Terms of Foraminal Distraction and Lumbar Lordosis.”

• Wisconsin State Orthopaedic Society, June 3, 1996, Milwaukee, WI.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 13-17, 1997, San Francisco, CA.

7. Toth JM, Lim TH, An HS, Yoshida H, Roh J, Pagedas MT, Eck JC, Nguyen CM. “Enhancement of Cervical Spine Fusion with Reinforced Porous 50/50 HA/(-TCP Loaded with rhBMP-2 in a Caprine Model.”

• Orthopaedic Research Society, February 9-13, 1997, San Francisco, CA.

8. Toth JM, Lim TH, An HS, Yoshida H, Roh J, Pagedas MT, Eck JC, Nguyen CM. “Cervical Spine Fusion with Reinforced Porous Ceramics.”

• Society for Biomaterials, April 30 – May 4, 1997, New Orleans, LA

9. An HS, Wang G, Lim TH, Yoshida H, Eck JC, McGrady LM. “A Biomechanical Evaluation of Modern Posterior Constructs for an Unstable Burst Fracture in a Calf Spine Model: Special References of Hook Positions and Pedicle Screws.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, June 2-6, 1997, Singapore.

10. Lim TH, Riley LH, Eck JC, Yoshida H, You JW, An HS. “A Biomechanical Comparison of Calf Versus Human Lumbar Spine Models.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, June 2-6, 1997, Singapore.

11. Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hodges SD, An HS, Stein B, Shepard JC. “A Single-Stage Anterior Decompression with Simultaneous Posterior Instrumentation for Treatment of Epidural Spinal Abscess.”

• Scoliosis Research Society, September 24-27, 1997, St. Louis, MO.

12. Kuperschmidt S, Snyders DJ, Eck JC, Roden DM. “Cloning and Functional Characterization of a C-Terminal Splice Variant of HERG.”

• American Heart Association, November 9-12, 1997, Orlando, FL.

13. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA, Harrom H. “Prediction of Successful Recovery from Spinal Surgery in Worker’s Compensation Patients.”

• North American Spine Society / American Pain Society, April 26-29, 1998, Charleston, SC.

14. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Management of Incidental Durotomy Without Mandatory Bed Rest.”

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 27-29, 1998, White Sulpher Springs, WV.

• American Spinal Injury Association, April 19-21, 1999, Atlanta, GA.

• 2000 Federation of Spine Associations, American Spinal Injury Association, March 18, 2000

15. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Patwardhan A, Covington LA, Sartori M. “Natural History of the Cervical Foramen in both Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Individuals Aging 20-60 Years as Measured by MRI.”

• University of Health Sciences Research Symposium, December 15, 1998, Kansas City, MO. (oral presentation)

Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Patwardhan A, Eck JC, Shepard LC, Sartori M.

• North American Spine Society, October 28-31, 1998, San Francisco, CA.

• Southern Orthopaedic Association, July 15-17, 1999, Amelia Island, FL.

16. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Fisher DL, Eck JC, Shepard LC. “Can MRI Reliably Predict Disc Material Posterior to the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the Cervical Spine? A Prospective Study.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society, December 4-6, 1997, Rancho Mirage, CA.

• North American Spine Society, October 28-31, 1998, San Francisco, CA.

17. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Brown TW, Eck JC, Covington LA. “Complications of the Anterior Retropharyngeal Approach in Cervical Spine Surgery. A Technique and Outcomes Review.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society, December 3-5, 1998, Atlanta, GA.

• Southern Orthopaedic Association, July 15-17, 1999, Amelia Island, FL.

18. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Murphy RB, Covington LA. “Comparison of Posterior and Transforaminal Approaches in Performing Lumbar Interbody Fusion.”

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons, September 28-30, 1999, San Francisco, CA.

19. Eck JC, Ray TR, Williams R, Knudtson J. “Adolescent Athlete Perceptions on the Use of Oral Creatine as an Ergogenic Aid for Increased Sports Performance.”

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 24-26, 2000, Hot Springs, VA. (oral presentation)

20. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “The Effect of Spirituality on Successful Recovery from Spinal Surgery.”

• American Osteopathic Association, October 29-November 2, 2000, Orlando, FL. (poster presentation)

• North American Spine Society, Meeting of the Americas II, April 24-27, 2002, New York, NY. (poster presentation)

Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC.

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 24-26, 2000, Hot Springs, VA.

