Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journals

  1. Lin, J.D. Wei, C. Shillingford, MJ, Beauchamp, EC , Tan, LE, Kim YJ, Lehman RA, Lenke, LG  Evaluation of a more ventral starting point for thoracic pedicle screws: higher maximal insertional arc and more medial and safer screw angulation. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Published online December 14,2018;  DOI: 10.3171/2018.8.SPINE18175
  2. Laratta JL, Lombardi JM, Shillingford MJ, Grosso MJ, Lehman R.A., Lenke LG, Levine WN, Riew DK,  Optimal Management of Tethered Surgical Drains: A Cadaver Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Journal 2018; DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00122.
  3. Lin, J. D.,  Tan L.A., Chao Wei, Shillingford J. N., Laratta, J.L, Lombardi, J.M., Kim Y. J., Lehman, R. A., and Lenke L. G. ,(July 27, 2018)  The posterior superior iliac spine and sacral laminar slope: key anatomical landmarks for freehand S2-alar-iliac screw placement. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Published online July 27, 2018; DOI: 10.3171/2018.3.SPINE171374.
  4. Laratta JL, Shillingford JN, Meredith JS, Lenke LG , Lehman RA, Gum JL, Robotic versus freehand S2 alar iliac fixation: in-depth technical considerations. Journal of Spine Surgery: Review of Techniques, Published on jss.amegroups.com, J Spine Surg 2018;4(3):638-644
  5. Makhni MC, Jegede K, Lombardi J, Whittier S, Gorroochurn Prakash, Lehman RA, Riew DK. No Clear Benefit of Chlorhexidine Use at Home Before Surgical Preparation: JAAOS – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: January 15, 2018 – Volume 26 – Issue 2 – p e39–e47DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-16-00866
  6. Khan, A. N., Jacobsen, H. E., Khan, J., Filippi, C. G., Levine, M., Lehman R. A., Riew, K. D., Lenke, L. G. and Chahine, N. O. (2017), Inflammatory biomarkers of low back pain and disc degeneration: a review. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 1410: 68–84. doi:10.1111/nyas.13551
  7. Vitale M, Minkara A, Matsumoto H, Albert T, Anderson R, Angevine P, Buckland A, Cho S, Cunningham M, Errico T, Fischer C, Kim H, Lehman R, Lonner B, Passias P, Protopsaltis T, Schwab F, Lenke L. Building Consensus: Development of Best Practice Guidelines on Wrong Level Surgery in Spinal Deformity. Spine Deformity. In Press, 18 October 2017.
  8. Laratta JL, Reddy H, Shillingford JN, Lombardi JM, Saifi C, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG.  Utilization of Interspinous Devices throughout the United States over a Recent Decade: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.  Accepted to Global Spine J. August 21, 2017
  9. Laratta JL, Shillingford JN, Lombardi JM, Alrabaa RG, Lehman RA Jr.. Accuracy of S2 Alar-Iliac Screw Placement under Robotic Guidance.  Accepted to Spine Deformity on August 12, 2017
  10. Saifi C, Laratta JL, Petridis P, Shillingford JN, Lehman RA, Lenke LG. Vertebral Column Resection for Rigid Spinal Deformity. Global Spine J 2017;7(3):280-90.
  11. Makhni MC, Park PJ, Jimenez J, Saifi CS, Caldwell JM, Ha A, Figueroa-Santana B, Lehman RA Jr., Weidenbaum M. The Medico-Legal Landscape of Spine Surgery: How do Surgeons Fare? Spine J 2017 Jun 30. [Epub ahead of print]
  12. Laratta JL, Shillingford JN, Hardy N, Lehman RA, Lenke LG, Riew KD. A Dose Response Curve for a Gram-Negative Spinal Implant Infection Model in Rabbits. Spine 2017 Apr 24. [Epub ahead of print]
  13. Laratta JL, Hardy N, Shillingford JN, Lomabardi JM, Saifi C, Romanov A, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr., Riew KD. Intrawound Tobramycin Powder Eradicates Surgical Wound Contamination: An In Vivo Rabbit Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 April 10
  14. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr, Wagner SC, Peters C, Riew KD. Outcomes Following Arthrodesis for Atlanto-Axial Osteoarthritis. Spine 2017;42(5):E294-E303.
  15. Kang DG, Hsu WK, Lehman RA Jr. Complications Associated With Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the Lumbar Spine. Orthopedics 2017;40(2):e229-e237.
  16. Chen CS, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Importance of Sagittal Alignment in Spinal Deformity. Semin Spine Surg 2016 Dec 28. [Epub ahead of print]
  17. Fischer CR, Hanson G, Eller M, Lehman RA. A Systematic Review of Treatment Strategies for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery in Patients With Osteoporosis. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2016;7(4):188-96.
  18. Samdani AF, Bennett JT, Ames RJ, Asghar JK, Orlando G, Pahys JM, Yaszay B, Miyanji F, Lonner BS, Lehman RA Jr., Newton PO, Cahill PJ, Betz RR.  Reversible Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring Alerts in Patients Undergoing Arthrodesis for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: What Are the Outcomes of Surgery? J Bone Joint Surg Am 2016;98(17):1478-83.
  19. Kang DG, Anderson JC, Lehman RA Jr. Return to Play After Cervical Disc Surgery. Clin Sports Med 2016;35(4):529-43.
  20. Formby PM, Wagner SC, Kang DG, Van Blarcum GS, Lehman RA Jr. Operative Management of Complex Lumbosacral Dissociations in Combat Injuries. Spine J 2016;16(10):1200-7.
  21. Saifi C, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Decision Making for Upper Instrumented Vertebra in Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Can We Stop Below the End Vertebra? Spine J 2016;16(3):288-90.
  22. Wagner SC, Formby PM, Kang DG, Van Blarcum GS, Cody JP, Tracey RW, Lehman RA Jr. Persistent Axial Neck Pain after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Radiographic Analysis. Spine J 2016;16(7):851-6.
  23. Metz LN, Lehman RA, Rhee JM, Riew KD: Cervical Laminoplasty: Technique Update. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Journal 2016;14(1):3. http://www.aaos.org/OKOJ/vol14/issue1/SPI056/.
  24. Makhni MC, Caldwell JE, Saifi C, Fischer CR, Lehman RA, Lenke LG, Lee FY. Tissue Engineering Advances in Spine Surgery. Regen Med 2016;11(2):211-22.
  25. Formby PM, Wagner SC, Kang DG, Van Blarcum GS, Pisano AJ, Lehman RA Jr. Reoperation after In-Theater Combat Spine Surgery. Spine J 2016;16(3):329-34.
  26. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Wagner SC. Management of Osteoporosis in Spine Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2015;23(4):253-63.
  27. Formby PM, Wagner SC, Pisano AJ, Van Blarcum GS, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Outcomes after Operative Management of Combat-Related Low Lumbar Burst Fractures. Spine 2015;40(18):E1019-24.
  28. Ambati DV, Wright EK Jr., Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Wagner SC, Dmitriev AE. Bilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation Provides Superior Biomechanical Stability in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Finite Element Study. Spine J 2015;15(8):1812-22.
  29. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Wagner SC, Paik H, Cardoso MJ, Bernstock JD, Dmitriev AE. Biomechanical Stability of Transverse Connectors in the Setting of a Thoracic Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy. Spine J 2015;15(7):1629-35.
  30. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Lenke LG, Sucato DJ, Bevevino AJ; Spinal Deformity Study Group. Return to Sports After Surgery to Correct Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Survey of the Spinal Deformity Study Group. Spine J 2015;15(5):951-8.
  31. Wagner SC, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Surgical Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Semin Spine Surg 2015;27(1)33-8.
  32. Kang DG, Holekamp TF, Wagner SC, Lehman RA Jr. Intrasite Vancomycin Powder for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Spine Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review. Spine J 2015;15(4)762-70.
  33. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Wagner SC, Bevevino AJ, Tracey RW, Gaume RE, Dmitriev AE. Effects of Rod Reduction on Pedicle Screw Fixation Strength in the Setting of Ponte Osteotomies. Spine J 2015;15(1)146-52.
  34. Lehman RA, Kang DG, Lenke LG, Stallbaumer J, Sides BA. Pulmonary Function Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up. J Bone Joint Surg 2015;97(1)32-9.
  35. Wagner SC, Van Blarcum GS, Kang DG, Lehman RA. Operative Treatment of New Onset Radiculopathy Secondary to Combat Injury. Mil Med 2015;180(2):137-40.
  36.  Bernstock JD, Caples CM, Wagner SC, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Characteristics of Combat-Related Spine Injuries: A Review of Recent Literature. Mil Med 2015;180(5):503-12.
  37. Tracey RW, Kang DG, Cody JP, Wagner SC, Rosner MK, Lehman RA Jr. Outcomes of Single-Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. J Clin Neurosci 2014;21(11):1905-8.
  38. Cody JP, Kang DG, Tracey RW, Wagner SC, Rosner MK, Lehman RA Jr. Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review. J Clin Neurosci 2014;21(11)1901-4.
  39. Bevevino AJ, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Van Blarcum GS, Wagner SC, Gwinn DE. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Rates Performed Without Posterolateral Fusion. J Clin Neurosci 2014;21(10):1686-90.
  40. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Wagner SC, Bevevino AJ, Gaume R, Dmitriev AE. Pedicle Screw Reinsertion Using Previous Pilot Hole and Trajectory Does Not Reduce Fixation Strength. Spine 2014;39(20):1640-7.
  41. Bevevino AJ, Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Gwinn DE, Dmitriev AE. The Effect of Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy on Segmental Range of Motion in the Setting of Total Disc Arthroplasty. Spine 2014;39(19):1572-7.
  42. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Bevevino AJ, Gaume RE, Purcell RL, Dmitriev AE, Lenke LG. Pedicle Screw “Hubbing” in the Immature Thoracic Spine: A Biomechanical and Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation. J Pediatr Orthop 2014;34(7):703-9.
  43. Bydon M, Fredrickson V, De la Garza-Ramos R, Li Y, Lehman RA Jr., Trost GR, Gokaslan ZL. Sacral Fractures. Neurosurg Focus 2014;37(1):E12.
  44. Wagner SC, Lehman RA Jr., Rhee JM. Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use in the Cervical Spine: Questions about Safety and Effectiveness. Spine J 2014;14(9)2060-2.
  45. Paik H, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Cardoso MJ, Gaume RE, Ambati DV, Dmitriev AE. Do Stand-Alone Interbody Spacers with Integrated Screws Provide Adequate Segmental Stability For Multi-Level Cervical Arthrodesis? Spine J 2014;14(8):1740-7.
  46. Kang DG, Wagner SC, Lehman RA Jr. Osteolysis in the Setting of Metal-On-Metal Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. Spine J 2014;14(7):1362-5.
  47. Bevevino AJ, Lehman RA Jr., Tintle SM, Kang DG, Dworak TC, Potter BK. Incidence and Morbidity of Concomitant Spine Fractures in Combat-Related Amputees. Spine J 2014;14(4):646-50.
  48. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Lenke LG, Gaume RE, Paik H. The Ventral Lamina and Superior Facet Rule: A Morphometric Analysis for an Ideal Thoracic Pedicle Screw Starting Point. Spine J 2014;14(1):137-44
  49. Lehman RA, Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Kang D, Sasso R, Tannoury C, Riew KD. Accuracy of the Free-Hand Technique for Three Fixation Methods into the C2 Vertebra. J Neurosurg Focus (accepted April 2014)
  50. Wollowick A, Lehman RA, Kang KD. Timing of Surgical Staging in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Is Later Better? Spine J 2013;13(12):1723-5.
  51. Paik H, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Gaume RE, Ambati DV, Dmitriev AE. The Biomechanical Consequences of Rod Reduction on Pedicle Screws: Should it be Avoided? Spine J 2013;13(11):1617-26.
  52. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Challenges in the Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and the Utility of Artificial Neural Networks. Spine J 2013;13(11):1534-7.
  53. Helgeson MD, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Luhmann SJ. Tapping Insertional Torque Allows Prediction for Better Pedicle Screw Fixation and Optimal Screw Size Selection. Spine J 2013;13(8):957-65.
  54. Kelly MP, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Commentary: X-rays Under Anesthesia as an Adjunct to Save Motion Segments in AIS Surgery. Spine J 2013;13(8):853-5. (Commentary On: Hamzaoglu A, Ozturk C, Enercan M, Alanay A. Traction X-ray Under General Anesthesia Helps to Save Motion Segment in Treatment of Lenke Type 3C and 6C Curves. Spine J 2013;13(8):845-52)
  55. Bevevino A, Lehman RA Jr. Commentary: Access to Care Affects the Rate of Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine J 2013;13(2):124-6. (Commentary on: Nuño M, Drazin DG, Acosta FL Jr. Differences in Treatment and Outcomes for Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Treated in the United States from 1998-2007: Impact of Socioeconomic Variables and Ethnicity. Spine J 2013;13(2):116-123)
  56. Gray BL, Buchowski JM, Bumpass DB, Lehman RA Jr., Mall NA, Matava MJ. Disc Herniations in the National Football League. Spine 2013;38(22):1934-8.
  57. Carragee EJ, Lehman RA Jr. Spinal Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. N Engl J Med 2013;369(16):1558-60.
  58. Kang DG, Lehman RA, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Rosner MK, Bevevino AJ. Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in an Active Duty Military Population. J Surg Orthop Adv 2013;22(1):10-15.
  59. Lehman RA Jr. Is a Neurological Examination Even Necessary in the Setting of a Lumbar Disc Herniation? JBJS Orthop Highlights: Spine Surg 2013;2(10):e3.
  60. Lehman RA Jr. How Should We Screen for Fracture Risk in Women? JBJS Orthop Highlights: Spine Surg 2013;2(8):e3.
  61. Lehman RA Jr. Cement: Is It Better to Use a Balloon? JBJS Orthop Highlights: Spine Surg 2013;2(6):e9.
  62. Lehman RA. Does Minocycline Improve Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury in Humans? JBJS Orthop Highlights: Spine Surg 2013;2(6)e1.
  63. Paik H, Lehman RA, Kang DG, Bernstock J, Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE. Contributions of Transverse Connectors in the Setting of a Thoracic Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis. Spine Deform 2013. (In Press)
  64. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr, Bevevino AJ, Bernstock JD. Large Caliber Ballistic Fragment within the Spinal Canal. Spine J 2012;12(9):869-70.
  65. Kang DG, Cody JP, Lehman RA Jr. Open Lumbosacral Spine Fractures with Thecal Sac Ligation After Combat Blast Trauma. Spine J 2012;12(9):867-8.
  66. Dworak TC, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-Related L3 Fracture Treated with L2-L4 Posterior Spinal Fusion Complicated by Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Infection. Spine J 2012;12(9):864-6.
  67. Kang DG, Dworak TC, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-Related L5 Burst Fracture Treated with L4-S1 Posterior Spinal Fusion. Spine J 2012;12(9):862-3.
  68. Kang DG, Cody JP, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-Related Lumbopelvic Dissociation Treated with L4 to Ilium Posterior Fusion. Spine J 2012;12(9):860-1.
  69. Cody JP, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-Related Lumbopelvic Dissociation Treated with Percutaneous Sacroiliac Screw Placement. Spine J 2012;12(9):858-9.
  70. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Carragee E. Wartime Spine Injuries: Understanding the Improvised Explosive Device and Biophysics of Blast Trauma. Spine J 2012;12(9):849-57.
  71. Possley DR, Blair JA, Freedman BA, Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA, Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). The Effect of Vehicle Protection on Spine Injuries in Military Conflict. Spine J 2012;12(9):843-8.
  72. Blair JA, Patzkowski JC, Schoenfeld AJ, Cross Rivera JD, Grenier ES, Lehman RA, Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). Are Spine Injuries Sustained in Battle Truly Different? Spine J 2012;12(9):824-9.
  73. Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA Jr., Hsu JR. Evaluation and Management of Combat-Related Spinal Injuries: A Review Based on Recent Experiences. Spine J 2012;12(9):817-23.
  74. Patzkowski JC, Blair JA, Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA, Hsu J; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). Multiple Associated Injuries Are Common with Spine Fractures During War. Spine J 2012;12(9):791-7.
  75. Lehman RA Jr., Paik H, Eckel TT, Helgeson MD, Cooper PB, Bellabarba C. Low Lumbar Burst Fractures: A Unique Fracture Mechanism Sustained in our Current Overseas Conflicts. Spine J 2012;12(9):784-90.
  76. Blair JA, Possley DR, Petfield JL, Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA, Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). Military Penetrating Spine Injuries Compared with Blunt. Spine J 2012;12(9):762-8.
  77. Possley DR, Blair JA, Schoenfeld AJ, Lehman RA, Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). Complications Associated with Military Spine Injuries. Spine J 2012;12(9):756-61.
  78. Lehman RA Jr. Military Contributions to Spine Care. Spine J 2012;12(9):727-8.
  79. Kang DG, Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr. Lumbar Paraspinal Heterotopic Ossification. Spine J 2012;12(7):631-3.
  80. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Bellabarba C. A New Classification for Complex Lumbosacral Injuries. Spine J 2012;12(7):612-28.
  81. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG. Symptomatic Ectopic Intracanal Ossification After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with rhBMP-2. Spine J 2012;12(6):530-1.
  82. Paik H, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Gaume RE, Ambati DV, Kang DG, Lenke LG. The Biomechanical Effect of Pedicle Screw Hubbing on Pullout Resistance in the Thoracic Spine. Spine J 2012;12(5):417-24.
  83. Bevevino A, Lehman RA Jr. Commentary: Electromyographic Thresholds for Stimulated Thoracic Pedicle Screws are Influenced by Multiple Factors. Spine J 2012;12(2):133-5. (Commentary On: Montes E, De Blas G, Regidor I, et al. Electromyographic Thresholds After Thoracic Screw Stimulation Depend on the Distance of the Screw from the Spinal Cord and Not on Pedicle Cortex Integrity. Spine J 2012;12(2):127-32.
  84. Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Wilson KW. Biomechanical Analysis of the C2 Intralaminar Fixation Technique Using a Cross-link and Offset Connector for an Unstable Atlantoaxial Joint. Spine J 2012;12(2):151-6.