21. Eck JC, Banco SP, Murphey S, Cotler JC, Albert TJ, Vaccaro AR. “Post-Operative Spinal Infections: Variation in Incidence During the Academic Year.”

• University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Research Symposium, March 15, 2001, Stratford, NJ. (poster presentation)

• Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Convention, April 17-21, 2001, Atlantic City, NJ. (oral presentation)

22. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Winters A. “Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Plating.”

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 23-26, 2001, White Sulfur Springs, WV.

• Southern Medical Association, November 7-11, 2001, Nashville, TN.

23. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Lim TH, Jeong ST, Kim JG, Hodges SD. “A Biomechanical Study on the Effect of Cervical Spine Fusion on Adjacent Level Intradiscal Pressure.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society, November 29-December 1, 2001, Monterey, CA. (oral presentation)

• Southern Orthopaedic Association, April 2-7, 2002, Florence, Italy. (oral presentation)

• North American Spine Society, Meeting of the Americas II, April 24-27, 2002, New York, NY. (oral presentation)

Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Lim TH, Jeong ST, Kim JG, Hodges SD.

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 23-26, 2001, White Sulfur Springs, WV.

24. Eck JC, Hodges SD. “A Biomechanical Comparison of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion vs. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.”

• Southern Orthopaedic Association, April 2-7, 2002, Florence, Italy. (oral presentation)

25. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC. “A Treatment and Outcomes Analysis of Patients with Coccydynia.”

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, October 10-13, 2002, Sea Island, GA. (oral presentation)

• World Spine II, August 10-13, 2003, Chicago, IL. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, May 14-18, 2002, Cleveland, OH.

• American College of Spine Surgery, September 4-8, 2002, Naples, FL.

• North American Spine Society, October 30 – November 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada.

26. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Patil VD, Hodges SD, Clarke SE, Davare JR. “Paradoxical Embolus Causing Bilateral Blindness Following Spinal Surgery.”

• World Spine II, August 10-13, 2003, Chicago, IL. (poster presentation)

27. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Hagen J. “A Surgical Treatment for Anterior Cervical Osteophytes.”

• American Spinal Injury Association; May 14-16, 2004, Denver, CO. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Hagen J.

• European Cervical Spine Research Society; May 30 – June 5, 2004, Porto, Portugal.

28. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Lim TH, Cho TH, Lorenz E, Hodges SD. “Effect of Cervical 2-Level Anterior Plating on the Intradiscal Pressure At the Adjacent Level”

• American Spinal Injury Association; May 14-16, 2004, Denver, CO. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Lim TH, Cho TH, Lorenz E.

• European Cervical Spine Research Society; May 30 – June 5, 2004, Porto, Portugal.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 12-15, 2006, Athens, Greece.

29. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Levi P. “A Retrospective Analysis of 103 Patients Following ACDF with a 43 Month Mean Follow-up.”

• American Spinal Injury Association; May 14-16, 2004, Denver, CO. (oral presentation)

30. Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Levi P. “A Comparison of Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients With and Without Radicular Symptoms.”

• American Spinal Injury Association; May 14-16, 2004, Denver, CO. (oral presentation)

• Southern Orthopaedic Association; July 21-24, 2004, Hilton Head, SC. (oral presentation)

• Eastern Orthopaedic Association; October 5-8, 2005, Chesapeake, MD. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Levi P.

• European Cervical Spine Research Society; May 30 – June 5, 2004, Porto, Portugal.

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 1-3, 2005; San Diego, CA.

31. Eck JC, Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Chastain C, Levi P. “Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Study of Long-Term Pain Relief and Fusion Outcomes.”

• Southern Orthopaedic Association; July 21-24, 2004, Hilton Head, SC. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC, Chastain C, Levi P.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; May 30 – June 5, 2004, Porto, Portugal.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 12-15, 2006, Athens, Greece.

32. Hodges SD, Eck JC, Humphreys SC. “Redundant Publications in the Spine Literature.”

• Scoliosis Research Society; September 6-9, 2004, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

33. Eck JC, Tressler MA, Triantafyllou SJ. “Delayed Presentation of Metastatic Melanoma of the Cervical Spine.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005; Banff, Alberta, Canada. (poster presentation)

34. Eck JC, Triantafyllou S. “Hemorrhagic Lumbar Synovial Facet Cyst Secondary to Anticoagulation Therapy.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005; Banff, Alberta, Canada. (poster presentation)

35. Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD. “Questionnaire Survey of North American Spine Society Surgeons on the Use of Methylprednisolone for Acute Spinal Cord Injury.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005; Banff, Alberta, Canada. (oral presentation)

• Eastern Orthopaedic Association; October 5-8, 2005, Chesapeake, MD. (oral presentation)

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006; Bergen, Norway. (oral presentation)

• Spine Across the Sea; July 23-27, 2006, Maui, HI. (oral presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC.