  85. Lehman R, Bevevino AJ, Brewer DD, Skelly AC, Anderson PA. A Systematic Review of Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Wear Characteristics and Durability. Evid Based Spine Care J 2012;3(S1):31-8.
  86. Blair JA, Patzkowski JC, Schoenfeld AJ, Cross Rivera JD, Grenier ES, Lehman RA Jr., Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). Spinal Column Injuries Among Americans in The Global War on Terrorism. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2012;94(18):e135(1-9).
  87. Kang DG, Lehman RA, Laufer D, Bevevino AJ. Scoliosis Following Complex Combat Related Amputations. J Bone Joint Surg 2012;2(2):e191-4.
  88. Lehman RA Jr., Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Paik H, Bevevino AJ, Gaume R, Kang DG, Lenke LG. What is the Best Way to Optimize Thoracic Kyphosis Correction? A Micro-CT and Biomechanical Analysis of Pedicle Morphology and Screw Failure. Spine 2012;37(19):E1171-6.
  89. Lehman RA Jr., Bevevino AJ. Care of Spine Injuries in the Combat Casualties. J Spinal Research Foundation 2012;7(1);40-9.
  90. Lehman RA Jr., Huddleston P, Yaszemski M. Axial Spine Injuries in the Current Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2012;20 Suppl 1:S13-7.
  91. Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Kang DG, Sasso RC, Tannoury C, Riew KD. Accuracy of the Freehand Technique for 3 Fixation Methods in the C-2 Vertebrae. Neurosurg Focus 2011;31(4):E11.
  92. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG. Commentary: An Increasing Awareness of the Complications after Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure. Spine J 2011;11(11):1073-5. (Commentary on: Brier-Jones JE, Palmer DK, Ĭnceoğlu S, Cheng WK. Vertebral Body Fractures After Transpsoas Interbody Fusion Procedures. Spine J 2011;11(11):1068-72)
  93. Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Symes A. Letter to the Editor: Dmitriev et al. Respond. Spine J 2011;11(8):802-3. (Refers to Salisbury EA, Olmstead-Davis EA, Davis AR. Adverse Events and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2. Spine J 2011;11(8):802)
  94. Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Extensive Epidural Abscess Treated with a Thoracic Laminoplasty. Spine J 2011;11(8):798-9.
  95. Lehman RA Jr. Postoperative Lymphocele After Revision Circumferential Long-Segment Scoliosis Construct For Pseudarthrosis. Spine J 2011;11(7):684-5.
  96. Lehman RA Jr. Vertebral Body Osteolysis after Minimal-Access Transforaminal Interbody Fusion. Spine J 2011;11(6):581-2.
  97. Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Patzkowski JC, Dmitriev AE, Rosner MK, Mack AW. Adjacent Vertebral Body Osteolysis with Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine J 2011;11(6):507-10.
  98. Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Symes AJ. Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Spinal Arthrodesis: The Basic Science Perspective on Protein Interaction with the Nervous System. Spine J 2011;11(6):500-5.
  99. Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Sasso RC, Dmitriev AE, Mack AW, Riew KD. Biomechanical Analysis of Occipitocervical Stability Afforded by Three Fixation Techniques. Spine J 2011;11(3):245-50.
  100. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Spine Immobilization: Prehospitalization to Final Destination. J Surg Orthop Adv 2011;20(1):2-7.
  101. Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Cooper P, Frisch M, Andersen RC, Bellabarba C. Retrospective Review of Lumbosacral Dissociations in Blast Injuries. Spine 2011;36(7):E469-75.
  102. Dmitriev AE, Castner S, Lehman RA Jr., Ling GS, Symes AJ. Alterations in Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury in Rats Treated with Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Posterolateral Arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2011;93(16):1488-99.
  103. Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Paik H, Mendelsohn AK, Lehman RA Jr., Rosner MK. Does Catastrophic Midline Failure of Upper Thoracic Lamina Screws Violate the Spinal Canal? A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis Using Two Lamina Screw Techniques. Spine J
  104. Cardoso MJ, Helgeson MD, Paik H, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Rosner MK. Structures at Risk from Pedicle Screws in the Proximal Thoracic Spine: Computed Tomography Evaluation. Spine J
  105. Dmitriev AE, Farhang S, Lehman RA Jr., Ling GS, Symes AJ. Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Used in Spinal Fusion with Spinal Cord Injury Penetrates Intrathecally and Elicits a Functional Signaling Cascade. Spine J 2010;10(1):16-25. North American Spine Society Best Paper Award
  106. Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Cardoso MJ, Helgeson MD, Christensen CL, Raymond JW, Eckel TT, Riew KD. Effect of Teriparatide [rhPTH(1,34)] and Calcitonin on Intertransverse Process Fusion in a Rabbit Model. Spine 2010;35(2):146-52.
  107. Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG, Helgeson MD, Eckel TT, Keeler KA. Do Intraoperative Radiographs in Scoliosis Surgery Reflect Radiographic Result? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010;468(3):679-86.
  108. Tis JE, Helgeson M, Lehman RA, Dmitriev AE. A Biomechanical Comparison of Different Types of Lumbopelvic Fixation. Spine
  109. Upasani VV, Chambers RC, Dalal AH, Shah SA, Lehman RA Jr., Newton PO. Grading Apical Vertebral Rotation Without a Computed Tomography Scan: A Clinically Relevant System Based on the Radiographic Appearance of Bilateral Pedicle Screws. Spine 2009;34(17):1855-62.
  110. Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Helgeson MD, Sasso RC, Kuhns C, Riew KD. Acute and Long-term Stability of Atlantoaxial Fixation Methods: A Biomechanical Comparison of Pars, Pedicle, and Intralaminar Fixation in an Intact and Odontoid Fracture Model. Spine 2009;34(4):365-70.
  111. Lehman RA Jr., Helgeson MD, Keeler KA, Bunmaprasert T, Riew KD. Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography in Predicting Fact Arthrosis in the Cervical Spine. Spine 2009;34(1):65-8.
  112. Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Stephens F, Campbell V, Lehman RA, Cooper P, Rosner MK. Using Lamina Screws as a Salvage Technique at C-7: Computed Tomography and Biomechanical Analysis Using Cadaveric Vertebrae. Laboratory Investigation. J Neurosurg Spine 2009;11(1):28-33.
  113. Lehman RA Jr., Taylor BA, Rhee JM, Riew KD. Cervical Laminaplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2008;16(1):47-56.
  114. Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Lehman RA, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK. Does Superior-Segment Facet Violation or Laminectomy Destabilize the Adjacent Level in Lumbar Transpedicular Fixation? An In Vitro Human Cadaveric Assessment. Spine 2008;33(26):2868-73.
  115. Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA, Helgeson M, Cooper P, Rosner MK. Computed Tomography and Biomechanical Evaluation of Screw Fixation Options at the Cervicothoracic Junction: Intralamina versus Intrapedicular Techniques. Spine 2008;33(24):2612-7.
  116. Kuklo TR, Dmitriev AE, Cardoso MJ, Lehman RA Jr., Erickson M, Gill NW. Biomechanical Contribution of Transverse Connectors to Segmental Stability Following Long Segment Instrumentation with Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Spine 2008;33(15):E482-7.
  117. Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG, Keeler KA, Kim YJ, Buchowski JM, Cheh G, Kuhns CA, Bridwell KH. Operative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Posterior Pedicle Screw-Only Constructs: Minimum Three-Year Follow-Up of One Hundred Fourteen Cases. Spine 2008;33(14):1598-604.
  118. Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Sasso RC, Kuklo TR, Riew KD. Salvage of C2 Pedicle and Pars Screws Using the Intralaminar Technique: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2008;33(9):960-5.
  119. Lehman RA Jr., Sasso RC, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Gill NW, Rosner MR, Riew KD. Accuracy of Intraoperative Plain Radiographs to Detect Violations of Intralaminar Screws Placed into the C2 Vertebrae: A Reliability Study. Spine 2007;32(26):3036-40.
  120. Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG, Keeler KA, Kim YJ, Cheh G. Computed Tomography Evaluation of Pedicle Screws Placed in the Pediatric Deformed Spine Over an 8-Year Period. Spine 2007;32(24):2679-84.
  121. Kuhns CA, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Amor C, Lehman RA, Buchowski JM, Edwards C 2nd, Christine B. Thoracolumbar Deformity Arthrodesis Stopping at L5: Fate of the L5-S1 Disc, Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up. Spine 2007;32(24):2771-6.
  122. Cheh G, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr., Kim YJ, Nunley R, Bridwell KH. The Reliability of Preoperative Supine Radiographs to Predict the Amount of Curve Flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2007;32(24):2668-72.
  123. Vaccaro AR, Hulbert RJ, Patel AA, Fisher C, Dvorak M, Lehman RA Jr., Anderson P, Harrop J, Öner FC, Arnold P, Fehlings M, Hedlund R, Madrazo I, Rechtine G, Aarabi B, Shainline M; Spine Trauma Study Group. The Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System: A Novel Approach to Recognize the Importance of Morphology, Neurology, and Integrity of the Disco-Ligamentous Complex. Spine 2007;32(21):2365-74.
  124. Buchowski JM, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kuhns CA, Lehman RA Jr., Kim YJ, Stewart D, Baldus C. Neurologic Complications of Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A 10-year Assessment. Spine 2007;32(20):2245-52.
  125. Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Long-Segment Fusion of the Thoracolumbar Spine in Conjunction with a Motion-Preserving Artificial Disc Replacement: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Spine 2007;32(7):E240-5.
  126. Kirk KL, Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr., Xenos JS. The Effect of Distal Stem Geometry on Interface Motion in Uncemented Revision Total Hip Prostheses. Am J Orthop 2007;36(10):545-9.
  127. Dmitriev AE, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Rosner MK. Stabilizing Potential of Anterior, Posterior, and Circumferential Fixation for Multilevel Cervical Arthrodesis: An In Vitro Human Cadaveric Study of the Operative and Adjacent Segment Kinematics. Spine 2007;32(6):E188-96.
  128. Lehman RA Jr., Sasso RC. Current Concepts in Posterior C1-C2 Fixation. Semin Spine Surg 2007;19(4):244-9.
  129. Lehman RA Jr., Riew KD. Thorough Decompression of the Posterior Cervical Foramen. Instr Course Lect 2007;56:301-9.
  130. Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr., Doukas WC. Pectoralis Major Ruptures. Am J Orthop 2006;35(4):189-95.
  131. Vaccaro AR, Lim MR, Hurlbert RJ, Lehman RA Jr., Harrop J, Fisher DC, Dvorak M, Anderson DG, Zeiller SC, Lee JY, Fehlings MG, Öner FC; Spine Trauma Study Group. Surgical Decision Making for Unstable Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: Results of a Consensus Panel Review by the Spine Trauma Study Group. J Spinal Disord Tech 2006;19(1):1-10.
  132. Murphy KP, Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr. Surgical Treatment of Acute Lateral Collateral Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Injuries. Sports Med Arthrosc 2006;14(1):23-7.
  133. Lehman RA Jr., Angevine P, Rhim SC, Riew KD. Iatrogenic Cervical Deformity. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2006;17(3):247-61.
  134. Murphy KP, Ross AE, Javernick MA, Lehman RA Jr. Repair of the Adult Acetabular Labrum. Arthroscopy 2006;22(5):567.el-3.
  135. Potter BK, Rosner MK, Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Schroeder TM, Kuklo TR. Reliability of End, Neutral, and Stable Vertebrae Identification in Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 2005;30(14):1658-63.
  136. Vaccaro AR, Lehman RA Jr., Hurlbert RJ, Anderson PA, Harris M, Hedlund R, Harrop J, Dvorak M, Wood K, Fehlings MG, Fisher C, Zeiller SC, Anderson DG, Bono CM, Stock GH, Brown AK, Kuklo T, Öner FC. A New Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries: The Importance of Injury Morphology, the Integrity of the Posterior Ligamentous Complex, and Neurologic Status. Spine 2005;30(20):2325-33.
  137. Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Schroeder TM. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves More than 90 Degrees. Spine 2005;30(2):222-6.
  138. Vaccaro AR, Zeiller SC, Hulbert RJ, Anderson PA, Harris M, Hedlund R, Harrop J, Dvorak M, Wood K, Fehlings MG, Fisher C, Lehman RA Jr., Anderson DG, Bono CM, Kuklo T, Öner FC. The Thoracolumbar Injury Severity Score: A Proposed Treatment Algorithm. J Spinal Disord Tech 2005;18(3):209-15.
  139. Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Structures at Risk Following Anterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Spinal Disord Tech 2005;18 Suppl:S58-64.
  140. Lehman RA Jr., Vaccaro AR, Bertagnoli R, Kuklo TR. Standard and Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Spine. Orthop Clin North Am 2005;36(3):281-92.
  141. Potter BK, Freedman BA, Lehman RA Jr., Shawen SB, Kuklo TR, Murphey MD. Solitary Epiphyseal Enchondromas. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2005;87(7):1551-60.
  142. Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Murphy KP. Initial Evaluation of the Acute and Chronic Multiple Ligament Injured Knee. J Knee Surg 2005;18(3):213-9.
  143. Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Gajewski DA, Schaefer RA. Enlarging Knee Mass in a 13-Year-Old Girl. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2005;(433):271-6.
  144. Lehman RA, Potter BK, Kuklo TR, Chang AS, Polly DW, Shawen SB, Orchowski JR. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid? J Spinal Disord Tech 2004;17(4):277-83.
  145.  Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR. Anatomy and Biomechanics of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Instrumentation. Curr Opin Orthop 2004;15(3):133-41.
  146. Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr., Doukas WC. Simultaneous Bilateral Rupture of the Pectoralis Major Tendon. A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2004;86-A(7):1519-21.
  147. Lehman RA Jr., Shah SA. Tension-Sided Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in a Skeletally Immature Patient. A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2004;86-A(6):1292-5.
  148. Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR, Freedman BA, Cowart JR, Mense MG, Riew KD. The Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Spinal Fusion: A Rabbit Model. Spine J 2004;4(1):36-43. Outstanding Paper Award 2003 – North American Spine Society Surgical Science Award
  149. Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR. Use of the Anatomic Trajectory for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Salvage after Failure/Violation Using the Straight-Forward Technique: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2072-7.
  150. Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr. Effect of Various Tapping Diameters on Insertion of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2066-71.
  151. Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Kuklo TR, Cunningham B, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ Jr. Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory Technique of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2058-65.
  152. Freedman BA, Cohen SP, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Larkin P, Giuliani JR. Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Chronic Low Back Pain in Active-Duty Soldiers: 2-Year Follow-Up. Spine J 2003;3(6):502-9.
  153. Lehman RA Jr., Murphy KP, Machen MS, Kuklo TR. Modified Arthroscopic Suture Fixation of a Displaced Tibial Eminence Fracture. Arthroscopy 2003;19(2):1-7.
  154. Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Schroeder T. Perils and Pitfalls of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Sem in Spine Surg 2002;14(1):97-103.
  155. Lehman RA, Kuklo TR. Biomechanics of Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Sem in Spine Surg 2002;14(1):8-16.
  156. Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR, Belmont PJ Jr., Andersen RC, Polly DW Jr. Advantage of Pedicle Screw Fixation Directed into the Apex of the Sacral Promontory over Bicortical Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2002;27(8):806-11.
  157. Temple HT, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Heekin RD, Berrey BH. Segmental Limb Reconstruction After Tumor Resection. Am J Orthop 2000;29(7):524-9.

Abstracts (Published)

  1. Saifi C, Ha A, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. 33 – National Trends for Primary and Revision Posterior Lumbar Fusions throughout the United States. Spine J 2016;16(10):S141-2.
  2. Kang DG, Buchowski JM, Luksanapruksa P, Abraamyan T, Chen C, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. 70 – Does Single- versus Two-Stage Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy in Spinal Deformity Surgery Influence Perioperative Complications? Spine J 2016;16(10):S178.
  3. Kang DG, Buchowski JM, Luksanapruksa P, Chen C, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. 124 – Can S2-Alar-Iliac (S2AI) Screws be Placed Accurately without Fluoroscopy? Spine J 2016;16(10):S233-4.
  4. Wagner S, Kang DG, Steelman T, Lehman RA Jr. 130 – Complex Combat-Related Lumbosacral Dissociations. Spine J 2016;16(10):S236-7.
  5. Saifi C, Ha A, Petridis P, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr. 173 – Medical Comorbidities in Medicare Patients Treated by Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons. Spine J 2016;16(10):S279.
  6. Wagner S, Kang DG, Steelman T, Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr. 197 – Diagnosing the Undiagnosed: Osteoporosis in Patients undergoing Lumbar Fusion. Spine J 2016;16(10):S301.
  7. Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr., Buchowski JM, Riew KD. 231 – Revision Strategies in Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Failures. Spine J 2016;16(10):S335.
  8. Kang DG, Buchowski JM, Luksanapruksa P, Chen C, Lehman RA Jr., Riew KD. 232 – Complications and Reoperation Rate Following Cervical Lateral Mass Screw Fixation. Spine J 2016;16(10):S335-6.
  9. Kang DG, Wagner S, Tracey RW, Chen C, Lehman RA Jr. 263 – Biomechanical Stability of a Stand-Alone Interbody Spacer with Integrated Screws in Two-Level and Hybrid Cervical Fusion Constructs. Spine J 2016;16(10):S363.
  10. Kang DG, Wagner S, Tracey RW, Chen C, Kebaish KM, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr. 266 – Sacral Screw Strain in a Long Posterior Spinal Fusion Construct with Sacral Alar-Iliac (S2AI) versus Iliac Fixation. Spine J 2016;16(10):S364.
  11. Wagner S, Kang DG, Steelman T, Lehman RA Jr. P197 – Operative Management of Combat Spine Trauma. Spine J 2016;16(10):S379.
  12. Kang DG, Buchowski JM, Lenke LG, Lehman RA, Chapman TM, Luksanapruksa P, McClendon J Jr., Metz LN. Can S2-Alar-Iliac (S2AI) Screws Be Placed Accurately without Fluoroscopy? Spine J 2015;15(10):S225-6.
  13. Kang DG, Lehman RA, Bevevino A, Cody JP, Tracey RW, Gaume RE, Wagner S, Anderson PA. Can Orthopedic Surgeons Be Trained to Accurately Gauge Tapping Insertional Torque? Spine J 2014;14(11):S16.