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society; October 14-15, 2005; Asheville, NC.

36. Hodges, SD, Humphreys SC, Lumpkin KJ, Eck JC, Wurster R, Levi P. “A Retrospective Analysis of 70 Patients with Confounding Medical Conditions Receiving a Bone Growth Stimulator During Spinal Fusion”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005; Banff, Alberta, Canada.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006; Bergen, Norway.

37. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Lumpkin K, Eck JC, Wurster R, Hagen J, Farmer D, Jolley L. “Assessing Lumbar Sagittal Motion using Videography in an In Vivo Pilot Study”

• Spine Arthroplasty Summit; May 4-7, 2005; New York, NY.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005; Banff, Alberta, Canada.

• North American Spine Society; September 27-October 1, 2005; Philadelphia, PA.

• Tennessee Orthopaedic Society; October 14-15, 2005; Asheville, NC.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006; Bergen, Norway.

38. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Fessler RG, Patwardhan AG, Havey B, Voronov L, Lange E, Braddock D, Yu K. “Biomechanics of the Kenai™ Total Joint Replacement.”

• Spine Arthroplasty Summit; May 10-13, 2006; Montreal, Canada.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006; Bergen, Norway.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 12-15, 2006, Athens, Greece.

39. Fessler RG, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Patwardhan AG, Havey B, Voronov L, Lange E, Braddock D, Yu K. “Measurement of center of rotation of the lumbar motion segment for total joint replacement design.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006; Bergen, Norway.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 12-15, 2006, Athens, Greece.

40. Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Eck JC, Fessler RG, Patwardhan AG, Havey B, Voronov L, Lange E, Braddock D, Yu K. “Rationale for lumbar posterior total joint replacement.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 12-15, 2006, Athens, Greece.

41. Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD. “Meta-Analysis of Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures.”

• American Society of Spine Radiology; February 22-25, 2007, Marco Island, FL (oral presentation)

• American Spinal Injury Association; May 30 – June 2, 2007, Tampa, FL. (oral presentation)

• North American Spine Society; October 23-27, 2007, Austin, TX. (poster presentation)

Hodges SD, Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC.

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 10-14, 2007, Hong Kong, China.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 11-14, 2007, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

42. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC, Lumkin K, Henley J, Levi P. “Accuracy of Physician Assessment and Imaging Studies on Predicting Pseudoarthrosis following Lumbar Spinal Fusion.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 10-14, 2007, Hong Kong, China.

• North American Spine Society; October 23-27, 2007, Austin, TX.

43. Hodges SD, Humphreys SC, Eck JC. “Measurement of Kambin’s Triangle for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 11-14, 2007, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

44. Eck JC, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ, Dekutoski MB. “Radiographic and Biomechanical Evaluation of C1 Lateral Mass and C1-C2 Transarticular Screws to Compare Pullout Strength and Risk of Injury to the Internal Carotid Artery.”

• AO Spine North America Fellow’s Forum; April 3-5, 2008; Banff, Alberta, Canada. (oral presentation)

45. Nassr A, Eck JC, Ponnappan RK, Zanoun RR, Donladson WF, Kang JD. “The Incidence of C5 Palsy After Multilevel Cervical Decompression Procedures: A Review of 750 Consecutive Cases.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 4-6, 2008; Austin, TX.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; February 25-28, 2009; Las Vegas, NV – Best Poster Award

Eck JC, Nassr A, Ponnappan RK, Zanoun RR, Donladson WF, Kang JD.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 15-18, 2009, Vienna, Austria (oral presentation)

46. Eck JC, Stanton P. “Effect of Kyphoplasty on Postoperative Pulmonary Function Following Single Level Osteoporotic Compression Fractures.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; May 4-8, 2009, Miami, FL (poster presentation)

• Spine Study Group; May 28-31, 2009, Palm Beach, FL (oral presentation)

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 15-18, 2009, Vienna, Austria (poster presentation)

47. Eck JC, Stanton P, Muzumdar A, Ingalhalikar A, Khalil S, Nachtigall D. “The Biomechanical Effect of Sagittal Alignment on Adjacent Spinal Segments Following Cervical Fusion.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 15-18, 2009, Vienna, Austria (poster presentation)

48. Eck JC, Drew JM, Currier BL. “Effect of MRI Signal Change in Patients with Myelopathy: A Meta-Analysis.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 3-5, 2009; Salt Lake City, UT (poster presentation)

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 21-24, 2010; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (poster presentation)

• Combined Orthopaedic Associations; September 12-17, 2010; Glasgow, Scotland (oral presentation)

49. Eskander MS, Drew JM, Patel N, Marvin J, Boyle K, Eck JC, Connolly PJ. “Aberrant Course of the Vertebral Artery as Demonstrated by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Review of 281 Consecutive Scans.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 3-5, 2009; Salt Lake City, UT – Best Poster Award

• Orthopaedic Research Society; March 6-9, 2010; New Orleans, LA.

50. Eskander MS, Aubin M, Briggs V, Franklin P, Connolly PJ, Eck JC. “The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Predict the Clinical Outcome of Non-Surgical Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.”

• Lumbar Spine Research Society; April 8-9, 2010; Chicago, IL.

• UMass Translational Medicine and Science Retreat; April 30, 2010; Worcester, MA

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons; October 16-21, 2010; San Francisco, CA.

51. Aubin M, Drew J, Eskander M, Eck JC, Connolly PJ, Lapinsky A. “Clinical and Radiological Fusion Rates Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) with Silicate Substituted Calcium-Phosphate Bone Graft Substitute without ICBG for the Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; April 13-17, 2010; Auckland, New Zealand.

• New England Orthopedic Society; June 4-6, 2010; Woodstock, VT.

52. Aubin M Lange J, Eskander MS, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ. “Is Iliac Crest Bone Graft Still the Gold Standard in Spinal Fusion Surgery? A Survey of Spine Surgeons.”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; April 13-17, 2010; Auckland, New Zealand.

• UMass Translational Medicine and Science Retreat; April 30, 2010; Worcester, MA

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons; October 16-21, 2010; San Francisco, CA.

53. Aubin ME, Lange J, Eskander MS, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ. “A Survey of Spine Surgeons on Spinal Fusion Graft Substitutes.”

• American College of Spine Surgeons; June 10-12, 2010; Newport Beach, CA.

• Scoliosis Research Society; September 21-24, 2010; Kyoto, Japan.

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; February 15-19, 2011; San Diego, CA

Eck JC, Aubin ME, Lange J, Eskander MS, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ.

• International Federation of Pediatric Orthopaedic Societies; September 8-11, 2010; Seoul, South Korea (oral presentation)

54. Eskander MS, Aubin ME, Drew J, Eskander J, Balsis S, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ. “Is There a Difference Between Simultaneous or Staged Decompressions for Combined Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis?”

• American College of Spine Surgeons; June 10-12, 2010; Newport Beach, CA.

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 21-24, 2010; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons; October 16-21, 2010; San Francisco, CA.

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 7-10, 2011; Scottsdale, AZ (submitted)

Eck JC, Eskander MS, Aubin ME, Drew J, Eskander J, Balsis S, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 14-18, 2011; Gothenburg, Sweden. (poster presentation)

55. Eck JC. “Minimally Invasive Corpectomy and Posterior Stabilization for Lumbar Burst Fracture.”

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 21-24, 2010; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (poster presentation)

• Malaysian Spine Society-Scoliosis Research Society International Spine Congress; December 8-10, 2011; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (submitted)

56. Aubin ME, Eskander MS, Drew J, Marvin J, Eck JC, Connolly PJ. “Identification of Type I Intervertebral Artery Anomalies in Cervical Spine MRI’s”

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons; October 16-21, 2010; San Francisco, CA.

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; February 15-19, 2011; San Diego, CA

Eck JC, Aubin ME, Eskander MS, Drew J, Marvin J, Connolly PJ.

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 2-4-2010; Charlotte, NC (oral presentation)

57. Aubin ME, Lange J, Huning B, Drew J, Eck JC, Connolly PJ, Eskander M. “The Characteristics of Patients with Interforaminal Vertebral Artery Anomalies.”

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons; October 16-21, 2010; San Francisco, CA.

58. Aubin ME, Eskander MS, Lange J, Yang W, Connolly PJ, Lapinsky A, Eck JC, Jenis L. “The Effect of Lower SF-36 MCS on the Outcomes of Degenerative Anterior Cervical Spine Surgeries.”