  14. Kang DG, Lehman RA, Cody JP, Tracey RW, Wagner S. Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review. Spine J 2014;14(11):S24-5.
  15. Kang DG, Bevevino A, Lehman RA, Gaume RE, Wagner S. Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy’s Effect on Segmental Range of Motion in the Setting of Total Disc Arthroplasty. Spine J 2014;14(11):S25-6.
  16. Kang DG, Lehman RA, Bevevino A, Gaume RE, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Wagner S. Biomechanical Stability of the Stalif-C™ Stand-Alone Spacer in Multilevel and Hybrid Cervical Fusion Constructs. Spine J 2014; 14(11):S121-2.
  17. Lehman RA Jr., Tracey RW, Cody JP, Kang DG, Bevevino A, Rosner MK. Outcomes of Single-Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty versus Anterior Discectomy and Fusion: A Single Center, Retrospective Review. Spine J 2013;13(9):S5.
  18. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Bevevino A, Gaume RE, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE. The Biomechanical Consequences of Rod Reduction Following Thoracic Ponte Osteotomy and Lumbar Facetectomy. Spine J 2013;13(9)S61-2.
  19. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Bevevino A, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Gaume RE, Paik H, Dmitriev AE, Lenke LG. Pedicle Screw Hubbing in the Adult and Immature Thoracic Spine: A Biomechanical and Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation. Spine J 2013;13(9):S76.
  20. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Bevevino A, Gaume RE, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Ambati DV, Dmitriev AE. Pedicle Screw Reinsertion Using Previous Pilot Hole and Trajectory Does Not Reduce Fixation Strength. Spine J 2013;13(9):S76-7.
  21. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Helgeson MD, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Dmitriev AE, Luhmann SJ. Tapping Insertional Torque Predicts Better Pedicle Screw Fixation and Optimal Screw Size Selection. Spine J 2013;13(9):S77-8.
  22. Lehman RA Jr., Bevevino A, Kang DG, Ambati DV, Gaume RE, Gwinn DE, Dmitriev AE. Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy’s Effect on Segmental Range of Motion in the Setting of Total Disc Arthroplasty. Spine J 2013;13(9):S119-20.
  23. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Lenke LG, Sides BA. Pulmonary Function Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up. Spine J 2013;13(9):S156.
  24. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Lenke LG, Sides BA. Comparison of Pulmonary Function in Adults Younger and Older than Age 60 Undergoing Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine J 2013;13(9):S156-7.
  25. Lehman RA Jr., Paik H, Kang DG, Tracey RW, Cody JP, Dmitriev AE. Biomechanical Contribution of Transverse Connectors in the Setting of a Thoracic Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy. Spine J 2013;13(9):S157.
  26. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Bellabarba C. A New Classification for Complex Lumbosacral Injuries. Spine J 2012;12(9):S113-4.
  27. Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG, Dmitriev AE, Bevevino A, Gaume RE, Paik H, Lenke LG. Pedicle Screw Hubbing in the Adult and Immature Thoracic spine: A Biomechanical and Microcomputed Tomography Evaluation. Spine J 2012;12(9):S134.
  28. Lehman RA Jr., Bevevino A, Kang DG, Dworak TC, Tintle SM, Potter BK. Incidence and Morbidity of Concomitant Spine Fractures in Combat-Related Amputees. Spine J 2012;12(9):S137.
  29. Dmitriev A, Tsytsikova L, Gaume R, Lehman R, Symes A. Postoperative Hyperalgesia and Nerve Root Inflammation Following Posterolateral Arthrodesis with rhBMP-2: An In Vivo Rat Study. Spine J 2011;11(10):S55-6.
  30. Lehman R, Paik H, Kang D, Dmitriev A, Gaume R, Ambati D. The Biomechanical Consequences of Rod Reduction on Pedicle Screws: Should it be Avoided? Spine J 2011;11(10):S97-8.
  31. Dmitriev A, Lehman R, Paik H, Ambati D. Biomechanical Effects of Pedicle Screw “Hubbing” in the Immature Thoracic Spine: A Calf Spine Study. Spine J 2011;11(10):S98.
  32. Lehman R, Kang D, Lenke L, Gaume R, Paik H. The Ventral Lamina and Superior Facet Rule: The Key to Accurate Placement for Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Spine J 2011;11(10):S99-100.
  33. Lehman R, Wilson K, Helgeson M, Kang D, Dmitriev A. Biomechanical Analysis of Crosslink and Lateral Offset Connectors for Unstable Atlantoaxial Joint Using the C2 Intralaminar Technique. Spine J 2011;11(10):S100.
  34. Dmitriev A, Cardoso M, Paik H, Gaume R, Ambati D, Lehman R. Do Stand-Alone Interbody Spacers with Integrated Screws Provide Adequate Segmental Stability for Multilevel Cervical Arthrodesis? Spine J 2011;11(10):S122.
  35. Lehman R, Blair J, Patzkowski J, Gernier E, Schoenfeld A, Hsu J. Combat Versus Noncombat Spine Injuries in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Spine J 2011;11(10):S159.
  36. Ambati D, Dmitriev A, Lehman R. Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Which Construct Configuration Provides the Optimal Biomechanical Stability? Spine J 2011;11(10):S159-60.
  37. Helgeson M, Lehman R, Dmitriev A, Kang D, Luhmann S. Predictive Ability of Tapping Insertional Torque on Pedicle Screw Fixation Strength and Optimal Screw Size. Spine J 2011;11(10):S160-1.
  38. Lehman R, Lenke L, Blake K, Transfeldt E, Parent S, Labelle H, Mac-Thiong J. Incidence/Association of Spondylolisthesis and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Spine J 2011;11(10):S161.
  39. Dmitriev A, Helgeson M, Lehman R Jr., Eckel T, Mack A, Vaccaro A. 27. Effect of Risedronate and OP-1 on Intertransverse Process Fusion in a Rabbit Model. Spine J 2009;9(10):15S.
  40. Tis J, Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Lehman R Jr. 57. Biomechanical Importance of S1 and Iliac Fixation when Instrumenting to the Pelvis: Analysis of Four Modern Lumbosacral Fixation Techniques. Spine J 2009;9(10):29S.
  41. Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Stephens F, Cooper P, Lehman R Jr. 62. Expandable Cages Provide Increased Lumbar Biomechanical Stability when the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament is Compromised. Spine J 2009;9(10):31S.
  42. Lehman R Jr., Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Lenke L. 61. Caudad Pedicle Screw Compression Optimizes Thoracic Kyphosis Correction: A Micro-CT and Biomechanical Analysis of Pedicle Morphology and Screw Failure. Spine J 2009;9(10):31S.
  43. Lehman R Jr., Helgeson M, Andersen R, Bellabarba C, Frisch HM. 72. Lumbosacral Dissociation Injuries in High Energy Blast Injuries. Spine J 2009;9(10):36S-37S.
  44. Dmitriev AE, Farhang S, Lehman RA Jr., Ling GS, Symes AJ. Outstanding Paper: Basic Science. BMP-2 Used in Spinal Fusion with Spinal Cord Injury Penetrates Intrathecally and Elicits a Functional Signaling Cascade. Spine J 2009;9(10):39S.
  45. Lehman R Jr., Lenke L, Richards BS, Bridwell K. 207. Hybrid Constructs Lose Correction/Balance over Time While Pedicle Screws Do Not in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Surgery. Spine J 2009;9(10):109S.
  46. Lehman R Jr., Eckel T, Helgeson M, Cooper P, Sieg R, Bellabarba C. P61. Low Lumbar Burst Fractures: A Unique Fracture Mechanism Sustained in Our Current Overseas Conflicts. Spine J 2009;9(10):147S.
  47. Helgeson M, Lehman R Jr., Dmitriev A, Luhmann S. P101. Predictive Ability of Tapping Insertional Torque on Pedicle Screw Fixation Strength and Optimal Screw Size in the Thoracic Spine. Spine J 2009;9(10):166S.
  48. Helgeson M, Lehman RA Jr., Dmitriev AE, Sasso R, Mack A, Riew KD. P161. CT and Biomechanical Analysis of Occipitocervical Stability Afforded by Three Fixation Techniques. Spine J 2009;9(10):197S.
  49. Lehman R Jr., Lenke L, Richards BS, Kuklo T, Bridwell K. 58. Change in Time of Radiographic and Balance Parameters for the Operative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Posterior Pedicle Screw Only vs. Hybrid Constructs. Spine J 2008;8(5):28S-29S.
  50. Lehman R Jr., Dmitriev An, Cardoso MJ, Raymond J, Christensen C, Helgeson M, Kuklo T, Riew KD. 81. Effect of Teriparatide rhPTH134 and Calcitonin on Intertransverse Process Fusion in a Rabbit Model. Spine J 2008;8(5):42S.
  51. Lehman R Jr., Lenke L, Keeler K, Helgeson M. 189. Accuracy of an Intraoperative Scoliosis Radiograph to Determine Ultimate Correction and Balance after Deformity Correction” Should it be Mandatory? Spine J 2008;8(5):95S.
  52. Dmitriev A, Chappuis J, Helgeson M, Pare P, Gasperut A, Rampersaud R, Lehman R Jr. P54. Pullout Resistance Provided by a New Fenestrated Pedicle Screw in Vertebrae with Compromised Bone Mineral Density. Spine J 2008;8(5):127-8S.