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 2-4-2010; Charlotte, NC

59. Aubin ME, Eskander MS, Balinger C, Lange J, Lewing N, Howard C, Connolly PJ, Eck JC, Jenis L. “Does the Rotation of the Spinal Cord Predict Postoperative C5 Nerve Palsies?”

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 2-4-2010; Charlotte, NC

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; February 15-19, 2011; San Diego, CA

60. Lange J, Karellas A, Street J, Egge N, Eck JC, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ, DiPaola CP. “Effective Radiation Dose to Patients Using Intraoperative Cone-Beam CT in Thoracolumbar Spinal Surgery.”

• Massachusetts Medical Society; December, 2010, Waltham, MA - 3rd Place Poster Award

• Canadian Spine Society; March, 2011; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

• Global Spine Conference; March 24-26, 2011; Barcelona, Spain

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 13-16, 2011; Copenhagen, Denmark

• North American Spine Society; November 2-5, 2011; Chicago, IL

Eck JC, Lange J, Karellas A, Street J, Lapinsky A, Connolly PJ, DiPaola CP.

• Malaysian Spine Society-Scoliosis Research Society International Spine Congress; December 8-10, 2011; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (submitted)

61. Eck JC, Eskander M, Franklin P, Li WY, Briggs V. “Correlation Between MRI and Function in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.”

• Global Spine Conference; March 24-26, 2011; Barcelona, Spain (oral presentation)

62. Eck J, Lange J, Archer BJ, Eskander M, Franklin P, Connolly P. “Midsagittal Diameter Is Not Related to Functional Status or Disability in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis”

• International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 14-18, 2011; Gothenburg, Sweden (poster presentation)

• Malaysian Spine Society-Scoliosis Research Society International Spine Congress; December 8-10, 2011; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (submitted)

Lange J, Eck J, Archer BJ, Eskander M, Franklin P, Connolly P.

• UMass Clinical and Translational Science Research Retreat; May 20, 2011; Worcester, MA

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 13-16, 2011; Copenhagen, Denmark (poster presentation)

63. Nassr AN, Eck JC, Woods BI, Ponnappan RK, Donaldson WF, Kang JD. “Does Resection of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Impact the Incidence of C5 Palsy after Cervical Corpectomy Procedures? A review of 459 consecutive cases.”

• Minnesota Orthopaedic Society; April 29, 2011; Minneapolis, MN

• International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 13-16, 2011; Copenhagen, Denmark

• North American Spine Society; November 2-5, 2011; Chicago, IL

• Cervical Spine Research Society; December 7-10, 2011; Scottsdale, AZ (submitted)

COURSES AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 28-July 2, 1995, Beaver Creek, CO.

2. University of Health Sciences Research Symposium, December 15, 1998, Kansas City, MO.

3. University of Health Sciences Research Symposium, April 28, 2000, Kansas City, MO.

4. Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, August 24-26, 2000, Hot Springs, VA.

5. American Osteopathic Association, October 29-November 2, 2000, Orlando, FL.

6. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Research Symposium, March 15, 2001, Stratford, NJ.

7. Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Convention, April 17-21, 2001, Atlantic City, NJ.

8. Scoliosis Research Society, September 19-22, 2001, Cleveland, OH.

9. Cervical Spine Research Society, November 29-December 1, 2001, Monterey, CA.

10. Southern Orthopaedic Association, April 2-7, 2002, Florence, Italy.

11. North American Spine Society, Meeting of the Americas II, April 24-27, 2002, New York, NY.

12. Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, October 10-13, 2002, Sea Island, GA.

13. World Spine II, August 10-13, 2003, Chicago, IL.

14. New Perspectives on Tissue Regeneration: Bone and Cartilage, The Hospital for Special Surgery; February 28, 2004, New York, NY.

15. American Spinal Injury Association; May 14-16, 2004, Denver, CO.

16. Orthopaedic Review Course, Johns Hopkins University; May 23-28, 2004, Baltimore, MD.

17. Rocky Mountain Resident Forum. Trauma in the Thoracolumbar Spine; June 5-6, 2004, Denver, CO.

18. American Osteopathic Association, Intern and Resident Leadership Symposium – Research Techniques; July 15, 2004, Chicago, IL.

19. Southern Orthopaedic Association; July 21-24, 2004, Hilton Head, SC.

20. Stryker Orthopaedic Residents Symposium; August 13-14, 2004, Cleveland, OH.

21. AO Orthopaedic Resident’s Basic Fracture Course; August 19-22, 2004, Minneapolis, MN.

22. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology’s Orthopaedic Pathology Course; September 8-12, 2004, Washington, DC.