  53. Lehman R Jr., Helgeson M, Patkowski J, Mack A, Rosner M. P64. Adjacent Vertebral Body Osteolysis with Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine J 2008;8(5):132S.
  54. Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev A, Lehman R Jr., Helgeson M, Cooper P, Rosner M. P65. CT and Biomechanical Evaluation of Screw Fixation Options at the Cervicothoracic Junction Intralaminar vs. Intrapedicular Techniques. Spine J 2008;8(5):132-3S.
  55. Cardoso MJ, Lehman R Jr., Dmitriev A, Moser R III, Gill NW, Helgeson M, Rosner M, Lenke L. P70. Structures at Risk from Pedicle Screws in the Proximal Thoracic Spine Computed Tomographic CT Evaluation with Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Correlation. Spine J 2008;8(5):135S.
  56. Helgeson M, Lehman R Jr., Sieg R, Cooper P, Rosner M, Bellabarba C. P73. Low Lumbar Burst Fractures: A Unique Fracture Mechanism Sustained in our Current Overseas Conflicts. Spine J 2008;8(5):136S.
  57. Helgeson M, Lehman R Jr., Moore F, Andersen R, Frisch HM. P84. Sacral Kyphosis as a Cause of Sacral Nerve Impingement in Lumbosacral Dissociations. Spine J 2008;8(5):141S.
  58. Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Stephens F, Cooper P, Rosner M, Lehman R Jr. P85. Biomechanical Importance of the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament in a Corpectomy Model. Spine J 2008;8(5):141-2S.
  59. Lehman R Jr., Lenke L, Kuklo T, Richards BS, Bridwell K. P127. Comparative Analysis Between Lenke Type 1A-, B-, and C-Curve Patterns: Pedicle Screw vs. Hybrid Constructs: Which Maintains Correction Better? Spine J 2008;8(5):162-3S.
  60. Lehman RA, Keeler K, Bunmaprasert T, Riew KD. 144. Ability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect Fact Arthrosis in the Cervical Spine. Spine J 2007;7(5):69S.
  61. Kuklo TR, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA, Cardoso MJ, Erickson M, Gill NW. P61. Biomechanical Effect of Crosslinks with Long Segment Pedicle Screw Constructs. Spine J 2007;7(5):111S.
  62. Dmitriev AE, Cardoso MJ, Helgeson M, Gill NW, Kuklo T, Rosner MK, Lehman RA Jr. P87. Does Proximal Facet Violation with Intrapedicular Fixation Destabilize the Adjacent Level? An In-Vitro Human Cadaveric Assessment. Spine J 2007;7(5):123S.
  63. Lehman R Jr., Dmitriev A, Sasso R, Helgeson M, Kuklo T, Riew KD. P118. Biomechanical Comparison of Pars, Pedicle and Intralaminar Screws in an Intact and Odontoid Fracture Model. Spine J 2007;7(5):136-7S.
  64. Lehman R Jr., Sasso R, Helgeson M, Dmitriev A, Gill N, Rosner M, Riew KD. P120 Reliability of Radiographs to Detect Violations of C2 Intralaminar Screws. Spine J 2007;7(5):138S.
  65. Lehman R Jr., Sasso R, Dmitriev A, Helgeson M, Riew KD. P122. Accuracy of the Free-hand Technique for Three Fixation Methods into the C2 Vertebrae. Spine J 2007;7(5):138-9S.
  66. Kuklo T, Dmitriev A, Neal C, Gill NW, Brown A, Lehman R Jr. 2:02 14. Can rhBMP-2 Overcome the Inhibitory Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Spinal Fusion. Spine J 2006;6(5):7S.
  67. Lehman R Jr., Kim Y, Lenke L, Cheh G, Kuhns C, Buchowski J, Keeler K. 5:14 25. Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Pedicle Screw Placement Evaluated By Computed Tomography (CT): 8-Year Review. Spine J 2006;6(5):12S.
  68. Kuhns C, Amor C, Buchowski J, Lehman R Jr., Edwards C, Lenke L. Bridwell K. 5:08 24. Thoracolumbar Fusions Stopping at L5: Fate of the L5-S1 Disc With a Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up. Spine J 2006;6(5):12S.
  69. Buchowski J, Kuhns C, Lehman R Jr., Kim Y, Lenke L, Bridwell K. 10:20 64. Neurologic Complications of Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Ten-Year Review. Spine J 2006;6(5):32-3S.
  70. Cheh G, Lenke L, Kim Y, Lehman R, Daubs M, Nunley R, Bridwell K. 4:51 134. Use of a Supine Radiograph to Accurately Predict Structural Curve in Operative Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine J 2006;6(5):67-8S.
  71. Buchowski J, Lehman R Jr., Kuhns C, Bridwell K, Lenke L. 9:37 159. Infections in Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Fifteen-Year Review. Spine J 2006;6(5):81S.
  72. Cheh G, Lenke L, Kim YJ, Lehman R Jr., Buchowski J, Kuhns C, Bridwell K. P120. The Reliability of Preoperative Supine Radiographs to Predict the Amount of Curve Flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine J 2006;6(5):141S.
  73. Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR, Freedman BA, Cowart JR, Mense MG, Riew KD. OP2. The Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Spinal Fusion: A Rabbit Model. Spine J 2003;3(5:Suppl):94.
  74. Lehman R, Kuklo T, Freedman B, Cowart J, Riew KD. 102. The Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Posterolateral Intertransverse Process Fusion in a Rabbit Model. Spine J 2003;3(5:Suppl):116-7.
  75. Freedman B, Cohen S, Kuklo T, Lehman R, Giuliani J, Larkin T. P21. Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Chronic Low Back Pain in Active Duty Soldiers. Spine J 2003;3(5:Suppl):124-5.
  76. Kuklo T, Lehman R Jr., Lenke L. Thursday, October 31, 2002 3:16-3:46 PM Select Poster Presentations: Preoperative and Postoperative Computer Tomography Evaluation of Structures at Risk with Anterior Spinal Fusion. Spine J 2002;2(5:Suppl):110-1.

Additional Publications

  • Temple HT, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Heekin RD, Berrey BH. Segmental Limb Reconstruction after Tumor Resection. Am J Orthop 2000;29(7):521-9
  • Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR, Belmont PJ Jr., Andersen RC, Polly DW Jr. Advantage of Pedicle Screw Fixation Directed in the Apex of the Sacral Promontory over Bicortical Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2002;27(8):806-11
  • Lehman RA Jr., Murphy KP, Machen MS, Kuklo TR. Modified Arthroscopic Suture Fixation of a Displaced Tibial Eminence Fracture. J Arthroscopy 2003;19(2):E6
  • Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Kuklo TR, Cunningham B, Kirk KL, Belmont PJ Jr. Straight-Forward versus Anatomic Trajectory Technique of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2058-65
  • Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr. Effect of Various Tapping Diameters on Insertion of Thoracic Pedicle Screws: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2066-71
  • Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR. Use of the Anatomic Trajectory for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Salvage after Failure/Violation Using the Straight-Forward Technique: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2003;28(18):2072-7
  • Lehman RA Jr., Kuklo TR, Freedman BA, Cowart JR, Mense MG, Riew KD. The Effect of Alendronate Sodium on Spinal Fusion: A Rabbit Model. Spine J 2004;4(1):36-43 Outstanding Paper Award 2003 – North American Spine Society Surgical Science Award.
  • Freedman BA, Cohen SP, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Giuliani J, Larkin T, Giuliani JR. Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Chronic Low Back Pain in Active-Duty Soldiers: 2-Year Follow-Up. Spine J 2003;3(6):502-9.
  • Lehman RA Jr., Shah SA. Tension-Sided Remoral Neck Stress Fracture in a Skeletally Immature Patient. A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg 2004;86-A(6):1292-5
  • Potter BK, Lehman RA Jr., Doukas WC. Simultaneous Bilateral Rupture of the Pectoralis Major Tendon. A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2004;86-A(7):1519-21
  • Lehman RA, Potter BK, Kuklo TR, Chang AS, Polly DW, Shawen SB, Orchowski JR. Probing for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Tract Violation(s): Is it Valid? J Spinal Disord Tech 2004;17(4):277-83
  • Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, O’Brien MF, Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Schroeder TM. Accuracy and Efficacy of Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Curves More than 90 Degrees. Spine 2005;30(2):222-26
  • Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Structures at Risk following Anterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Spinal Disord Tech 2005;18:S58-64
  • Potter BK, Rosner M, Lehman RA Jr., Polly DW Jr., Schroeder TM, Kuklo TR. Reliability of End, Neutral, and Stable Vertebrae Identification in Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 2005;30(14):1658-63
  • Lehman RA Jr., Vaccaro AR, Bertagnoli R, Kuklo TR. Standard and Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Spine. Orthop Clin North Am 2005;36(3):281-92
  • Vaccaro AR, Zeiller SC, Hulbert RJ, Anderson PA, Harris M, Hedlund R, Harrop J, Dvorak M, Wood K, Fehlings MG, Fisher C, Lehman RA Jr., Anderson DG, Bono CM, Kuklo T, Öner FC. The Thoracolumbar Injury Severity Score: A Proposed Treatment Algorithm. J Spinal Disord Tech 2005;18(3):209-15
  • Vaccaro AR, Lehman RA Jr., Hurlbert RJ, Anderson PA, Harris M, Hedlund R, Harrop J, Dvorak M, Wood K, Fehlings MG, Fisher C, Zeiller SC, Anderson DG, Bono CM, Stock GH, Brown AK, Kuklo T, Oner FC. A New Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries: The Importance of Injury Morphology, the Integrity of the Posterior Ligamentous Complex, and Neurologic Status. Spine 2005;30(20):2325-33
  • Kuklo TR, Lehman RA Jr., Gajewski DA, Schaefer RA. Enlarging Knee Mass in a 13-Year-Old Girl. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2005;(433):271-6
  • Potter BK, Freedman BA, Lehman RA Jr., Shawen SB, Kuklo TR, Murphy MD. Solitary Epiphyseal Enchondromas. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2005;87(7):1551-60
  • Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Murphy KP. Initial Evaluation of the Acute and Chronic Multiple Ligament Injured Knee. J Knee Surg 2005;18(3):213-9
  • Potter BK, Lehman RA, Doukas WC. Pectoralis Major Ruptures. Am J Orthop 2006;35(4):189-95
  • Murphy KP, Ross AE, Javernick MA, Lehman RA Jr. Repair of the Adult Acetabular Labrum. Arthroscopy 2006;22(5):567.el-3
  • Vaccaro AR, Lim MR, Hurlbert RJ, Lehman RA Jr., Harrop J, Fisher DC, Dvorak M, Anderson DG, Zeiller SC, Lee JY, Fehlings MG, Öner FC; Spine Trauma Study Group. Surgical Decision Making for Unstable Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: Results of a Consensus Panel Review by the Spine Trauma Study Group. J Spinal Disord Tech 2006;19(1):1-10
  • Murphy KP, Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr. Surgical Treatment of Acute Lateral Collateral Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Injuries. Sports Med Arthros 2006;14(1):23-7
  • Lehman RA Jr., Angevine P, Rhim SC, Riew KD. Iatrogenic cervical deformity. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2006;17(3):247-61
  • Dmitriev AE, Kuklo TR, Lehman RA, Jr., Rosner MK. Stabilizing Potential of Anterior, Posterior, and Circumferential Fixation for Multilevel Cervical Arthrodesis: An In Vitro Human Cadaveric Study of the Operative and Adjacent Segment Kinematics. Spine 2007;32(6):E188-96
  • Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Long Segment Fusion of the Thoracolumbar Spine in Conjunction with a Motion-Preserving Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR): Case Report and Review of the Literature. Spine 2007;32(7):E240-5
  • Lehman RA Jr., Riew KD. Thorough Decompression of the Posterior Cervical Foramen. Instr Course Lect 2007;56:301-9
  • Buchowski JM, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Kuhns CA, Lehman RA Jr., Kim YJ, Stewart D, Baldus C. Neurologic Complications of Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A 10-year Assessment. Spine 2007;32(20):2245-52
  • Vaccaro AR, Hulbert RJ, Patel AA, Fisher C, Dvorak M, Lehman RA Jr., Anderson P, Harrop J, Öner FC, Arnold P, Fehlings M, Hedlund R, Madrazo I, Rechtine G, Aarabi B, Shainline M; Spine Trauma Study Group. The Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System: a Novel Approach to Recognize the Importance of Morphology, Neurology, and Integrity of the Disco-Ligamentous Complex. Spine 2007;1;32(21):2365-74
  • Cheh G, Lenke LG, Lehman RA Jr., Kim YJ, Nunley R, Bridwell KH. The Reliability of Preoperative Supine Radiographs to Predict the Amount of Curve Flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2007;32(24):2668-72
  • Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG, Kim YJ, Cheh G, Keeler K, Sides B. Computed Tomography (CT) Evaluation of Pedicle Screws Placed into Deformed Spines over an 8-Year Period. Spine 2007;32(24):2679-84
  • Kirk KL, Potter BK, Lehman RA, Xenos JS. The Effect of Distal Stem Geometry on Interface Motion in Uncemented Revision Total Hip Prostheses. Am J Orthopedics 2007;36(10):545-4
  • Lehman RA, Jr., Sasso RC, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Gill N, Rosner MK, Riew KD. Accuracy of Intraoperative Plain Radiographs to Detect Violations of Intralaminar Screws Placed into the C2 Vertebrae: a Reliability Study. Spine 2007;32(26):3036-40
  • Kuhns CA, Bridwell KH, Lenke LG, Amor C, Lehman RA, Buchowski JM, Edwards C 2nd, Baldus C. Thoracolumbar Deformity Arthrodesis Stopping at L5: Fate of the L5-S1 Disc, Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up. Spine 2007;32(24):2771-6
  • Lehman RA Jr., Taylor BA, Rhee JM, Riew KD. Microscopic Laminaplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2008;16(1):
  • Lehman RA, Jr., Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Gill NW, Sasso RC, Riew KD. Salvage of C2 Pedicle and Pars Screws Using the Intralaminar Technique: A Biomechanical Analysis. Spine 2008;33(9):960-5
  • Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG, Keeler KA, Kim YJ, Buchowski JM, Cheh G, Kuhns CA, Bridwell KH. Operative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Posterior Pedicle Screw-Only Constructs: Minimum Three-Year Follow-Up of One Hundred Fourteen Cases. Spine 2008;33(14):1598-604.
  • Kuklo TR, Cardoso M, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Gill NW. Biomechanical Contribution of Transverse Connectors to Segmental Stability following Long Segment Instrumentation with Thoracic Pedicle Screws. Spine 2008;33(15):E482-7
  • Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Gill NW, Kuklo TR, Rosner MK, Lehman RA, Jr. Does Proximal Facet Violation with Intrapedicular Instrumentation Destabilize the Adjacent Level? An In-Vitro Human Cadaveric Assessment. Spine 2008;33(26):2868-73
  • Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA, Helgeson M, Cooper P, Rosner MK. Computed Tomography and Biomechanical Evaluation of Screw Fixation Options at the Cervicothoracic Junction: Intralaminar versus Intrapedicular Techniques. Spine 2008;33(24):2612-7
  • Lehman RA Jr., Keeler KA, Bunmaprasert T, Riew KD. Ability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect Facet Arthrosis in the Cervical Spine. Spine 2009;34(1):65-8
  • Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Helgeson MD, Sasso RC, Kuhns C, Riew KD. Acute and Long-term Stability of Atlantoaxial Fixation Methods: A Biomechanical Comparison of Pars, Pedicle, and Intralaminar Fixation in an Intact and Odontoid Fracture Model. Spine 2009;34(4):365-70
  • Tis JE, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Mack AW, Lehman RA. Biomechanical Analysis of Four Modern Lumbosacral Fixation Techniques. 2009 Nov 15;34(24):E866-72.
  • Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr, Dmitriev AE, Kang DG, Sasso RC, Tannoury C, Riew KD. Accuracy of the freehand technique for 3 fixation methods in the C-2 vertebrae. Neurosurg Focus. 2011 Oct;31(4):E11.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Lenke LG, Helgeson MD, Eckel TT, Keeler KA. Do Intraoperative Radiographs in Scoliosis Surgery Reflect Radiographic Result? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009 May 7.
  • Upasani VV, Chambers RC, Dalal AH, Shah SA, Lehman RA Jr, Newton PO Grading Apical Vertebral Rotation Without at CT Scan: A Clinically Relevant System Based on the Radiographic Appearance of Bilateral Pedicle Screws. Spine 2009;1(34):1855-62.
  • Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Stephens F, Campbell V, Lehman RA, Cooper P, Rosner MK. Using lamina screws as a salvage technique at C-7: computed tomography and biomechanical analysis using cadaveric vertebrae. Laboratory investigation. J Neurosurg Spine. 2009 Jul;11(1):28-33.
  • Dmitriev AE, Farhang S, Lehman RA Jr, Ling GS, Symes AJ. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 used in spinal fusion with spinal cord injury penetrates intrathecally and elicits a functional signaling cascade. Spine J. 2010;10:16-25. NASS Best paper Award.
  • Cardoso MJ, Helgeson MD, Paik H, Paik H, Lehman RA, Rosner MK. Structures at Risk from Pedicle Screws in the Proximal Thoracic Spine: Computed Tomographic (CT) Evaluation. Spine J 2010 Oct;10(10):905-9.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Dmitriev AE, Cardoso MJ, Helgeson MD, Christensen CL, Raymond JW, Eckel TT, Riew KD. Effect of teriparatide [rhPTH(1,34)] and calcitonin on intertransverse process fusion in a rabbit model. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010 Jan 15;35(2):146-52.
  • Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Paik H, Mendelsohn MK, Lehman RA Jr, Rosner MK. Does catastrophic midline failure of upper thoracic lamina screws violate the spinal canal? A cadaveric biomechanical analysis using two lamina screw techniques. Spine J 2010;10(11):1007-13.
  • Helgeson MD, Lehman RA Jr., Frisch HM, Andersen RC, Bellabarbo C. Retrospective Review of Lumbosacral Dissociations in Blast Injuries Spine. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 Apr 1;36(7):E469-75.
  • Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Spine Immobilization: Prehospitalization to Final Destination. JSOA 2011; 20(1);2-8.