23. Sofamor Danek Inside Track Resident’s Program; October 25, 2004, Chicago, IL.

24. North American Spine Society; October 27-30, 2004, Chicago, IL.

25. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Federation of Spine Associations Specialty Day; February 26, 2005, Washington, DC.

26. AO Challenges and Complications in Complex Spine Surgery; April 30 - May 1, 2005, Baltimore, MD.

27. Spine Study Group; June 8-12, 2005, Palm Beach, FL.

28. International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 7-9, 2005, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

29. North American Spine Society; September 27 – October 1, 2005, Philadelphia, PA.

30. Eastern Orthopaedic Association; October 5-8, 2005, Cambridge, MD.

31. Zimmer Resident’s Trauma Symposium; November 4-6, 2005, Pasadena, CA.

32. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; May 5-7, 2006, Scottsdale, AZ.

33. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 13-17, 2006, Bergen, Norway.

34. Spine Across the Sea; July 23-27, 2006, Maui, HI.

35. EBI Spine Hands-On Workshop; July 28, 2006; Hershey, PA.

36. Zimmer Orthopaedic Residents Seminar; August 10-13, 2006, Chicago, IL.

37. Stryker Spine Posterior Cervical Spine Cadaver Course; August 25, 2006, Baltimore, MD.

38. Kyphon Certification Course; August 26, 2006, Hershey, PA.

39. North American Spine Society; September 26-30, 2006, Seattle, WA.

40. Stryker Orthopaedic Residents Symposium; October 12-14, 2006, San Francisco, CA.

41. AAOS Modern Techniques in Spinal Surgery; November 16-18, 2006, Rosemont, IL.

42. American Society of Spine Radiology; February 23-25, 2007; Marco Island, FL.

43. Advanced Trauma Life Support Course; April 19-20, 2007, Baltimore, MD.

44. MERC Comprehensive Spine Review for Residents and Fellows; May 11-12, 2007, White Sulfur Springs, WV.

45. American Spinal Injury Association; May 30 – June 2, 2007, Tampa, FL.

46. North American Spine Society; October 23-27, 2007, Austin, TX.

47. Medtronic Spine + Science + Management Fellows Program; November 16-17, 2007, New Orleans, LA.

48. AO Spine Conference for Residents and Fellows; January 11-13, 2008; Houston, TX.

49. Mayo Clinic International Spine Symposium; January 27-31, 2008; Kauai, Hawaii.

50. AO Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders; February 21-24, 2008; Sun Valley, ID

51. AO Spine North America Fellow’s Forum; April 3-5, 2008; Banff, Alberta, Canada.

52. X-Stop training course; June 25, 2008; Rochester, MN.

53. Medtronic Prestige Cervical Arthroplasty Training Course; September 6, 2008; Boston, MA.

54. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; September 11-14, 2008; Boca Raton, FL.

55. Synthes ProDisc-C Training Course. November 23, 2008; New York, NY.

56. Stryker Spine Annual Decision Making and Technology Advancements Course. February 5-9, 2009; Stowe, VT

57. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; February 25-28, 2009; Las Vegas, NV.

58. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. May 1-3, 2009. Las Vegas, NV.

59. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; May 4-8, 2009, Miami, FL.

60. Spine Study Group; May 28-31, 2009, Palm Beach, FL.

61. International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 15-18, 2009, Vienna, Austria.

62. Cervical Spine Research Society; December 3-5, 2009; Salt Lake City, UT.

63. New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute Musculoskeletal Research and Education Winter Meeting; January 29-30, 2010, Stowe, VT.

64. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; March 25-28, 2010. Orlando, FL.

65. Spine Study Group; May 13-16, 2010; Palm Beach, FL.

66. International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques; July 21-24, 2010; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

67. Complications in Spine Surgery; August 26-28, 2010; Jackson Hole, WY.

68. International Federation of Pediatric Orthopaedic Societies; September 8-11, 2010; Seoul, South Korea.

69. Combined Orthopaedic Associations; September 12-17, 2010; Glasgow, Scotland.

70. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; October 24-26, 2010. San Francisco, CA.

71. Cervical Spine Research Society; December 2-4, 2010; Charlotte, NC.

72. Global Spine Conference; March 24-26, 2011; Barcelona, Spain.

73. Spine Study Group; May 19-21, 2011; Palm Beach, FL.

74. International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; June 14-18, 2011, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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