  • Helgeson MD, Lehman RA, Mack AW, Rosner MK. Adjacent Vertebral Body Osteolysis with Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Spine J 2011 Jun;11(6):507-10.
  • Helgeson MD, Lehman RA, Dmitriev AE, Sasso R, Riew KD. CT and Biomechanical Analysis of Occipitocervical Stability Afforded by Three Fixation Techniques. Spine J. 2011 Mar;11(3):245-50
  • Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Symes A. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and spinal arthrodesis: the basic science perspective on protein interaction with the nervous system. Spine J 2011 Jun;11(6):500-5.
  • Schoenfeld A, Lehman RA Jr., Hsu J. Evaluation and Management of Combat-Related Spinal Injuries: A Review Based on Recent Experiences. Spine J 2012;12(9):817-23.
  • Dworak TC, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-related L3 fracture treated with L2-L4 posterior spinal fusion complicated by multidrug-resistant acinetobacter infection. Spine J. 2012;12(9):864-6.
  • Kang DG, Cody JP, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-related lumbopelvic dissociation treated with L4 to ilium posterior fusion. Spine J. 2012;12(9):860-1.
  • Kang DG, Dworak TC, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-related L5 burst fracture treated with L4-S1 posterior spinal fusion. Spine J. 2012;12(9):862-3.
  • Cody JP, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr. Combat-related lumbopelvic dissociation treated with percutaneous sacroiliac screw placement. Spine 2012;12(9):858-9.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Lenke LG. Extensive epidural abscess treated with a thoracic laminoplasty. Spine J. 2011;11(8):798-9.
  • Lehman RA Jr. Vertebral body osteolysis after minimal-access transforaminal interbody fusion. Spine J. 2011 Jun;11(6):581-2.
  • Lehman RA Jr. Postoperative lymphocele after revision circumferential long-segment scoliosis construct for pseudarthrosis. Spine J. 2011 Jul;11(7):684-5. Epub 2011 Jun 29.
  • Blair JA, Patzkowski JC, Schoenfeld AJ, Cross Rivera JD, Grenier ES, Lehman RA, Hsu JR. Are spine injuries sustained in battle truly different? Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):824-9.
  • Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA Jr., Symes A. Response on Commentary to Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and spinal arthrodesis: the basic science perspective on protein interaction with the nervous system. Spine J. 2011 Aug;11(8):802-3.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Paik H, Eckel TT, Helgeson MD, Cooper PB, Bellabarba C. Low lumbar burst fractures: a unique fracture mechanism sustained in our current overseas conflicts. Spine J. 2012;12(9):784-90.
  • Lehman RA Jr., Kang DG. Commentary: An increasing awareness of the complications after transpsoas lumbar interbody fusion procedure. Spine J. 2011 Nov;11(11):1073-5.
  • Bevevino A, Lehman RA Jr. Commentary: Electromyographic thresholds for stimulated thoracic pedicle screws are influenced by multiple factors. Spine J. 2012 Feb;12(2):133-5.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Kang DG, Bellabarba C. A new classification for complex lumbosacral injuries. Spine J. 2012 Jul;12(7):612-28
  • Possley D, Freedman BA. Lehman RA Jr, The Effect of Vehicle Protection on Spine Injuries in Military Conflict. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):849-57.
  • Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr, Carragee E. Wartime Spine Injuries: Understanding the Improvised Explosive Device and Biophysics of Blast Trauma. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):849-57.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Cody JP, Kang DG. Open Lumbo-Sacral Spine Fractures with Thecal Sac Ligation Following Combat Blast Trauma. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):867-8.
  • Blair J, Cross J, Lehman RA Jr, Schoenfeld A, Hsu J. Military penetrating spine injuries compared to blunt. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):762-8.
  • Patzkowski J, Blair J, Cross J, Lehman RA Jr, Schoenfeld A, Hsu J. Multiple Associated Injuries Are Common with Spine Fractures During War. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):791-7.
  • Blair J, Cross J, Patzkowski J, Lehman RA Jr, Schoenfeld A, Hsu J. Complications Associated with Military Spine Injuries. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):756-61.
  • Paik H, Kang DG, Lehman RA, Gaume R, Ambati D, Dmitriev AE. The Biomechanical Consequences of Rod Reduction on Pedicle Screws: Should it be Avoided? Spine. (In Press).
  • Paik H, Dmitriev AE, Lehman RA, Ambati D, Gaume R, Kang DG, Lenke LG. The Effect of Pedicle Screw Hubbing on Pull-out Resistance in the Thoracic Spine. Spine J. 2012 May;12(5):417-24.
  • Dmitriev AE, Helgeson MD, Cardoso MJ, Cooper PB, Lehman RA. Do Expandable Cages Improve Segmental Stability Following Lumbar Corpectomy? An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. Spine J. (In Press).
  • Lehman R, Bevevino AJ, Brewer DD, Skelly AC, Anderson PA. A systematic review of cervical artificial disc replacement wear characteristics and durability. Evid Based Spine Care J. 2012 Feb;3(S1):31-8.
  • Blair JA, Patzkowski JC, Schoenfeld AJ, Cross Rivera JD, Grenier ES, Lehman RA, Hsu JR. Spinal Column Injuries Among Americans in The Global War on Terror. JBJS 2012 Sep 19;94(18):e1351-9.
  • Kang DG, Lehman RA, Laufer D, Bevevino AJ. Scoliosis Following Complex Combat Related Amputations. JBJS 2012 May 09;2(2):e19 1-4.
  • Bevevino AJ, Lehman RA. Care of Spine Injuries in the Combat Injured. Journal of the Spine Research Society. March 2012. (In Press).
  • Lehman RA Jr, Dmitriev AE, Wilson KW. Biomechanical analysis of the C2 intralaminar fixation technique using a cross-link and offset connector for an unstable atlantoaxial joint. Spine J. 2012 Feb;12(2):151-6.
  • Dmitriev AE, Castner S, Lehman RA Jr, Ling GS, Symes AJ. Alterations in recovery from spinal cord injury in rats treated with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 for posterolateral arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Aug 17;93(16):1488-99.
  • Kang D, Lehman RA Jr. Symptomatic Ectopic Intracanal Ossification Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with rhBMP-2. Spine J. 2012 Jun;12(6):530-1.
  • Lehman RA Jr, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Bevevino A, Gaume R, Lenke LG. What is the best way to optimize thoracic kyphosis correction?: A Micro CT and Biomechanical Analysis of Pedicle Morphology and Screw Failure. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Sep 1;37(19):E1171-6.
  • Lehman RA Jr., Huddleston P, Yaszemski M. Axial Spine Injuries in the Current Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012;20 Suppl 1:S13-7
  • Kang D, Lehman RA Jr., Potter BK. Lumbar Paraspinal Heterotopic Ossification. Spine J. 2012 Jul;12(7):631-3.
  • Kang D, Lehman RA Jr. Large Caliber Ballistic Fragment within the Spinal Canal. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):869-70.
  • Lehman RA, Jr. Military Contributions to Spinal Care. Spine J. 2012 Sep;12(9):727-8.
  • Lehman RA, Jr. Outcomes Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in the Active Duty Population. J South Orthop 2013;22(1):10-15.
  • Bevevino A, Lehman RA, Jr. Access to Care Affects the Rate of Spinal Deformity Surgery Commentary: Differences in Treatment and Outcomes for Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Treated in the United States from 1998-2007: Impact of Socioeconomic Variables and Ethnicity. Spine J 2013;13(2):124-6.
  • Kelly M, Lehman RA Jr., Lenke LG. Xrays Under Anesthesia as an Adjunct to Save Motion Segments in AIS Surgery. Spine J 2013 (In Press).
  • Lehman RA, Kang DG, Lenke LG, Sucato DJ, Bevevino AJ, Spinal Deformity Study Group (SDSG). Return to Sports after Surgery to Correct Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Accepted Spine J May 2013. (In press).
  • Lehman RA, Kang DG, Lenke LG, Gaume RE, Paik H. The Ventral Lamina and Superior Facet Rule: A Morphometric Analysis for Ideal Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement. Accepted Spine J May 2013. (In press).
  • Paik H, Lehman RA, Kang DG, Bernstock J, Cardoso MJ, Dmitriev AE. Contributions of Transverse Connectors in the Setting of a Thoracic Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis. Spine Deformity 2013 (In Press)
  • Bevevino AJ, Lehman RA, Tintle SM, Kang DG, Dworak TC, Potter BK. Incidence and Morbidity of Concomitant Spine Fractures in Combat Related Amputees. Rejected JBJS Apr 2012. Spine J Mar 2012 (In Press)
  • Wollowick A, Lehman RA, Kang KD. Timing of Surgical Staging in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Is Later Better? Spine J 2013 (In Press)
  • Lehman RA, Bevevino AJ, Brewer D.D, Skelly AC, Anderson PA A systematic review of cervical artificial disc replacement wear characteristics and durability. Evid Based Spine Care J. 2012 Feb;3(S1):31-8
  • Helgeson MD, Kang DG, Lehman RA Jr, Dmitriev AE, Luhmann SJ. Tapping insertional torque allows prediction for better pedicle screw fixation and optimal screw size selection. Spine J. 2013;apr 17.